Conscious Living
4 Nights
A practice of awareness, self-leadership and intentional choice.
• Cultivate awareness and inner steadiness in everyday life
• Develop a more conscious relationship with your thoughts, emotions and body
• Experience greater clarity, presence and ease through lived practice.
Conscious Living is an insightful retreat designed to support a more intentional way of meeting life. One grounded in
awareness, clarity and inner leadership.
Rather than striving to change or fix, this experience invites you to observe patterns, deepen self-awareness and reconnect with what truly matters. Through presence, inquiry and reflection, you’ll gain fresh perspective on how you relate to your inner world and everyday experiences.
This retreat is led by guest speaker Manish Mallas, The Modern Monk- a scientist with a profound dedication to wellbeing, drawing on a 2,500-year lineage rooted in Eastern meditation and mindfulness practices. Integrating timeless wisdom with the realities of modern life, Manish offers a grounded, practical approach supporting awareness, perspective and intentional choice.
You’ll also be guided by Gwinganna's Wellness Expert, Sharon Kolkka, who will bring depth, care and embodied insight to support your experience throughout the retreat.
What is included?
- 4 nights accommodation
- 4 x 50 min expert-led seminars on conscious living, mindfulness awareness
- 1 x 50 min Classic Massage
- $100 Wellness Therapy credit
- Art Therapy, Nia Dance and sound healing
- Fireside chat with ‘The Modern Monk’
- Access to all facilities and scheduled activities
- Chef-prepared organic meals,
snacks, tea and barista coffee - Complimentary transfers from Gold Coast Airport at set times.
This retreat is best suited for people seeking:
- Mindful Connection: Develop a deeper sense of presence and awareness in everydaylife, supporting a more conscious relationship with your thoughts, emotions and inner world — and bringing greater clarity and alignment into how you live and lead.
- Emotional Liberation: Explore practical approaches to working with
emotions as information, supporting inner steadiness, resilience and a more balanced internal state that carries into daily life. - Insightful Perspective: Engage in guided reflective and contemplative sessions designed to encourage fresh perspective, helping you recognise
patterns more clearly and meet experiences with greater understanding. - Joyful Expression: Experience creative, embodied and uplifting
practices that invite lightness, vitality and enjoyment — recognising that
Conscious Living includes presence, play and a genuine sense of ease.
Conscious Living Upcoming Dates
Invest in your health and wellness. Our upcoming retreat dates are shown below.
*Specialty Retreats and Peak Season May Incur an Additional Surcharge.
All retreats are subject to availability. Conditions apply. View postponement and cancellation policy. All rates are per person, in Australian dollars and include GST. Package rates and inclusions are effective from 1 July 2025. Package inclusions vary on special promotional offers.
Accommodation & Rates
Heritage
Located close to the central facilities to experience a cosy and comfortable Queensland style room with everything you need to enjoy restful evenings.
Double from - $3,065
Single from - $3,130
Orchard
Nestled in our orchard, the suites are built from beautiful Australian reclaimed timbers with soaring ceilings, natural stone bathrooms and spacious verandahs.
Twin/Double - $3,170
Single East - $3,395
Single West - $3,665
Studio - $3,665
Deluxe Twin/Double - $3,425
Deluxe Single - $4,175
Villas
Choose from one of our unique, luxury Moonarie, Boorabee, Billabong, Wellness and Meditation villas. For advice on what will suit your best suit your needs, please ask one of our Retreat Advisors.
