Host your retreat or workshop with us

A calm, supportive venue for facilitators running their own retreats, workshops and gatherings. You bring your program. We look after the space, the meals and the comfort of your guests, so you can focus on the people in the room.

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The setting

A women-centred space designed for quiet connection

Set within quiet natural grounds in Port Stephens, the Sanctuary offers a warm, restful space to host your work.

The surroundings are gentle and unhurried, with room to gather, room to rest, and quiet corners to step away when needed.

Whether you are planning a single day of connection or a weekend retreat, we will help shape the experience around your group and your program. Your retreat, your way.

A calm place to hold your work

The space

Workshop studio
A stand alone studio sits just a few steps from the main house. It is a comfortable, light space for yoga, meditation, group work or quiet reflection, with a kitchenette, bathroom and AV equipment.
Accommodation
For overnight stays, the house offers comfortable, restful rooms for up to seven guests, with private and shared bathroom options. Each room has a peaceful outlook, tea and coffee making facilities and WiFi.
The grounds
Gardens, dam and bush views, a lagoon pool, an outdoor fire pit, a verandah and a pool deck give your group space to breathe between sessions.

Day use and overnight stays

The Sanctuary can be hired for day use as well as overnight retreats.

Day gatherings can welcome a larger group. As space and comfort depend on the shape of your event, we will talk through the right number with you when you enquire.

Overnight stays are kept intimate. The house has seven beds, so overnight retreats are limited to seven guests. A minimum two night stay applies to overnight bookings.

What is included

We tailor each booking, and most packages include:

  • Nourishing meals, including morning and afternoon tea, and beverages
  • Full access to the workshop studio and Sanctuary grounds
  • Accommodation, fresh linen and towels for overnight stays
  • Massage available by appointment as an optional extra

We lovingly prepare meals to suit your group. If you have guests with specific dietary needs, such as gluten free, dairy free, vegan or particular allergies, let us know in advance so we can accommodate everyone thoughtfully. A small surcharge applies for specialised meals.

Well suited to

We welcome a range of gentle, supportive gatherings, including:

  • Yoga, meditation and wellness retreats
  • Self development and life coaching
  • Counselling and therapy sessions
  • Spiritual and healing events
  • Healing art therapies
  • Small group weekends and circles

Your booking supports women in need

Women’s Healing Sanctuary is a registered charity and deductible gift recipient.

When you host your gathering here, your booking helps fund short term accommodation and meals for women who could not otherwise afford a stay. In choosing the Sanctuary, you become part of women supporting women.

Trusted by facilitators

The Sanctuary is the venue of choice for the Relational Recovery Centre, hosting their small group therapy sessions, workshops and weekend retreats. Together we offer a supportive environment for women seeking rest and recovery.

I cannot praise highly enough the venue, the staff and the working relationships we have created.

Fiona Brown - YOUtopia WELLbeing

I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to offer yoga, healing sessions, and sound journeys at Women’s Healing Sanctuary. This beautiful place, nestled in nature, creates a serene and nurturing environment that feels like a sacred space for all who enter. The energy there is transformative, allowing women to explore their inner selves and find healing together. I am grateful for the chance to contribute to such a powerful mission and to witness the profound impact it has on the lives of those who visit.

Simmone Fellows, SimShakti Yoga & Holistic Healing

Common questions

How many guests can stay overnight?

The Sanctuary can accommodate 7 guests and 1 facilitator who has separate accommodation with their own bathroom & desk/working space, keeping the experience intimate and calm.

Small-group exclusive use may be possible, subject to availability and suitability. Please ask about your preferred dates when you enquire.
Yes. All meals are provided, with the flexibility to dine together or in quieter spaces indoors or outdoors.
The Sanctuary offers comfortable communal areas and outdoor settings suited to gentle workshops and circles. If your group has specific equipment needs, please mention them in your enquiry so we can confirm what is available.

We are on six secluded acres, in the Port Stephens region of New South Wales. We are around a two-hour drive from Sydney and Newcastle Airport is approximately 25 minutes away by car. 

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How it works

Every gathering is a little different, so we shape each one around your plans. Tell us what you have in mind, including your dates, your group and the kind of experience you are hoping to create. From there, we will talk through the options and confirm the details through a short application.

There is no need to have everything worked out before you reach out. We are happy to help you think it through. We would love to hear what you have in mind.

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