Rest & Restore yoga retreat
Kanimbla, Blue Mountains

Friday 6 March - Monday 9 March 2026

Early bird pricing ends
Monday 15 December 2025
Book now and save $150

Retreat to rest and restore

Join me for a long weekend yoga retreat to get away from your regular routine and give yourself time to rest, restore and rejuvenate with yoga, healthy nourishing food and a chance to connect with nature in beautiful bush surroundings. 

Four days and three nights in the heart of the Blue Mountains bushland will allow you to connect with yourself, the beautiful landscape and a group of heart-centred, like-minded people.

Yoga retreat - bush lookout
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  • "Awakening is truly nothing more or less than being right here in this moment, just as it is, and just as we are."

    - Joan Tollifson

  • "In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion."

    - Albert Camus

  • "Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”

    - Gary Snyder

Your yoga practice

There’s always a place in my yoga classes for every body, no matter how experienced you are. So…people from all levels of yoga experience are welcome!

The full-sized yoga shala is called Wombat Hall with plenty of space to enjoy different aspects of yoga throughout the weekend, including slow flow, restorative, yoga nidra, meditation and pranayama.

Being on retreat gives you more time to explore new aspects of yoga and your own capabilities. Every session will help you expand your view of what's possible in your yoga practice.

Yoga retreat - Wombat Hall - dedicated space for yoga

Your nourishment

These few days on retreat are a chance to 'try on' yogic culture and values - to explore spiritual growth, removed from your habitual patterns in daily life.

You'll be nourished with plenty of beautiful, fresh vegetarian food, sourced locally where possible, along with herbal teas and sweet, healthy treats. 

If you have special dietary needs be sure to let me know when you book your place.

Note: To align with yogic values, all food will be vegetarian. And, there will be no alcohol served at the sanctuary to stay congruent with the intentions.

Yoga retreat - dining room
Yoga retreat - herbal tea
Yoga retreat - fresh produce vegetarian food

Your accommodation

Choose your room based on your desire for privacy, location or budget.

The private cottages are a short stroll from the main house and the yoga shala, so you’ll have lots of privacy and seclusion with beautiful bushland views. Each cottage has an outdoor spa on the private deck, a kitchenette, wood fire, queen-sized bed and ensuite.

Illowra House is the manor house where five unique bedrooms are located along with the kitchen and lounge rooms. All rooms have ensuites.

Prices shown include your yoga retreat package for accommodation, food and all yoga classes.

Early bird prices end 15 December 2025
Book now and save $150

Private cottages

There are five stand-alone mud brick cottages just a short stroll to main house. Each private cottage has a queen-sized bed, ensuite, kitchenette, outdoor spa and indoor wood stove fireplace. The bush views are beautiful and you’ll have all the privacy you need to truly relax and unwind in nature.

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Early bird single $1,990 per person
Early bird couple $1,600 per person

Early bird pricing ends Monday 15 December 2025

Full price single $2,140 per person
Full price couple $1,750 per person

Yoga retreat - Illowra House Forest room

Illowra House - Forest room

BOOKED

Ground floor master bedroom in the main house with four-poster bed, ensuite with clawfoot bathtub, access via french doors to the main deck. 30sqm

Yoga retreat - Illowra House Lavender room

Illowa House - Lavender room

BOOKED

Ground floor king-sized bedroom in the main house with ensuite, access through french doors to the main deck. Can be configured with a king-size bed or two twin singles. 20sqm.

Yoga retreat - Illowra House Cloud room

Illowa House - Cloud room

BOOKED

Cozy first floor room in the main house which can be configured for a couple or up to three singles. Perfect for friends who know each other. Ensuite bathroom. 20sqm.

Yoga retreat - Illowra House Sunset room

Illowra House - Sunset room

BOOKED

Ground floor king-sized bedroom in the main house with ensuite, access through french doors to the main deck. 20sqm.

Yoga retreat - Illowra House Moonlight room

Illowra House - Moonlight room

Spacious first floor bedroom in the main house which can be configured in different ways for up to four people. Perfect for those who would like to share with friends. Large ensuite bathroom. Offers the best views.

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Early bird price for couple, twin, triple or four share
$1,500 per person

Early bird pricing ends Monday 15 December 2025

Full price $1,650 per person

Yoga retreat - Illowra House front deck

Your yoga retreat package includes

  • Three nights to retreat away from your regular life

  • Your own beautiful room with ensuite - shared options are available 

  • Nourishing vegetarian food, herbal teas & snacks 

  • Guided yoga sessions with a variety of asana, meditation and pranayama practices - suitable for all levels of experience

  • Access to 200 acres of bushland within the sanctuary - the whole property is yours to explore

  • Hot outdoor spas on private or shared decks

  • Evenings around the outdoor firepit 

  • Free time to rest and relax

Everything is taken care of.

Just arrive, breathe,
and let the weekend hold you.

Not included: Transport to Kanimbla, travel insurance or private yoga sessions.​​

Your retreat schedule

Friday 6 March 

3:00 pm Arrival and check-in

4:30 pm Welcome circle

5:00 pm Slow flow yoga

6:30 pm Dinner

Note: these timings are approximate and may be adjusted on the day.

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 

7:00am Breathwork and meditation

8:30am Breakfast

10:00am Yoga workshop and practice

12:30pm Lunch

Afternoon - free time to rest and relax, or explore the variety of bushwalks on the property

4:30 Restorative yoga OR yin yoga AND yoga nidra

7:00pm Dinner

Outdoor fire pit circle 

Monday 9 March 

7:00 am Gentle yoga, breathwork and meditation

8:30 am Breakfast

10:30 am Farewell closing circle

11:00 am Check-out

Yoga retreat - Maya Sanctuary Illowra House
Yoga retreat - bush path

Your sanctuary

This retreat will give you time to immerse in nature, allowing the land to restore your sense of wellbeing.

Each day you’ll have a few hours of free time to go for a bushwalk, paddle in the freshwater creek, or stay closer to home to enjoy a warm outdoor spa, sit in the sun or read a book.

This is your retreat, and you are welcome to do as much or as little as you choose.

Expand and explore.

Or retreat and rest. 

Yoga retreat - fire pit daytime

Book your place now

I’m so excited to share this unique and beautiful yoga retreat where you’ll rest, restore and rejuvenate. The effects will stay with you long after you leave.

To secure your place, a $500 deposit per person (non-refundable) is required.

Fill in your details below, and I’ll email you with information on how to pay by direct debit, along with the terms & conditions.

The final balance is payable by 1 February 2026. You can pay in full any time, or you might like to pay in instalments - let me know when you fill in the form below.

Retreat location

Maya Sanctuary

548 Blackheath Creek Road
Kanimbla NSW 2790

 

Maya Sanctuary is a 200 acre sanctuary hidden in the Kanimbla Valley west of the Blue Mountains. This lovely rural area is in the border between Wiradjuri, Darug and Gundungurra lands.

Once you reach Blackheath, it’s a 20 minute drive down Victoria Pass into Hartley Valley, where you’ll drive (with easy directions) along graded roads to the sanctuary entrance.

(Be mindful of the wildlife! I crossed paths with a large kangaroo and a cheeky goanna when I visited!)