About the Retreat

Ignite Your Creativity is an intensive writing retreat weekend for writers of all stages, genres and levels of experience.  Whether you are just starting out or working on a second or third book, you will benefit immensely from this special event.  

This weekend allows you the space, support, and nourishment to unlock the story within.

This retreat is perfect if you’ve always wanted to write a book, have a book idea or have started writing but found yourself feeling stuck. If you’re looking to better understand how to market yourself as an author and improve your publishing and sales opportunities, this retreat will also assist.

Gain a direct line to the highest aspect of your soul self, unlock creative flow and enjoy practical and fun creative writing workshops to improve your skills in a supportive, relaxed and inspiring environment.

Meet your Retreat Facilitator

Vanessa is a creative entrepreneur, brand and marketing strategist, psychic medium and book doula. She is the founder of the highly successful Book Doula Program and Healing House Publishing and is on a mission to heal the world through stories!

Vanessa helps aspiring and established authors from all capabilities, genres and backgrounds.  The common thread to most stories that find her is that they are often trauma-related, carry a healing message or are a story born from healing.

She has directly published 10 books, coached and supported hundreds of aspiring authors through her masterclasses, podcast and her flagship Book Doula Program.

She combines her unique blend of gifts and connection to spirit to gently coach and guide others to unlock the story within and gain the confidence and strategy needed to effectively promote their story and ensure it finds its perfect readership.  

Outside of work Vanessa is a mum to two beautiful daughters, happily married, an avid foodie (so expect great meals!) and a lifelong traveller. Her coaching style is genuine, motivating and very nurturing.

Vanessa holds space for and gently guides clients from all around the world and is an experienced workshop and event facilitator, having facilitated workshops/retreats in Northern NSW and India.

About the location

We meet between the sea, skies and mountains in a location that is as energetically profound as it is peaceful. One of the first places to catch the sunlight in all of Australia, we wake each day flanked by majestic mountains and enjoy a horizon of ocean views.

Nestled on the mountaintop of a 120-acre family farm, you will arrive at a majestic luxury pavilion-style villa offering total privacy and peace from the outside world.

This property has enough space across 3 wings for you to spread out, seek solace, or connect with others in a nourishing and supportive environment.

This residence is furnished with a blend of Balinese, industrial and eclectic features – each room and piece of furniture truly carries its own story and has a unique character.

Just 15 minutes from Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads and the pristine beaches of the Byron Shire you will hardly believe you’re so close to everything this incredible region has to offer.

Eagles Nest is located 40-50 minutes from Gold Coast Airport and Ballina Airport

What's included?

• 4 days & 3 nights accommodation at Eagles Nest Retreat property. We will have exclusive use of the property during our stay.
• 2 x Private Book Coaching Sessions with The Book Doula (1 during & 1 after the retreat - valued at $1100)
• Structural edit/manuscript appraisal on up to 10 pages of your writing (after the retreat - valued at $1200)
• Practical, engaging and fun workshops to inspire and assist your creative writing process 
• Nutritious and delicious locally sourced and prepared meals showcasing the best of the Byron Bay region.
  Meals include:
  • Daily Breakfast and Lunch
  • Dinner (Fri & Sat)
  • Networking drinks & tapas/charcuterie on arrival on the Thursday
• Morning Yoga class
• Walks & meditation in nature
• Real coffee, tea, purified water & fresh locally sourced snacks and fresh fruit
• Lots of forest bathing opportunities under incredible trees and orchards
• Free space and time to journal, read, meditate, walk in nature, swim, dance and breathe
• Private Angel/Tarot Card Reading
• Retreat gifts
• Optional bathhouse visit to The Banya in Mullumbimby on Sunday morning after checkout (additional fees apply)
• Optional massages on site (additional fees apply)

• Free arrival and departure transfers from Coolangatta Airport (at set times)
• Plenty of parking available on site

Investment 

• $3499 Per Person - I person in Queen bedroom in Private West Wing with Balinese style outdoor shower/toilet* (2 available)

• $3997 Per Person  – 1 person in King bedroom with shared bathroom in main residence (1 available)

• $4497 Per Person – 1 person in Premium Queen Pool house Residence with Private Balinese style outdoor shower/toilet* (1 available)

• $4497 Per Person  – 1 person in Premium King bedroom with private ensuite (ONLY 1 LEFT) 

   **Twin Share Options are available – contact [email protected] if you’d like to book and bring a friend**

   

  Please note the accommodation is spread over 3 residences.  Room sizes and decor will vary.  Shared bathrooms are a maximum of 2 people utilising one bathroom.  Balinese outdoor shower/toilets offer privacy while enjoying nature beautiful elements*

  Terms and Conditions

  Spaces are strictly limited.

  A 50% NON REFUNDABLE deposit will secure your place on this incredible retreat.

  *Conditions apply.  Minimum Age – 18 years

  **Please note minimum numbers are required to run this retreat. Should the numbers not be reached by the cut off date of 1 March 2024 the retreat will be cancelled and deposits refunded in full. Should the minimum numbers be met from 1 March 2024 all deposits are NON REFUNDABLE.

  50% deposit due by 1 March 2024

  Remaining balance due by 1 April 2024

  Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

  SMALL GROUP MAX 7