At Elysia, their food philosophy is that eating should be one of life’s greatest pleasures. They believe that considering the nutritional value of what we eat, exploring new tastes and textures, and preparing hearty food in a healthy manner is essential to lifelong wellbeing. Their program of nourishing meals shared in the company of fellow retreat participants will help you get back to healthy basics. The retreat serves nutritious whole foods, in sensible portions, and at well-spaced mealtimes.
Elysia offers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 night packages, which include a combination of:
Spa Treatments – The day spa is a haven of relaxation, beauty and healing. Guests can enjoy a Classic Facial or Swedish massage, or choose from over 50 beauty treatments and massage therapy experiences.
Wellness Treatments – Learn more about yourself through one-on-one wellbeing sessions, conducted by some of Australia’s most skilled practitioners in the fields of naturopathy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, kinesiology, Feldenkrais and more.
Wellness Seminars – Participate in a daily program of health education seminars and empowering workshops, including: Preparing for Change, Movement that Matters, Building Resilience, Personal Action Plan and What We Eat
Retreat Facilities – Vast range of state of the art facilities, including tennis and badminton courts, gymnasium, yoga studio, 25-metre indoor and resort-style outdoor pool, as well as spas, steam rooms and relaxation lounge areas
Daily Group Classes – Choose from a full program of low, medium or high intensity movement activities, daily stretch and mobility classes, a cooking demonstration, mindfulness sessions and more, which take place throughout the day. The retreat offers meditation, Pilates, Tai Chi, Bocce, Yoga and guided walks, as well as cardio box, deep water running, gym circuits, hikes, indoor cycling, indoor hockey, badminton, tennis, water polo and volleyball, for the high intensity exercise lovers.
Guest Speakers – Each Saturday night, you can learn and be motivated by one of Elysia’s various guest speakers, including leading authors, health and wellness experts or a sporting great. Every other dinner and evening offer a fun or informative activity in the theatre.
Nutritious Meals – Elysia provides sensibly portioned, healthy and nutritious wholefoods at well-spaced mealtimes. Mindful eating is encouraged to help guests slow down and be more in the moment
Luxury Accommodation – Retreat to the comfortable, secure surrounds of a private villa to disconnect from the world, read a book, soak in the tub or relax and have a rejuvenating night’s sleep.
Free Airport Transfers
The architecture of the retreat was designed with ancient design principles of Feng Shui to help move negative energy out of the space, and allow new space for transformative, positive energy to flow into the property. The Retreat features a metaphorical river, which begins in a small spring at the top of Meditation Hill and then runs through the property, underneath the floating platform of the day spa, and then down into the cascading waterfall in the main building.
Within this set up, lies an outdoor resort style pool as well as a stunning heated 25m indoor pool and spas, steam rooms and relaxation lounges in the Day Spa. The Spa is a haven of rest and restorative practices and sits in the centre of the property. With a range of treatments, therapies and facilities on offer, from massage, facials and salt scrubs to mud baths, algae body wraps and reflexology, guests will find complete relaxation.
After a busy day, guests can spend the evening in the beautiful restaurant, then find a book to read from the library and settle down in front of the fireplace in the guest lounge. Or simply retire a one, two- or three-bedroom private suite, nestled amongst the fragrant lavender of Meditation Hill, all featuring magnificent Hunter Valley views.
