WEEKENDER
WEEKENDER
Three nights to simply be.
A restorative women's retreat in nature
27–30 NOVEMBER 2026
A three-night women's retreat at Shambala Nature Retreat
Margaret River Region · Western Australia
An intimate weekend of rest, nourishment, nature and connection - with plenty of time to simply be.
AN INVITATION TO SLOW DOWN
A little less doing.
A lot more being.
When was the last time you had nowhere to be, nothing to achieve, and no one needing anything from you?
Life has a way of filling every available moment.
Between work, family, caring for others and the constant pull of everyday demands, even our downtime can become another thing to organise.
Sometimes what we need isn’t another practice, another lesson or another way to improve ourselves.
Sometimes we simply need space.
Space to hear ourselves think. To feel our bodies soften. To follow our own rhythm. To enjoy the company of other women without having to be anything for anyone.
That’s what the Shambala Weekender is about.
Three unhurried nights to truly arrive, settle in and replenish — without having to pack your bags just as you’re beginning to unwind.
No packed schedules. No pressure to transform. No expectations to be anything other than yourself.
Come as you are. Leave feeling more like yourself.
Your weekend, your rhythm.
A gentle unfolding of experiences, thoughtfully woven to help you arrive, soften into presence, reconnect with your aliveness and carry that sense of ease home with you.
Through mindful movement, breathwork, restorative sound, earth-based creativity, deep rest and joyful expression, we’ll explore the simple pleasure of being — in our bodies, in nature and in one another’s company.
And perhaps most importantly, long, unhurried afternoons entirely your own.
No packed schedules. No pressure to transform. No expectations to be anything other than yourself.
Join every experience, or follow your own rhythm. There’s no right way to retreat.
Throughout the weekend, we’ll be joined by dear friends and wonderful facilitators, each sharing a little of what they love.
Prue Rustean · Earth Altering & Nature-Based Creativity
Lynda Jones · Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Kelly Chadbourne · Immersive 9D Breathwork
Lena Diarmada · Embodied Presence, Movement & Sound
Tessa Vincent · Weaving & Cuppas
Andrew Diarmada · Silent Forest Walks
Nourished from morning to night.
Imagine waking to birdsong, moving gently before breakfast, and sitting down to a beautiful meal prepared with love.
Our dear friend Asha from Earth Mama Naturopath will be nourishing us with wholesome, seasonal, home-cooked food, celebrating organic, local and spray-free ingredients wherever possible.
Think comforting one-pot meals, vibrant seasonal produce, warming cups of tea and the kind of food that nourishes body and soul.
Throughout the weekend, enjoy fresh fruit, little treats, herbal teas and pure, filtered rainwater.
Meals are an invitation to gather, slow down and savour — whether sharing stories around the table or enjoying a quiet moment to yourself.
A little extra nourishment
For those wishing to indulge in a little more personal care, optional one-on-one bodywork sessions may also be available during your free time, offering another beautiful opportunity to unwind, receive and reconnect with yourself.
These sessions will be offered at an additional cost, with availability and booking details shared closer to the retreat.
Nothing to plan. Nothing to prepare. Just the pleasure of being looked after.
A world away, just down the road.
Tucked away amongst the forests of the Margaret River region, Shambala Nature Retreat feels a world away from the everyday — yet we’re only around 20 minutes from town.
Here, the days unfold to a different rhythm.
Wake to birdsong. Wander barefoot through the garden. Find a sunny nook with a book, curl up for an afternoon nap or enjoy a cuppa with newfound friends.
Our beautiful woodland Hive offers a warm, communal home for the weekend, with cosy sleeping alcoves, comfortable shared spaces and a wonderful collection of books, board games and creative supplies.
Beyond its walls, there’s plenty of room to roam, rest and reconnect with nature.
No need to fill your time. There’s plenty here to enjoy simply being.
Make yourself at home
Choose between a cosy bed in our shared woodland Hive or bringing your own camping setup for a little more privacy beneath the trees.
Beautiful natural-fibre bed linen and cotton towels are provided for Hive guests.
Whether you settle into a shared alcove or your own little camp, the invitation is the same: unpack, make yourself comfortable and stay a while.
Good to know: The Hive offers shared sleeping alcoves within a communal space, so consideration for fellow sleepers is appreciated. If you prefer more privacy or know you’re a particularly enthusiastic snorer, our BYO camping option may be a better fit. Specific sleeping arrangements will be coordinated ahead of the retreat.
Three nights. One beautiful pause.
Enough time to truly arrive, settle in and enjoy the simple pleasure of having nowhere else to be.
Friday · Arrive
Unpack, settle into your surroundings and begin leaving the outside world behind.
We’ll gather for a warm welcome and collaborative Earth Altar creation before sharing our first nourishing meal together.
Saturday · Soften
Gentle morning movement, a nourishing breakfast and an Embodied Presence experience invite us to slow down, tune inward and soften into rest.
Enjoy a long, unhurried afternoon entirely your own before settling into restorative yin yoga and yoga nidra in the evening.
Sunday · Reconnect
Ease into the morning with movement and breathwork, followed by another spacious afternoon for rest, nature, creativity or connection. As the day draws to a close, we’ll gather for an uplifting Movement & Music Journey, shared dinner and a relaxed evening together.
Monday · Carry it home
Begin our final morning with a silent forest walk, followed by breakfast and a gentle closing gathering. We’ll share one last beautiful lunch before making our way home, nourished and refreshed.
Our rhythm is intentionally gentle and may shift slightly as the weekend unfolds. Every experience is optional, with plenty of space to follow your own needs.
Three nights. One beautiful pause.
Three nights. Beautiful nourishment. Space to simply be.
Your Shambala Weekender includes:
- Three nights at Shambala Nature Retreat, with your choice of shared Hive accommodation or BYO camping
- All nourishing meals from Friday dinner through to Monday lunch, including three breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners, lovingly prepared with seasonal, wholesome ingredients.
- Herbal teas, and filtered rainwater throughout the weekend, with the freedom to bring along your own favourite snacks.
- A thoughtfully woven collection of restorative, creative and embodied experiences
- Plenty of unstructured time to rest, wander, read, create or simply enjoy being
- Access to our beautiful natural surroundings, communal spaces, library, games and creative supplies
Natural-fibre bed linen and cotton towels for Hive guests
Choose your retreat experience
The Hive — Shared Accommodation
A cosy bed in our Woodland Hive, with beautiful linen provided and the warmth of shared retreat living. $1,299 per person
or
BYO Camping
Bring your own tent, bedding and camping setup, and enjoy a little more personal space while sharing in the full retreat experience. $1,210 per person
Places are intentionally limited to keep the gathering intimate.
Payment options: Pay in full or secure your place with a deposit and payment plan.
A note on bookings: As places are limited, bookings are non-refundable for change of mind but may be transferred to another suitable guest, subject to our booking terms and your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Should we need to cancel the retreat, all retreat payments will be refunded in full.
A few practical details
When: Friday 27 – Monday 30 November 2026
Where: Shambala Nature Retreat, approximately 20 minutes from Margaret River, Western Australia
Who: Women seeking a nourishing pause from the demands of everyday life. No previous yoga, movement, meditation or breathwork experience is necessary.
Bookings: Places are limited and confirmed upon successful payment or an agreed deposit.
Cancellations: Bookings are non-refundable but may be transferred to another suitable participant, subject to the retreat’s booking terms.
A LITTLE REMINDER
You don't need to earn your rest.
You don’t need to wait until everything is finished, everyone else is taken care of, or life finally slows down.
You don’t need another version of yourself to become.
Sometimes, all that’s needed is a little space to remember the one who’s been here all along.
Three nights to simply be.
Come as you are. Leave feeling more like yourself.
We’d love to welcome you to Shambala.
With love,
Lena & the Shambala Weekender women
