Our Retreat

We operate Rest and Restore retreats out of our very special property, in the stunning Yarra Ranges, just 1 hour drive north east from Melbourne, Victoria. 

You’ll feel all the stress of city living and the daily grind melting away as you make your way to our retreats surrounded by the natural beauty that houses them.  

Our River View retreat is a special place where people come together to rest, self- nurture, and exercise, relax, create, connect, have fun and leave feeling restored and re-energised.  

There’s something really special about our retreat location that allows people to relax. And that really reflects the actual intention - as a place to retreat. 

The last thing people say when they need to leave the retreat is omg I don’t want to go home - they plead to stay longer!  

It is our pleasure in helping you find some harmony within your body. To retreat from the stresses of your life. You will forever remember this extraordinary experience and connection on our amazing property.   

Our founder

For much of Rob’s life he suffered from ‘a rushing persons’ syndrome. He was focused on doing and achieving in life, juggling a never ending to-to-list, wearing multiple hats and putting others ahead of himself.

He rarely listened to what his body was telling him, focusing on getting things done, resorting to short term coping strategies and just pushed through – thinking that was normal. His nervous system became dysregulated on a physical, emotional and mental level.

When Covid lockdowns came along, Rob had very little left in the tank. The compounded stresses that put his nervous system in overload and into a state of exhaustion from the past, had finally caught up with him. Feeling anxious, depleted, disconnection, unmotivated and it was evident Robs resilience and capacity had taken a hit. At that point he knew he had to make positive changes in his life.

Rob started by tuning into how he was feeling and began listening to his body. He became open minded, curious and intent on learning more about his body’s innate ability to naturally rebuild and repair itself. Rob escaped from his hectic life for a few nights into the pristine forests of the Yarra Valley in Victoria, where he reconnected with nature, alternative therapies and natural remedies.

Even after a short stay, Rob noticed his energy levels began to replenish, mentally he became calm, focused and clear, emotionally he was content, enthusiastic and motivated, sustained, rested and restored.

This is where Rob’s journey to rebuild his health and wellbeing began, and why he developed Rest and Restore Retreat to help others. In particular people that put others ahead of themselves, whether its parents, front line health care staff, teachers, carers of people with special needs or those who feel burnt out.

Rob invites you to be stop, slow down, check in with how you’re feeling right now. Be curious, be open minded, and put aside any existing beliefs that may be holding you back. Let go, create space and elevate the importance of self-care for you. Self-care is productive!

Rest and Restore Retreats are here for you. They know the proven recipe in restoring your health and well-being. Your own health is a journey, not a destination. Ready when you are.

Our holistic program

Our holistic program covers all parts of the nervous system: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. This means we have a number of practitioners and therapists all working together on your restoration during your stay. Our team includes a

• Yoga Instructor

• Psychotherapist

• Sound healing therapist

• Meditation and Mindfulness instructor

• Eco-therapists (counselling and connection in nature)

• Body work therapists (various massage, Shiatsu and more)

During your stay you have the freedom to do as much or as little as you like. There is no expectation or requirement to attend any of our classes, treatments, bush walks and activities. Everyone is different - will care and nurture you during your stay with us.

Our team

Our highly skilled and passionate therapists provide an incredibly restorative range of therapies where our guests can indulge their senses and achieve the deepest sense of relaxation, balance and inner peace to full rest and restore. Our team are thought leaders on integrative health, alternative therapies and complementary medicine. You get direct hands on scaffolding and support throughout your stay with us, with the best and brightest brains supporting your personal journey..

Support for your physical body.

Rest for your busy mind.

Soothing to your soul.