Welcome to Shanti

Women’s Wellness Retreat

Friday May 29th - Sunday May 31st 2026

Welcome to Shanti - a place where you can breathe, soften and rest.

When did you last feel truly at peace?

Not the kind of peace that comes when the to-do list is done — because that list is never done. The kind that lives underneath everything. Steady, soft, and yours. The kind your nervous system has been quietly aching for.

Shanti is where you find it again.

Shanti is the Sanskrit word for peace — the deep, unshakeable kind that is not dependent on circumstances. It is also the word chanted three times at the close of yoga practice: a gentle invitation to the body, the mind, and the space around you to simply be still.

This is an intimate luxury retreat for women who are ready to stop white-knuckling their way through life and experience — in the most nourishing, beautiful setting — what it feels like to truly let go. Over one restorative weekend in the lush Southern Highlands of New South Wales, you will rest more deeply than you have in years, eat food that genuinely nourishes you, breathe with intention, and leave carrying something that cannot be taken away.

Shanti is for you if…

  • You are exhausted in a way that goes beyond tiredness — your whole nervous system feels frayed

  • You cannot remember the last time you felt genuinely calm, unhurried, or at ease in your body

  • You know rest matters, but every time you stop, your mind keeps going

  • You are craving something beautiful and intentional — not another thing to push through or perform

  • You want to understand your body better and give it what it is actually asking for

  • You are ready, finally, to be looked after

The Shanti Experience

Shanti is deliberately unhurried. There are no back-to-back sessions, no pressure to be anywhere, no performance required. The weekend is woven around four pillars: nervous system support, yoga and breathwork, seasonal nourishment, and genuine rest — each one chosen because it works, and because you deserve it.

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  • Nervous System Support

    Everything about this weekend — the pace, the food, the movement, the space between sessions — is designed to gently guide your nervous system out of its chronic stress state and into something softer. You will leave with a deeper understanding of what your body needs to feel safe, settled, and well.

    Yoga & Breathwork

    Each morning begins with gentle yoga and breathwork led by Kathryn West of Shellharbour City Yoga — practices chosen specifically for nervous system regulation, not performance. Suitable for every level and every body. If you have never done yoga before, you are welcome here.

    Seasonal, Nourishing Food

    Every meal across the weekend has been created with your nervous system and hormonal health in mind. Warm, seasonal, whole — food that feels like being genuinely cared for. There is nothing restrictive or performative about the way we eat at Shanti. All dietary needs are warmly accommodated.

    Rest — Real, Unearned, Unhurried

    Rest is not what happens when everything else is done at Shanti — it is woven into the fabric of the weekend. Time by the pool. An afternoon with nowhere to be. The sauna. The gardens. Long meals with no agenda. This is what genuine restoration feels like, and most of us have forgotten.

    The Flower Crown Crafting

    A slow, sensory, creative experience on Saturday afternoon. Just your hands, beautiful blooms, and an hour that belongs entirely to you. No experience needed — only presence.

    The Queens Table Dinner

    Saturday evening closes with a long, candlelit dinner around a beautifully set table. Wearing the flower crown you made. Surrounded by women who have spent the day softening alongside you. This is celebration — the quiet, nourishing kind.

    Pool, Sauna & Ice Bath

    The venue's pool, sauna, and ice bath are available throughout the weekend for those who wish to use them — one of the most powerful combinations available for nervous system regulation and deep physical restoration. Completely optional, always inviting.

  • Day 1
    Time to settle in and start adventuring.

    Day 2
    Immerse yourself in your new surroundings.

    Day 3
    See the sights at your own pace, alone or in small groups.

    Day 4
    Sign up for an optional outdoor adventure or culinary exploration.

    Day 5
    Time to pack up and head home.

  • Choose a Retreat
    Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

    Book Your Spot
    Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

    Review the Welcome Packet
    After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

    Book Your Travel
    We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

    Get Packed & Join Us
    Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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About the Venue

Luxury Accommodation

Located 2 hours south of Sydney In beautiful Berry, you will experience comfort with your choice of king, queen or twin share rooms, in a serene, private location.

Tranquil Gardens

With plenty of spaces to curl up with a book (or have a nap!) you also can enjoy the heated pool, sauna, cold therapy, or jacuzzi.

03 / Collaborative Energy

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.