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Colo Heights · New South Wales

Bush retreats at Colo Heights, 90 minutes from Sydney

Choose a weekend or four nights midweek

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Stress Less Retreat

Fri from 4pm to Sun 11am

From $449. Retail price $598.Most weekends

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The Midweek Reset

Mon 4pm to Fri 10:30am

From $549. Retail price $998.Once a month

Choosing

Which retreat suits you?

Both are a small group, and everything on the program is optional.

Most weekends · 2 nights

Stress Less Retreat

For anyone feeling stressed, overwhelmed or mentally exhausted.

  • No yoga experience needed. It's very gentle.
  • Many guests come on their own.
  • All meals included.

Check-in Friday from 4pm, check-out Sunday 11am

From $449. Retail price $598.per person, twin share

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Once a month · 4 nights

The Midweek Reset

For anyone who can take Monday to Friday off.

  • Free afternoons, Tuesday to Thursday.
  • Workshops on wellness, creativity and small business.
  • Whole-food meals.

Check-in Monday 4pm, check-out Friday 10:30am

From $549. Retail price $998.

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On both retreats

What every stay has

    • A breakfast board of melon, kiwi fruit, banana and orange, with yoghurt, granola and boiled eggs behind

    The food

    Vegetarian, with Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours. The kitchen is meat-free. Dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan needs are catered for.

    • Woods: a double bed with dark green linen and a cream throw, a rug and windows onto tall trees

    The rooms

    Most rooms have a bathroom just for that room. Heaters and blankets in winter, fans in summer. Share a twin room, or book a private room where available.

    • A group meditation on the verandah

    The sessions

    Yoga and meditation on the Stress Less Retreat. Morning movement and mindfulness on The Midweek Reset.

    • The sauna cabin lit warm at dusk, with a stepping-stone path through the garden

    Sauna and small plunge pool

    There's a sauna and a small plunge pool on site. Bring your swimmers.

Rooms & food

Guest stories

Hear it from guests who've been

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Guest reviews

  • There’s not a hint of pressure, stress or pretentiousness here.

    Kate S., Google review

  • I came home feeling so much calmer than when I arrived.

    Jenni S., Google review

  • I slept better there than I have in over 10 years.

    Roslyn F., Google review

  • Best retreat ever. It’s like visiting someone’s home. Very relaxed and friendly.

    Anne E., Google review

  • I have already rebooked to head back next month.

    Bettina C., Google review
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Athil

Who we are

Who looks after you

You're looked after by Athil and a team with over 20 years in the wellness industry.

Athil's sessions draw on meditation and yoga. He leads playful games and activities that let each person learn at their own pace.

Meet the team

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Getting here

90 minutes from Sydney

Thrive is at Colo Heights NSW, on a quiet country road about 90 minutes from the Sydney CBD.

Allow extra time on a Friday afternoon.

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Dates

Find your dates

The Stress Less Retreat runs most weekends. The Midweek Reset runs once a month.

Stress Less RetreatFri to Sun · from $449. Retail price $598. per personMost weekendsSee datesThe Midweek ResetMon to Fri · from $549. Retail price $998.Once a monthSee dates

Full refund if you cancel 14 or more days before your retreat. Inside 14 days it isn't refundable, but we may offer a credit toward another retreat.

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