A Nourishing Weekend of Rest, Movement & Connection in Nature
The Sanctuary
Weekend Retreat
FRI 27 – SUN 29 NOV · HEALESVILLE
The Invitation
Time to put everything
down and simply be.
This is your permission to rest. Fully, without guilt. To slow down, move gently, eat beautifully, and let your nervous system find its way back to ease.
We've held the container. You just have to show up.
The Place
Maitripa Centre
Healesville, Upper Yarra Valley
Nestled in the Upper Yarra Valley, just 6.5km from Healesville and an hour and fifteen minutes from Melbourne CBD, Maitripa is one of those rare places that asks nothing of you except that you slow down.
Set on 50 acres of forest and gardens established in the early twentieth century, the property is alive with beautiful walks, sweeping vistas, and air that feels genuinely clean.
· 1 hour 15 minutes from Melbourne CBD
· 6.5km from Healesville
The Schedule
Your Weekend
What it feels like to be here
Friday: Arrive & Exhale
Drop your bags, settle into your room. A welcome circle, optional energy clearing, a nourishing dinner, and a restorative yoga and sound bath to close the day gently.
Saturday: Ground & Release
A gentle yoga practice to start your day, breakfast and on-site coffee, time in nature, breathwork and yin yoga. The afternoon is yours to move through in your own way. The evening holds a fire release ceremony and another deeply restorative yoga and sound bath event.
Sunday: Embody & Return
Morning yoga, a slow breakfast, an embodiment practice for those who feel called. Lunch and a closing circle to send you home whole.
The weekend has a natural rhythm, but it's yours to move through in your own way.
Sleep in. Take a walk alone. Sit in the garden. Follow what calls you.
Everything You Need
What's Included
Everything woven into your weekend
Core Experiences
·Yoga: gentle morning flows, yin, breathwork & deep restorative sessions
·Sound baths: nightly sound immersion for deep rest and integration
·1:1 Reiki session: every guest receives their own individual healing session
·Fire release ceremony: a quiet ritual to let go of what you're ready to release
·Opening & closing circles: held with warmth
·All vegetarian meals prepared on site daily by our professional retreat chef
Also Available
·Guided nature walk through the property
·Mandala making using elements gathered from nature
·Embodiment & feminine movement practice
·Explore the town of Healesville
·Wander the 50 acres of forest and gardens
·Rest and time alone
There is intentional space woven into every day. You never have to be anywhere you don't want to be.
Meet
Your Hosts
Di
Yoga Teacher · Counsellor · Hypnotherapist
Di brings a rare depth of presence to everything she offers. As a qualified yoga teacher, counsellor, and clinical hypnotherapist, she holds space with a warmth and steadiness that invites you to truly let go. With her background in hypnotherapy, her soothing voice guides you into the most restful, meditative states you'll experience. The kind of stillness that stays with you long after the weekend ends. On this retreat, Di leads the restorative yoga and gentle yoga classes, creating a safe space for your body to unwind completely.
Yelda
Yoga Teacher · Nervous System Coach · Emotional Healing Guide
Yelda is the kind of person who makes you feel at ease the moment you walk into a room. As a yoga teacher, nervous system coach, and emotional healing guide, she brings a deeply intuitive and nurturing energy to her work. Her approach is grounded in helping you reconnect with your body's innate wisdom and capacity for healing. On this retreat, Yelda facilitates the sound baths, yin yoga sessions, weaving together movement, stillness, and sound to help your nervous system find its way back to balance.
On Site
Nourishment & Healing
Fresh, healthy and delicious vegetarian meals, made on site daily
Meet Jess: Retreat Chef
Jess weaves nature and fermentation into every dish. She believes food is medicine and a form of profound connection. Her menus are vibrant, living, and drawn from nature and tradition. From glowing kimchi and krauts to naturally leavened sourdough, every plate is designed to nurture your body, delight your senses, and deepen your retreat experience.
Larry & Jen: Reiki Masters
Also joining us are Larry and Jen, our dedicated Reiki masters. Each brings over 30 years of individual experience in energy healing, something truly rare and special. Every guest receives a dedicated 1:1 Reiki session during the weekend, a deeply restorative experience that supports your body's natural healing process.
Dietary requirements are warmly catered for. Please let us know when booking.
A Note on Comfort
Bathrooms and toilets are shared. There are plenty in close proximity to all rooms. This is not a luxury retreat. But it is deeply, genuinely nourishing. The magic is in the land, the people, and the care woven into every detail.
Pricing
Investment
Choose your room. All prices include 2 nights accommodation, all meals, and every activity.
Single Room
Your own sanctuary
$1,450
Early bird / Members: $1,350
Private room. Your own space to retreat to.
Twin Room
Share with one other
$1,250
Early bird / Members: $1,150
Great for friends or new connections.
Dorm Room
Share with two others
$1,080
Early bird / Members: $980
The most accessible price point.
Early Bird Pricing: Book before 15 August and save $100
Members pricing also available. Get in touch to find out more.
Secure Your Place
Ready to come back to yourself?
Spaces are limited. Reach out to register your interest or ask about availability, room preferences, or members pricing.
Once you get in touch, Yelda will send you a registration form to complete to confirm your booking and secure your spot.
hello@yeldarahimi.com.au
Maitripa Centre, Upper Yarra Valley, Healesville