7am
Arrive
- 7am Luxury private transfer, group pickup from work office
- 8am Arrival to Beresford Estate
An example day
The 8 hour immersive retreat
An example of one of our 8 hour days on the Fleurieu Peninsula, for private groups and corporate teams, door to door from Adelaide.
Naiko Deep Creek, Fleurieu Peninsula
- At the venue
- 8am to 4pm
- Door to door
- 7am to 5pm, from Adelaide
- Group size
- 12 guests in our example day
- Who it is for
- Private groups and corporate teams
- Places to Pause
- The coast or the vineyards
What is the 8 hour immersive retreat?
Your luxury retreat includes a curated day program designed around movement, recovery, nourishing food, nervous system support, nature immersion, education and connection. All sessions are delivered by qualified health and wellness practitioners in South Australia and can be tailored to suit your groups objectives.
Note for BelleVerbatim from Belle’s full day retreat guide (p.15), including “groups objectives” without an apostrophe, left for Belle to correct. Her personalisation line sits with the example day just below, so it shows once.
In our guests’ words
“We spent a wonderful morning with Belle and her team. Our corporate team particiapted in the Wake Up to Wellness program and we left feeling relaxed, recovered, and empowered! Would highly reccommend.”
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Arrive, connect, move, nourish, ground, recover, restore, educate and empower
An example day in eight parts
8am
Connect
- 8am Warm welcome drinks, refreshments & group connection
8:15am
Move
- 8:15am Energising group vinyasa yoga flow or mat pilates session
9am and 12:30pm
Nourish
- 9am Nourishing wholefood seasonal breakfast & beverages, group connection time
- 12:30pm Shared chef curated Mediterranean lunch provided by Beresford
9:30am
Ground
- 9:30am Group guided breathwork, meditation, mindfulness & nervous system regulation session
10am
Recover
- 10am Premium wellness rotations (40 minutes per rotation, 10 min changeovers, in 3 small groups of 4 guests) Individual restorative massage therapyContrast therapy experience (sauna, breathwork & cold plunge)
- 12:20pm Refresh & recovery transition, drinks & refreshmentsShowers available, change in preparation for the group culinary experience
2pm
Restore
- 2pm Recovery timeUnstructured restorative time as a group for team bonding Vineyard hikingPlunge pool swimmingRelaxing by the fireAccessing recovery lounge equipment
10am and 3:45pm
Educate and empower
- 10am Lifestyle wellness workshop: The Foundations of High Performance WellbeingBuild lifestyle habits for energy, focus & burnout prevention
- 3:45pm Closing reflection & wellness gift bags presented upon departure at 4pm
- 4pm Luxury private transfer back to Adelaide, group drop off to work office at 5pm
5pm
One example day
Watch a day at Beresford Estate
Belle’s reel of one 8 hour team retreat among the vines, from arrival to the closing gift bags, with the time of day as it happens.
About Beresford Estate10am to 12:20pm
The morning rotation
Premium wellness rotations (40 minutes per rotation, 10 min changeovers, in 3 small groups of 4 guests)
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Individual restorative massage therapy
Experience 1 of 3. Each rotation runs 40 minutes, with a 10 minute changeover before the next.
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Contrast therapy experience
Experience 2 of 3, 40 minutes. Sauna, breathwork and cold plunge.
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Lifestyle wellness workshop
Experience 3 of 3, 40 minutes. The Foundations of High Performance Wellbeing: Build Lifestyle Habits for Energy, Focus & Burnout Prevention.
An example day at Beresford Estate
See the full schedule, hour by hour
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | Luxury private transfer, group pickup from work office |
| 8am to 8:15am | Arrival to Beresford Estate. Warm welcome drinks, refreshments & group connection |
| 8:15am to 9am | Energising group vinyasa yoga flow or mat pilates session |
| 9am to 9:30am | Nourishing wholefood seasonal breakfast & beverages, group connection time |
| 9:30am to 10am | Group guided breathwork, meditation, mindfulness & nervous system regulation session |
| 10am to 12:20pm | Premium wellness rotations (40 minutes per rotation, 10 min changeovers, in 3 small groups of 4 guests). Individual restorative massage therapy. Contrast therapy experience (sauna, breathwork & cold plunge). Lifestyle wellness workshop: The Foundations of High Performance Wellbeing: Build lifestyle habits for energy, focus & burnout prevention |
| 12:20pm to 12:30pm | Refresh & recovery transition, drinks & refreshments. Showers available, change in preparation for the group culinary experience |
| 12:30pm to 2pm | Shared chef curated Mediterranean lunch provided by Beresford |
| 2pm to 3:45pm | Recovery time. Unstructured restorative time as a group for team bonding. Vineyard hiking. Plunge pool swimming. Relaxing by the fire. Accessing recovery lounge equipment |
| 3:45pm to 4pm | Closing reflection & wellness gift bags presented upon departure at 4pm |
| 4pm to 5pm | Luxury private transfer back to Adelaide, group drop off to work office at 5pm |
What is included
A completely curated luxury experience where everything is taken care of, venue, meals, wellness sessions, experiences, and clean-up, allowing your group to simply arrive, relax, and enjoy quality time together.
Wellness experiences
- Energising group vinyasa yoga flow or mat pilates
- Guided group breathwork, meditation, mindfulness & nervous system regulation
- Individual restorative massage therapy
- Guided group contrast therapy experience
- Group lifestyle wellness workshop
Food, beverage & culinary experience
- Nourishing wholefood seasonal organic breakfast
- Shared private chef curated Mediterranean-inspired lunch
- Fresh, local and seasonal wholefood snacks & refreshments over the day
- Coffee, herbal tea, mineral water, tonics and organic cold-pressed juices
- Mediterranean-inspired menu over the day with an emphasis on plant-based whole foods
Guest amenities & transport
- Luxury private return group transport from Adelaide
- Premium wellness equipment and complete setup provided
- Shower and change facilities
- Luxury wellness gift bag to take home (value $50+)
- Take home educational resources to support a healthy sustainable lifestyle post retreat
Retreat curation & expert facilitation
- Hosted and facilitated by qualified wellness practitioners and experienced industry professionals
- Bespoke retreat itinerary curated around the needs, goals and wellbeing priorities of the team or group
- Expert-led small-group experiences designed to provide a personalised experience for every guest
- Dedicated La maréa hosts throughout the retreat
- Full retreat coordination and event management
Note for BelleBelle’s published schedule reads “12 : 20 AM” twice where 12:20pm is meant (the rotations add up to 12:20pm). It shows here as 12:20pm. The reel is a private group day and the schedule a corporate day, both at Beresford Estate.
Places to Pause
On the coast or in the vineyards
La maréa retreats are intentionally limited and venue selection is highly considered.
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Naiko Deep Creek
Deep Creek, Fleurieu Peninsula
About Naiko Deep CreekPerched on the cliffs of Deep Creek in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Naiko Retreat offers an exclusive coastal escape.
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Naiko Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay, Fleurieu Peninsula
About Naiko Encounter BayRefined coastal architecture with expansive ocean views. Designed for privacy and immersion in landscape.
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Beresford Estate
Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale
About Beresford EstateVineyard setting with contemporary accommodation and event spaces suited to larger leadership groups and extended retreats.
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The Vineyard Retreat
Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale
About The Vineyard RetreatJust 50 minutes from Adelaide, The Vineyard Retreat offers eight private guest houses across two distinctive McLaren Vale locations.
Curate your 8 hour immersive retreat
From chaos to calm, stress to serenity. Let the tide guide you home.