The Sanctuary Retreat - Rest. Reconnect. Renew.


The Sanctuary Retreat – 14 to 16 December 2026

A 2‑day immersion in nature, nourishment & deep rest

Before the holidays are in full swing, take a breath and gift yourself two restorative days and nights at the tranquil Wybalena Organic Farm.

Set across 170 acres of Byron Hinterland farmland, Wybalena offers a private sanctuary designed for rest and renewal. 

This retreat is an invitation to pause, soften, and reconnect with yourself — supported by beautiful private accommodation, nourishing food, and wellness facilities that restore the body and calm the mind.

Check out Wybalena Organic Farm

Your Retreat Package Includes

Private Accommodation 

Every guest enjoys their own private room with:

  • Air conditioning

  • Premium linen

  • Ensuite or shared bathroom (depending on room type)

  • Garden, valley or farmhouse views

A peaceful space to unwind, journal, and rest deeply.


Freshly Prepared Nourishing Meals 

Your retreat package includes:

  • Seasonal wholefoods, locally sourced meats and delicious treats

  • Herbal teas, coffee & non-alcoholic refreshments

  • Optional inclusion: learn to smoke your own meat! (*tee hee!)

Meals thoughtfully prepared to nourish the body, support gentle digestion, and encourage deep rest.


Daily Practices & Group Sessions

Held in the light‑filled yoga studio overlooking the valley:

  • Morning yoga or meditation

  • Reflective practices

  • Evening circles to integrate and connect 

  • One complimentary 60 minute treatment (massage/reflexology, acupuncture)

All mats, bolsters, blankets, blocks and straps are provided.


Wellness Facilities 

Unlimited access to Wybalena’s outdoor wellness area:

  • Magnesium mineral pool

  • Infrared sauna

  • Two outdoor showers

Move between heat, cold and water to reset your nervous system.


Nature Experiences

The land itself is part of the retreat:

  • Private nature trails (10–45 minutes)

  • Spring‑fed dam and rainforest creek

  • Outdoor firepit under the poinciana tree

  • Optional guided nature walk

A chance to reconnect with the earth and breathe deeply.


Retreat Support & Amenities

  • Optional counselling session (45 minutes)

  • Starlink WiFi

  • Free onsite parking

  • All linen, towels and toiletries

  • Onsite caretakers for venue support

Everything is taken care of so you can fully drop in.


Retreat Price

Full price - $1,500 per person

Early bird - $1,350 if paid in full by 31 October 2026

2 nights / 2 days 14 – 16 December 2026

This all‑inclusive price covers exclusive use of the property, premium private accommodation, all meals, unlimited wellness facility access, daily yoga and meditation and a complimentary treatment.

Exclusions: travel, laundry, additional snacks, drinks or other personal ancillary items. Alcohol is by BYO arrangement.

Spaces strictly limited. Please register your interest here.

Retreat Leaders:  Tammika Zischke and Angharad Lubbock 

Tammika holds a Bachelor of Health Science and multiple Masters degrees specialising in adult education. She currently works in the secondary wellbeing and leadership space, supporting young people to thrive. Passionate about holistic wellbeing. Tammika is drawn to the grounding simplicity of homesteading and a life connected to nature. She brings her experience in health, education and leadership to create spaces for rest, reflection and meaningful personal growth.

Angharad is the Managing Director of The Karma Collective - a social enterprise that offers products and services to uplift the wellbeing of people, animals and the planet. Angharad has a Diploma of Counselling, a Practitioner Certificate in Positive Pyschology and Level 2 Reiki Practitioner Certificate. She hosts nature-based, immersive healing retreats annually in South India and Australia.




Contact:

angharad@thekarmacollective.com.au
tammika90@hotmail.com