As I write this, I am sipping a cup of Gwinganna’s signature tea, hand crafted using premium Australian lemon myrtle and aniseed myrtle. For a moment, I can imagine I’m back here:found their lives totally change after they’ve spent some time here, digging down deep into what makes them happy and what they want out of life. It’s hard not to leave here with a new state of mind and a solemn vow to eat kale and do yoga every day.
here.
here , and accommodation packages here. They range from two days to a week (hi again). They’ve got some specialty stay packages, and even 20% off for Christmas! Gwinganna is only 30 minutes drive from the Gold Coast airport, yet it feels a world away from anywhere. Just how I like it. And if you want a little glimpse of the luxury and rejuvenation for yourself, they have an online store of their products and books here. I thoroughly recommend both the tea and the Organic Food for Children cookbook.
Oh take me back!
*I was a guest at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat thanks to Gwinganna and Tourism and Events Queensland. I’m going to marry you all.
PhemiEology says
November 14, 2013 at 6:56 am*sighs wistfully*.. its 12 degrees in Melbourne right now
(2.5 weeks off summer might I add!)… and these are the things I miss about
being a Queensland gal… and yet I never managed to go here when I lived there
*double wistful sigh*…
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 11:52 amWhat even… Melbourne! come on now. 12? Yeouch.
PhemiEology says
November 14, 2013 at 12:16 pmOh Yes Stacey…. prepare your Queenslander self… check out our melb forecast for the next week *weeps bitterly*- http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml
Mrs Woog says
November 14, 2013 at 7:46 amI went years ago and had the most amazing time. Longing to go back. And I will marry them all as well xx
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 11:52 amImagine how beautiful and lovely and well-catered our wedding will be 🙂
Keri Krieger says
November 14, 2013 at 10:31 amHello beautiful Stacey! I am so super glad you had an amazing time. So touched by your lovely words! Gwinganna is such a special place. I work with the coolest people! I didn’t want to be a nerdy gusher at the time but I do love reading your blog. Your sense of humour makes me laugh out loud ALL the time! Your stuff has been super inspiring as I set up my own ‘proper’ blog recently ((ancientwisdomformodernwellness.com). Big big love Keri. ( aka the Rockupuncture chick) xxx
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 11:52 amErmagherd! helloooooo! Is it weird I want you to pat my hair? I am SO excited you have a blog, so now I can pump you for information but in a non-weird-stalkery way. Thank you so much for popping up here! xo
Keri Krieger says
November 14, 2013 at 7:19 pmhahah! Too funny! Is this gonna turn into one of those group/cult weddings where we’re all wearing (thats WAY too many wares!) crocheted doilies on our heads? Any way no, hair patting not weird! My besties + I have a Friday Goddess Breakfast club that involves us curled up on a couch like a puddle of kittens patting each other… its cool. E-stalking and info pumping welcome xo
Lisa Mckenzie says
November 14, 2013 at 11:39 amI would love to go there,since Nikki’s post I have been dreaming of booking myself in.I love how they grow their own food and everything is so serene ,it looks amazing!
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 11:51 amYou should do it for your birthday!!!!
Christina @ Hair Romance says
November 14, 2013 at 12:25 pmOh I want to go to there.
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 9:08 pmMe too!
Nikki | Styling You says
November 14, 2013 at 12:28 pmOh my spiritual home … thanks for linking and taking me back there for a few minutes xx
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 9:08 pmI totally should have made you make me the tahini balls x
Penny says
November 14, 2013 at 12:36 pmOoooooh. want.
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 9:08 pmhehe same x
Jasmin Tragas says
November 14, 2013 at 12:50 pmOhhhhh. Looks so lovely, sigh.
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 9:07 pmIt feels even lovelier!
Neen says
November 14, 2013 at 5:10 pmI’m sold. Going to make it my 2014 resolution to go there.
Veggie Mama says
November 14, 2013 at 9:07 pmoh my gosh, do it. You won’t regret it!
Sarah@SnippetsandSpirits says
November 14, 2013 at 11:36 pmThank you for the retreat, sounds like heaven on an Eco-friendly organic stick!
Veggie Mama says
November 18, 2013 at 12:23 pmJust the way I like it!
thelifeofclare says
November 15, 2013 at 6:34 amHow I would love to spend a couple of hours there! It looks absolutely stunning!
Veggie Mama says
November 18, 2013 at 12:23 pmIt felt amazing even in those short hours!
Naomi_Not Just A Mummy says
November 15, 2013 at 11:41 amI am dying, DYING to go here. It’s actually on my list as a possible thirtieth birthday present for the year after next. By the sounds of things, it’s the kind of place you walk into and can actually feel all the tension just seep straight outta your body. Gotta get me some of that
Veggie Mama says
November 18, 2013 at 12:23 pmOh you should totally do it. Turning 30 needs a getaway like this, for real x
Bec Zacher // Bloggers Bazaar says
November 15, 2013 at 12:56 pmI have always wanted to go here! looks A M A Z I N G
Veggie Mama says
November 18, 2013 at 12:23 pmIt IS!
Bridie @ Miss And Misters says
November 18, 2013 at 9:41 amOh sigh….
Veggie Mama says
November 18, 2013 at 12:22 pmYou would love it!