How good does a few nights away with like-minded blokes in beautiful Port Douglas to reset and recharge sound? Throw in a round of golf, some fishing, delicious food, cold beers, great company and stimulating workshops to enhance your wellbeing toolkit. Sounds pretty amazing, right?!
Men's mental health and wellbeing is spoken about more and more, but what does it actually mean and what can you do about it?
In a world that is moving so fast, many of us are feeling stressed, pressured and short of time. Would you like to be more present, more engaged in your relationships and juggle all of your roles more easily?
You may be feeling a bit stuck, or lost, and seeking clarity around what’s next? Or maybe you are feeling as though no matter what you do or achieve, it’s never enough?
We want to be better partners, parents, children, colleagues and mates. Many of us wish to be the role model that we wish we had.
The great news is that we can design a lifestyle that supports our mental health and wellbeing and we can intentionally create lives that we love.
Tucked up inside luxury accommodation in combination with dedicated relaxation sessions designed to calm your nervous system, you'll develop effective strategies to eliminate unnecessary stress and overwhelm.
During our time together, through the clarity providing by gifting yourself a week of time and space, you will be guided through the processes of becoming more conscious in your own life, allowing you to be intentional in every choice you make.
On this retreat, through skill-building wellness workshops & mindfulness practices you'll experience the immediate impact that making intentional choices has in your life, so that you can choose to live a life that you love.
The themes of resilience, grit and self-compassion flow through every aspect of our retreat, as we share user-friendly methods for quietening your inner-critic, and enhancing connection with others.
The Venue...
In Hindu, Niramaya means health. In the sleepy fishing village of Port Douglas, Niramaya represents a rejuvenation of the body through returning oneself to nature. Our carefully selected luxury 5-star accommodation lays nestled in lush tropical surrounds.
Architecturally designed for all your senses, you will feel Niramaya's subtle energy and swim in its natural beauty. The fragrance of frangipani floats on the light breeze - through soaring pavilions, into private courtyards and over the lily pad dotted lakes.
Whether you're swimming in your private pool or, having a drink at the bar by the larger infinity pool, Niramaya is luxurious and intensely private.
A short stroll takes you to the coconut fringed sands of Four Mile Beach and leads all the way to the very cool village of Port Douglas where the regions famous cuisine, culture and character awaits.
The Food
Our retreat home, Port Douglas, lies where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, where tropical fresh produce and seafood reign supreme.
You'll be indulged with delicious menus and unforgettable alfresco dining experiences in some of Port Douglas’ most sought after and renowned restaurants. Feast upon fresh local seafood straight from the trawler. Take in the sunrise with a locally roasted coffee or a sunset with an ice-cold beer. Whatever your taste, you’ll enjoy it during your time with us on Grit, Golf & Gratitude. After all, a nourished body and mind are key to optimal functioning and wellbeing.
About Port Douglas...
From the moment you arrive in this cool, yet relaxed seaside village of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, you’ll let go of your life at home, feeling your body and mind arrive in the same moment.
Unpretentious, understated yet stunning in every other aspect, Port Douglas is located in Australia's Northern Tropics between two World Heritage sites; ancient rain forest, unaltered from the days of dinosaurs and the Great Barrier Reef.
From cafes to bars to restaurants; world class golf courses; ocean fishing trips; beaches to rainforests, Port Douglas really is in a class of its own.
So come join us to disconnect from the digital world entirely and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature. Come and rediscover yourself with us in Port Douglas.
PRICING
Early bird pricing starts from $3299 for twin share room and $3599 for single room.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Your home away from home @ luxurious Niramaya Villas & Spa
- Breakfasts at Niramaya daily and dinner each night at local restaurants including drinks
- A suite of curated positive psychology workshops, meditation and relaxation sessions
- 1/2 day adventure - option of 18 holes of golf or a fishing charter
- Lots of free time to explore Port Douglas
- 3 day shuttle bus pass
- Wifi @ Niramaya
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Your airfares & related costs
- Transfers to and from Cairns airport to Niramaya
- Travel Insurance, which is very important
- Lunches on the days where you're free to roam & explore
- Your personal extras such as laundry & souvenirs
- Any adventures you choose not mentioned in the inclusions
- Any extra nights at Niramaya
MEET YOUR HOSTS
MEET EVE DREW
Hi there!
I’m Eve, a recovering workaholic who spent too many years attaching my self-worth to what I was achieving. I jumped from goal to goal & had a never ending ‘to-do’ list - failing to savour the wins or slow down enough to enjoy the wonderful moments along the way. I had become so busy working, running my business and caring for everyone else, that I had completely abandoned my own needs and was living on autopilot.
After reaching the point of burnout, I needed to change the way I was living and working to ensure my career was sustainable and I remained well.
Over the past 20 years as a health professional, leader and business owner my curiosity around the humanness of business (and life!) has prompted me to obtain post graduate qualifications in Positive Psychology and now pursue a Masters of Business (Organisational) Psychology.
A strong desire to provide others with the gift of space for clarity and also a boost to their wellbeing toolkits, prompted the creation of Being Well Retreats with Jodie. Our retreats are beautifully complemented by our other offerings including our workplace wellbeing programs and self-directed online courses.
MEET DR JODIE FLEMING
Hello,
I’m Jodie, a clinical & health psychologist and positive psychology practitioner. I'm also a recovering perfectionist. I used to be driven by to-do lists and Five-Year Plans and it wasn’t until my thirties that I became aware of just how short-lived the sense of reward or satisfaction was after achieving my goals.
Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36, I was forced to start looking at the way I’d been living my life.
What I came to learn was that I needed to stop asking myself what I wanted to do with my life, and instead, begin asking how I wanted to feel on a daily basis.
From that turning point, I made massive changes to the way I was working and living my life.
Now, connecting to others, human to human, sharing my experiences and practices, from gratitude to grit, mindset to mindfulness, has become my 'why', so that others can learn to choose a life they love.
After almost two decades of working in private practice, issues specific to men's mental health and wellbeing has become a very special interest and I'm so happy to be able to offer this retreat with Eve so that we can continue to spread the ripple effect of what it means to be truly satisfied with your life.
I can't wait to work with you.
