The Long Exhale

Women’s Retreat • Whitsundays
14–17 May 2027 · Yangaro Resort

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At the time of writing, one room remains available.

Created for women in midlife.

Who are carrying a lot and are ready, even briefly, to put some of it down, this retreat is designed to feel grounding, nourishing, and deeply unforced. Thoughtful movement. Good company. Plenty of space. Nothing performative.

A woman with short hair, wearing ripped denim overalls and a black top, leaning against a brick wall next to a metal rolling shutter, with her hands in her pockets and barefoot on the ground.

What this really is.

Not a detox. Not a bootcamp. Not a content opportunity.

This is four days for women who are used to holding a lot — work, family, logistics, emotional labour, the invisible running of life — and are ready for a different rhythm, even just for a few days.

I created The Long Exhale for women like me: capable, thoughtful, generous, often tired of being “on”, and quietly craving room to soften without having to disappear entirely.

This retreat is built around intelligent yoga, proper rest, beautiful meals, ocean breezes, and the kind of spaciousness that lets your nervous system unclench a little. There is no pressure to be good at retreating. No pressure to join everything. No pressure to perform wellness.

Nothing is compulsory. Everything is an invitation.

I’ll hold the shape of the weekend so you can stop holding quite so much for a while.

— Sadie x

Midlife doesn’t need fixing.

It needs space, honesty, and a little room to breathe.
Leave the noise. Bring your actual self.

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What to expect.

  • Morning and early evening yoga with me — slow strength, mobility, breath, rest, and thoughtfully layered movement

  • Spacious downtime, heated pools, ocean air, and quiet pockets built in

  • Wholefood meals, generous snacks, and drinks prepared by Asja and supported by our small retreat team

  • Thermal therapies: steam, sauna, and plunge

  • A hands-on creative workshop

  • Gentle rituals, journalling, conversation, and real rest

  • Zero pressure to do everything. The nap is always a valid choice.

This retreat is designed to feel supportive, beautiful, and deeply human — not over-programmed, not over-explained, and not one more thing to get right.

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A gentle shape to the weekend.

Friday — Arrive & Exhale
From 3pm, arrive and settle in. Canapés, a coastal wander, time to land, then dinner and an opening circle.

Saturday — Space & Softening
Morning practice, long pockets of downtime, private thermal session after lunch, sunset movement, dinner, and a quiet evening to yourself or by the fire.

Sunday — Play & Integrate
Morning yoga, rest, then a hands-on clay workshop with Asja. Sunset practice and space for things to settle.

Monday — Slow Goodbyes
Breakfast, closing circle, and farewells from 9–11am.

Everything is optional. Always.

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What’s included.

  • Exclusive use of three private villas at Yangaro Resort

  • Three nights’ accommodation

  • Morning and evening yoga with Sadie

  • Wholefood meals, snacks, and drinks prepared with care by Asja and supported by our retreat team

  • Private thermal session (steam, sauna, plunge)

  • Clay workshop

  • Journalling and restorative extras woven throughout

  • Sound healing with Leah

  • Fire pit evening by the creek

  • Plenty of unstructured time to rest, walk, read, swim, stare at the ocean, or do absolutely nothing

Not included: travel to and from Yangaro, extra spa treatments, personal shopping, or alcohol.

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Meet Asja.

Asja is our food whisperer and my favourite kind of human: warm, skilled, grounded, and quietly excellent.

She creates belonging through food in that rare way some people do — generous without fuss, beautiful without trying to impress anyone. Think deeply comforting meals, nourishing snacks, proper chai, rich hot chocolate, and food that feels as good as it tastes.

She’ll also be guiding our clay workshop, so you’ll head home with something made by your own hands — which feels very in keeping with the spirit of the weekend.

Held by a small, thoughtful team.

Alongside me and Asja, this retreat is supported by a couple of extra pairs of hands behind the scenes — which makes a real difference to how the weekend feels.

Nicole is our photographer and videographer, quietly capturing the retreat as it unfolds with warmth, sensitivity, and a beautiful eye for the in-between moments.

My daughter Eden works alongside Asja behind the scenes, helping things run smoothly and generously so guests can properly soften, settle, and enjoy being looked after.

It’s a small team, but a very special one — and part of what makes this retreat feel so spacious, calm, and well held.

Accommodation options.

The retreat now includes exclusive use of three beautiful villas at Yangaro: Topaz, Turquoise and Azure.

After the first rooms were reserved much sooner than expected, I secured one additional small villa so a couple more women could join us without changing the intimate feel of the retreat.

Each room has been chosen for comfort, quiet, and ease. Some suit friends, sisters, or mothers and daughters travelling together, while others are ideal if you’d love your own room and a bit more solitude.

At the time of writing, one final room remains available for the May 2027 retreat.

Topaz Villa | Garden Terrace Level

  • Modern outdoor bathroom with freestanding white bathtub, gray tiled walls, lush green plants, and a partially open wooden slatted roof allowing sunlight and shadow patterns.

    Room 1: Garden Terrace

    King bed with private garden terrace and partially outdoor bath. Peaceful, lush, and grounding.

    Price:
    $2,550 per person (twin share)
    $2,850 per person (single occupancy — limited)

    Status: Reserved

  • A modern bedroom with a king-size bed, white bedding, and a beige throw blanket. There is a small round rug, a beige armchair, and a framed black-and-white artwork on the wall. An open sliding glass door leads to a patio with outdoor seating and greenery.

    Room 2: Garden Terrace

    King bed with private garden terrace and ensuite bath. Light-filled, peaceful, and deeply restorative.

    Price:
    $2,850 per person (private room)

    Status: Reserved

  • Modern bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, green throw blanket, wooden headboard, side table with lamp, beige armchair, small side table, framed artwork, and tiled flooring.

    Room 3: Garden Terrace

    King bed with garden terrace and private ensuite bath. Restorative and serene.

    Price:
    $2,850 per person (private room)

    Status: Reserved

  • Modern outdoor bathroom with a white bathtub, gray tiled walls, wooden ceiling, and lush green plants, with blue sky visible.

    Room 4: Garden Terrace

    King bed with private garden terrace and partially outdoor bath. Peaceful, lush, and grounding.

    Price:
    $2,550 per person (twin share)
    $2,850 per person (single occupancy — limited)

    Status: Reserved

Topaz Villa | Upper Level Garden View

  • Modern bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, blue throw blanket, wooden headboard with built-in lighting, small nightstand with lamp, gray armchair, and framed artwork on white walls.

    Room 5: Garden View

    Twin Share / Optional Single Occupancy

    A beautiful garden-view room with two king single beds and a private ensuite bath, plus your own tea/coffee station. Ideal for close friends or sisters — or a lovely option if you’d prefer to stay solo and have the room to yourself.

    Price:
    $2,550 per person (twin share)
    $2,850 per person (single occupancy — limited)

    Status: Reserved

  • Interior of a room with a large window overlooking a green landscape, with a gray armchair, a bed with blue bedding, a framed picture of a coastal scene, and a white rug on wooden floors.

    Room 6: Garden View

    Private King

    King bed with private ensuite bath. Quiet, elevated and restorative. Includes a little setup for making tea or coffee — perfect for slow starts or peaceful pauses.

    Price:
    $2,850 per person (private room)

    Status: Reserved

  • Modern hotel room with a large bed, blue blanket, white pillows, wooden headboard, gray armchair, nightstand with lamp, framed artwork on the white wall, and wood flooring.

    Room 7: Garden View

    Private King

    Light-filled private room with a king bed and ensuite bath, plus a quiet tea/coffee setup — ideal if you’d love your own space.

    Price:
    $2,850 per person (private room)

    Status: Reserved

  • Room with large window overlooking a green landscape with trees and hills, including a gray armchair, a wall-mounted artwork, and a blue bedspread.

    Room 8: Garden View

    Twin Share / Optional Single Occupancy

    A beautiful garden-view room with two king single beds and a private ensuite bath, plus your own tea/coffee station. Ideal for close friends or sisters — or a lovely option if you’d prefer to stay solo and have the room to yourself.

    Price:
    $2,550 per person (twin share)
    $2,850 per person (single occupancy — limited)

    Status: Available

Turquoise Villa | Ocean View

  • Hotel room with a large window overlooking a beach, palm trees, and the ocean, with a white bed, a beige chair, a small green table, a black desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

    Room 1: Ocean View (Private King)

    A spacious, light-filled room with panoramic ocean views and a private ensuite. Calm, airy, and beautifully positioned within the oceanfront villa.

    Price:
    $2,850 per person (private room)

    Status: Reserved

  • Bedroom with large window and sliding door showing ocean view, palm trees, and beach, with a bed, chair, and small table inside.

    Room 2: Ocean View (Private King)

    A spacious, light-filled room with panoramic ocean views and a private ensuite. Calm, airy, and beautifully positioned within the oceanfront villa.
    Please note: this room does not include a bath and is configured as a private king only.

    Price:
    $2,850 per person (private room)

    Status: Reserved

Azure Villa | Garden / Coastal View

  • Modern bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, blue throw blanket, wooden headboard with built-in lighting, small nightstand with lamp, gray armchair, and framed artwork on white walls.

    Room 1: Ocean View King

    Twin Share / Optional Single Occupancy

    A deluxe ocean-view room with a king bed, private bathroom, and beautiful coastal outlook. This room can be set as either a private king or split into twin singles for close friends, sisters, or family travelling together.

    Price:
    $2,550 per person (twin share)
    $2,850 per person (single occupancy — limited)

    Status: Reserved

  • Interior of a room with a large window overlooking a green landscape, with a gray armchair, a bed with blue bedding, a framed picture of a coastal scene, and a white rug on wooden floors.

    Room 2: Garden View King

    Twin Share / Optional Single Occupancy

    A deluxe garden-view king room with private ensuite and bath. Peaceful, spacious, and grounding, with the option to be set as either a private king or split into twin king singles.

    Price:
    $2,550 per person (twin share)
    $2,850 per person (private room)

    Status: Reserved

  • Modern hotel room with a large bed, blue blanket, white pillows, wooden headboard, gray armchair, nightstand with lamp, framed artwork on the white wall, and wood flooring.

    Room 3: Garden View Queen

    Private Queen

    A calm garden-view queen room with private ensuite and shower. A lovely private room for someone who wants their own space within the smaller Azure villa.

    Price:
    $2,850 per person (private room)

    Status: Reserved

What past guests are saying.

Again and again, women describe this retreat as beautifully held, deeply restful, and full of thoughtful care in all the little details.

“Every single detail was beyond perfection. And to be amongst women who love, accept, and allow space without judgment — what a gift.”

— Andi

“This was exactly what I needed — to heal, to relax, and to just be with me. Thank you for thinking of me.”

— Hayley

“The food, the setting, and the women — it was all so special. Such a beautifully held weekend.”

— Jill

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Payment & booking info.

A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your room.

From there, you can either pay in full or choose a payment plan.

Option 1 — Pay in full
Pay the full retreat amount upfront when booking.

Option 2 — 3 monthly instalments
After your deposit, the remaining balance is split into 3 monthly payments.

Option 3 — 6 monthly instalments
After your deposit, the remaining balance is split into 6 monthly payments.

Payment plans are available for a limited time, depending on when you book. Earlier bookings usually allow more flexibility and first choice of rooms.

All balances must be paid in full by 1 March 2027.

If you’d like a payment plan, I’ll confirm the schedule clearly with you once your deposit has been received.

I’ll always share retreat details with my email community first.

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Is this for me?

You’ll likely love this if you’re craving:

  • a small, thoughtful, women-centred retreat rather than a big glossy spectacle

  • intelligent movement without pressure or performance

  • real rest, good food, ocean air, and a softer pace

  • a beautiful setting with enough structure to feel held and enough space to breathe

  • time with other women that feels easy, warm, and genuinely restorative

It may not be the right fit if you’re looking for strict meal control, packed-out days, high-intensity fitness, social media moments, or late-night party energy.

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FAQs.

Do I have to do every session?
No. Nothing is compulsory. You are welcome to opt in and out as your body and brain need.

What level of yoga is this?
Accessible and thoughtfully taught. I’ll offer options, props, and a layered approach. If you’re working with injuries, pain, or fatigue, let me know in advance and we’ll plan accordingly.

Do you cater for dietary needs?
Yes. Meals are wholefood, satisfying, and mostly vegetarian-leaning. Common dietary needs can absolutely be accommodated with notice.

Is alcohol included?
No. This is a nervous-system-first retreat and alcohol isn’t part of the programming. If you choose to enjoy a quiet drink privately, you’re welcome to do so mindfully and respectfully.

How do I get there?
Once you enquire or book, I’ll send through a simple travel guide with timing suggestions and directions.

What if payments feel stressful?
That’s exactly why I offer payment plans. If the retreat feels right but you need a manageable rhythm, get in touch and we’ll keep it clear and straightforward.

What happens if I need to cancel?
The $500 deposit is non-refundable. Payments made after that are non-refundable after 1 January 2027, unless your place can be filled. If your room can be filled, I’ll refund what I can minus the deposit. If you need to transfer your booking to someone else, get in touch and I’ll do my best to help.

A final note.

This retreat is not about becoming a better version of yourself.

It’s about stepping out of the noise for a few days and remembering that the version of you underneath the pressure, the tabs open in your brain, the logistics, and the constant output… is still there.

And she might quite like a long exhale.

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