Australian and international retreats for people ready to press pause
Immersive Retreats with Ash Butterss
Ready to step away from the noise and hear your own voice again?
You’ve started asking bigger questions.
What do I actually want? Who am I when I’m not doing it all?
But depth is hard to find when you wear all the hats and every day feels like Groundhog Day. There are never enough hours, you’re swimming upstream, and it’s easy to end up on autopilot, doing it all alone. You’re curious about what’s beneath the busyness.
You just haven’t had the time and space to explore it properly.
WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY
Time to Rest, Reflect and Reconnect
85+
RETREAT GUESTS
Supported through Ash’s retreats since 2023
8 of 9
STUDIES REPORTED BENEFITS
Including improvements in
stress, anxiety & fatigue
Naidoo et al., BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018
71%
RETURNING GUESTS
Have rebooked another
Embodied Woman retreat
Australian and International Retreats in 2027
Join Ash on Retreat
Gold Coast | April 2027
The Embodied Woman Retreat
WHO IT’S FOR | For the woman who is ready to go deep. She wants more awareness of what’s driving her, the support to make real changes, and a life that feels deeply fulfilling.
Most of us know what we need to look at. We just haven’t had the time, the space or the right people around us. This retreat gives you all three. Over four nights in the Gold Coast hinterland, psychologist Laura Corcoran leads sessions on reframing the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck, Ash guides yoga, meditation and breathwork, and the time in between is for rest, laughter and women who get it. Many women leave with a clearer picture of what they want and practical tools to start.
Investment: $3,500 twin share | $4,500 private villa
$500 deposit to secure your place. Payment plans available.
Inclusions
STAY | Four nights in an eco-luxury villa, so you can rest in comfort
PRACTICE | Breathwork, restorative yoga and meditation, so you can release what you’ve been holding
LEARN | Daily workshops with Ash and psychologist Laura Corcoran, so you leave with tools you can use at home
RESTORE | Contrast therapy, infrared saunas, an outdoor spa and nature trails, so you can recharge between sessions
NOURISH + CONNECT | All meals from a private chef plus evening circles, so you can be fed and supported without lifting a finger
Bali | June 2027
Inclusions
A 60-minute assessment call with Diane Young, before the retreat even begins
Therapeutic group work with Diane Young, informed by Pia Mellody’s framework
Psychoeducation and experiential processes, so insight becomes something you can use
Breathwork, meditation and gentle movement with Ash, so your body is part of the work
Seven nights in a deluxe private suite, so you have space and privacy
Rest, integration time and nourishing meals, so nothing feels rushed
Four weekly Zoom calls with Ash and Diane after the retreat, so your integration is supported
Courage to Heal:
Childhood Trauma Retreat
WHO IT’S FOR | For men and women ready to take personal responsibility for their healing and to meet it with honesty and openness.
You may have spent years in therapy, recovery or personal development and still find yourself caught in the same patterns.
Courage to Heal is an intimate, seven-night therapeutic retreat in Bali, led by psychotherapist Diane Young and Ash and informed by Pia Mellody’s work on how childhood experiences shape adult life.
Together you’ll explore how early experiences shaped your emotions and relationships, and practise new ways of responding. The aim is a clearer understanding of yourself, practical tools to keep going and a more compassionate relationship with the parts of you that learned to survive.
AVAILABILITY | Maximum 10 guests | Application only
INVESTMENT | $6,000 AUD per person | Private deluxe suite
$1,000 deposit to secure your place. Balance due 31 March 2027.
Payment plans available.
Bali | August 2027
A Sacred Return
WHO IT’S FOR | For the woman who is ready to go deep. She wants more awareness of what’s driving her, the support to make real changes, and a life that feels deeply fulfilling.
Most of us know what we need to look at. We just haven’t had the time, the space or the right people around us. This retreat gives you all three. Over four nights in the Gold Coast hinterland, psychologist Laura Corcoran leads sessions on reframing the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck, Ash guides yoga, meditation and breathwork, and the time in between is for rest, laughter and women who get it. Many women leave with a clearer picture of what they want and practical tools to start.
Investment: $4,000 private deluxe villa | $3,300 shared deluxe villa
$500 deposit to secure your place. Balance due 1 June 2027. Payment plans available.
Inclusions
Four nights in a deluxe villa, so you can rest in beautiful surroundings
Yoga and meditation with Ash, so you can slow down and settle
Breakthrough Breathwork, so you can let go of what you’ve been carrying
Floating Sound Healing, for a blissful state of rest and connection
A Balinese massage, so your body can unwind as well
Access to the property’s sauna and ice bath, so you can restore between sessions
Nourishing meals and barista coffee, so there’s nothing to plan and every morning starts well
A fire and water ceremony with a High Priest, so you experience Balinese culture first-hand
Onsite spa with additional treatments available upon request
Book Your Retreat in 4 Steps
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Explore the retreats and choose the one that feels right. If you’re unsure, send a message and we’ll help you decide.
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For A Sacred Return, secure your place by paying a deposit. The Embodied Woman Retreat and Courage to Heal begin with an application form, which you’ll find on each retreat page. Once you’re approved, you’ll be sent payment details to secure your place.
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As soon as your deposit is received, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your retreat details.
New to retreats or to travelling overseas? You’ll be sent everything you need to feel prepared.
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For international retreats, we recommend arriving at least one day before the retreat starts. We’ll share where to stay in your confirmation email, and you’re welcome to stay on after the retreat ends. Retreats finish between 10am and 11am on the final day. Travel costs are not included.
TRUSTED BY
Meet Ash, Your Retreat Host
Whether you’re looking for a safe space to rest or you’re ready to do some deep rearranging, there is a retreat I’ve created just for you.
I’ve seen what happens when people finally stop
There is nothing I love more than witnessing the deep shifts that happen when people step out of their day to day lives and connect inward. There is something potent about being on retreat: the spaciousness, the connection and the room to simply feel. Since 2023, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing that with 85+ guests. Every retreat I bring to life is created with the deepest intention to help people grow, connect and transform.
Retreat Questions, Answered
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It depends on the retreat. The Embodied Woman Retreat is for women only. While Courage to Heal and A Scared Return welcomes men and women. Each retreat page says who it’s designed for, so you can see where you’d fit.
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It depends on the retreat.
A Sacred Return: No experience needed. Come as you are.
The Embodied Woman Retreat: Some previous self-awareness work, such as working with a coach or therapist, is recommended, so you can get the most from the depth of the retreat.
Courage to Heal: Because the work is therapeutic, it suits people who feel emotionally steady, have good support around them and are ready to take part. Not sure if that’s you right now? Get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Both retreats with an application are reviewed with care, so the group stays safe and supported. -
If you want a luxury escape to slow down, rest and turn inward, A Sacred Return is the one. If you’re a woman ready to go deeper alongside other women, The Embodied Woman Retreat is for you. If you want to explore how childhood experiences still shape your relationships and reactions, with therapeutic support, Courage to Heal is designed for that. Still unsure? Send us a message and we’ll talk it through.
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Each retreat has its own rhythm, but you can expect a mix of guided sessions, time to rest and plenty of connection with the group. Ash leads breathwork, yoga and meditation, and two of the retreats are co-hosted with a psychologist or psychotherapist. There’s free time between sessions, and your confirmation email includes the full schedule.
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Travel costs, including flights, are not included. For retreats overseas, we recommend arriving at least a day before it starts, and your confirmation email includes where to stay. You’re welcome to stay on afterwards, as retreats finish between 10am and 11am on the final day. For retreats in Bali, Ash can connect you with a trusted driver for transfers.
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Life happens, which is why each retreat has its own cancellation policy. The details are in your confirmation email, so you’ll always know where you stand. Please note that deposits are non-refundable.
Ready to book your dream retreat?
Limited spaces. Book or apply today.
You’re just a few steps away from securing your place at one of my upcoming retreats. Choose the one that feels right, then apply or pay your deposit, depending on the retreat. Once it’s received, you’ll get a confirmation email with everything you need for a smooth, easy journey.