Gymea Eco Retreat Centre and Healing Spa is a sustainable eco retreat venue & healing spa positioned at the base of majestic Wollumbin (Mt Warning) in the northern rivers region of New South Wales. Positioned on 113 acres of secluded naturally undulating rainforest with stunning views of the UNESCO World Heritage national Park. Gymea Eco Retreat Centre and Healing Spa provides guests with a real opportunity to soak up the beauty, unwind and relax whilst being 40 minutes from Gold Coast Airport, 45 minutes from Byron and just 12 minutes to Murwillumbah and 4 minutes from the village of Uki.
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The mission of GYMEA Retreat & Spa is to create a highly influential sustainable, ecologically and socially responsible retreat centre & healing spa that will achieve long-lasting impact on human sustainability through the delivery of world-class sustainable learning and ecotourism experiences in northern New South Wales of Australia. As winners of the 2016 Excellence in Sustainability Award and 2014 Most Environmentally Sustainable Business Award for Excellence, Gymea hold the belief that by serving guests and Mother Nature, in collaboration with other like-minded people and organisations, that the will be able to bring about an enlightened evolution to ourselves, others and our world.
The property and facilities provide a rejuvenative and re-energising environment that supports retreats of transformation including health, spiritual, yoga, meditation and energetic retreats.
Good For
Those that want to relax and re-energise in an eco friendly environment
Programmes & Offerings
Gymea hosts a range of retreats – check their website (link below) for retreats available at present
Facilities
Retreat Centre Healing Spa – Set in lush surroundings, the Healing Spa compliments the retreat centre, offering guests with a sauna, steam room, plunge pool and contemporary hydrotherapy spa experience. The spa also offers a range of certified organic facial, body treatments and massages.
Magnesium Mineral Swimming Pool – The sustainable retreat centre also include a 20m long resort style swimming pool which enjoys incredible views of Mt Warning and the valley. The magnesium swimming pool is up to 12 meters wide and 3 meters deep, and offers a mixture of shallow and deep zones providing swimmers with a range of paddling, sitting and swimming options.
Grounds – Situated on 113 acres of secluded and naturally undulating rainforest the eco retreat centre grounds offer guests and visitors with range of outdoor options ranging from exploring the property on foot, finding a secluded space for some inner contemplation, swimming or relaxing by the pool or simply enjoying the stunning views of Mt. Warning (Wollumbin) and the surrounding vista
‘The Octogan’ Hall – “The Octagon” offers retreat centre guests with a large 220m2 and versatile Hall with wonderful acoustics perfect for a range of uses from teachings, yoga, creative workshops and performances. Outside the Octagon has covered verandas, providing retreat centre organisers and guests with additional undercover options. Its elevated position offers wonderful views of Mt Warning and a great feeling of space.
Accommodation
The sustainable retreat centre offers 20 Eco Deluxe double rooms, which are all equipped with luxury 5 star eco inner sprung latex topped single or king beds. All bedding, manchester and room furnishings have been carefully selected to meet biodynamic or organic certification standards. Each room includes its own shower and toilet. All rooms comfortably accommodate 2 singles or a couple giving us a capacity to accommodate up to 40 people in our sustainable retreat centre.
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