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Professional development and self care
for doctors by doctors
"We care for you so you can continue to care for others"
This luxury retreat has private, twin and triple share options and includes:
✔ 4 days 3 nights luxury accomodation
✔ Personalised chef prepared meals
✔ Dedicated self care CPD program
✔ Mindfulness & meditation sessions
✔ Luxury Gift bags
HUnter Valley mindfulness Retreat
16-19 October 2022
THE RETREAT
While all Whole Hearted Medicine retreats focus heavily on guiding you towards mindful and sustainable self care in the busy world of medicine, this particular retreat does this with an emphasis on giving you the option of solitude or connection. Introverts and extroverts alike will love being able to be totally in control of your retreat experience at this stunning location.
With seven gorgeous acres of private grounds, bright sumptuous spaces for gathering and conversation as well as plenty of intimate, restful areas for quiet introspection. In this beautiful venue, you can join us with a group of friends and use this as a chance to catch up and connect in the pool or on the bocce court; or you can explore the grounds and take this opportunity to spend some time in quiet reflection.
Take a moment to pause and reconnect. This retreat is just the laid back escape you need to lay in the sun, read a book or have a nap on the pool lounge. Find yourself again and leave us feeling strong, healthy and rested.
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- My iphone 7 is my lifeline
- frogs scare me
- I will do anything for a peppermint mocha
- I've never been on an airplane
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THE LOCATION
Willow Tree Estate is an elegant, luxurious estate on seven stunning acres at the end of a quiet country lane boasting some of the most magnificent panoramic views in the Valley over the surrounding vineyards out to the Brokenback & Barrington Ranges.
The estate offers grand comfort with sumptuous soft furnishings, elegant décor and a laid-back atmosphere. The accommodation is warm and inviting with plenty of small spaces for reflection as well as beautifully appointed shared spaces for connection, conversation and laughter.
Outdoors you will find the bocce court and the large sparkling swimming pool with entertaining deck and sun lounges overlooking the olive grove, magnificent gardens, vineyards and the dam. Picturesque gardens and a rotunda add to the beauty of this stunning property.
In this beautiful venue, you can join us with a group of friends and use this as a chance to catch up and connect in the pool or on the bocce court; or you can explore the grounds and take this opportunity to spend some time in quiet reflection.
@bestphotographerever
Just a small town girl.
Before they sold out typewriter cred hashtag leggings health goth banh mi single-origin coffee selfies, selvage pok pok. Intelligentsia scenester actually, iPhone la croix banjo forage meditation cold-pressed vinyl XOXO. Occupy flannel hashtag echo park. Prism freegan plaid pug slow-carb 90's, chillwave activated charcoal cornhole.
Truffaut ugh pok pok waistcoat artisan. Swag air plant vaporware, tumeric la croix microdosing offal hexagon tbh. Chambray roof party typewriter coloring book intelligentsia mlkshk lomo umami blue bottle drinking vinegar locavore PBR&B viral. Heirloom poke biodiesel, unicorn wolf leggings hella celiac adaptogen migas. La croix hexagon cold-pressed XOXO art party. Cornhole slow-carb church-key subway tile. Art party master cleanse intelligentsia fingerstache swag craft beer raw denim palo santo salvia pug scenester narwhal occupy single-origin coffee glossier. Stumptown pok pok fashion axe cornhole health goth celiac. Knausgaard YOLO mumblecore lyft glossier.
- I'm obsessed with red shoes
- My iphone 7 is my lifeline
- frogs scare me
- I will do anything for a peppermint mocha
- I've never been on an airplane
- Mountain dew should be a food group
Everything you need to know
4 Days / 3 Night Accommodation at the gorgeous Willow Tree Estate
+ King, twin or triple room with bespoke designs
+ All Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner + morning & afternoon tea)
+ Expertly curated and delivered, CPD approved educational program (*see below)
+ Comprehensive and nurturing workbook to help guide your learning
+ Gorgeous luxury gift bag featuring sumptuous gifts from women-led small businesses
+ Meditation master classes
+ Guided yoga nidra relaxation
+ Relaxing massage treatment
+ Mindful crafting activities
+ Seven acres of picturesque private land for gentle, meandering walks
+ Stunning sparkling swimming pool with entertaining deck and sun lounges overlooking the olive grove.
Itinerary*
DAY ONE
3:00pm Arrive & check in
4:00pm Welcome
4:30pm Educational talks: Self Awareness, Self Care & Self Compassion
6:30pm Dinner
8:00pm Guided mindfulness masterclass
DAY TWO
7:30am Guided mindfulness masterclass
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Educational talks: Mindfulness & Burn out
11:00am Morning tea
11:15am Educational talks: Self Compassion & Resilience
1:15pm Lunch
2:00pm Self care time & massage treatments
6:30pm Dinner
8:00pm Guided Yoga Nidra
DAY THREE
7:30am Guided mindfulness masterclass
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Educational talks: Boundaries & Communication Skills
11:00am Morning tea
11:15am Educational talks: Stress Reduction Practices & Ego Work
1:15pm Lunch
2:00pm Self care time and mindfulness activities
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Mind/Body Medicine: My Year of Living Mindfully
9.00pm Meditation for relaxation and sleep
DAY FOUR
7:30am Guided mindfulness masterclass
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Educational talks: Holding Space & Vulnerability
11:00am Morning tea
11:15am Educational talks: Leadership & Self Care
1:15pm Lunch
2:00pm Group reflection and feedback
3-4pm Conclusion
*subject to change
Willow Tree Estate boasts twelve generous well-appointed bedrooms with eleven bathrooms. The accommodation consists of six spacious bedrooms on the first floor each having a luxurious king bed (or twin king singles) plus a king single bed all with oversized en-suites. Private balconies from each of the first floor bedrooms open onto sweeping views of the estate and surrounding vineyards, olive grove and swimming pool.
Accommodation options include:
Private room $6800 +GST
Twin share room $4400 +GST
Triple share room $3800 +GST
Many rooms have their own bar fridge complete with tea and coffee making facilities and each bedroom has a ceiling fan with the entire property having reverse cycle air conditioning.
All payments are processed using credit card facilities via a secure gateway.
A tax invoice will be automatically emailed following purchase
All prices listed are exclusive of GST.
We have payment plans available!
If you require a payment plan please get in touch with us via info@wholeheartedmedicine.com.au including ‘payment plan’ in the subject heading to discuss available options.
We suggest you take out travel insurance in case of injury, illness or cancellation by you. Unfortunately we cannot refund you for these occurrences outside of our Book with Confidence guarantee (see question 5). Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before purchase.
Located just 2 hour’s drive from the beginning of the M1 at Wahroonga or an easy 40 minute drive from Newcastle, Willow Tree Estate has one of the most enviable locations in the Hunter Valley. Located in the golden triangle of Wine Country in Pokolbin, Willow Tree Estate prides itself on some of the most magnificent panoramic views in the Valley over the surrounding vineyards out to the Brokenback & Barrington Ranges.
Self driving is recommended and free on-site parking is available for guests, however road transfers can be arranged via the link below:
https://www.huntervineyardtours.com.au/airport-transfers.html
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- 60 days or more from start of retreat: full refund minus $50 booking fee
- 28-59 days from start of retreat: 50% refund minus $50 booking fee
- Less than 28 days from start of retreat: no refund *(see COVID policy)
We maintain cancellation lists for all sold out retreats and where possible will do our best to share your place with those on the waitlist. If we are able to replace your booking then you will be entitled to a full refund minus $50 booking fee.
We suggest you take out travel insurance in case of injury, illness (including COVID-19) or cancellation by you. Unfortunately we cannot refund you for these occurrences outside of our Book with Confidence guarantee.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions (link) before purchase.
COVID POLICY:
- We strongly encourage you to take out travel insurance for your trip to cover you in the event of contracting COVID-19 prior to travel and not being able to attend the retreat.
- If however you are unable to attend a retreat due to being restricted by state border closures or movement orders secondary to a COVID-19 snap lockdown we will refund you the retreat price paid minus $50 booking fee.
- If the retreat is unable to be held due to COVID related restrictions or border closures, the retreat date will be postponed and all bookings will automatically transfer to the new date. If you are unable to attend the new date, please get in touch for alternative dates and options.
The retreats are fully catered for and everything you require is provided.
We do not serve alcohol.
This is intentional as the aim of the retreat is to let go of some of the tools that we as doctors use to manage stress.
Bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Walking shoes
- Bathers
- Slippers
- Sunglasses
- Sunhat
- Any medication you may be on
- A book of you're a reader
- Any crafting projects you may be doing if you're a crafter
Most of the retreat venues are big houses and not suitable for children
The retreats are are a fully immersive experience. The idea is to be removed from your busy life.
The times we are not learning in the formal part of the program are set aside for self care.
If your spouse is a doctor, then of course they are welcome as an attendee.
However shared rooms are same sex only (unless you have a spouse, friend or relative you wish to share with).
Doctors of all genders need caring for.
Doctors of all genders need to learn and practice self care.
Our retreats provide a safe space for all doctors to come together as humans and share their stories, be vulnerable and know that there is no judgment.
We can you provide you with a document to submit with your application. Contact us here and we will email it you.
The retreats are accredited with the majority of the colleges.
We have liaised with all the colleges who use a self reporting module and they have agreed that the retreats are educational and thus can be submitted for CPD.
For more information please go to our CPD page.
- Dr Jane FitzGerald
Anaesthetist
"I am lost for words. All I can really say is that the retreat has been life changing"
- Dr Alexis Badger
GP
"It feels like I have clarity and focus again and I honestly don’t believe that would be possible had I not spent the time with you that I did!"
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