How long should I stay?
This depends on what outcome you expect. The longer you stay with us the more empowered and informed you become to make healthy adaptations into your life. A weekend with us is a brief yet nourishing encounter within a healthy environment, an opportunity to discover Gwinganna and maximise your precious time away from responsibilities and your busy world. A longer stay provides an opportunity to gain a deeper perspective though living within an ideal environment, one that has been created with the distinct intention to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Quite simply, we have more time with you to stimulate and inspire your healthiest intentions by offering you the chance to attend seminars and have professional interaction with Australia’s leading wellness specialists.  

Do many people come on their own?
Yes, in fact we suggest this is the ideal way to retreat. It is an opportunity to nurture your self and have the space to think and contemplate without consideration of friends or partners. On weekends, we often see more couples and friends escaping together. If you travel alone you will be well taken care of and will have the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals if you wish.

What time should I arrive?
If you are making your own way to Gwinganna please aim to arrive between 2pm and 4pm. May we suggest you request a massage for your arrival day, as this is the perfect way to begin your journey. It is essential that you arrive at the Retreat before 5pm to ensure you understand how to maximise your stay with us. If you are arriving by air, we
offer a courtesy transfer from Gold Coast airport at 1pm on the first day of each retreat. For your departure, our courtesy transfer will depart Gwinganna at 2pm on the final day of each retreat. If you are arriving into Brisbane airport or cannot make our courtesy times, a limousine service is available which we can book for you. Rates for limousine or helicopter transfer can be discussed with our team. International guests may request special arrangements. Please check with our Retreat Advisors for details.

Do I need to request treatments in advance?
Although not essential, we recommend you send us your Dreamtime requests in writing prior to your arrival. Your treatments and therapies will be confirmed to you once you have arrived. Some therapies are not available on weekends and specialty treatments are exclusive to certain therapists and have limited availability. For all requests, please fax us or email dreamtime@gwinganna.com

How should I prepare for my visit?
For stays of 4 days or longer, caffeine is removed from your daily nutritional intake, so we recommend that you gradually reduce your caffeine intake to 1 or 2 cups a day (1 cup of espresso), reduce energy and soft drinks to one per day and reduce chocolate consumption to 25g per day to help soften any of the normal withdrawal effects that you may experience.

Can I use my mobile phone?
We provide the perfect environment for your escape. Our guests are delighted that we provide a mobile phone free zone. Mobiles can be used in your room or in the designated cricket stand.

Can I bring my Laptop?
During your stay at Gwinganna, we encourage you to focus on you and take time to tune into the needs of your health and wellbeing. Bringing work with you can distract you away from your escape to our environment. As such we advise you not to bring a laptop with you.

** Please note – Gwinganna is a non smoking property and minimum age for guests is 16 years.

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