Return to Ground: Monarto Wellness Retreat

Two nights at Monarto Safari Resort on the open plains east of Adelaide, co-hosted with Anna Ronaldo of Collective Courage. The first edition of Return to Ground at Monarto, set for spring 2026.

Some places ask nothing of you. Monarto is one of them. Wide sky, red earth, animals moving through the morning light. The land is too large, and the moment is too present, to stay anxious in.

The weekend brings together gentle movement at sunrise, a sound bath, two reflective workshops with Anna Ronaldo (ICF-credentialled coach and founder of Collective Courage), shared meals at Kutjera Restaurant, time in the private Soak House at the Marula Day Spa, and a dawn wildlife safari on the Sunday morning. About half the weekend is deliberately unstructured. That part is the design.

Suitable for anyone drawn to place-based wellness experiences. No prior experience with yoga or retreats required. Movement sessions are gentle and suitable for all levels.

Dates: Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.

Deposit at time booking:

• Twin Share: $373.75 deposit at booking, $1,121.25 balance invoiced 16 September 2026.
  
• Single Occupancy: $473.75 deposit at booking, $1,421.25 balance invoiced 16 September 2026.

Capacity: Twin-share rooms and six single-occupancy rooms.

First-edition introductory pricing. Twin-share rooms A$1,495 per person, single occupancy rooms A$1,895 per person.

What You'll Experience:

• Two nights at Monarto Safari Resort, the largest open-range safari park outside Africa
  
• A dawn wildlife safari on Sunday morning, included for every guest
  
• A private Soak House session with mineral pool, sauna, and cold plunge
  
• Two reflective wellness workshops 
  
• Gentle morning movement and a breathwork sessions
  
• Yin Yoga
• All meals included, served at Kutjera Restaurant
  
• A weekend designed to help you properly stop

What's Included:

• 2 nights accommodation at Monarto Safari Resort
  
• Welcome canapés and Grapes for Good beverages on Friday afternoon
  
• Two 2-course dinners at Kutjera Restaurant
  
• Daily breakfast at Kutjera Restaurant
  
• Lunch on Saturday
  
• Gentle morning movement and breathwork
  
• Two reflective wellness workshops 
• Private Soak House session (mineral pool, sauna, cold plunge)
• Dawn Wildlife Safari
  
• Outdoor reflection moments
  
• Complimentary self-parking and Wi-Fi
  

What's Not Included:

• Beverages (cash bar at Kutjera Restaurant)
  
• Optional spa treatments at the Marula Day Spa
  
• Optional private transfers from Adelaide (POA)

What to bring:

• Comfortable clothes for gentle movement (yoga mats provided)
  
• Bathers and a towel for the Soak House
  
• Warm layer for outdoor evening moments
  
• Walking shoes for any outdoor exploration
  
• A notebook if you'd like one
  
• Toiletries
  

We provide everything else, including yoga mats, journaling materials and welcome amenities.


Pricing:

Twin Share — Adult
A$1,495.00 per person
Each guest pays this rate. Two guests share a Waterhole Twin room.
Min 2 / Max 2 per booking line (or select 1 to share with a stranger if you wish to indicate availability).

Single Occupancy — Adult
A$1,895.00 per person
Your own room for the weekend.
Min 1 / Max 1 per booking line.


Retreat Duration: 

30 October 2026, 12:00 PM start (welcome at the resort) to 11:00AM 1 November 2026

Payments:

Deposit at booking: 25% of the total price is required to confirm your booking.
Balance: The remaining 75% will be invoiced 45 days prior to arrival (approximately 16 September 2026). Payment by bank transfer or credit card.
Both deposit and balance are non-refundable.

What this looks like:

• Twin Share: $373.75 deposit at booking, $1,121.25 balance invoiced 16 September 2026.
  
• Single Occupancy: $473.75 deposit at booking, $1,421.25 balance invoiced 16 September 2026.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Cancellation Policy:

This is a small-group retreat with limited places. Cancellations have a real impact on the experience. Our policy:

• More than 90 days before arrival: 25% deposit retained, balance not yet payable.
  
• 90 to 46 days before arrival: 25% deposit retained, balance not yet payable.
  
• 45 days or less before arrival: Full payment is due and non-refundable.
  
• Within 14 days of arrival: No refund.
  

If you are unable to attend, we may at our discretion allow you to transfer your booking to another person, provided their details are confirmed at least 14 days before arrival.

We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover the cost of cancellation in the event of illness or unforeseen circumstances.