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Explore a healthier version of yourself at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. With a focus on wellness, the isolated environment shelters guests in nature, far from daily stress. Mountain and valley views will surround you and foster a sense of peace as you undertake a variety of treatments and healing experiences designed to meet your wellbeing needs.
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Offers & Booking
Gwinganna offers you the greatest range of choices with an incredible selection of activities and wellness seminars on how to live a healthier life, reduce stress and how to enhance positive ageing. These innovative retreats give you the opportunity to rest, try new activities and be inspired. Read about your day on retreat. Choose from a 2 day Wellness Weekend through to the full 7 day Detox, or combine multiple retreats for an extended stay.
Gwinganna Wellness Weekend
Gwinganna offers you the greatest range of choices with an incredible selection of activities and wellness seminars on how to live a healthier life, reduce stress and how to enhance positive ageing. These innovative retreats give you the opportunity to rest, try new activities and be inspired. Read about your day on retreat. Choose from a 2 day Wellness Weekend through to the full 7 day Detox, or combine multiple retreats for an extended stay.
| Accommodation Type | Twin Share From: |
| Heritage Suite | $1,120 |
| Peel House | $1,235 |
| Orchard Suites | $1,230 |
| Accommodation Type | Single Stay From: |
| Heritage Suite | $1,140 |
| Peel House | $1,465 |
| Orchard Suites | $1,315 |
Premium Suites:
For prices on the Premium Suites, contact one of our consultants with your preferred dates for a quote.
Package Includes:
- 2 nights stylish eco accommodation
- 1 classic 50 mins massage
- All organic meals and snacks, morning coffee, teas and evening glass of organic wine
- Essential wellness seminar
- Access to all facilities and scheduled activities such as yoga and bushwalking
- Educational walks with resident botanist
- Courtesy transfers from Gold Coast Airport at set times
Three Night Package
These valuable short breaks are an ideal chance to exhale and escape the stress of a busy life. With a variety of choices and themes including specialty wellness seminars and presentations this experience will leave you feeling energised and relaxed.
| Accommodation Type | Twin Share From: |
| Heritage Suite | $1,645 |
| Peel House | $1,825 |
| Orchard Suites | $1,805 |
| Accommodation Type | Single Stay From: |
| Heritage Suite | $1,645 |
| Peel House | $2,160 |
| Orchard Suites | $1,935 |
Premium Suites:
For prices on the Premium Suites, contact one of our consultants with your preferred dates for a quote.
Package Includes:
- 3 nights stylish eco accommodation
- All organic meals and snacks
- 1 classic 80 mins massage
- Key wellness seminars
- Access to all facilities and scheduled activities
Four Night Package
Unique to Gwinganna, focus on integrating more healthy habits every day at home. These popular stays will inspire you with key wellness seminars over four restful days and nights.
Choose the date and focus area that suits you best.
| Accommodation Type | Twin Share From: |
| Heritage Suite | $2,195 |
| Peel House | $2,435 |
| Orchard Suites | $2,410 |
| Accommodation Type | Single Stay From: |
| Heritage Suite | $2,240 |
| Peel House | $2,880 |
| Orchard Suites | $2,580 |
Premium Suites:
For prices on the Premium Suites, contact one of our consultants with your preferred dates for a quote.
Package Includes:
- 4 nights stylish eco accommodation
- All organic meals and snacks
- 1 classic massage
- $100 wellness therapy credit
- Key wellness seminars
- Access to all facilities and scheduled activities
Five Night Package
The popular Optimum Wellbeing retreat is a journey of self-discovery and provides a unique opportunity to balance your lifestyle. Experience a guided approach to movement with options suitable for every body.
Choose from an extensive range of spa and wellness services with delicious organic cuisine and our essential wellness seminars. Let us help you achieve greater health with less stress.
| Accommodation Type | Twin Share From: |
| Heritage Suite | $2,370 |
| Peel House | $3,100 |
| Orchard Suites | $3,070 |
| Accommodation Type | Single Stay From: |
| Heritage Suite | $2,900 |
| Peel House | $3,720 |
| Orchard Suites | $3,280 |
Premium Suites:
For prices on the Premium Suites, contact one of our consultants with your preferred dates for a quote.
Package Includes:
- 5 nights stylish eco accommodation
- All organic meals and snacks
- 1 classic massage and 1 facial
- $100 wellness therapy credit
- Essential wellness seminars
- Health and wellbeing analysis
- Access to all facilities and scheduled activities
Seven Night Package
The Rolls Royce of lifestyle retreats, the Gwinganna Detox is one of our most powerful options. This specialised program has an added focus on liver function and is designed to provide a safe and healthy way to allow your body to rest and renew.
Our delicious organic meals include seafood, chicken and vegetarian choices to inspire your taste buds and satisfy healthy appetites. The key wellness seminars will provide you with a clearer understanding of your body’s needs and guide you toward improved health and wellness. Leave with whiter eyes and increased vitality. You will feel sensational.
| Accommodation Type | Twin Share From: |
| Heritage Suite | $3,660 |
| Peel House | $4,210 |
| Orchard Suites | $4,170 |
| Accommodation Type | Single Stay From: |
| Heritage Suite | $3,835 |
| Peel House | $4,970 |
| Orchard Suites | $4,365 |
Premium Suites:
For prices on the Premium Suites, contact one of our consultants with your preferred dates for a quote.
Package Includes:
- 7 nights accommodation
- 2 classic massages
- 1 essential facial
- $100 wellness therapy credit
- All organic meals, snacks and beverages
- 6 key wellness seminars
- 3 bonus specialty presentations
- Cooking demonstration
- Evening meditation sessions
- Access to all facilities and scheduled activities
- Bonus activities such as labyrinth walk
Terms and conditions
- *Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Rates may differ at time of booking due to seasonality, international exchange rates and availability. For additional room types and further information on terms and conditions, please confirm with our Travel Specialists at time of booking
Accommodation
Heritage Rooms
Choose from the popular Heritage rooms, located close to the central facilities. Experience a cosy and comfortable Queensland style room with everything you need to enjoy restful evenings.
Mimosa House
With views of the coastline and surrounding valley this delightful three bedroom Queensland style Heritage House is a favourite for those who enjoy a cosy country feel complete with traditional timber floors. Each room opens into a large, airy, shared living space with sofas and a pot belly stove for chilly nights. A wrap around verandah offers an ideal place to relax.
Mudbrick House
Located close to the dining and seminar facilities, this authentic four bedroom house was constructed from mudbricks and recycled timbers. Rooms 1 and 2 feature a private balcony off the bedroom, a cosy reading alcove with day bed and a compact ensuite. Rooms 3 and 4 feature a large bathroom with a double sink, bath, separate shower and French doors opening onto the front verandah. Each room opens into a spacious shared living space with sofas and a pot belly stove for chilly nights.
Orchard Suites
Choices include a deluxe studio with ensuite featuring a verandah and sitting area, or a two bedroom suite with two bathrooms, shared relaxation lounge and verandah.
Meditation Suite
With soft colours, a spacious open plan design and plenty of natural light the suites have a serene outlook and enhancements for meditation and yoga practice in your private oasis.
Billabong Villas
Using rich, warm colours that make the most of the natural beauty of the surrounding environment you will be soothed with gentle sounds of water and bird song. The split level villas feature a private steam room, outdoor deck and deep bath.
Boorabee Villas
(meaning ‘koala’)
Contemporary in style with light filled spaces to relax, the open plan villas feature a large deck with serene outlook and private plunge pool.
Moonarie Villas
(meaning ‘cliff’)
Exclusive features include a private deck, plunge pool and use of a buggy.
About Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
In a world of busy, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat stands apart as the wellness destination to soothe your soul and inspire you to live a healthier life.
Ecotourism certified, connect with supportive professionals who will teach you resilience in the modern world, and choose how much or how little you wish to do. A stay combines organic living, spa, movement and relaxation with delicious organic cuisine and vital wellness seminars in a dedicated low tech environment. Fully Inclusive packages are from two to seven days in length.
Australian owned and operated, Gwinganna provides scenic views of the coast and surrounding valleys and a casual relaxed atmosphere. Located in the Hinterland of Queensland’s Gold Coast, we invite you to escape to Gwinganna…for the rest of your life.
The promise of abundance and serenity hidden in the regions of the Tallebudgera valley promises a discovery of a special place that ignites the desire to live a healthier life. At the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, guests are provided with an exceptional location with a rare opportunity to explore nature and rediscover wellbeing. With an inspirational set of activities, superb organic cuisine to cleanse the body, soothing massages, scenic and fascinating walks, as well as the ocean and valley views; it’s not hard to see why a healthier lifestyle is easily attainable at Gwinganna. The luxurious accommodation is set within a relaxing environment in a village of exquisite buildings pieced together carefully, to create an appealing rustic feel loved by its guests. The view is boasted in each house and suite, assisting Gwinganna’s mission towards a restful state of body and mind. Within the plateau the views are accompanied by the main accommodation village which include the dining and relaxation area with a deck and an infinity edge swimming pool & jacuzzi, a workshop venue, a gymnasium well equipped with 2 levels and a spa that has established a benchmark with the opening of its exclusive Signature Suites and 22 room Spa Sanctuary.
Spa
Dreamtime at Gwinganna
Each afternoon during your stay we invite you to switch off and embrace one of the fundamental elements of better wellbeing: strategic rest. We call this Gwinganna Dreamtime. This is your time to stop, rest and relax. This space in the day has been created for you to choose what you need most. Maybe it’s taking a nap or a swim or some time to read a book. The choice is yours. The options are plentiful.
During each Dreamtime, you can take advantage of the diverse and extensive array of experts and therapists who work with us to further enhance your stay. From soothing spa therapies, to wellness consultations, balanced movement programs and stress management sessions, these can help you customise your Gwinganna experience each time you visit.
Gwinganna has established a new benchmark in spa facilities with its exclusive indoor/outdoor 33 room Spa Sanctuary. From the beautiful surrounds and landscaping to the creative and environmentally sensitive architecture, and the levels of expert service and care, the spa facilities at this retreat are designed to give you an exceptional experience.
With an elevated outdoor deck and lounge which overlooks that native spa garden and surrounding trees, a sublime Crystal Steam Room and custom designed treatment rooms, you’ll discover that this is a truly innovative spa. Gwinganna is dedicated to giving you a spa experience like no other.
You can also choose from an extensive range of wellness services, from naturopathy to stress and emotional wellness, or perhaps book a session with our experts in functional movement and physical activity.
Facilities
Gwinganna provides extensive and exceptional facilities. Set on over 200 hectares, on a plateau with scenic ocean and valley views is the main accommodation village including the dining and relaxation areas, swimming pools, seminar room, gymnasium and spa. Close by, The Store has a variety of products, books, clothing and gifts for you to take home. Everything is within easy walking distance.
Spa Sanctuary
The Spa Sanctuary is a haven for spa treatments and relaxation. A journey through three individual buildings that come together in circular form to create the entire spa compound of 1500sqm over three levels. Utilising an indoor/outdoor design with three towering ancient gum trees as the centrepiece, you are completely surrounded by nature. Featuring over 33 individually designed rooms, several double rooms, an elevated outdoor deck, the serene Whisper Lounge, a crystal steam room, outdoor rain shower and locker rooms, this is a space to be nurtured, to relax and to experience treatments that are unique to Gwinganna, featuring certified organic skincare.
Lap Pool, Indoor Activities Studios and Sauna
An infinity edge custom designed lap pool with views to the Gold Coast is a highlight of the activity areas whether for water based training sessions, swimming laps or just for relaxation. Heated for your comfort, the pool is used all year round due to the mild climate of this area, while the adjoining sauna is the perfect addition before or after your pool session in the cooler months. Indoor activities are held in various locations including the spacious studio known as The Hangar and the indoor cycling studio.
Mind Body Pavilion
This expansive outdoor pavilion is also built from reclaimed timbers with a striking timber floor and views of the surrounding valley and ocean. It hosts a range of activity sessions from belly dance to stretching, allowing you to breathe and enjoy the clean mountain air.
Dining Room and Pool
Part of the original buildings at Gwinganna, the dining room is a place to gather and experience delicious organic cuisine both indoors and outdoors. During the day or prior to dinner, relax by the open fireplace on cooler nights on day bed lounges with cushions. The Dining Room overlooks the serene infinity edge relaxation pool with sundecks.
Gymnasium
Many activity sessions are held in and around this striking two level mutli-purpose facility built from reclaimed timbers. The ground floor features the gymnasium and private consultation rooms. An extensive range of Technogym equipment will provide everything you need for effective indoor resistance training or personal training sessions. On the second level, private sessions incorporate Pilates and Kinesis resistance training equipment.
The Store
The Store is one of the original Gwinganna buildings and has been fully refurbished to create a wonderful area to shop and relax in the reading lounge. It offers a wide range of active and leisure wear, accessories, books and CDs, gifts, organic products and incidentals you may have forgotten to bring with you. The beautiful wide verandah is often the meeting place for morning tea.
The Wellness Centre
One of the original buildings on the property has been restored into a dispensary for herbs and supplements, and consultation rooms for naturopathy, nutrition and various wellness therapies.
Tennis Courts
Located near the main organic gardens, two courts provide a scenic place to play a game or two with friends or fellow guests.
The Ampitheatre
Built from repurposed stone and bluestone the ampitheatre is set beside the dining room and often hosts pre-dinner gatherings and impromptu musical experiences.
Activities
Here, they encourage activity and exercise options that reflect human function. Our recommendation is to focus on the essential movement patterns needed for life. Through various modalities we encourage resistance training. This helps the body to perform a combination of stability, functional movement, balance, core strength, and flexibility movements. We also consider the whole body’s system and ensure that each program offers a balance to regulate hormones. Our activities aim to reduce any overload on the adrenal system that may compound pre existing stress related symptoms, making our program ideal to assist in the management of lifestyle stress.
Cuisine
Fresh, local organic with much of the produce harvested from the on site gardens and orchard. Gwinganna cuisine enjoys a clean and pure journey from preparation to plate. With attention to individual needs, perfectly balanced nutrition ensures the required nourishment is provided to the body for energy and vitality.
Meals at Gwinganna are designed specifically to help support and improve digestion and liver detoxification, reduce inflammation, improve gut bacteria and balance blood sugar levels. All ingredients focus on low human intervention food (LHI) where the food has undergone minimal or no changes from its place in nature to create an ideal balance between macro and micronutrients. This allows your body’s biochemistry to convert food into what it needs for optimum health and prevention of major lifestyle diseases.
Gwinganna allows you to re-evaluate your relationship with food and learn about the meaning of true nourishment. We encourage you to eat mindfully, which means to slow down, be in the moment and be truly aware of the food you are eating and the impact it has on your health and wellbeing.
