Upcoming 2027 dates:
February ~ Fri 19th to Sun 21st
(Doors close Nov 22nd)
April ~ Fri 16th to Sun 18th
(Doors close Jan 10th)
Bookings now open! Xx
A soft cocoon of connection is awaiting you...
Connecting with women is at the core of everything I do. Samvida women's retreats provide a nourishing, slow container for us to come together in sisterhood. Vulnerability unfolds practice by practice over the course of the weekend, with each session consciously inviting you to soften into the experience, and to help you feel safer in your own body to open up and be witnessed in your most unfiltered form.
It is so important to me to offer deep value in the short span of time that we share on retreat, so they are filled with many beautiful, varying practices. This ensures we all have abundant time to let down our walls, open our hearts, listen, share and relate. It is essential for all women to arrive on time, and to participate in every practice over the 3 days that we're gathered, as the respect for the journey and the wholeness of the group equally support the safety of the cocoon being fostered.
Retreat Facilitator
Alicia
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My name is Alicia ~ I'm a Certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Postpartum Doula, and the Founder of Samvida. I'm a lover of slow living, honouring the seasons, creating warm inviting spaces, and living true to myself. My favourite sessions on retreat are always the circles, as we get such a beautiful opportunity to go even deeper when we have more time together!
I am so excited to meet you where you are xx
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Retreat Feedback
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"I am grateful beyond any words for the opportunity to attend the Women’s retreat in Daylesford. Connecting with like minded women through wholesome conversation in both the intentional spaces Alicia offered but also organically, whilst passing plates of the most incredible, nourishing food, was so beautiful. Time to sit with my thoughts & sip on warm cups of herbal tea, whilst watching the leaves of the eucalyptus trees surrounding the property sway was bliss.
Alicia & all of the women who attended held each other, without judgement, as we opened our hearts. Our circle became a place I felt safe to be vulnerable & at peace knowing I was exactly where I needed to be. I wholeheartedly believe the universe played a part in guiding us to attend and our paths crossing with Alicia’s. Throughout the weekend, she intuitively offered what she felt each woman needed on their journey. Alicia is grounded, nurturing & wise beyond her years. The time I have spent in her presence has become a catalyst in my journey to inner healing. I left the retreat with a full cup & memory I will always hold close to my heart."
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"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 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... just go with the flow with each other as we naturally felt. Saturday was filled with Reiki, nature walks, sauna and more AMAZING 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 💚"
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The Details
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Twin Share King Single Rooms
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Exact accommodation will be booked once doors close & numbers are confirmed (Some previous The Houses Daylesford properties used are Lake Daylesford Lodge 7, Cedar & Stone, and Retreat on Church for those that would like a visual)
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Investment ~ $1095pp
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Capped at 8 attendees plus myself & your co-host
- Payment ~ 3 instalments of $365
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To secure your spot, a deposit of $365 is due by closing of doors;
FEB DOORS CLOSE ~ Sunday 22nd Nov
APRIL DOORS CLOSE ~ Sunday 10th Jan
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Second instalment due 2 months before your retreat start date (eg. 19th Dec for February retreat), and third instalment due 1 month before (eg. 19th Jan for February retreat)
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Retreat dates upcoming; Feb Fri 19th - Sun 21st & April Fri 16th - Sun 18th -
Location; Daylesford Victoria
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All meals & snacks included (any dietaries can be catered for)
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Bookings are non-refundable​
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Connection in sisterhood is at the core of every retreat. Each retreat is also tailored to the needs of the women attending (guided by the answers given on the retreat questionnaire, so it feels deeply intentional & nourishing)
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TO BOOK ~
Please reach out to me directly, or use the contact form below!
Lish Xx
More Retreat Feedback
"I had the most beautiful weekend retreat planned by Alicia. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much thought, love and care she had poured into every little detail. She had genuinely considered every aspect of what we might need on a retreat, which meant we could completely switch off and simply be present.
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The weekend was filled with sound healing, yoga, time in nature, beautiful sharing circles and such a special sense of sisterhood. Every meal was organic, nourishing and absolutely delicious, and having the entire itinerary thoughtfully planned for us meant there was nothing to organise or think about.
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I came away feeling nurtured, connected and so grateful for the experience. Alicia created such a warm, safe and supportive space for us all, it was exactly the kind of reset I didn’t realise I needed."
What to Expect
Connection, softness, laughter, tears
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An intentional, layered journey
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Intentionality, rest, spaciousness
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Delicious organic meals & snacks
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Beautiful accomodation (Fri-Sun)
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Time in circle
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Reiki/meditation/yoga​
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Time in solitude
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More Details
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Arrival & Departure
Starts: On the Friday, check-in between 3 - 3:30pm
Ends: On the Sunday, checkout 10am
Where
Daylesford (See 'Lake Daylesford Lodge 7', 'Cedar & Stone' and 'Retreat on Church' on The Houses Daylesford for accommodation styles)
Who is this for?
This is for all women, of all ages and walks of life. It's an opportunity for you to fill your cup and create space for nurturing You (we all need to be held) ~
What will you gain from the experience?
The deepest intentions for my retreats are connection in sisterhood, and allowing space to receive. At Samvida, I want you to feel safe being seen as your True Self, because all of you speaks beauty regardless of what you've been led to believe.
Retreat weekends invite an opportunity for emotional and spiritual healing, and abundant time to connect, listen, share and relate.​ They invite you to be held through an unfolding journey, to rest, soften, feel, heal, connect, foster beautiful relationships with women, and be warmly and wonderfully nourished. It is my intention to send you home with less weight on your shoulders, and a more grounded presence in your body.