 SW Tasmania. image credit: Jennifer Yates. GO WILDER IN 2023/4 Does 2023 feel like it’s escaping you? Need to hit re-set or plan a mini-recharge? Our three-day Bruny Wild Wellness Retreat Sept 8-10 is just the antidote and we still have some spots left. It’s going to be next level amazing with Dr. Chris Davis flying in, our gorgeous chef Sophia also coming down from the big island and our beautiful Pyschologist/Mindset Coach gearing up to share some of her wellness wisdom, too. Wim Hof instructor Piet Blokker will guide us through breathwork and the BEST cool water therapy off Bruny and those keen can dip into the ice bath experience. We’ll share nourishing fare, stories by the fire, outdoor and walk the quiet trails of Bruny Island Lodge 860 acres in the island’s far south.... do as little or as much as you wish. Tap into the journaling or tap out with a good book. Not sure what to expect? Read this cracking Sydney Morning Herald story by Andrew Bain who joined our inaugural sold-out retreat. Is Bruny calling you? Get in touch - we can sort payment plans or answer any queries. We're about Wild Wellness not Wild Worries.  PORT DAVEY EXPEDTION Prepare your wild selves!! We’re teaming up with On Board for our first Wild Wellness cruise experience into remote South West, Tasmania come 2024. Imagine flying into faraway lands, touching down by seaplane and hopping aboard Odalisque III. Swim in dark tannin waters in Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area. Experience three unforgettable days aboard your floating lodge, Odalisque III. We’re heading to a place more wild… more untamed… than ever before. Breathe in. Prepare for life-shifting wellness. Port Davey is a place where quartzite mountains stand strong. Where we breathe in some of the world’s freshest air. Where we walk together, into mirror-calm waters. Where we wrap ourselves in nature.  CAN'T GET TO TASSIE? Get Dry July started right! The social harms and cost of alcohol is huge - costing a whopping $66.8 million per year and over 5000 deaths here in Australia. So, we want to mention the LIVE Alcohol Experiment that we’ve had great success with through This Naked Mind. This unique journey isn’t about quitting forever but about getting curious and finding what truly serves you. Rediscover happiness, freedom, and control without feeling like you’re missing out. Find out more and join right here. 
 So, whether it's about the booze or you're simply up for a Tassie escape where you're wrapped in nature, wholesome company and wild wellness, we have something for you. Relax. Unwind. Reset. Dive deep or just come for the wilds and fresh breeze in your hair! Do Wild Wellness your way. Oh and hop in quick for our Bruny Wild Wellness Retreat as early bird pricing expires July 31.
See you soon Wild ones, Alice :)
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 Wild Wellness Fire + Ice self with the Well Traveller crew Wild Wellness were absolutely delighted when Well Traveller contacted us to feature on their Channel 10 TV series. There was much laughter, a few high pitched words when entering our 5-degree waterhole and an all round joyful time had by all. That's right, mindset coach and psychologist, Annia Baron, made sure of that with her 'breath of joy' that had us flinging arms about in the wild Tassie air. See the full half-hour episode here. You'll also find special deals on the Well Traveller site, including great offers from us to get your wellness fill in 2023! Below is a sneak peak of the episode where host Layne Beachley is joined by top health and fitness expert Sam Wood and we're introduced to the everyday Australian couple, Di and Daz, who joined us for the Fire + Ice experience. We're also excited to announce some very special experiences lined up for 2023 including our inaugural Port Davey Wild Wellness Expedition aboard the incredible Odalisque III with On Board Expeditions. Come April 22-24, we'll head off to the SW wilderness with a small crew who will be among the first to experience On Board's brand new vessel. We'll be whisked away to Port Davey via seaplane from Hobart's waterfront.  Port Davey. Image: Chris Crerar courtesy of On Board  A sneak peak at Odalisque III due to launch January, 2023. Image: courtesy of On Board We have a host of day experiences, multi-day adventures and retreats coming up for 2023. We kick off with our cruise, followed by: Port Davey Wild Wellness Expedition: April 22-24 Wild Wellness Fire + Ice: May 14, July 9, Aug 13 & Sept 24 Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk: May 30 -June 2 Wild Wellness on Bruny: June 23-25, Sept 8-10, 2023 Three Capes Wild Wellness Walk: July 22-25 Wild Wellness @ The Cove: Oct 20-22 View from Mt Stokes. Image Credit: Jennifer Yates courtesy of On Board  Southern Rock Lobster - Image Credit Adam Gibson courtesy of On Board  Three Capes Wild Wellness. Image: Chris Crerar Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year filled with wellness and wild! Oh and any wishing to start 2023 by shifting their relationship with alcohol the January Live Alcohol Experiment is a great way to kickstart the new year. On and don't forget our Well Traveller deals across the Wild Wellness on Bruny retreats, our Three Capes Lodge Walk and Fire + Ice including their travel packs! Our experiences are limited to small groups so hop soon or contact us to pop Wild Wellness under the Christmas tree with a custom voucher of any amount.
Love Alice x  Image: Andy Crawford The mountain - kunanyi / Mount Wellington looks over Hobart like an ever-present being. Some look up to gauge the weather, others look up in traffic and promise to visit soon. But how well do we know the mountain? Wild Wellness combines forces with Walk on kunanyi to deliver an experience never before hosted on the mountain. Like submerge yourself in mountain water kind of different. And we have released new dates for you to join us: June 26 and August 21 or by private booking.  Image: Chris Crerar
 Image: Chris Crerar 1. Expert Guiding Andy isn’t any guide. He grew up on the mountain. He’s followed trails and lunched on boulders most will never know of. His love of kunanyi is palpable. Sure, any local or visitor can drive up and walk a trail. But with Andy, you get to know the mountain on a deeper level. He’ll share stories from indigenous days, to wayward convicts to determined bushrangers. He also has a keen eye for wild flowers and wildlife who call the mountain home.  Image: Chris Crerar  Image: Chris Crerar 2. Breathing Deeply The mountain air feels so good in your lungs. Led by Piet Blokker (trained by Wim Hof himself!), we’ll invite you to breathe. Inhale. Exhale. Feel that mountain air flow deep into your being. Rest back and breathe it all in. Let the rhythms of kunanyi override our typically fast-paced world ... all with the guidance of Piet's grounding voice. This is about hitting pause.  Image: Andy Crawford 3. Mountain Water Dipping We become one with fresh mountain water. Yes, that’s right we take the plunge (not compulsory but highly recommended). Cold water therapy is at the core of the Wild Wellness Method. When we arrive at our secret location, Piet will prepare you for the invigorating dip. It's a full body reset - don't be surprised if you feel great for days. Many walk kunanyi's trails but how many take a side trip into the river? This is an intimate connection with the mountain you'll never forget.
 Image credit: Chris Crerar 4. Fireside Journaling Journaling is good for the soul. It’s even better when you hit pen to paper in the wilderness. Clear air seems to bring clarity of thought. Don’t know what to write? Wild Wellness journaling is guided, so you get an opportunity to dive a little deeper. Whether it’s journalist and journaller Amanda Ducker leading or founder Alice Hansen, we’ll invite you to write in a way that will become your portal to return to the mountain any time you re-read your words. We’ll gather fireside, and hugged by the shelter of a dense forest.  Image credit: Chris Crerar 5. Delish Tassie Fare No need to get up early to pack the lunch box. Andy serves up the most delish Tassie fare ranging from Pigeon Whole Bakers treats with a morning tea view through to firing up the barbie for lunch. That’s not before a platter emerges from seemingly nowhere with the likes of Bay of Fires cheese and local pepperberry quince paste. And yes, he carries all this on his back. So come and see the mountain with us. In a wilder way. In a memorable way. In a way that will have you looking up to the mountain and feeling like you know kunanyi just a little more closely. Find out more or book one of our dates below: June 26, August 21 or by private booking. To find out about other Wild Wellness experiences visit www.wildwellnessmethod.com To find out about other Walk on kunanyi experiences visit www.walkonkunanyi.com.au Words: Alice Hansen Images: Chris Crerar (unless otherwise stated) 6-8 minute read When I came up with the Wild Wellness concept, I knew it could be something incredible. I knew that Tasmania was its perfect home. I knew that merging just the right medical, wellness and tourism professionals could have the power to shift lives. I knew that my own 20+ year journey to wellness could finally transform my 'own mess' into 'a message.' What I didn't know was that our premier Wild Wellness adventure would see 14 strangers become friends ... would move people to tears ... and would have my gentle natured little brother releasing the call of his spirit animal.   THREE CAPES LODGE WILD WELLNESS WALK From the moment we come together at the Tasmanian Walking Co (TWC) headquarters, the magic unfolds. Our bond is almost instant as we hop on the bus, encouraged to share our spirit animal sound during our intros. Though apprehensive looks dart among us, these become our tribal voice. *I've kept this story short and let other participant's words be the window into our shared experience. Day 1 No Three Capes Walk is likely to have begun in the same way. We disembark the Huon-pine trimmed private boat to submerge ourselves in the clear, cool waters of Denman's Cove. We're guided by our Wim Hof Method instructor, Piet Blokker, trained in Europe by Wim himself. Feeling invigorated, we venture six kilometres along the coastline to our private lodge, punctuated by stops where knowledgeable TWC guides share indigenous tales in rocky coves before leading us straight to the doorstep of Crescent Lodge where our delightful host awaits. Evening sunset chats, long table dining and comfy couch journaling follows. Some share written words about what it was like to plunge into Denman's ... journal pages that will become a portal to the exhilaration they felt.    Day 2 No surprises that some of us sneak up to the deck for sunrise and stumble on others. As night becomes day, some stretch, some meditate, some smile in silence. One guest and dear friend, Liza Jane, sits beside me and squeezes my hand, "this is your dream come true," she whispers. She is right. It just takes her words for me realise. Cooked brekkie is served, fueling us for our day ahead where we walk some 5 hours together and conquer Arthur's Peak at around 300m above sea level. Getting in around mid-afternoon to Pillar Lodge means we have plenty of time for breath work with Piet. It's powerful stuff - many raising eyebrows and admitting they've never spent 40-50 minutes 'just breathing.' It's followed with a plunge pool experience that has more than one of us sharing our Spirit Animal noises to save all manner of swear words erupting. In Piet style, he helps each of us breathe through our icy fears and every one of us emerges from the water invigorated. Dinner is a delicious affair complete with alcohol-free cocktails that wouldn't look out of place in a hip Melbourne bar (btw Melbourne has Australia's first alcohol-free bar, so we were very much on trend at Crescent Lodge!)
 Day 3 We wake to Cape Pillar day - my personal favourite cape. It's an 18km mission. I'm amazed that the rubbish forecast is delivering a clear day. We get incredible views along the coast and out to Tasman Island. Ever talented photographer Chris stops at no lengths to capture our moments - complaining that he wasn't tall enough for one snap before being lifted onto another's shoulders. On the return walk, we're invited to separate out for some mindful walking. It's next level amazing. I struggle not to whip out my phone to catch another beautiful photo before falling into the rhythm of nature. It's blissful. It then gently begins to rain. We follow it up with breath work and cold plunging back at the lodge before huddling in the dry room to warm up among the jackets. That night, one guest shares of the rain ... of tears, of a solo walk, of an experience she'll never forget.      Day 4 We step out with serious energy this morning and are so far ahead of schedule that most of us take the side trip out to Cape Huay. It's epic. As my step quickens to reach Fortescue Bay with a patch of sunshine punching through grey clouds, I hear squeals of delight. I know exactly who they are. The walkers in front have already taken the Fortescue dive. It's music to my ears. We join them in the ocean as our sunshine fades. Next moment, it's bucketing down. Beside me, Liza Jane looks to the sky and says, "this is perfect. All I wanted to do was swim in the rain." It seems everyone got something special from our Wild Wellness trip. A moment in silence. A hangover free cocktail. A new friendship. A breaking free from feeling stuck. A new path forward. When the Spirit Animal herd asked 'when is our reunion. Next month?' on the bus trip home, I knew my work was done. Even if there was never another Wild Wellness adventure, this would be enough. That said, I can confirm Tasmania will host oh so many more Wild Wellness trips. This is only the beginning.    What other's said: In need of a personal reset & reboot I booked the Wild Wellness Walk. This trip delivered just that, plus a whole lot more. Passionate & knowledgeable guides reconnected me to mother nature. Daily practice of the Wim Hof method invigorated & renewed. Evening journal writing guided by Alice Hansen gave everyone time to reflect & discuss ‘Connection, Care & Commitment.’ A trip that nourishes the body, mind & soul. Life changing for me. - Michelle Thank you for sharing Wild Wellness with us all, with the world, in such a respectful, explorative and generous way. Combining Tasmania’s pristine nature experiences with an inner journey of letting go through Wild Wellness was a meaningful, enriching and heart-touching experience. After 20 years of organising, hosting and coordinating workshops/retreats of a similar nature it was not only a joy to sit back and be a participant, it further allowed a profound perspective of the depth, mind-opening and potentially healing possibilities through this carefully constructed program. Gentle movement, breathwork, reflection – all held in a bubble of deep care and frequent laughter has been a deeply enriching experience. Thank you dearly, and from the heart. - Klaus  Wow! What a rejuvenating experience. We were truly pampered from sunset to sunrise. The connections made to place and people have created beautiful lifelong memories and friendships. I am so grateful that this opportunity came when it did. The chance to be truly present in the moment, to journal, be mindful in such capable and caring hands has left me feeling refreshed and with a whole lot of inspiration to continue this self care into the future. I am so grateful to Alice, Piet, Tas walking Co and my fellow group members for all their efforts in making this journey such a success and source of empowerment. Here's to many more Wild Wellness adventures. - Claire Wild Wellness is the latest antidote to modern day stresses; a wholesome script to wellness. We have released new dates & experiences for 2021/2022 including our retreats at The Cove (Oct 1-3, Mar 25-27), the next Three Capes Lodge Wild Wellness Walk, June 30-July 3, 2022 and our AF Wild Wellness @ The Cove experience with addiction specialist, Dr. Chris Davis, September 2-4, 2022. Also keep a look out for our day Fire + Ice Walk in partnership with Walk on Kunanyi. Find out more at www.wildwellnessmethod.com where you can also sign up for our forever free online course. Words: Alice Hansen Images: Chris Crerar |
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