Welcome home, sister ~

I'm so glad you're here. It brings me pure joy to introduce the Self & Sisterhood Retreat ~ supporting you to truly come home. It's time. Lean into the village that is sisterhood. Wholeheartedly make space for your nurturing and nourishment.

The retreat bubble allows us to connect with one another in such a deep and authentic way. This retreat is an opportunity to soften into the feminine. We're making space for you to slow down and do less. To laugh and to cry in a safe cocoon. To be brave in vulnerability and share your truth. To see and hold your sisters through the same.

I encourage you to watch the video of special moments captured from the Wholeness Retreat in May (different location), for a little insight of what to expect ~ slow, gentle, soft, nourishing. It's time, sister.

The location
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Mount Martha, Vic

The Peninsula Chateau is a beautiful property set on over 2.5 acres of breathtaking land. Professionally styled, this haven is inspired by a luxury lodge nestled in the French Alps. The Chateau has an indoor wood fireplace, a pool and heated hot tub, and is presented with quality furnishings and linen for your ultimate comfort.

Retreat Facilitators

Alicia
~ Host ~

Women's Circle Facilitator
Usui Reiki Practitioner
Certified Yoga Teacher
Postpartum Doula
Founder of Samvida

"I'm a lover of going slow, honouring the seasonality of life, creating warm inviting spaces to nurture and hold others in, and leaning into the feminine even more with each passing year. Right now, I find most joy in simple moments with my husband, reading a romance novel, curling up with my cats, creating and baking in the kitchen, enjoying cups of tea, and being in nature.

I absolutely love facilitating circles & retreats ~ I care so much about your experience, and ensuring you feel deeply seen and held. I just know the Self & Sisterhood Retreat is going to be the most beautiful, soft, feminine cocoon that Bree & I will pour so much love into! I cannot wait to share it with you Xx"

Bree
~ Co-host ~

Creative, Gentle Soul
Certified Yoga Teacher
Inspired Pottery Maker
Budding Burlesque Dancer
Diploma of Health Science

"I am wholeheartedly in love with the natural world. I believe that as humans we are intricately connected to nature, we are a part of it, it is a part of us, and the seasons and cycles within nature directly impact us on every level. With this in mind, I feel that when we come home to ourselves, we simultaneously arrive back home to nature, community, and the larger world beyond ourselves. I see the practice of yoga, meditation, breath, and relaxation as just that, a doorway home. A way to come back. A way to reconnect, surrender, and just be.

I cannot wait to join you at this beautiful retreat offering. Let's make some magic!"

Life is all about enjoying food... right?

I truly believe that immense joy & pleasure can be experienced through eating your food! So you can absolutely guarantee an abundance of delicious, nourishing goodness to fill your tummy.

The weekend will bring you wholesome spreads at mealtimes, beautiful artisan bakery goods, and treats made with love to enjoy in between. Lunch and dinner will be catered by the wonderful team at Mr Curtis, a Mediterranean inspired eatery in Mount Martha.

What to Expect

Arrival & Departure

Starts: Friday 20th Sept, check-in between 3:30pm - 4pm

Ends: Sunday 22nd Sept, 12pm

Where

The Peninsula Chateau, Mount Martha, on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria.

What will you gain from the experience?

The weekend will provide plenty of time and opportunity to rest, soften, feel, heal, connect, make beautiful friendships, and be warmly and wonderfully nourished. It is our intention to send you home feeling softer and more in touch with your feminine essence. We want you to leave the cocoon feeling nurtured, connected and loved.

What is included?

Who is this for?

This is for all women, of all ages and walks of life. It's an opportunity for you to slow down, fill your cup and experience deep, meaningful connection.

Accommodation for 2 nights (Fri-Sun)
All meals & snacks
Sister circles
Yoga/meditation
Expressive dance
Soft & slow feminine practices
Time in solitude

Retreat Testimonials

"What a beautiful weekend! Every moment at the retreat was so carefully planned

and the attention to detail was so thoughtful. Alicia did such of wonderful job of helping us to

reset and restore our minds and bodies with beautiful meditation and yoga practices. The food was delicious and filled our bellies as well as our souls. The property was stunning and I came home feeling a sense of calm and peace. Thank you so much Alicia 💗"

"The retreat I attended with Alicia began with a gentle arrival of all the guests, we settled in and got to know each other over some amazing locally prepared gourmet food. It was a huge highlight of our healing (good nourishment and flavours). The evening, a sound bath and meditation to settle us in for the first night - the rest of the weekend was complete relaxation and comfort with no pressure to fulfil any tasks and just go with the flow with each other as we naturally felt. Saturday was filled with Reiki, nature walks, sauna and more AMAZING catered food for our delight. The food, the delicate attention to detail, loving support and time for introspection and comfort of everyone was so inspiring. I felt myself really connect to the sisters Saturday night during a heartfelt dinner and share. What a blessing it was to be invited into such a loving held space by Alicia. Sunday morning was led by an emotional closing circle and reflection for each sister which really brought home for me the meaning of community and sisterhood. Alicia is a loving, gentle and considerate facilitator, leaving nothing out! I would love to be at another event. Such a gift and receiving for the soul 💚"

"I always leave Alicia’s events with my cup full, so when she announced her retreat I knew I had to go and I’m so glad I did. There is something so special about being away with a group of likeminded women. We were able to connect, share, relate, cry, laugh, cook, prepare and eat together in such a wholesome way. The two days was filled with circles, yoga, healing and so much more. Self-care and prioritising your wellbeing always seem to take a back seat but this retreat was something I could do for myself and it was so worth it. I would definitely recommend Samvida’s retreats."

Rooms Options

Bedroom 3 ~ Private queen room w/ ensuite
Bedrooms 4 & 5 ~ Private queen rooms w/ shared bathroom (#5 BOOKED)
Bedrooms 6 & 7 ~ Bunk room x 4 spaces, shared bathroom + powder-room (1 OF 4 BEDS BOOKED)