Testimonials

These testimonials humble us. We are constantly in awe at the value and importance these retreats have for people. Doing this work is a very special labour of love for us and to support people in pregnancy is a great honour. Please read below from couples, midwives and women who have attended our retreat. Jannine and Sue: Retreat Hosts

From Our Couples Retreat

Hi Janine,
I have been wanting to send you a hand written card and hopefully that will happen also, but in the interim I just wanted to say thank you so much for that truly magnificent weekend that Sue and yourself organised.  It really has changed our lives, and changed our relationship, that's for sure. All for the better!  I also want to thank you for that gorgeous bag of goodies you gave us. I am really enjoying the Raspberry Leaf tea and just love listening to Anna's CD.  It's just so soothing and beautiful. I have adopted a few better habits since being at the retreat. Can't tell you enough how wonderful it was for us.  Am hoping to send through a big order to Nature's Child in the next couple of days, so watch out!! Take care and thanks so much. Love Judy (Tamworth, NSW)

Well worth it, the stuff I learnt will stay with me forever . Tony, Tamworth.

The retreat objectives were certainly exceeded from my view of the world. I came here hoping to go away with a great understanding of the birthing process, knowledge of what is possible, a great clarity on the way forward and the confidence to do this. I now leave here today with an action plan between now and the birth day, a plan and enormous clarity about what works for me as an individual and us as a couple. I would highly recommend a continuation of the couples retreat. Rebecca, Palm Beach.

The individual chats with each facilitator/practitioner were very valuable. Particularly hearing their birthing stories. Every person we met was unique and wonderful. Michael, Palm Beach.

From Our Women's Retreats

Well done! This was just what I needed, to spend time looking after my baby and myself. I've learnt so much, which I will take with me into the exciting journey that lies ahead. anon. QLD

Very special. Love you girls, you have inspired me so much and cannot wait to visit again. Sarka and Saffron (baby)

I have had THE BEST TIME. I feel like I've rediscovered myself. It has been truly empowering beyond my expectations. Every aspect has been handled so professionally, it doesn't' seem like this is the first retreat. It is obvious that you love what you do and you do it so well. The pampering was divine. I lapped up the fairy princess attention and the yoga was great. Group discussions flowed really well and I felt really comfortable. Alyssa, Cammeray. NSW

The retreat was fantastic. Every pregnant woman should have this opportunity. It seems so natural that I can't believe it is a new idea! For me, it was wonderful to have the opportunity to focus on this pregnancy and this little soul inside me in such a conducive environment. While I missed my little boy (2yr old) it was good for both of us. I loved sharing and spending time with a great group of women. Georgie, Kingscliff, NSW

I found the retreat to be so much more than I had expected. I knew it would be luxurious, in beautiful surroundings, with delicious food and lovely accommodation. I also knew I would just love the massages, facials and manicures that we were treated to. I’m really into yoga so I enjoyed that too. However, I didn’t expect to be treated with such love and warmth by the retreat hosts. They provided an environment where we could talk about our fears without feeling judged and learn about the process of birthing with power. We were also offered some gorgeous elective activities like belly painting and hypnobirthing. I had a photo session on the beach in the buff!

Byron retreat was a bit of a life-changing event for me. I went to Byron with a defensive attitude that I didn’t want the hippies to talk me out of a medicated birth! I held a lot of fear about the pain of birth, which I think I had developed from hearing so many horror stories. On retreat, I learned so much about the birthing process and the interventions used in modern hospitals, how women have the power to birth and how it can be a beautiful experience. I also learned about doulas and how they can have an impact on the birth. After retreat, I came home and found a doula and prepared myself for the birth without any fear at all – I was actually looking forward to it!! I had a great birth with Hudson. It was hard work but amazing. I have since trained to be a doula myself and attend births every once in a while. It is an honour to be invited to be part of such an intimate occasion and I relive Hudson’s birth every time. So in a nutshell, pregnancy retreat changed me from fearing birth to relishing it! I’ll definitely have more than one baby. Lucy Perry, Turramurra (Lucy is now a Doula and can be found at www.yourbirth.org)

Thanks for organising such a perfect weekend. The venue was very peaceful, the meals totally delicious, and the program was a great balance of the inner work and the practical birthing/midwifery advice. At first, prior to booking, as a midwife I was unsure how it would be of value to me, but, I was surprised at how much I did need this retreat. It allowed me to feel confidence and approach my birth feeling more prepared and more connected to my baby and the whole birthing process. Nikki, Byron Bay.