Wild Wellness @ The Cove
With Alice Hansen and Piet Blokker
TBC, 2021 | Available for groups anytime by request
Prices starting from: $735pp
Get your Wild Wellness fill across 3 days overlooking Bass Strait at The Cove. 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), practioner-led sessions beneath the stars, PT-instructed movement, powerful journaling and guided breathwork. This is no ordinary blueprint. Discover the 3 pillars of connection, care and commitment.
Our team spans a doctor, psychologist, NLP practitioner, personal trainer, nutritionist, 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.
With Alice Hansen and Piet Blokker
TBC, 2021 | Available for groups anytime by request
Prices starting from: $735pp
Get your Wild Wellness fill across 3 days overlooking Bass Strait at The Cove. 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), practioner-led sessions beneath the stars, PT-instructed movement, powerful journaling and guided breathwork. This is no ordinary blueprint. Discover the 3 pillars of connection, care and commitment.
Our team spans a doctor, psychologist, NLP practitioner, personal trainer, nutritionist, 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.
Spend three life-shifting days perched above Bass Strait deep diving into nature, writing, yoga and Wim Hof plunging.
This spring, join Alice and Piet on Tasmania's rejuvenating North West coast for a nourishing two nights immersed in all things Wild Wellness. Let Piet, 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 Davis. 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.
This retreat is for you if you feel:
MEET THE TEAM
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.
This spring, join Alice and Piet on Tasmania's rejuvenating North West coast for a nourishing two nights immersed in all things Wild Wellness. Let Piet, 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 Davis. 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.
This retreat is for you if you feel:
- your wellness is secondary to your to-do-list
- life is happening to you at hurtling pace
- limiting beliefs interrupt your flow
- What is the Wim Hof Method?
- Rebalancing your immune system
- Reducing inflammation
- Improving focus, mood and cognitive function
- Improving cardiovascular health
- Balancing the body's stress response
MEET THE TEAM
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.
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. Limited to just 14 guests, secure your spot today.
Find out more here:
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.
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. Limited to just 14 guests, secure your spot today.
Find out more here:
WILD WELLNESS @ THE COVE RETREAT
A$1,780.00 - A$3,540.00
Nov 21-23, 2025 | Available by request
THE COVE, NW TASMANIA
We are thrilled to have some of our finest experts joining us this November at the new-look Cove for a Wild Wellness Retreat like no other.
Wild Wellness is the antidote to modern life stress; for anyone feeling the overwhelm and needing a lasting life recalibration. Our retreat is for those looking to optimise their wellness through a science-backed, wholistic approach. So, get your Wild Wellness fill across 3 days overlooking Bass Strait with new soak suites and a bounty of chef-made nourishing fare.
We're bringing the very best practitioners including co-founder of the Clean Slate Clinic Dr. Chris Davis (though a GP addiction specialist this affable dr's wisdom can relate to any big shifts one wants to make in life), Clinical Psychologist & Life Coach Annia Baron and Wim Hof-trained Piet Blokker to Tassie's NW. Here, years of lived experience merge with health professionals and global thought leaders.
The Cove is Tasmania's ultimate seaside escape, awarded 2nd best in the country in 2025 and this year will launch their soak suites and Basalt Restaurant. It's ideal for our wholesome methods and a good dose of relaxation. The sunsets here are next level glorious and we'll blend massage, reflexology, yoga and reflective time into your weekend while enjoying long-table dining packed with locally sourced goodness.
Get ready for ocean plunging where Little penguins play come evening, practitioner-led sessions beneath the stars, powerful journaling and guided breathwork. This is no ordinary wellness blueprint. You'll discover the Wild Wellness 3 pillars: connection, care and commitment.
This retreat is for you if:
- your wellness is secondary to your to-do-list
- limiting beliefs interrupt your flow
- you want wellness to be an epic adventure
Not sure what to expect? Read this cracking Sydney Morning Herald piece by Andrew Bain who attended our last retreat.
DETAILS
Date: Friday Nov 21, 3pm - Sunday Nov 23, 10am
Location: 256 Waverley Road, Don, 7310, TAS.
The Cove is approx. 15 minutes from Devonport Airport, 1 hr 15 mins from Launceston Airport.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Prices start at $1550pp for all-inclusive retreat (twin share)
Private rooms start at $1780
See Cove options here ranging from cosy A-frames to luxurious suites with outdoor baths.
PRIVATE/SINGLE - includes 1 x all-inclusive retreat + meals + private accom
Hillside 1-5 ($230/night) $1780
Cheviot 2-4 ($240/night) $1800
Cheviot 1 - accessible accom ($280/night) $1880
Cliffside Chalet with bath ($395/night) $2110
Cliffside Chalet without bath ($350/night) $2020
Lillico Suites 1 – 5 ($450/night) $2220
TWIN SHARE RETREAT - includes 2 x all-inclusive retreat + meals + shared accom
Hillside 1-5 ($230/night) $3100
Cheviot 2-4 ($240/night) $3120
Cheviot accessible accom ($280/night) $3200
Cliffside without bath ($350/night)
$3340 Cliffside with bath ($395/night) $3430
Lillico Suites 1 – 5 ($450/night) $3540
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation x 2 nights and use of The Cove facilities
- Chef prepared meals (dinner + breakfast x 2, lunch x 1).
- Wim Hof Method breath work & cold-water sessions
- Medical Doctor Masterclass
- Clinical Psychologist/Life Coach Masterclass
- Author-led journaling sessions
Transfers to/from The Cove not included (approx. 15 minutes from Devonport Airport, 1 hr 15 mins from Launceston Airport)
Don’t forget to bring comfortable athletic wear for breathwork/walking, cosy layers for fireside journaling, personal yoga mat if you prefer, and bathers/thongs for cold water plunging.
WHAT IS WILD WELLNESS?
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, nourishing Tassie fare and fireside journal writing. You'll discover a blueprint to lasting wellness. We take the best of the traditional model and bring it into nature’s office.
RETREAT TEAM:
DR. CHRIS DAVIS - ADDICTION SPECIALIST
Dr Chris is a Sydney-based GP at 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.
ANNIA BARON - CLININCAL PSYCHOLOGIST & MINDSET COACH
Annia is a Mindset Coach & Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher, and Musician. She alchemizes her love of neuroscience, holistic health practices, and creative arts to help others elevate their inner wellbeing. Annia has lectured in Psychology for the University of Tasmania, is the resident psychology writer for The Hobart Magazine, and collaborates with local Tasmanians to share their stories via her podcast. At the heart of it all, Annia is devoted to empowering others in cultivating compassionate living, deepening connection to community and nature, and celebrating the diversity and oneness in us all. Annia's joy is supporting you to create a life you desire and deserve.
PIET BLOKKER - WIM HOF-TRAINED
Piet was trained by none other than Wim Hof himself! Dutch born, Piet now calls North West Tasmania home and lives by a flowing river perfect for cold water plunging. At the age of 50, Piet was challenged with Lymphoma and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Realising he needed to take care of his health, he began learning about reflexology, energy healing and came across Wim Hof, taking the 10-week course straight away. It proved a lifesaving decision - his awakening process began and today Piet is enjoying life free from arthritis and cancer. A Wim Hof trained breath worker and cold-water therapy pro, Piet can't wait to guide you through your Bass Strait plunge.
ALICE HANSEN – FOUNDER/JOURNALING FACILITATOR
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.
MONICA GERAEDTS DELFATTI & YVES GERAEDTS
We'll be joined by fly-in former international chef Monica who was worked in Hobart's finest restaurants and husband Yves (if he's not sand sculpting somewhere round the globe - he has held the world title!) This duo has catered for destination weddings through to serving up Tassie's best wood fired pizzas. Prepare to be entertained and beautifully nourished by this wholesome couple.
RETREAT ITINERARY
FRIDAY – 3pm onward
Introduction to Wild Wellness and welcome
Afternoon breathwork with Wim Hof-trained Piet Blokker
Candle-lit chef-made dinner
Masterclass with Dr. Chris
Fireside journaling session (Pillar 1: Connection)
SATURDAY
Breathwork/meditation with Piet
Cold water plunge with Piet
Chef-made breakfast
Mindset Coaching Masterclass with Annia
Chef-made lunch
Optional yoga/free time/massage appointments (advise at time of booking)
Candle-lit chef-made dinner
Fireside journaling session (Pillar 2: Care)
SUNDAY
Morning yoga
Chef-made breakfast
Group sharing session/journaling session (Pillar 3: Care)
Departure 10am
*the above itinerary may be subject to change
RETREAT INCLUSIONS
This all-inclusive retreat means you don't need to worry about any extras! All in-house chef meals, accommodation, masterclasses, breathwork, ice-baths and more are part of the experience. Those interested in reflexology, massage and merchandise can opt for these additional items at time of booking.
RETREAT ELEMENTS:
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/LIFE COACH MASTERCLASS
Settle into the lounge as Annia shares professional insights in her Mindset Coaching Masterclass. Not only will Annia present her wisdom, but will open the floor to a Q&A session for guests to enjoy a conversational experience in our shared space where all can listen deeply and ask those questions we often don't get time to query in limited medical appointments or professional sessions. This is relaxed, open chats with a revered professional at its best by the seaside.
JOURNALING/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. 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 optional 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 …
This is your retreat, your words and your Tasmanian journey.
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
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.
Guided by Wim Hof-trained Piet, you'll discover the power of cold-water therapy and breathwork. We’ll go deep, exploring the benefits across four days of wilderness immersion. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never dipped a toe into our waters or you’re an enthusiast from way back. You’ll learn strategies and tools that will last long beyond your three days, under expert guidance. Expect to be challenged, reset and exhilarated.
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 island landscape to soak up its transformative ways. The Cove enjoys access to a stunning coastline that we’ll be exploring on foot together.
ALICE'S WORKSHOPS
Day 1: Tonight, we meet our Wild Wellness journals. Around The Cove fire or looking out to Bass Strait, 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.
Day 2: It’s journal time. Today, 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.
Day 3: Our final morning is about commitment. Wellness doesn’t just happen in three 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, nature and joy weaved in.
HEALTH INFORMATION
The retreat is for 18yrs+
For the Wim Hof Method elements, we advise out of precaution not to participate if you are:
· pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
· epileptic, have Raynaud’s disease (Type 2), high blood pressure, coronary heart disease or other cardiovascular/heart issues
· have a history of serious health issues (ex. Stroke, COPD) or cardiovascular issues or significant health conditions. Please get in touch if you have concerns and consult your doctor.
*Do note, this is not a medical detox. All participants will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire and waiver during the booking process.
CANCELLATIONS
All bookings incur a 20% cancellation fee which is non-refundable
If you cancel within seven days of the retreat or fail to arrive, the full retreat cost is incurred. Special/emergency cases can be discussed.
"Wild Wellness is truly a unique and innovative approach for Australian Mental Health. I consult with patients everyday who would benefit from the holistic skills that are offered by the retreat. I am excited to be visiting Tasmania and being part of the program. "
- Dr Chris Davis GP and Founder of the Clean Slate Clinic
DO NOTE: For queries/to reserve your spot email here, as spots are filling swiftly.
DIRECT BOOKINGS
Book directly online or secure your spot with a $200 deposit by contacting alice@tailoredtasmania.com with accom preference & guest name(s). We understand cost of living challenges & believe your commitment to wellness should not add stress - so let us know if you need a payment plan with full balance not due until Nov.
*Travel insurance is recommended.