"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are." Carl Jung

If you feel as though you're moving through life on autopilot with never enough time or energy for yourself, then join us to pause, take a breath and learn how to make more conscious choices, so you can regain control and connect with yourself and your purpose in life.

Have you been feeling lost and long to rediscover your direction, yourself, through reconnecting with your values?

Wouldn't that be liberating? In our time together, through the clarity providing by gifting yourself a week of time and space, you will be guided through the processes of becoming more conscious in your own life, allowing you to be intentional in every choice you make.

Can you imagine flourishing in your life instead of living on autopilot?

Sounds like a dream, right? On this retreat, through skill-building wellness workshops, mindfulness meditation practices and breathwork, you'll experience the immediate impact that making intentional choices has in your life, so that you can choose to flourish.

What if you believed that you and everything you do is good enough?

It's be life-altering, right! On this retreat, the theme of self-compassion flows through every aspect of our retreat, as we share user-friendly methods for quietening your inner-critic, freeing you up to live the life you choose.

How wonderful would it be to sleep soundly through the night, every night, without stress or concern?

So wonderful! Tucked up inside luxury accommodations in combination with dedicated relaxation sessions designed to calm your nervous system, you'll develop effective strategies to eliminate unnecessary stress so that you'll return home and sleep like a baby.

TESTIMONIALS

Jodie A.

'I left retreat a different person with a more positive outlook on life and for that I will be forever grateful. The accommodation was brilliant and there was enough time to relax as well as enjoy the absolutely delicious food we ate everyday. I can not recommend this retreat highly enough, you owe it to yourself to go!'

Gemma W.

'Eve and Jodie created a safe space where I could finally breathe. The workshops were informative yet personalised, and the surroundings helped restore the foundations of balance and calm. Everything about this retreat was luxury, I cannot wait to book again’.

Angela P.

‘If you are feeling pulled in many directions and looking for guidance on how to work through this maze called Life - sign up for the Be Well Retreat. Bucket list venue, magnificent food and relaxing activities lead by two very special women who who share their knowledge to encourage us all.’

I'm ready for some ME time!

Sign me up, I'm coming to Port Douglas!

The Venue...

In Hindu, Niramaya means health. In the sleepy fishing village of Port Douglas, Niramaya represents a rejuvenation of the body through returning oneself to nature. Our carefully selected luxury 5-star accommodation lays nestled in lush tropical surrounds.

Architecturally designed for all your senses, you will feel Niramaya's subtle energy and swim in its natural beauty. The fragrance of frangipani floats on the light breeze - through soaring pavilions, into private courtyards and over the lily pad dotted lakes.

Whether you're swimming in your private pool, the larger infinity pool, disappearing in the pages of a book or indulging in a soothing massage or facial, Niramaya is luxurious and intensely private.

A short stroll takes you to the coconut fringed sands of Four Mile Beach and leads all the way to the chic village of Port Douglas where the regions famous cuisine, culture and character awaits.

This sounds like a dream come true!

Tell me more!!

The Cuisine...

Our retreat home, Port Douglas, lies where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, where tropical fresh produce and seafood reign supreme. Imagine breakfasts made with a kaleidoscope of fruits, local eggs, meats, pastries, sourdough and the most exquisite juices, coffees and teas your senses will never forget.

Port Douglas and her markets become your playground as you explore your many options to whet your appetite for lunches. From bakeries to cafes to fine dining, the choices are all yours.

Then, allow us to spoil you with delicious menus and unforgettable alfresco dining experiences in some of Port Douglas’ most sought after and renowned restaurants. Feast upon fresh local seafood straight from the trawler. Take in the sunrise with a locally roasted coffee. Whatever your taste, you’ll enjoy it during your time with us on Be, Breathe & Flourish. Afterall, a nourished body is a nourished mind and soul.

The Delights..

Let's take you on a voyage of what you can expect your days to feel like on Be, Breathe & Flourish.

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Still wondering if Be, Breathe & Flourish is for you? If you can relate to any of the information below, then it's a resounding YES!

Too often, society pressures us to join the treadmill of busyness, taking us nowhere fast except the fast lane to stress and burnout. Did you know that it's not normal to be tired and exhausted all the time? It's not normal, and it can be a sign that you are not living a life that fulfils you and your purpose, one that's in line with your values. That's where we come in.

Our retreat encompasses valuable breath work, meditation practices, and time affluence workshops all designed to reconnect you to your values, so that the intentional choices you'll make from day one will be in line with a meaningful life that energises you, every day.

Perhaps you’re also one of the millions of people who find it challenging, or selfish, to prioritise yourself and your needs, without the guilt and shame that often accompanies those choices?

Somewhere along the line, particularly for women, sacrificing ourselves became an acceptable thing to do. Well, not anymore.

During our time together, through specialised workshops you will finally understand that self-care is self-esteem and with a focus on self-compassion, you will learn to boost your self worth, allowing you to let go of the guilt so that you can live a values-driven life serving those around you by serving yourself first.

Choosing yourself is the very first step.

I am so ready for this!

Take Me To Port Douglas!

About Port Douglas...

From the moment you arrive in this chic, yet relaxed seaside village of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, you’ll exhale, feeling your body and mind arrive in the same moment.

Unpretentious, understated yet stunning in every other aspect, Port Douglas is located in Australia's Northern Tropics between two World Heritage sites; ancient rain forest, unaltered from the days of dinosaurs and the Great Barrier Reef.

From cafes to restaurants; boutique shopping to Sunday morning markets; beaches to rainforests, Port Douglas really is in a class of its own.

So come join us to disconnect from the digital world entirely and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature. Come Pause & Flourish with us in Port Douglas.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your home away from home @ luxurious Niramaya Villas & Spa
Scrumptious breakfasts at Niramaya daily and dinner each night at local restaurants including drinks
A suite of curated positive psychology workshops
Many heavenly meditation & relaxation sessions
The most divine 1-hour massage
Lots of free time to explore Port Douglas
3 day shuttle bus pass
Wifi @ Niramaya
Some other little surprises - well, we can't give away everything!!

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Your airfares & related costs
Transfers to and from Cairns airport to Niramaya
Travel Insurance, which is very important
Lunches on the days where you're free to roam & explore
Your personal extras such as laundry & souvenirs
Any adventures you choose not mentioned in the inclusions
Any extra nights at Niramaya

**I am ready to choose my self!**

Take Me With You!!

MEET YOUR HOSTS

MEET DR JODIE FLEMING

Hello,

I’m Jodie and I’m a recovering perfectionist. I used to be driven by to-do lists and Five-Year Plans, writing my first one when I was only twelve years old! It wasn’t until my thirties that I became aware of just how short-lived the sense of reward or satisfaction was after achieving my goals, noticing that I’d always be setting and chasing more and more goals in the search for something fulfilling.

Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36, right after my marriage ended, I was forced to start looking at the way I’d been living my life. The answers didn’t appear magically just because I had to face my mortality, in fact, it would take another seven years and another diagnosis before I recognized the changes I needed to make. I finally realised that life wasn’t about doing, it was about being.

Around this time, I attended my first retreat and to say it changed my life would be an understatement. What I’ve come to learn about the magic of retreats is that they provide you with the space and time to discover the clarity you need to make conscious choices in your life.

What I came to learn was that I needed to stop asking myself what I wanted to do with my life, and instead, begin asking how I wanted to feel. The answers? I choose to feel connected, purposeful, flourishing and serene.

From that turning point, I made massive changes to the way I was working. Instead of working with individuals as a clinical & health psychologist, I decided to work from a preventative model and became a school psychologist.

I connected with larger groups of people by becoming an author, publishing my breast-cancer memoir, A Hole in My Genes.

And the most fulfilling change of all came from the choice to lead wellness retreats. What helps me to flourish is connecting to others, human to human, sharing my experiences and practices, from gratitude to grit, mindset to mindfulness, so that others can experience the magic of retreating too.

MEET EVE DREW

Hi there!

I’m Eve, a reformed people pleaser who spent too many years attaching my self-worth to what I was achieving. I jumped from goal to goal & had a never ending ‘to-do’ list - failing to savour the wins or slow down enough to enjoy the wonderful moments along the way. I had become so busy caring for everyone else, that I had completely abandoned my own needs and was living on autopilot. This led to overwhelm and burnout and prompted me to attend my first retreat 5 years ago.

My retreat experience was truly life changing. It allowed me to slow down, to breathe and also gave the gift of space which provided great clarity. At this retreat, we considered how we wanted to feel rather than what we wanted to do or achieve. For the first time in my life, I felt calm and I wanted more of it. When I returned home, I committed to choosing more calm in my life and made decisions based upon how I want to feel and be each day, rather than what I wanted to achieve. This conscious shift has changed my life more than I could have ever imagined, allowing me to rediscover my purpose and create a life that I love.

I no longer wear ‘busyness’ as a badge of honour and have made changes to the way that I work (and live) to ensure my cup overflowing so I can live my life feeling connected, kind, inspired and calm.

As a health professional, I have always enjoyed helping and connecting with others and my curiosity around how we can flourish as humans has prompted me to pursue post graduate qualifications in Positive Psychology. It is such a privilege to now offer the incredible gift of space to others, via our transformational Be Well Retreats.