Wellness Insights
Winning Your Morning Routine with Nam Baldwin, Sustainable Peak Performance Coach
Whether you’re aware of them or not, you all have habits, healthy or unhealthy, big or small, they all combine to form proudly impactful routines that really impact your daily...
Why book a retreat for your employees
In a fast-paced world of business, it’s easy for employees to get caught up in the busy work day and not take time out to recharge. As a manager or...
Prepare to relax - 5 Tips to make the most out of your retreat
Whether you’ve made your reservation and started daydreaming about your retreat experience, or perhaps you have Gwinganna on your wish list for 2024, the key to a rejuvenating stay is...
Tips to improve a good night's sleep
Dr Karen Coates A great night sleep will: Improve our ability to cultivate energy for the next day. It gives the body a chance to clean our cells making us...
Pineapple Coconut Chia Smoothie
Ingredients 3 oranges peeled and chopped 1 cup pineapple diced 1 lime juiced 1/2 avocado flesh scooped out 1 piece ginger chopped 2 sprigs mint or lemon balm/lemon verbena 200ml...
The Power of a Detox Retreat
Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of the rainforest, the birds singing their morning song, and a gentle breeze as you open your windows to feel the warmth of...
Welcome to Gwinganna's Wellness Lounge
Relax and immerse yourself in a complete mind and body experience. Our Wellness Lounge boasts a range of state-of-the-art wellness pods designed to support your recovery and relaxation, reduce stress,...
Recognising and enriching healthy relationships
Psychotherapist, Program Manager and specialty presenter at Gwinganna, Linda Franke, speaks with our Wellness advisor Sharon, about how to detox unhealthy relationships and experience healthier communication at home and in...
How to improve your gut health
Having a healthy digestive system plays a big role in how you feel each day. Things such as chronic stress, lack of sleep and a highly refined diet can disrupt...
Gwinganna Berry Cherry Trifle Recipe
Preparing nutritious sweet dishes as part of a celebration is a great way to share healthy ideas with friends and family. Using ingredients that are completely natural and packed with...
Stress Management: The Power of Adaptogens
Managing stress is one of the most important challenges we face in our modern lives. While stress is a natural primitive response, spending prolonged amounts of time in a sympathetic...
The benefits of spending time in nature
A key part of any stay at Gwinganna is the magic of being in our dedicated space surrounded by nature and wildlife. Destination Gold Coast named Gwinganna in this feature as one...
Mindful Eating
Written by Sharon Kolkka, Wellness Advisor The practice of mindful eating is the way to move forward in life with a healthy relationship with food and drink. Mindful eating ensures...
How we care for our flora & fauna
Set high on a plateau spanning over 200 hectares, we’re humbled to offer Gwinganna’s expansive property as a wellness destination to soothe the soul and inspire healthier lives. In alignment...
Dr Karen Coates: Five Pillars of Women’s Health
Our long term presenter, Dr Karen Coates was recently featured in Body and Soul for her new book launch with Sharon Kolkka, How To Be Well: A Handbook For Women. The book is designed...
Maintain your brain: Mobility, memory and mood
Dr Raymond Schwartz is a leading Australian neurologist and has featured as a presenter in specialty retreats here at Gwinganna. Coming from a vast background in Neurology, Dr Schwartz is...
Stress Resilience with Sharon Kolkka
Life can sometimes times feel like one storm after another, and, during these uncertain times so many people are facing unprecedented mental and emotional challenges. In times of turmoil and...
Five days to change your life
Guest written: Amanda Whitley We had the pleasure of welcoming HerCanberra CEO Amanda Whitley to switch off from her busy lifestyle and enjoy our restorative 5-night optimum wellbeing retreat. This is...
Increase vitality with our detox guide
Increase vitality with our detox guide One of the main needs of our body is effective elimination, this process is often called detoxification. The process of detoxing can help to...
World-first study highlights the benefits of a health retreat visit
A pioneering study has provided evidence that there are numerous health benefits in attending a wellness retreat. A team from Australia’s RMIT University conducted the study on a group of...
My Optimum Wellness Retreat Experience
Guest Written: Annabelle Smith I’ve always dreamt of going on a health retreat. I love the idea of a luxurious camp for people who care about their health. But to...
Simple and effective ways to deal with stress
Particularly in Western culture, our lifestyles have become increasingly fast-paced, loaded with information and noise which is causing many of us to be constantly switched on and connected. The ability...
Preserve your wellbeing with healthy boundaries
From tying up loose ends at work, to planning gifts, contacting friends and relatives and organising Christmas Day plans, the festive season can be the most joyous time of the...
Improve sleep, sugar and stress issues in four nights
Guest written: Dr Evelyn Reich When I first heard about Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat’s five-day ‘Triple S’ package, I have to admit I was sceptical. The package is called ‘Triple S’ because it...
Practicing self care and self love
One of the challenges many of us face is making ourselves a priority. When so much of life is external, and we put so much energy into caring for others,...
Gwinganna's movement philosophy
Physical activity is essential for maintaining healthy function of the circulatory system, immune system, posture and strength. It also leads to improvements in endurance, overall energy and will help with...
My Weekend of Winter Wellness
Written by Natalie Delos I’m one of those always-on kinds of people. The kind that lies awake in bed at night, analysing the day just gone before planning out the next. The...
Gwinganna's Healthy Vegetarian Moussaka
There’s nothing quite like a healthy vegetarian moussaka on a crisp winter’s evening. This delicious recipe warms your soul and nourishes your body with all the right foods. Our healthy moussaka is a favourite...
Self-discovery with equine therapy
Working alongside horses provides wonderful insights into how we manage the challenging situations in our lives. Horses, just as humans, are social creatures with expressed roles within their herds. There...
Maintaining optimal health throughout winter
Written by Gwinganna’s Retreat Manager & naturopath, Katlyn Martin. As a naturopath, I always focus on prevention first and utilising the power of immune-boosting foods, lifestyle strategies and botanicals. Here...
Relaxation through breathing
Our health and wellness is dependent on many elements; however, relaxation through breathing is the unsung hero. Shallow breathing is a typical stress response, and hyperventilation can prolong anxiety and stress. This...
4 foods to boost the immune system
Some foods have been a staple in medicinal treatment for thousands of years. Nowadays, many are still used to combat various illnesses, from head colds to cancer. Our senior naturopath,...
What to expect from a 7 night Gwinganna Detox retreat
What to expect from a 7 night Gwinganna Detox retreat Host/Guest Written: Samantha Gowing Steeped in anticipation, uncertainty, a tablespoon of trepidation and a jolly good dose of trust, the...
Energising your morning routine
The key to feeling energised in the morning begins with understanding how the mind and body works. We each have an internal sleep-wake cycle, known as our circadian rhythm. Our circadian rhythm...
What to expect in a day at Gwinganna
With the prospect of overseas travel far out of sight for travel enthusiasts Kerri and Stirling, 2020 seemed like the best possible time to cast their attention inward and refocus...
Connecting your mind & body through Qi Gong
At Gwinganna, we believe there is no better way to start the day than by developing a balanced and calm mindset. That’s why each morning, we invite our guests to...
How to incorporate body care into your wellness routine
While we always want to nourish ourselves with whole foods and maintain mobility through exercise and movement, we also need to remember some care and attention to our physical body....
Prawn & Pumpkin Bobo with Kale Rice
Prawns are a delicious source of protein that contain a variety of key vitamins and minerals. We love pairing prawns with vitamin-rich pumpkin and kale-infused carbohydrates for a nutrient-dense meal...
Senior Naturopath, Shannon McNeill shares her tips for healthy brain and body function
If you've been to a Gwinganna Wellness seminar, the chances are that you've met our incredibly knowledgeable Naturopath and registered nurse, Shannon McNeill.Shannon brings a wealth of experience to Gwinganna...
Calm your mind with meditation
Meditation and mindfulness practice is finding stillness within a busy and technologically advanced world. In order to return to and focus on the present moment, we must first direct our...
What to expect at a Gwinganna Wellness Weekend
Guest post: Written by Steph Mathers I was recently invited to enjoy a Weekend Retreat at Gwinganna and after such a transformative experience, I thought it was only right that I share...
Our favourite yoga poses for relaxation and stress management
For thousands of years, yoga has been a tool to open the mind and body, bringing transformation. At its core, yoga is a process that involves confronting your limits and...
Lime & Coconut Cheesecake no-bake
Provide your guests with a wholesome and nourishing raw dessert this holiday season with this simple Lime and Coconut Cheesecake no-bake recipe. With fresh, citrus ingredients that remain true to the SLOW Food Philosophy, you...
Meet our Retreat Manager, Katlyn Martin
If you haven’t already, please meet our delightful Retreat Manager, Katlyn. Katlyn has been with us at Gwinganna for over 13 years and has evolved with us in her numerous...
Adopting the SLOW food philosophy
As life gets busier, we tend to reach for conveniently packaged and more heavily processed foods rather than taking the time to prepare nourishing and nutrient-dense meals. In doing so,...
Walnut Crusted Fish with Carrot & Kale Salad
Delight your taste buds and nourish your body with our signature walnut crusted fish. This guest-favourite is high in protein, low in fat and contains plenty of nutrients required for healthy...
