The Pearl

Isn't it time you revealed yours?

A Women's Rite of Passage

 

Upper Colo, NSW

16-19 October, 2025

Within you lies a gem, a pearl, a talent—a unique gift.

 

Perhaps it feels hidden, like a grain of sand securely locked in its shell but deep down, you know the truth:
It’s time to uncover it. To let it shine. To carry it forward.

Welcome to The Pearl Women’s Retreat.

 

A Rite of Passage for the woman ready to become the radiant force she dreams of being.

The first gift you’ll reclaim is your own radiance—your magic, your authentic voice.

Join us as we gather to:

  • Gently peel back the layers and uncover the beauty and wisdom you already hold.
  • Remember that anything is possible.
  • Answer the call to be held, supported, and nourished.
  • Be wrapped in love that defies reason.
  • Experience the deepest joy and wildest aliveness.
  • Share songs, stories, tears, and uncontrollable laughter.
  • Awaken your potential to make ripples—and create waves.

 

Come taste the magic, have the experience of your wildest dreams and remember that anything is possible

Is it time to uncover your pearl? 

To touch the gem, the star, the essence of who you truly are?

This retreat is for you if you've caught yourself feeling...

  • Time-poor, caught in the hamster wheel of endless tasks or overwhelmed with life’s demands.
  • Disconnected—from yourself, from others, and the magic of the world around you.
  • Like you're craving a moment to prioritise yourself and to be witnessed, heard and held by a group like-minded women.  
  • Ready to answer the calling for something greater: a transformational, perspective-changing experience. 
  • A deep desire to create a richer life full of meaning and purpose. 

It’s time to turn the grit into a pearl.
To reclaim your lust for life. And cultivate a deeper sense of belonging. 

What Others
Have Experienced

BE INSPIRED

"Eva, I don’t really have the right words to express my gratitude—but I know how I feel. You are one of the most special people I’ve ever met, and I’m so grateful I found you and got to experience this. I feel calmer—on a profoundly deep level. Experiencing your work  was the greatest gift I could’ve given myself.
“Thank you” doesn’t even come close… that was a whole universe experience.
From the depths of my heart—thank you."

 
Kirsti B

"The retreat was honestly life-changing. I did not know what to expect and was initially apprehensive because I imagined it would be over-the-top 'hippie' or out of touch, however I was COMPLETELY wrong. Instead it was a retreat for self-love, human connection. Women had an opportunity to connect and remember who they were. I left feeling a deep connection to my inner voice, my truth and a part of me I felt I had lost for over a year. It changed my life and I'm still integrating my learnings "

 
Millie D

"Something truly special and healing happens when women come together with the shared intention of connection and compassion. That’s exactly what I experienced with Eva. I can’t remember the last time I felt so visible and cherished, just for being myself. Eva guided us with soulful grace—through meditations, stories, and silence—and held the space with raw vulnerability and presence. It was liberating to witness how connected we all are through our stories, our longings, and our limitations. “We are all one” is something many of us know intellectually, but in this space, I could finally feel it. I left with a deep sense of sisterhood, and a part of me reawakened. I feel nourished, recharged, and profoundly grateful."

 
Catarina G

"I’ve been following Nele’s work for a few years now and have been to several of her retreats—every single time, magic happens. She is the real deal. This work is unlike anything else. You don’t come out the same as you went in. It’s deep, it’s beautiful, and it’s life-changing. The women she attracts are always EPIC. "

 
Mathuri M

This retreat is your invitation—

to remember, to radiate, and to rise.


Join us as we embark on a 4-day women's retreat that will fill your cup, shake you up and leave you with an experience you'll cherish forever.

Guess what… everything is about to change

 

Do you have the courage to say yes?

Most women feel the deep longing to uncover the gem within—to answer the call of a true rite of passage. But not many do.

Our culture has forgotten how to honour life’s most important thresholds.

It doesn’t teach us how to step boldly into the next chapter of our lives.

It leaves us feeling empty, disconnected—from ourselves, each other, and the world.

But here’s the truth: the journey doesn’t have to be walked alone.

Together, Eva King and Nele Vandersmissen bring 20 years of combined experience in creating powerful, transformational spaces for women ready to step into their sovereign power.

THIS IS OUR PEARL.

THIS IS YOUR TIME.

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Hi! I'm Nele.

I will be designing and facilitating this weekend

I’m Nele Vandersmissen—founder of Wondr and a devoted facilitator of transformation. For over a decade, I’ve led personal and group development experiences around the world, guiding thousands of people through retreats, circles, and trainings that awaken their essence and ignite their gifts.

I’m a Circle Facilitator and Rites of Passage Leadership trainer—but my greatest passion lies in facilitating powerful rites of passage experiences for women.

My work is rooted in the art of facilitation: creating brave, sacred, and surprising spaces where people can remember who they truly are. I’ve studied rites of passage, storytelling, somatic wisdom, and systems change with some of the best teachers across cultures, and I weave those threads into everything I do.

As your guide for The Pearl, I’m here to help you cross a meaningful threshold—one that brings you closer to your truth, your wildness, and your magic. I believe in depth and joy, in mystery and structure. I trust in the healing power of nature, and the exquisite alchemy that unfolds when women gather with intention.

Get ready to be held, seen, and transformed.
This is the work of becoming—and I can’t wait to walk it with you.

Hi! I'm Eva.

I'll be designing and facilitating this weekend  

I am thrilled to be part of your journey during our 4-day retreat and look forward to meeting you.

Originally from Denmark, I have called Byron Bay home for much of the past few decades, where I live with my nomadic family. I am a proud mother to two young men and have been married to my soulmate for 25 years.

With a background in health and nutrition, I am deeply passionate about the healing arts and nurturing the body, mind, and spirit. I am a trained counselor and have been a dedicated practitioner of Kundalini yoga for over 15 years.

My greatest joy comes from designing and facilitating transformational processes that inspire growth and lasting change. I am honored to support you as you navigate your current life transition, helping you embrace your path and celebrate the authentic, empowered version of yourself that is ready to emerge.

Over the past 10 years, I have led Rites of Passage programs, workshops, and transformational trainings, guiding individuals of all ages to step courageously into their true selves and navigate life's thresholds with intention.

I am especially passionate about facilitating women’s circles, creating safe spaces for trust, connection, and meaningful dialogue. I believe that sitting in a circle has the power to heal our deepest wounds. Through sharing and listening to each other’s stories, we uncover profound truths and foster transformative connections.

I look forward to supporting and celebrating your journey!

 

Additional Testimonials

AFTER ONLY 4 DAYS
THIS COULD BE YOU

"I CANNOT thank you enough for every moment of the weekend. I am trying to summarise the impact succinctly, but I think it would be an injustice. The most important thing is how you made me feel. It is like being taken home and yet reborn at the same time."

 
Karen J

"It felt like stepping into the best version of me. The breathwork, live music, and the final circle were profoundly healing—I’ve never felt so seen or honoured. Sometimes, we just need space, nature and community. It was magical therapy for the soul."

 
Fee T

"Thank you for one of the most incredible weekends of my life. So much laughter and (many tears) and (as promised) the most transformative experience. I have floated away from your retreat, feeling so much lighter and positive about some things that were really weighing me down."

 
Elly F

"I’ve joined Eva for both online and in-person circles, and each time I’ve been amazed by the angelic, grounded presence she brings. Her facilitation helped me voice emotions I didn’t even know were there. Being held in a circle of women at different stages of life was deeply healing—it reminded me I wasn’t alone, and that we all carry wisdom worth sharing. Eva helps you remember your personal power. After every experience with her, I’ve felt clearer, lighter, and more connected to myself. The lessons I’ve learned in her spaces will stay with me forever."

 
Arielle M

It’s time.
Time to touch your radiance, to reclaim your magic, and to become the woman you’re meant to be.

This land is full of wonder and magic

—a sacred space where thresholds are crossed, and power is reclaimed.

Our retreat home is a hidden oasis along the Colo River, just 1.5 hours from Sydney. Nestled in the heart of wild nature, this private homestead offers the perfect setting for your journey of renewal.

With its fire pit, bathhouse, hammock bay, cozy library, and a private swimming spot in the river, every inch of this space invites you to pause, explore, and reconnect.

We’re here to pause, unwind, and descend beneath the surface. To a place where there is no definitive map—only the longing to uncover the true gem within you.

It’s an ancient truth: what you seek is also seeking you.

And the light you’re searching for? It’s already within reach.

Your pearl is unlike any other in the entire world. A masterpiece of unique brilliance, shaped by your life, your stories, your soul.

Let’s unearth it together. Let’s give it the space to shine.

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This is your time. This is your rite of passage.

Expect the unexpected.

What will these days look like?

 

This is no ordinary retreat; it’s a journey of transformation, a sacred rite of passage where you’ll leave behind the familiar and step boldly into the radiant woman you are becoming.

Through rituals and practices steeped in intention, we will guide you to peel back the layers, confront the grit, and uncover the pearl of your truest self. This is a space to release what no longer serves you and embrace the wisdom, beauty, and power that has been waiting to emerge.

Together, we’ll:

  • Honour Your Journey: Sit in sacred circle and immerse yourself in rituals that acknowledge and celebrate the thresholds of your life.
  • Awaken Your Spirit: with Kundalini practices, sound bath and breathwork to ignite your inner fire and realign with your essence.
  • Connect to the wonders of the natural world: Wander through the wild beauty of the land, letting it ground and guide you.
  • Shed and Reclaim: Dive into journaling, ceremony, and deep self-inquiry to unearth the wisdom you already carry.
  • Celebrate Aliveness: Dance under the stars, sing by the fire, and feel the profound joy of being fully present in your body.

 

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Reserve Your Spot Today

This rite of passage retreat is a sacred ceremony asking you to claim your full power as a woman.

Nothing will ever be the same again.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll be held by practices that support your transformation:

  • Kundalini Yoga and Somatic Movement Practices to heal through the body
  • Ceremony and ritual to mark this sacred transition.
  • Delicious meals and nourishing rest to care for your body as you transform.

Choose your preferred accommodation and payment option below. 

Join us on EARLY BIRD PRICING until the 5th of May

We have 4 accomodation options

 

OPTION 1: CAMPING

1 Payment of

1700$1550

Paid In Full

  • Fully facilitated transformational weekend with space for rest, dance, art, expression, storytelling and relaxation 
  • All weekend activities, art materials and workshops
  • Camping spot on beautiful grounds with all necessary amenities
  • All delicious meals catered for
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6 Payments

290$270

Paid Monthly

  • Fully facilitated transformational weekend with space for rest, dance, art, expression, storytelling and relaxation 
  • All weekend activities, art materials and workshops
  • Camping spot on beautiful grounds with all necessary amenities
  • All delicious meals catered for

 

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OPTION 2: PRIVATE ROOM

1 Payment of

2200$2050

Paid In Full

  • Everything listed above
  • Comfortable bed in a private room  
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6 Payments

370$350

Paid Monthly

  • Everything listed above
  • Comfortable bed in a private room
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OPTION 3:

SOLO GLAMPING TENT

1 Payment of

2300$2150

Paid In Full

  • Everything listed above 
  • Comfortable bed in your own glamping tent with linen and all necessary amenities
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6 Payments

390$370

Paid Monthly

  • Everything listed above 
  • Comfortable bed in your own glamping tent with linen and all necessary amenities

 

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OPTION 4: SHARED GLAMPING TENT (TWIN-SHARE)

1 Payment of

2000$1850

Paid In Full

  • Everything listed above 
  • Comfortable bed in a twin-share glamping tent with linen and all necessary amenities 
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3 Payments

340$320

Paid Monthly

  • Everything listed above 
  • Comfortable bed in a twin-share glamping tent with linen and all necessary amenities

 

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What makes this retreat unique?

Get ready to be wowed.

This isn’t just about relaxation; it’s about metamorphosis. A rites of passage is just that; a marking of a transition from one life phase to the next.

Each moment is an invitation to step into a deeper relationship with yourself, reclaim your inner magic, and remember that you are both the pearl and the ocean.

You’ll leave not only reconnected to your light but also infused with the courage and clarity to create ripples of transformation in your life and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

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