Sept 3-5, 2021 | Price starting from $935 pp | Available for groups anytime by request
Our Alcohol Free Wild Wellness Method Retreats (AF-WWM) are for those wanting to shift their relationship with alcohol and enjoy the process. Australians spent an extra $2 billion on alcohol in 2020 compared with 2019. As a country, we like a drink.
So, get your Wild Wellness fill across 3 days overlooking Bass Strait at The Cove with addiction specialist GP, Dr. Chris Davis. We're bringing the very best practitioners to Tassie's North West for this Australian first where years of lived experience merge with health professionals and global thought leaders. Launched in 2021, The Cove is Tasmania's latest seaside escape - perfect for our science-backed methods and a good dose of relaxation. The sunsets here are next level glorious.
Get ready for three days of Wim Hof Method ocean plunging (where the Little penguins play come evening), doctor-led sessions beneath the stars, yoga, massage, powerful journaling and guided breathwork. This is no ordinary blueprint. Discover the 3 pillars of connection, care and commitment.
The team behind Wild Wellness spans a doctor, psychologist, NLP practitioner, personal trainer, nutritionist, breath worker, yoga instructor, spiritual guide and more. We take the best of the traditional model and bring it into nature's office. We believe there is no better place than Tasmania for wellness. Breathe deeply - North West Tasmania is home to some of the world's cleanest air.
Untamed. Wild. Luxe accommodation. Come and discover our wholesome script to wellness.
Our Alcohol Free Wild Wellness Method Retreats (AF-WWM) are for those wanting to shift their relationship with alcohol and enjoy the process. Australians spent an extra $2 billion on alcohol in 2020 compared with 2019. As a country, we like a drink.
So, get your Wild Wellness fill across 3 days overlooking Bass Strait at The Cove with addiction specialist GP, Dr. Chris Davis. We're bringing the very best practitioners to Tassie's North West for this Australian first where years of lived experience merge with health professionals and global thought leaders. Launched in 2021, The Cove is Tasmania's latest seaside escape - perfect for our science-backed methods and a good dose of relaxation. The sunsets here are next level glorious.
Get ready for three days of Wim Hof Method ocean plunging (where the Little penguins play come evening), doctor-led sessions beneath the stars, yoga, massage, powerful journaling and guided breathwork. This is no ordinary blueprint. Discover the 3 pillars of connection, care and commitment.
The team behind Wild Wellness spans a doctor, psychologist, NLP practitioner, personal trainer, nutritionist, breath worker, yoga instructor, spiritual guide and more. We take the best of the traditional model and bring it into nature's office. We believe there is no better place than Tasmania for wellness. Breathe deeply - North West Tasmania is home to some of the world's cleanest air.
Untamed. Wild. Luxe accommodation. Come and discover our wholesome script to wellness.
AF Wild Wellness @ The Cove
With Dr. Chris Davis, Alice Hansen and Kym Burls
TBC, 2021 | Price from $1,295 pp | Available for groups anytime by request
Spend three life-shifting days perched above Bass Strait deep diving into nature, writing, yoga and Wim Hof plunging.
Join Dr. Chris, Alice and Kym on Tasmania's rejuvenating North West coast for a nourishing two nights immersed in all things Wild Wellness. Sit back in a relaxed environment and ask Dr. Chris all the hard questions. Let Kym, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, guide you through the power of breathwork and cold-water submersion. Prepare to embrace your story, through journal writing with author Alice Hansen. Let the healing power of the seascape have its way between nourishing long table dinners and fireside chats. Wild Wellness is a journey to wellness that has the capacity and tools to last a lifetime.
What is the Wild Wellness Method?
This blueprint for wellness is an Australian first; taking years of science-backed knowledge and condensing it into days. It’s a simple, wholesome wellness script. There is no better place on the planet to experience Wild Wellness than Tasmania.
Australia's Productivity Commission Report estimates mental illness is costing Australia $220 billion a year. Our burdened health system cannot cope. We believe there's another way ... a wilder way. No matter what your wellness goals might be, this method is about returning to you; listening in.
The method is based on three core pillars: connection, care and commitment. Think invigorating cold dips, silent walking across to Paradise Cove, nutritious Tassie fare and fireside journal writing. You'll discover a blueprint to lasting wellness featuring insights from Director of East Sydney Doctors, Dr. Chris. We take the best of the traditional model and bring it into nature’s office.
Is Wild Wellness for you?
Feeling the overwhelm of life’s stress and hectic pace? Not living congruently with your true self, but too busy to notice? Lost touch with your identity and who you present to the world? Wild Wellness is about hopping off life’s highway, examining limiting beliefs and tapping into what matters. Plus, we’ll have fun in the process. This isn’t a four-day fix but a lasting recalibration because we know life is waiting after. We’re about tooling up for lifelong wellness.
Reclaim control and author your own life.
AF-WWM is for you if:
What is the Wim Hof Method?
It's a combination of breathing, cold therapy and commitment, offering a range of benefits. The power of the Wim Hof Method can help unlock a range of well-researched and documented health benefits including:
Dr. Chris Davis
Dr Chris is a Sydney-based GP and Director of East Sydney Doctors. Originally from the UK, he was a Clinical Lead in Substance Misuse and Alcohol and a partner in a large inner city London practice for many years before emigrating to Sydney in 2014. Chris continued his studies and among other things gained a Diploma in Substance Misuse. While still in the UK, he designed the highly successful Clean Slate Clinic. This is a GP-led alcohol management and home detox clinic that he has introduced here in Australia. He’ll talk more on this and likely his miniature schnauzer Archie for hours! Read about his work here: Dr. Chris Davis.
Alice Hansen
Alice is a professional travel writer and author. As the founder of the Wild Wellness Method, she has cultivated relationships spanning 20+ years with experts across the wellness field. On her quest to seek answers for her own struggles, she has connected with medical experts, international thought leaders and tapped into decades of experience to formulate a proven blueprint. Writing is a key element and she’ll guide you through a journaling process tailored to your wellness journey.
When she’s not at the laptop, you’ll find her on wild Tasmanian trails.
With Dr. Chris Davis, Alice Hansen and Kym Burls
TBC, 2021 | Price from $1,295 pp | Available for groups anytime by request
Spend three life-shifting days perched above Bass Strait deep diving into nature, writing, yoga and Wim Hof plunging.
Join Dr. Chris, Alice and Kym on Tasmania's rejuvenating North West coast for a nourishing two nights immersed in all things Wild Wellness. Sit back in a relaxed environment and ask Dr. Chris all the hard questions. Let Kym, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, guide you through the power of breathwork and cold-water submersion. Prepare to embrace your story, through journal writing with author Alice Hansen. Let the healing power of the seascape have its way between nourishing long table dinners and fireside chats. Wild Wellness is a journey to wellness that has the capacity and tools to last a lifetime.
What is the Wild Wellness Method?
This blueprint for wellness is an Australian first; taking years of science-backed knowledge and condensing it into days. It’s a simple, wholesome wellness script. There is no better place on the planet to experience Wild Wellness than Tasmania.
Australia's Productivity Commission Report estimates mental illness is costing Australia $220 billion a year. Our burdened health system cannot cope. We believe there's another way ... a wilder way. No matter what your wellness goals might be, this method is about returning to you; listening in.
The method is based on three core pillars: connection, care and commitment. Think invigorating cold dips, silent walking across to Paradise Cove, nutritious Tassie fare and fireside journal writing. You'll discover a blueprint to lasting wellness featuring insights from Director of East Sydney Doctors, Dr. Chris. We take the best of the traditional model and bring it into nature’s office.
Is Wild Wellness for you?
Feeling the overwhelm of life’s stress and hectic pace? Not living congruently with your true self, but too busy to notice? Lost touch with your identity and who you present to the world? Wild Wellness is about hopping off life’s highway, examining limiting beliefs and tapping into what matters. Plus, we’ll have fun in the process. This isn’t a four-day fix but a lasting recalibration because we know life is waiting after. We’re about tooling up for lifelong wellness.
Reclaim control and author your own life.
AF-WWM is for you if:
- you've tried cutting back on alcohol and falter
- you're weary of waking weary
- you've set drinking rules that are bent by cocktail hour
- alcohol has become a headache ... literally
What is the Wim Hof Method?
It's a combination of breathing, cold therapy and commitment, offering a range of benefits. The power of the Wim Hof Method can help unlock a range of well-researched and documented health benefits including:
- Rebalancing your immune system
- Reducing inflammation
- Improving focus, mood and cognitive function
- Improving cardiovascular health
- Balancing the body's stress response
Dr. Chris Davis
Dr Chris is a Sydney-based GP and Director of East Sydney Doctors. Originally from the UK, he was a Clinical Lead in Substance Misuse and Alcohol and a partner in a large inner city London practice for many years before emigrating to Sydney in 2014. Chris continued his studies and among other things gained a Diploma in Substance Misuse. While still in the UK, he designed the highly successful Clean Slate Clinic. This is a GP-led alcohol management and home detox clinic that he has introduced here in Australia. He’ll talk more on this and likely his miniature schnauzer Archie for hours! Read about his work here: Dr. Chris Davis.
Alice Hansen
Alice is a professional travel writer and author. As the founder of the Wild Wellness Method, she has cultivated relationships spanning 20+ years with experts across the wellness field. On her quest to seek answers for her own struggles, she has connected with medical experts, international thought leaders and tapped into decades of experience to formulate a proven blueprint. Writing is a key element and she’ll guide you through a journaling process tailored to your wellness journey.
When she’s not at the laptop, you’ll find her on wild Tasmanian trails.
Kym Burls
Level 2, Wim Hof Method Instructor
After losing his corporate job in 2017, Kym took a one-way ticket out of Australia on his own version of ‘Eat, Pray, Love.’ His 3 objectives were to challenge himself physically, mentally and spiritually. Along the way, he came across the Wim Hof Method and in doing so, found a way to reconnect with his mind, body and heart through nature.
Once introduced to the world of cold exposure and breathwork, Kym delved into some of the world’s leading breathing techniques, now a Certified Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor, Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor and XPT Performance Breathing® Certified. Not just this, but Kym has worked closely with Wim Hof himself, one of only a few instructors teaching 200 alongside Wim at the Winter Expedition in Poland. He’s taught everyone from military personnel to medical professionals - and can’t wait to share his breathing expertise in the Tasmanian landscape.
www.kymburls.com
Workshop elements: journalling and contemplative walking
The power of hitting pen to paper. It’s not new. Leonardo da Vinci’s journals spanned some 5,000 pages. But the therapeutic wonders of reflective writing didn’t emerge until the 1960s, when a New York psychologist devised what he coined the Intensive Journal Method. On this walk, we won’t pen thousands of pages but we will invite self-discovery through the written word. Our Wild Wellness Journaling Method will cross our three foundational pillars.
We combine journal writing with contemplative walking. In a noisy world it’s rare to hear nature’s silence. But in this Tasmanian stillness, it’s possible to reconnect with you. Nature has a way of casting its healing spell. In Japan, it’s known as forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), and literally translates to bathing in the forest atmosphere. It doesn’t require anything of you but to tap into the senses and soak it in - the sound of Bass Strait waves rolling in, the feel of Volcanic rocks underfoot, the discovery of secret coves ...
This is your retreat, your words and your Tasmanian journey.
Workshop elements
Cold therapy
Ready to invigorate your life? Discover the power of cold-water therapy - delivering everything from reduced inflammation and better sleep through to increased immunity. Our morning submersions will have you feeling alive and energised.
Breathing
Take a deep breath. Isn’t it about time? Learn scientific breathing techniques that work wonders and can be tapped into for a lifetime to come. This breathwork is about boosting energy, dropping stress, recalibrating the nervous system, detoxing your system and so much more.
Nature
In Tasmania, we are gifted with nature in her most wild mood. We’ll immerse you in our coastal landscape to soak up its transformative ways. The Cove offers a range of walking trails and lofty private nooks to watch the sun sink. Your only task? To switch on your senses and let Tasmania’s landscape do the rest.
Workshop inclusions
Guided by Kym, discover the power of cold-water therapy and breathwork. We’ll go deep, exploring the benefits across three days, surrounded by rolling farmland and sea. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never dipped a toe into the Wim Hof Method or you’re an enthusiast from way back. You’ll learn strategies and tools that will last long beyond your three days, under the expert guidance of Kym. Expect to be challenged, reset and exhilarated.
DR. CHRIS WORKSHOPS:
Day 1: open fireside chats & addiction discussion
Day 2: relapse prevention, cravings & top tips session
KYM’S WORKSHOPS:
Day 1: Friday welcome (introductory Wim Hof session + swim)
Day 2: Morning cold plunge (breathwork + plunge)
Day 3: Morning old plunge (breathwork + plunge)
ALICE'S WORKSHOPS:
Evening 1: Tonight, we meet our hand-crafted Tasmanian journals. Around The Cove fire we begin our writing. Alice introduces you to Wild Wellness and its three pillars; connection, care and commitment. Of the ‘three C’s’ this evening the sun sets as we contemplate connection.
Evening 2: It’s journal time. Tonight, we explore care, namely self/soul care and care for others. Do you care for yourself as you would a dear friend? We ask questions and we let answers flow.
Morning 3: Our final morning is about commitment. Wellness doesn’t just happen in four days. It’s not about escaping life - your retreat is lifelong with Wild Wellness. We make our commitments in writing and ensure we have plenty of fun, stillness, walking and joy weaved in.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Cliffside Chalet 1-3 $360/night with bath, $320/night without bath
The Cove offers three Cliffside Chalets that sit overlooking Cheviot Beach. Perched right on the cliff edge with endless views of the horizon. These chalets are a short walk to the Alexander Centre. Cliffside one also has its own indoor bath overlooking the coast line.
The Cliffside Chalets include the following:
Hillside Cabins: $260/night
The Cove offers five Hillside hardtop glamping cabins nestled back into the hills of Don and overlooking Cheviot Cove. They are a short walk to the Alexander Centre which comprises a large lounge, kitchen/dining room, male/female toilets, spacious, private showers that include a change area, ambulant bathroom, and a laundry.
The Hillside Cabins include the following:
Cove Grand Glamping: $200/night
For the traditional glamping lover, we offer 3 luxurious bell tents which sit in the olive grove only a short 15 metre walk to the Alexander Centre. Each is beautifully styled.
Shared Butter Shed: $80/night
Situated by the lily pad pond, the Butter Shed has many stories to tell. Opt for a single foldaway (3 available) for a restful night among good company.
Maximum guests - 14
Direct bookings only:
Phone: 0417818180
Email: [email protected]
Inclusions
Cove accommodation
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages - this is an alcohol-free retreat
Qualified health practitioners
Tasmanian hand-crafted timber journal
Wild Wellness 500ml drink bottle
Oh... and finally don't forget to bring comfortable athletic wear for breathwork, cosy layers for fireside journaling and bathers for cold water plunging.
Extras
Massage bookings available on request.
Additional information
Have a burning question? Check out our FAQ page, and if you need further help please don't hesitate to contact us. With a maximum of just 14 guests, secure your spot today.
Level 2, Wim Hof Method Instructor
After losing his corporate job in 2017, Kym took a one-way ticket out of Australia on his own version of ‘Eat, Pray, Love.’ His 3 objectives were to challenge himself physically, mentally and spiritually. Along the way, he came across the Wim Hof Method and in doing so, found a way to reconnect with his mind, body and heart through nature.
Once introduced to the world of cold exposure and breathwork, Kym delved into some of the world’s leading breathing techniques, now a Certified Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor, Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor and XPT Performance Breathing® Certified. Not just this, but Kym has worked closely with Wim Hof himself, one of only a few instructors teaching 200 alongside Wim at the Winter Expedition in Poland. He’s taught everyone from military personnel to medical professionals - and can’t wait to share his breathing expertise in the Tasmanian landscape.
www.kymburls.com
Workshop elements: journalling and contemplative walking
The power of hitting pen to paper. It’s not new. Leonardo da Vinci’s journals spanned some 5,000 pages. But the therapeutic wonders of reflective writing didn’t emerge until the 1960s, when a New York psychologist devised what he coined the Intensive Journal Method. On this walk, we won’t pen thousands of pages but we will invite self-discovery through the written word. Our Wild Wellness Journaling Method will cross our three foundational pillars.
We combine journal writing with contemplative walking. In a noisy world it’s rare to hear nature’s silence. But in this Tasmanian stillness, it’s possible to reconnect with you. Nature has a way of casting its healing spell. In Japan, it’s known as forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), and literally translates to bathing in the forest atmosphere. It doesn’t require anything of you but to tap into the senses and soak it in - the sound of Bass Strait waves rolling in, the feel of Volcanic rocks underfoot, the discovery of secret coves ...
This is your retreat, your words and your Tasmanian journey.
Workshop elements
Cold therapy
Ready to invigorate your life? Discover the power of cold-water therapy - delivering everything from reduced inflammation and better sleep through to increased immunity. Our morning submersions will have you feeling alive and energised.
Breathing
Take a deep breath. Isn’t it about time? Learn scientific breathing techniques that work wonders and can be tapped into for a lifetime to come. This breathwork is about boosting energy, dropping stress, recalibrating the nervous system, detoxing your system and so much more.
Nature
In Tasmania, we are gifted with nature in her most wild mood. We’ll immerse you in our coastal landscape to soak up its transformative ways. The Cove offers a range of walking trails and lofty private nooks to watch the sun sink. Your only task? To switch on your senses and let Tasmania’s landscape do the rest.
Workshop inclusions
Guided by Kym, discover the power of cold-water therapy and breathwork. We’ll go deep, exploring the benefits across three days, surrounded by rolling farmland and sea. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never dipped a toe into the Wim Hof Method or you’re an enthusiast from way back. You’ll learn strategies and tools that will last long beyond your three days, under the expert guidance of Kym. Expect to be challenged, reset and exhilarated.
DR. CHRIS WORKSHOPS:
Day 1: open fireside chats & addiction discussion
Day 2: relapse prevention, cravings & top tips session
KYM’S WORKSHOPS:
Day 1: Friday welcome (introductory Wim Hof session + swim)
Day 2: Morning cold plunge (breathwork + plunge)
Day 3: Morning old plunge (breathwork + plunge)
ALICE'S WORKSHOPS:
Evening 1: Tonight, we meet our hand-crafted Tasmanian journals. Around The Cove fire we begin our writing. Alice introduces you to Wild Wellness and its three pillars; connection, care and commitment. Of the ‘three C’s’ this evening the sun sets as we contemplate connection.
Evening 2: It’s journal time. Tonight, we explore care, namely self/soul care and care for others. Do you care for yourself as you would a dear friend? We ask questions and we let answers flow.
Morning 3: Our final morning is about commitment. Wellness doesn’t just happen in four days. It’s not about escaping life - your retreat is lifelong with Wild Wellness. We make our commitments in writing and ensure we have plenty of fun, stillness, walking and joy weaved in.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Cliffside Chalet 1-3 $360/night with bath, $320/night without bath
The Cove offers three Cliffside Chalets that sit overlooking Cheviot Beach. Perched right on the cliff edge with endless views of the horizon. These chalets are a short walk to the Alexander Centre. Cliffside one also has its own indoor bath overlooking the coast line.
The Cliffside Chalets include the following:
- Stunning ocean views
- 30 metres to the beach
- Access to communal outdoor firepit
- Tea/coffee station
- Fridge
- King size bed
- Ensuite
- Private deck
- Heating
Hillside Cabins: $260/night
The Cove offers five Hillside hardtop glamping cabins nestled back into the hills of Don and overlooking Cheviot Cove. They are a short walk to the Alexander Centre which comprises a large lounge, kitchen/dining room, male/female toilets, spacious, private showers that include a change area, ambulant bathroom, and a laundry.
The Hillside Cabins include the following:
- Stunning ocean views
- 30 metres from the water
- Access to the Alexander Centre
- King size bed
- Fridge
- Heating
- Private deck with day bed
Cove Grand Glamping: $200/night
For the traditional glamping lover, we offer 3 luxurious bell tents which sit in the olive grove only a short 15 metre walk to the Alexander Centre. Each is beautifully styled.
Shared Butter Shed: $80/night
Situated by the lily pad pond, the Butter Shed has many stories to tell. Opt for a single foldaway (3 available) for a restful night among good company.
Maximum guests - 14
Direct bookings only:
Phone: 0417818180
Email: [email protected]
Inclusions
Cove accommodation
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages - this is an alcohol-free retreat
Qualified health practitioners
Tasmanian hand-crafted timber journal
Wild Wellness 500ml drink bottle
Oh... and finally don't forget to bring comfortable athletic wear for breathwork, cosy layers for fireside journaling and bathers for cold water plunging.
Extras
Massage bookings available on request.
Additional information
Have a burning question? Check out our FAQ page, and if you need further help please don't hesitate to contact us. With a maximum of just 14 guests, secure your spot today.