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Welcome to Stradbroke Island Retreats

Nourish your soul

Nurture your mental health &

Share some emotional wellbeing by connecting with us

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Who We Are

We are island residents and friends, artisans, meditation teachers, healers and special guests offering a year round program that includes nature art, movement and meditation, sound, ceremony and more.

Nourish your soul, nurture your mental health and  share some emotional wellbeing by connecting to our One Day & or 5 Day Wellbeing Retreats

Activate and ignite your bodies natural ability to feel, heal and create.

Enjoy inspiring workshops, immersive experiences and boutique island cuisine.

Take home timeless tools to breathe easy, let go, warm the heart, still the mind and find the flow.

Located just 90 minutes from the mainland and 45 mins from Brisbane this is an island retreat and nature wonderland; North Stradbroke Island,

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One Day Retreats

You may never have been to the island before, or come to the island regularly.

With North Stradbroke Island being so close to Brisbane, your opportunity to feel rejuvenated and renewed is just a boat ride away.

Whether you have a regular wellbeing practice or are just beginning this is an opportunity to indulge in what you might not have had time to explore, but are interested in experiencing. Enjoy sound and ceremony, movement and meditation, healing arts market and connecting with like minded people on island,

Find out more and when our next retreat day is here...

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Nature Art Retreat

We partner Straddie Arts Trail to deliver our Nature Art Retreat each year.

Enhance and renew your relationship with nature and your creative self.

This retreat is designed to:

  • Ignite your creativity with a range of inspiring workshops and immersive experiences

  • Connect you with the island's natural wonder that surrounds you

  • Renew your relationship with you and creative inspiration.

Through our artful events, inspiring workshops and immersive experiences you will  feel the island magic.

Experience boutique island cuisine.

There are plenty of reasons to take time out:

  • Redefine who you are in the world. Gain clarity and confidence in you and the gifts you have to share in the world

Be who you were meant to be and belong to a community of like minded people. Find out when our next retreat is here ...

Let's get to know each other

Let's get to know each other

We offer a dynamic program of day long events and Nature Art Retreat in partnership with Straddie Arts Trail each year. Find out more by subscribing to our Humanitix accoiunt.

What people are saying ...

We have earned the trust and respect of the many clients who have booked our services as individuals or groups, be that for your retreats or treatments on island from hundreds of clients by providing authentic and unique high-quality service. See what they're saying;

“...it was truly transformative. The serene, nature-filled location provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation and creativity. Jo’s blend of knowledge in relation to both physical and spiritual well-being was incredible. Her passion and genuine care made the retreat unforgettable. I left feeling much better and inspired. Highly recommend this retreat for anyone seeking self-discovery, healing and creative expr

Antonella Riverina

Traveller and world citizen

Jo Fay Duncan holds the space with generosity and wisdom that is rare in this time of shadows. She addresses the physical, psychological and spiritual. Highly recommended by me!”

Andrea Crosser

Melbourne AU

"...As well as moving my mind, body and spirit I was greeted by smiles, met kindred spirits and enjoyed superb food. Connecting to nature spirits was particularly special. I felt my spirit soar and visions of horses and the feeling of having wings and flying made my heart feel full with life force and joy. Please let me know when the next one will be. xx "

Ali

Creative Soul and Country Woman

I attended the 5 day October nature art retreat in connection with the Straddie Art trail. Jo Duncan hosted my friend and I and we had daily art workshops with renown artist in residence Maureen Hansen. We were very well looked after with delicious lunches and nature walks with Jo's local knowledge on the best spots. A wonderful experience full of positive energy and relaxation. Thank you Jo

Lisa Ambrose

NSW

I just had a few wonderful days staying at Soul Lodge. It was wonderful on so many levels. It was a meditation art retreat. We were a great little group of women learning about and practicing art (with our amazing talented art teacher Maureen Hansen), Jo was an incredible host, welcoming us into her home and sharing all the beautiful spots of this island with us. I was also very fortunate and grateful to experience her healing hands. So I am leaving today being the most relaxed I have been in a long time and definitely will be back!

Martina Maslen

NSW

Soul Lodge on the Stradbroke Island Arts trail was a beautiful restorative retreat. Loved “ we welcome especially solo women travellers”Learned so much detail about Quandamooka Country and the sensitivity of Native lands.Jo was a generous n welcoming hostAs an Artist in Residence I felt valued n thrilled to have such a great space to share knowledgeI absolutely loved itAlso excellent bananas

Maureen Hansen 🤩💜

BRISBANE

A beautiful safe space for women to share their stories, wisdom, love and creativity.

Liz McKay

BRISBANE

We'd love to hear from you

Address

33 Gonzales St, Amity QLD 4183, Australia

Phone

0418729822