Sweet Retreat – Equine Wellness for Women

Byron Bay, New South Wales
FROM 01 May 26
TO 03 May 26

Nurture your soul in this transformative three-day women’s retreat at Sugar Beach Ranch in Northern NSW where Equine wellness meets coastal comfort.

In collaboration with Maxime Willems Therapy & Training, this experience combines the relaxation of a resort stay with the art of slow living and a curated itinerary of horse to human interactions, mindful practices, and nourishing connection.

The herd invites you to slow down, ground your nervous system, and embrace calm while you rediscover yourself in this safe and nurturing woman’s only retreat.

Highlights

  • Exclusive access to Sugar Beach Ranch where you can enjoy the magnesium pool, cabana, private bush trails & South Ballina Beach.
  • A three-day itinerary with optional, fun and therapeutic activities such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound bowl healing and a fire ceremony.
  • Expert guidance by Maxime Willems, a certified Equine Wellness facilitator.
  • Rest in luxury glamping tents and fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean.
  • All equipment included for art therapy, tree planting and symbolic dove releases including a polaroid camera allowing a digital detox.
  • Nourishing chef prepared meals with local ingredients, including premium beverages at dinner.

Making a difference

  • The team at Sugar Beach Ranch are committed to preserving their coastal environment through regenerative planting, sustainable practices, and protecting local wildlife habitats, and they also donate the Ranch for use in various events, workshops and sessions for young people in need.
  • Maxime Willems – Therapy & Training is proud to collaborate with other local businesses to bring meaningful, nature-based healing experiences to the Northern Rivers community.

A word from your host

Stevey Arena, Co-host and Custodian
“There’s something magical about this place – the ocean, the horses, the stories in the soil. Hosting this retreat is a way to share the joy, the connection, and the legacy my father began. We laugh, we learn, and we leave a little lighter. It’s wellness, but with boots on and the sea breeze in your hair.”

Getting there

This experience is held on Bundjalung Country.
Sugar Beach Ranch is about 30 minutes from Byron Bay. It’s located at 259 Keith Hall Lane, South Ballina, NSW.

Price

AU $2,199 for a Private Queen tent (1 person).
AU $4,199 for a Shared Twin Tent (2 people – friends/family only).

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