FEMALE RETREATS

Gift a stay that supports her, gently

When someone you love needs time away, a gifted stay can be a soft place to land. A calm, not-for-profit retreat in Port Stephens, NSW. Meals included. She moves at her own pace.

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How your gift supports her

A gentle retreat designed for rest, not pressure

Women’s Healing Sanctuary is a small, women-only retreat on six peaceful acres in Port Stephens, NSW. Short stays with all meals included, in a calm and private setting with up to seven women at a time.

We are a registered Australian charity. When you pay for a stay, you also help fund sponsored accommodation for women in distress through our Angel Sponsorship model.

  • All meals included, with the option to dine privately or in gentle company
  • Small numbers, with up to seven women staying at a time
  • Every paid stay helps another woman access support through Angel Sponsorship
Gift a voucher
Choose an amount from $100 to $500. She redeems it toward a stay when she feels ready. Instant and flexible — no pressure on timing.

Arrange a specific stay

Prefer to give a particular weekend? Enquire and we’ll help you choose a room and dates, confirm availability, and prepare a personal note for her.

Meals and practical support

Our kitchen provides nourishing meals included with every stay. She can eat in her room or join others when it feels right. Nothing is expected.

A calm setting

Six acres of gardens and quiet spaces in Port Stephens, NSW, around 25 minutes by car from Newcastle Airport.

Is a gifted stay right for her?

A thoughtful option when words don't feel like enough​

A gifted stay can be a kind step when she is:

  • emotionally or physically exhausted and needs space to pause
  • navigating loss or a difficult transition and finds it hard to plan
  • wanting quiet time, with nourishing meals and the practical details taken care of
  • drawn to a small, private setting over busier accommodation

If she would welcome the chance to rest without pressure, your gift can wait until the timing feels right. There is no rush.

Emotional safety

Her pace, her preferences

There is no expectation to socialise or share personal stories. She can choose quiet privacy or gentle connection, take meals where she feels most comfortable, and spend time outdoors or simply rest.

The Sanctuary is a calm, supportive environment, not a clinical service. Stays are designed so she can do as much or as little as she needs, without judgement.

Ready when you are

We can help you gift a stay with care

If you’d like to arrange a specific weekend, or prepare a personal note to go with your voucher, we’re here to help. No pressure, no rush.

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Common questions about gifting a stay

How does a gift card work?

Gift cards are available in amounts from $100 to $500. She can redeem the value toward a stay when she’s ready. See our Gift Card page for details and to purchase.

Short-term accommodation and all meals, with the option to dine alone or in gentle company. The environment is calm and private, with up to seven women here at any time.

We’re in Port Stephens, NSW, on six peaceful acres, around 25 minutes by car from Newcastle Airport.

Many women find a two-night stay creates real space to rest. A minimum two-night stay applies to bookings.

Yes. If you’d like guidance on rooms, timing, or how to present the gift, please get in touch and our team will help.