resting within lush rolling hills, this 4 day retreat transports us to a place, where everything around us and inside of us slows down.
coming together for the deep essence of restoring that distant feeling of alignment and connection of our outer, inner and emotional bodies.
inclusions.
4 days / 3 nights in a sophisticated remote homestead
dynamic Pilates in the morning
restorative Pilates and exploration of meditation in the evening
wholesome ayurvedic and macrobiotic inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner curated by our private Japanese chef
impactful guided breath work and ice bath workshop with a Wim Hof method facilitator
workshop on learnings from Ayurveda and ancient practices for modern sustainable wellbeing
soothing full body massage or healing lymphatic drainage
mindful personal intention setting session
optional matcha making and wholesome cooking class
homemade teas, juices and fruit available all day
pool, spa, in and outdoor fireplaces, vineyard, captivating views
welcome goodie bag with wellness products to take home
membership to citta collective ongoing learning program
closing session with take away habits and routines
venue.
When we think of escaping into hinterlands we imagine expansive green hills and valleys, the ocean in shimmering distance, an abundance of fresh air, the sunrise bathing expansive farmlands into a golden light and cosy fireplaces to wind down on.
Set on a hill and yet tucked away in the Northern Rivers Hinterland in NSW, Hillside Carool, a former winery and now private sanctuary has all of this. It’s the venues elevated position, the expansion from a curated garden, pool and spa into rolling meadows and boasting rows of grape vines, that create a feeling of space. With a dedicated attention to detail, the owners created a homestead that invites to get cosy, to connect and to venture at the same time.
\\ move PILATES BY ELAINE
Elaine is the founder of citta collective. Being the host and creator of our retreats, as well as the Pilates teacher, Elaine connects the puzzle pieces of over 12 years in Pilates, Physiotherapy, Personal training and wellness event management.
In her unique classes she cultivates a Pilates experience that allows tuning into our bodies, uncovering and balancing out muscle imbalances, replenishing body awareness and accessing areas that need extra nurture through movement.
Each day of our retreat will be opened with a dynamic Pilates session, focusing on strength through core, glute, leg and arm muscles. We close each day with a restorative Pilates flow to lengthen, stretch and unwind. Experience improved alignment, posture, stability, mobility and deep strength.
All exercises in our classes can be tailored and modified to experience level, pregnancy, injuries and health limitations.
\\ nourish BY YUI YAMASHITA
With her roots in Japan, Yui’s food philosophy is based on holistic nourishment for body, mind and soul. Using organic ingredients and drawing wisdom from her Japanese culture and studies of macrobiotics, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, she created Uchimama, a Sydney based private chef service.
Through indulging in the retreat breakfast, lunch and dinner we will experience how Yui merges seasonal, plant based whole foods and produce from local farms with the knowledge of yin and yang to bring balance and longevity to our bodies, harmony to our minds, and gratitude to our souls. With the curated menu we are aiming to take a break from processed heavy food, eat with a deeper connection to the environment and give inspiration to create simple healthy meals and refreshments at home. Our additional cooking and matcha making class follows and celebrates macrobiotic and Ayurvedic principles.
We cater for dietaries, allergies and pregnancy. Please make any requests upon booking.
\\ rejuvenate MASSAGES BY JODIE | BYRON SPA MENU
Immerse into a relaxing massage or detoxing lymphatic drainage. With the intention to de-stress, release muscles tension and areas of pain, this healing touch, using curated healing oils, allows increased circulation, mobility and freedom in our bodies.
Our massages use acupressure on specific meridians in the body to stimulate the healing journey, focus on key energy points and enable deep relaxation. With the focus on individual body history and conditions this treatment will be a learning experience of self-care in a calming time and space.
\\ grow BREATH & ICE BY BENNY | SOL HOUSE STUDIO
Benny, the co-founder of Sol House Studio, is a certified Wim Hof Method and Oxygen Advantage Instructor. With an extensive knowledge from these methods and his work in emergency situations, he will guide us through a unique breath work and ice bath experience at the retreat, that will change our relationship to breathing and cold exposure.
A deep session of learning, understanding, feeling and exploring on how to utilise oxygen and cold exposure to optimise functions of our body and mind and how to influence stress, fear and deep happiness. Within this workshop Benny creates an incredible safe space, designed to tap into our deeply held emotions that our conscious body often blocks from allowing us to work through.
Welcoming everyone who is new as well as regular to breath work and ice baths - this session is nothing less than being a transformational experience.
itinerary.
We are passionate about wellbeing through experiencing, learning and self-caring. The essence of our retreat time circulates around our four citta collective core pillars
\\ move
\\ nourish
\\ rejuvenate
\\ grow
Beyond these we value the time and space for reflection, introspection and relaxation. With the retreat being the beginning of our self-discovery journey, we offer a range of 'grow' workshops, all optional at your retreat time with us.
We believe, through letting go of a timed schedule with the trust into both - guided experience and organic unfolding - a retreat fulfils its purpose of tranquility. We invite everyone joining us on this retreat to welcome each day with curiosity and joy.
What a day of immersing yourself into the R E A L I G N retreat looks like:
6.30 \\ REFRESHMENTS. SNACKS. SUNRISE RITUALS.
7.00 \\ move DYNAMIC PILATES.
8.30 \\ nourish BREAKFAST.
10.00 \\ grow BREATH WORK & ICE BATH.
1.00 \\ nourish LUNCH.
2.00 \\ rejuvenate MASSAGE. SPA. FREE TIME.
5.00 \\ move RESTORATIVE PILATES & MEDITATION.
6.30 \\ nourish DINNER.
7.30 \\ relax FREE TIME.
bookings.
To secure a booking we require a non refundable deposit of $500 and a signed booking form.
The remaining amount is due by 11 April 2024.
By making a booking you agree to the citta collective Booking Terms.
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acknowledgement & giving back.
We respectfully acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal people of the Bundjalung Country, as being the Traditional owners of this beautiful land on which we meet for this retreat. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
With each retreat we are supporting a dedicated project to help protecting the endangered biodiversity. For this retreat 1% of your purchase will go towards the initiative of WWF Australia to protect native species and habitats from extinction and support innovative ways to reduce the stress of climate change on the Australian wildlife.