September 5th 2026  |  11am-5pm

Spring Rising: Mother & Daughter Retreat

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Welcome to Spring Rising - a nurturing, confidence building half day for girls aged 8-16 and the women who guide them.

Women have always gathered to share what they know. It's time we did the same.

Set amongst the beautiful surrounds of Kiama, this thoughtfully curated half-day retreat offers the chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to what truly matters. Time together like this is so important, yet often so hard to find.

Across the afternoon, you and your daughter will enjoy an unhurried blend of rest, movement, creativity, connection and play. Experience calming yoga and sound healing, move your body with intention, share meaningful conversation, connect with other mums and daughters, and savour a delicious, nourishing lunch and afternoon tea.

We weave menstrual health education into story, circle and creativity, helping your daughter build a stronger, kinder relationship with her changing body, while you gain the tools to support her along the way. We draw on the wisdom women have always shared within community, passed from mother to daughter, from village to village, now brought back into one beautiful day together.

Imagine a day filled with movement, heartfelt connection, creativity, laughter, nourishing food and moments of stillness, leaving you both feeling refreshed, inspired and more deeply connected.

Led by nutritionist Emily Gardem and yoga instructor Vanessa Negroni, this beautiful event creates a space where your daughter feels seen, heard and celebrated, and where you can show up as her steady guide with knowledge and confidence.

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  • Emily Gardem

    RETREAT HOST

    Emily is a degree-qualified Clinical Nutritionist, chef, and women's health advocate based in Shellharbour, NSW, and a mother herself. Her mission is to help women and girls feel energised, confident, and in alignment with their bodies, not against them. She is deeply passionate about creating spaces where women and daughters feel empowered in their health and their choices, because true wellbeing is cyclical, not linear - when you honour your body's natural rhythm, you become empowered and highly intune with what your body needs

  • Vanessa Negroni

    RETREAT HOST

    Vanessa is a yoga teacher, sound practitioner and conscious space holder based on the NSW coast. Born in Italy and rooted in Australia, her work is shaped by her own healing journey and a deep belief in the transformative power of community, honest conversation and women gathering together. She creates spaces where people feel safe to slow down, connect and come back to themselves.

  • Guest

    YOGA THERAPIST



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Who Spring Rising Is For?

Spring Rising is for mothers and daughters aged 8 to 16, ready to rise into this next chapter side by side.

Whether your daughter hasn't yet started her cycle, has just begun, or has been navigating it for some time, Spring Rising meets her exactly where she is, and gives you both a shared language for what's ahead.

What the Day Holds

What to Expect

  • Restorative mother & daughter yoga and sound healing, moving and breathing together

  • Expert education and nutrition advice, to empower your daughter and yourself

  • Story, circle and creativity, weaving menstrual health wisdom gently into self-care and self-awareness

  • Meaningful conversation, side by side with your daughter and alongside other mums and daughters

  • A delicious, nourishing lunch and afternoon tea, shared together

  • Moments of stillness and play woven throughout the afternoon

  • A take-home gift, as a special memento of the day

You'll Discover

  • How hormones and the menstrual cycle affect energy, mood and needs

  • Natural self-care rituals and skincare tips

  • The power of cycle awareness and body literacy

  • Open Q&A time with Emily & Vanessa - no question too awkward or embarrassing

Details

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Date: Saturday 5th September

Time: 11am - 5pm

Location: Holbrook Farm, Saddleback Mountain, Kiama, NSW

Includes: Yoga and sound healing, story and circle work, menstrual health education, emotional & wellbeing education, creative activity, lunch and afternoon tea, take home gift

We can't wait to share this beautiful day with you.

  • Spaces are limited, priced per mother/daughter pair.

  • Payment plan available.

  • Be quick - early bird pricing is limited to the first three pairs.

  • My daughter and I enjoyed it immensely and I feel it has brought us closer together. There were some fantastic resources shared too. My daughter loves her ‘self care kit’ we purchased and I’m so happy that others are normalising and modelling the benefits of self care to girls at the impressionable age of 10, something I wish I had learnt at that age! I would highly recommend it for any mothers and their daughters who are approaching or have reached puberty.

    Lisa

  • It was a great space to connect with my daughter and open up for some personal conversations starting this part of her little life. I would highly recommend these workshops to any of my friends and family.

    Silke

  • It was a beautiful experience. We felt very welcomed and discussed periods, menstruation, emotions, and physical changes in a calm, comfortable and educational setting. The blend of yoga, gorgeous healthy snacks, meditation, and activities was so nourishing and fulfilling. Highly recommend

    Krisandra