3-night Couples Retreat
Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa
128 Bonnydoon Road, Uki, NSW in the beautiful Bundjalung Hinterland
(45minutes south of the Gold Coast airport)
Dates
30th May – 2nd June 2024
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This is an opportunity for you and your partner (heterosexual and same sex couples) to immerse yourselves as a couple and as individuals in deep healing and transformational work.
If you want to be in a healthy relationship with another person, you have to be in a healthy relationship with yourself.
This Retreat is a similar structure to what I offer on the women’s retreats, obviously with a greater focus on couples, however there is also plenty of focus on the ‘individual’ to increase self-awareness and to understand the importance of personal healing to help stop projecting your own wounds onto those you love the most.
When you heal, they heal and when they heal, you heal.
Healing yourself is connected to healing others.
Who is this retreat for?
It is for couples who are willing to attend with an open mind and heart. Couples who are prepared to let their armour down and go “all in”. Couples who are committed to diving deep into their inner self for the purpose of self-exploration, self-accountability, healing, and transformation. Couples who want to learn, grow together and as individuals. Couples who want to understand one another better, improve their communication and ignite the passion and intimacy in their relationship.
This retreat is not about creating “perfect couples”, the “perfect relationship”, or a “perfect person” as there is no such thing; it is about understanding yourself and your partner better to enhance the connection you have with yourself, and with them.
You cannot build a deep connection with someone who is disconnected from themselves.
Relationships are our greatest spiritual assignments; they magnify whatever it is that’s going on within. They are a mirror to show us things about ourselves and it’s up to us to see what the mirror is reflecting.
The truth about relationships is that you and your partner need to be prepared to ride the waves together, do the work individually, and as a couple, love each other, and choose each other.
If you want perfect, this retreat is not for you.
If you want real, this retreat is for you.
This retreat welcomes couples who are prepared to get vulnerable, have positive intentions and a willingness to build a healthy relationship.
Fully inclusive package:
- Three nights’ accommodation in an ensuite room furnished with a 5-star eco bed, organic bedding and manchester and sustainable furnishings. Although modest in size, the rooms are conveniently located and have their own storage.
- A 1-hour full body massage per person.
- A 2-hour group healing hot/cold spa circuit – water therapy for detoxification and rejuvenation, including sauna, steam room, ozone hydrotherapy spa and cold magnesium plunge.
- A healing 90-minute Yin Yoga class to take you on an inward journey, drop you out of your head and into your body. There will also be some white tantric yoga sprinkled in to help use the energy of the body to reach a higher state of consciousness.
- A 2-hour sound healing session (also known as vibrational medicine) and woven in will be breathwork and wisdom around understanding how the masculine and feminine dynamics within ourselves can support our relationships.
- Guided nature walk in the beautiful surroundings of Gymea.
- Mindful movement sessions, breathwork, meditation, and a variety of workshops designed to increase awareness, shift perception, expand knowledge, tap into emotions, heal, feel, grow, and transform. There will be sessions around inner-child work, forgiveness, limiting beliefs and much more.
- 100% organic vegan food that will flood your body with goodness and leave you feeling full of vitality. There is an abundance of food! Here’s an example of the meals: potato, eggplant and green bean curry and cauliflower dahl served on brown rice, followed by chocolate pudding with vanilla coconut yoghurt for dessert. And Indonesian-inspired ‘gado-gado’ with sesame tempeh, followed by sticky black rice pudding with coconut custard.
- Assorted teas/dandelion/coffee available at all times.
- Seasonal fruit bowl available at all times.
- Fire ceremony: to release and let go of limiting beliefs and what no longer serves you.
- Full use of the 20m long resort style magnesium swimming pool which enjoys incredible views of Mt Warning (Wollumbin) and the beautiful Bundjalung Hinterland. Research suggests that 65% of the world’s population is Magnesium deficient and studies have proven that absorbing Magnesium through the skin (transdermally) is one of the most effective ways for the body to maintain healthy levels of this important mineral.
- Gold Coast Airport transfer at set times to and from the Retreat (the drive is approx. 45mins – please check times before booking flights).
Your Investment:
Pay in full discounted price: $4,350 per couple
Or
Pay in monthly instalments: $4,550
Deposit of $1,000 to secure your booking and then flexible monthly payments to suit your budget. Please contact me to discuss suitable arrangements. Full payment is required one month prior to the retreat commencing.
If choosing to pay by credit card via Paypal, fees & charges will apply.
To check availability, secure your place and make payment, please email: contact@belindaanderson.com.au
Take time to do what makes your soul happy.
Words from some men & women who have attended this retreat:
Where to begin… as a 37 year old business owner with 3 young kids, life was pretty hectic! At least I thought it was anyway… that was before I went on Belinda’s “couples” retreat.
Calling it a couples retreat might make it seem as if you should only go if your relationship is in strife, but it was far from that.
As pointed out from the moment we got there, we all have our own issues going on and if we sort ourselves out then it goes without saying your relationship will strengthen too! Which has definitely been the case with myself and Ashlee.
Not only has our relationship grown (we’ve been together for nearly 20 years) but also my relationship with my kids, my family, my friends, my employees… pretty much anyone I come in to contact with these days!
Before I went on the retreat my mind was constantly in fast forward and I was living my life in some future version in my head which almost never eventuated the way I was picturing it. Belinda stated that there was going to be downtime throughout the retreat (my worst nightmare, I always had to be doing something).
I never realised how much I needed this and how much it has changed my life. I had zero expectations on any of the activities that we partook in, but I committed myself to doing them at 100%. I can’t describe exactly what happened during the sound healing session, but it flicked a switch within me that has completely cleared my mind of overthinking and slowed everything down for me which has been life changing!
I was contemplating as to whether Ashlee and I should go along to this upcoming retreat as well but I don’t want to take up a spot that might benefit someone else like it has for me!
No doubt we will cross paths with Belinda and Darren again sometime soon!
Mark
Mark’s wife Ashlee said: I am so proud of how far he has come and I can honestly say it all started at your retreat Belinda. We are in the best place we have ever been in our 20 year relationship. And I’m so excited for what’s to come because we are still growing and working on ourselves daily. Thank you will never be enough.
I have just returned from a couple’s retreat held by my wife Belinda Anderson. Belinda normally facilitates women’s wellness retreats but this time she held her first couples retreat and what an absolute success it was!
I didn’t join the retreat to help out, I joined the group to participate. I knew, or I thought I knew, what she did on these retreats, oh yeah you help women find themselves, look within etc etc but I was completely blown away and in awe of how smart, compassionate, honest and a true leader and facilitator she is!
The way she helps heal wounds, self doubt and guides you and how she takes you to a level of peace, love and self worth is a true gift. I’ve seen it happen to all guests (men and women) and myself included. It was an amazing experience to be involved with and I am very grateful .
Thank you Bin for shining a light where it needed to be shined.
Belinda you provide a gift to women, and now men, and couples. A safe nurturing space for self reflection and personal growth through meditation, movement and sharing of wisdom.
It feels like you sprinkle us with magic dust; reminding us that we have the power to change, to heal, to grow and lead a happy life.
Both of us have taken away enormous hope and renewal for our relationship, with ourselves and each other. The future is ours to choose and you have gifted us with a pathway. Thank you for all that you do.
The ripple effect is real and I feel very blessed to have experienced this first couple’s retreat and feel the transformational change with everyone who attended. An emotional journey from challenges, reflections and healing, to calm and excitement for what’s next.
Thank you again!! Feeling blessed.
Belinda Anderson I just want to start off by saying thank you so much for a very inspiring retreat. My experience was nothing short of eye opening. I wasn’t sure what to expect and I wasn’t sure how I’d feel and I didn’t think I needed it, but I soon realised it was exactly what I needed! Leaving the retreat I had mixed emotions; feelings between sad and happy.
I had so many limiting beliefs, and the inner child work we did really brought out my emotions and helped me understand myself better. All this work has opened me up, helped me feel worthy and motivated to put the work in daily little by little to make the right changes.
Belinda you are such an amazing person and I will never forget this time with you, and no words could ever explain how truly inspiring you are. I’m still in awe by how much I’ve learnt in such a small time frame. Honestly, thank you so much.
Last week Mark and I attended the first-ever couple’s retreat run by Belinda.
I have found it hard to find the words to explain what we experienced. It was so much more than I could have ever imagined – we laughed, we cried, we ate insanely delicious vegan food and we attended workshops that Belinda and her team created to teach you things that you will carry with you for the rest of your life!
Mark and I connected on a whole new level, and I will never be able to thank Belinda enough for that and for helping me change my life.
I can’t explain how good it felt to put myself first after a lifetime of not thinking I was worthy enough of my own time. That’s all changed now and I can feel a shift in not only myself and Mark but also in our beautiful kids.
The ripple effect is happening before our eyes. We have friends and family who are now also making small changes in their lives, and that’s all it takes.
Belinda, you are a very special soul who has touched so many lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Belinda, It’s been a week since our couple’s retreat and I want to express how amazing and transformational your retreats truly are.
The places you help us go to reconnect with our true selves, honour who we truly are, uplevel, know our worth, reach our higher self and see our true potential is astounding.
You’re ability to read the room and hold space with grace and poise is intuitively spot on.
I call my March 2022 retreat with you my awakening. I have grown and up-levelled so much since then, continuing to integrate the learnings daily, and trust in myself enough to change my vision, release the shackles of feeling restrained and follow the feeling of being destined for something more. I found the spark of excitement, passion and drive in me.
I hoped the couple’s retreat would allow me to open my heart more, let my guard down, release control and bring my relationship to new heights. For me and for us. It delivered!
We’re missing being surrounded by the like-minded souls we shared this experience with. You’re not the same person leaving as you were when you walked in. And that is a beautiful elated feeling.
I have no hesitation in booking another retreat in the future with you to continue to grow.
I look forward to personally meeting you and sharing this journey with you.
Love & Light,
Terms and Conditions
(please ensure you read this before you make your booking)
Once you make the decision to book and pay for the Retreat facilitated by Belinda Anderson – you are committing to attend. By registering you have agreed to the following terms:
- This is a morally and legally binding agreement. Payments are non-refundable even if the Retreat has not yet commenced.
- There is a NO REFUND policy as the payment is used to make the initial booking and to secure the package price.
- A 10% late fee may be charged for payments not received, or unable to be processed, by each instalment due date.
- If paying by payment plan, I understand that if, for any reason whatsoever, I do not make a full and complete payment, then I may no longer be eligible for this payment plan and I may be fully responsible for the total sum immediately.
- If paying by payment plan and my payments consistently decline and my account is in default, I will also be responsible for any additional fees charged by the registered Collection Agency or legal team to handle receiving the full outstanding amount due.
- I understand I am being charged in Australian Dollars and the actual charge on my credit card will depend on the exchange rate from Australian Dollars into my own currency at the time of the banks processing. I understand Belinda Anderson Pty Ltd charges in Australian dollars and has no control over the international exchange rates.
- Before making my booking, I have read this agreement and accept all terms and conditions.