EVENT: Retreat
Find joy in reconnection:
A retreat for women.
Spring 2025
Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
Joy arises from feeling connected - to ourselves, to our surroundings, and to those around us.
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to lose the joy of connection with others, let alone ourselves and our environment.
Embark on a journey to joyful reconnection.
On retreat, experience the joy of reconnecting with yourself, your surroundings and others in the present moment.
This retreat is more than just an escape. It’s an opportunity to step away from the chaos and immerse yourself in a sanctuary of rest, rejuvenation and reconnection. Reconnect with the simple, profound joy that comes from within.
Experience the essence of our Reconnection Retreat.
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Deepen your sense of self connection
Gently guide your body, mind and heart to a renewed sense of joyful reconnection, through the power of presence.
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Connect with your environment
Experience the pleasures of Feldenkrais® body-centred practices to feel present inhabiting your body and your environment.
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Share joyful connections
Share, learn and experience joy with like-minded women, cultivating a sense of supportive community and belonging.
Imagine……
Waking to the soothing melody of birdsong, nestled in the sanctuary of your suite, eagerly anticipating a day of nurturing your body, mind and heart..
After a nourishing breakfast you stroll to the Studio to immerse yourself in body-centred practices of connection.
Enjoy quiet personal time in the afternoon, soaking in vineyard vistas, luxuriating in either of the pools, and revitalising body and mind in the steam room.
As the day winds down, you gather indoors for wholesome food and enriching conversations, filled with excitement having explored fresh ideas and practices, uncovering new possibilities for finding joy in reconnection in your everyday life.
Join us and connect with simple profound joy that starts within.
Why join us on Retreat?
💫 Experience true rest and renewed energy:
Rest and rejuvenate, before returning to your everyday life with a clearer mind and renewed vitality.
💫 Deepen your sense of connection and belonging:
Build a more supportive relationship with yourself from the inside, cultivating a foundation for more meaningful relationships and sense of belonging in your everyday life.
💫 Share joyful connections:
Together we’ll create a supportive community where you’ll connect and share joy with like-minded women.
💫 Feel empowered:
Emerge feeling empowered as you have a toolbox of tried and tested techniques to feel more present here and now, while connected with yourself and your world.
Reconnect with simple, profound joy that starts within.
Step into the power of presence- the key to living a more joyful life.
Experience the joy of reconnecting with yourself, your surroundings and others, more fully in the present moment.
Past Retreat Love Notes.
Inclusions and Pricing.
Our 3-day reconnection includes:
✦ Exclusive booking of the whole guesthouse for this weekend retreat.
✦ Luxury Single or Twin-share suite (only 7 available), each with ensuite bathroom - 2 nights
✦ All delicious meals and snacks, including Welcome drinks.
✦ Onsite private group wine tasting session.
✦ Inspiring daytime program of Feldenkrais® body-centred, mindfulness, movement and empowerment practices, and dialogue about practical everyday applications. (mats and blankets provided)
✦ Scheduled down time during the program.
✦ Unlimited use of both the outdoor pool and indoor mineral pool, jet spa and steam room.
✦ Fireside casual social evenings, outside of the formal daytime program.
✦ Opportunities to make unforgettable connections with like-minded women.
Your investment:
AUD $1995 (pp single suite)/$1695 (pp twin share suite**)
** Twin share suite accomodation option- only available to those who book 2 sharing. Must book and pay together.
** Booking Fee ($350 non-refundable, non-exchangeable) is a portion of full fee, and payment secures your place.
** Numbers are strictly limited- only 8 suites available.
** Doors close 20th October unless all places are already filled.
** Please review all T&C and Cancellation & Refund Policies for more details before registering.
Retreat Host, Guide & Mentor.
Hi I’m Georgi Laney.
I’m passionate about guiding women in personal growth and empowerment through their body and voice, helping them to live a more conscious, self-expressed life.
I’m thrilled to host this Joyful Reconnection Retreat. I weave my magic using Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement®, breath and presence practices in this immersive group experience.
I’m deeply committed to supporting women who seek a better relationship with their body and voice: to step into their personal power, feel safe and comfortable to be in their body and open their voice, and finally feel supported, seen, heard and valued for their contribution.
More love notes….
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"Georgi is a master at leading groups. She can easily accommodate people's individual needs within the group holding a beautiful space for everyone to receive just what they need."
2023
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"Georgi puts so much love and care into every detail of the retreat to ensure it’s an amazing experience for all participants.”
2023
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"Thank you for being a wonderful facilitator and being so open to everyone."
2023
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"Love your passion and your preparation to make the weekend such a success."
2022
I have questions: FAQs
Browse our Frequently Asked Questions. If we haven't answered your questions here please email us at info@movetovitality.com.au
** Please review our T&C and Cancellation & Refund Policy before registering.
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** All fees include non-refundable/non-exchangeable booking fee of $350, which is a portion of the total Retreat fee. This fee is required to secure your place on Retreat.
Retreat attendance includes use of the facilities and NOT any personalised relaxation or beauty treatments.
** Given that the Feldenkrais® BodyMind Awareness Through Movement® sessions are floor-based, you must be able to get on/off floor independently- with or without the assistance of a chair.
COVID/ Influenza A or B Related:
✦Although there are no mandatory requirements of isolation with COVID, we ask that if you knowingly have COVID or other respiratory virus (Influenza A or B) you respectfully NOT ATTEND and put all other attendees and venue staff at risk of illness.
✦ If you have COVID-like or similar respiratory symptoms, please do a Combination RAT on the day before arrival to confirm you are not COVID, Influenza A or B -positive, and bring evidence of same with you to show on check-in.✦If you are symptomatic of respiratory virus, but COVID/ Influenza A or B-free (as per Combination RAT), we ask that you wear a mask during indoor sessions in the Studio and other social gatherings that don’t involve eating/drinking.
See separate T& C info for more info.
***In registering, you agree to comply with these conditions.
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**Booking fee ($350) is non-refundable/ non-exchangeable.
Any participant cancellation is required in writing (and we’d appreciate a phone call- 0402 835 289). Please email us at info@movetovitality.com.au✦ Cancellation 75- 31 days prior to retreat start date will receive a 50% refund on all monies paid, minus non-refundable/non-exchangeable booking fee.
✦ Cancellation between 30-8 days prior to retreat start date will receive a 25% refund on all monies paid, minus non-refundable/non-exchangeable booking fee.
✦ Cancellation within 7 days of retreat start date and time will receive no refund.
** Exception: In the event that you test positive to COVID/ Influenza A or B within 3 days of event start date and time and show evidence of same to event organiser, 50% of your fee minus the booking fee will be refunded via bank transfer. -
In the event that the event is cancelled by the organiser, participants will have one of 2 options: either full refund of all fees paid (via bank transfer), or transfer of fees to a future retreat in the next 12 months. Participants will be notified of cancellation both in writing and via phone.
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Twin share suite accommodation option is only available to those who book 2 people sharing, and must register and pay together.
Both applicants need to submit a registration form.
The organiser will not be responsible for sourcing someone to share the room.
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** All fees include non-refundable/non-exchangeable booking fee of $350, which is a portion of the full fee. The booking fee is required to secure your place on Retreat.
EARLY BIRD FEE:
$1850 (per person single suite)/ $1550 AUD (per person twin share suite).
Must be PAID IN FULL (PIF) by Monday 30 September.** * PIF by 13 Sept and receive the following bonuses to value of $300:
Invitation to attend my special workshop (in studio & on zoom) 1 month post Retreat (Sat 30 Nov) to solidify your experience & learning & ask questions
Access to online self-paced mindful movement programs:
Balanced and relaxed
Self care through movement
FULL FEE: From October 1.
$1995 pp single suite /$1695 pp twin share suite.
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Registration is a 2-part process.
We ask that you complete both parts as quickly as possible, in order to secure your place, given that places are limited.Complete and submit your Retreat application form.
You will then be sent an email confirming receipt of your application and details of the payment process. Payment is via bank transfer.
**Payment of booking fee $350 (non-refundable, non-exchangeable) is required to secure your place. This fee is a portion of the full fee.
*You’re welcome to pay the entire Retreat fee at the time of paying the booking fee.
On receipt of your booking fee, you will receive an email to confirm your place on Retreat.
PAYMENT IN FULL is required by midnight
- Monday 30 September-Early bird fee
- Sunday 20 October -Full fee -
Yes there is!
Once the booking fee has been paid, securing your retreat place, you're welcome to pay remaining balance in instalments until fully paid by specified dates (see below)- all by direct deposit. It is your responsibility to ensure you have paid in full by specified date (again, see below).
✤ Early Bird Fee must be PAID IN FULL Monday 30 September.
✤ Full Fee must be PAID IN FULL by Sunday 20 October.
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NuLeaf Retreat: 647 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Head to NuLeaf website for more details.Retreat attendance includes use of the facilities and NOT any personalised relaxation or beauty treatments.
*** Venue is a smoke-free environment.
This luxurious boutique resort is located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, surrounded by vineyards, restaurants and cellar doors.
It’s an easy 60 minute drive from Newcastle, and approximately 2.5 hours drive from Sydney.
NuLeaf is approximately 60 minutes from Newcastle airport.
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Check in:
12.30pm Friday 1 November, in time for Welcome Lunch at 1pm.** Retreat Program commences 2.15pm, following lunch.
Check out:
11am Sunday 3 November. -
Massage/Beauty appointments are available onsite to add to your delicious weekend retreat experience. These are an optional extra that incur a separate fee. Please contact me for more details.
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Refer to the suggested packing list separately.
Please notify us of special dietary requirements at the time of registration. Last minute changes can not be accommodated.
***Preparation to attend includes being able to get on/off floor independently, with the aid of a chair if necessary.
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We highly recommend you include the following items:
Several towels- to cover provided exercise mat and should you need it for body support
You’re welcome to bring your own mat, however this is not necessary, as mats will be provided
Casual easy to move in clothing- you’re welcome to stay in your comfy gear the whole time. Do bring an extra layer, including socks. Everyone is surprised when they get cool lying on the floor.
Comfy walking shoes
Water bottle
Swimmers for the indoor pool, spa, steam room.
Any alcohol or treats you wish to share with others over/after dinner. Alcohol will be provided ONLY pre-dinner both evenings.
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Saturday:
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before Retreat program commences 9.15am in the studio.
We’ll break for lunch then return to the program until mid afternoon, at which time you can then enjoy personal down time-rest, float/swim, steam, beauty/massage appointment (this last is an optional extra with additional fee)….you get to choose what your body needs to rest, recharge and reconnect.
We'll come together for an onsite private wine tasting at 5.45pm before a sumptuous dinner, then socialising in the comfy lounge area or outdoor deck, weather-permitting.
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Feldenkrais® builds AWARENESS through movement. It is a somatic (body-centred) modality/practice, that uses guided attention, breath and mindful movement.
Learn how to remain present to your experience and aware of your thoughts and feelings, while moving your body through guided mindful movement.
Move with greater awareness in your body and awareness through life, acquiring tools for personal growth, empowerment and wellbeing.“ I realise how much emotion I store internally and how my posture and breathing affect my mood and movement.”- Retreat participant 2023