Wild Wonder

Ready for a new chapter?

A magical women's retreat

 

Upper Colo, NSW

 

21-23 November, 2025

 

Wild Wonder is more than a weekend away. 

It’s a threshold.

A place where something in you shifts—quietly, deeply, and for good.

From the moment you arrive, the pace changes.
The noise of everyday life fades.
You begin to land—back in your body, your breath, your sense of belonging.

We gather where the river winds through ancient bushland.
Mornings unfold slowly: mist rising from the valley, coffee in hand, conversation soft and spacious.
Afternoons are filled with movement, laughter, creativity, and ritual—guided by the rhythm of the land and the energy of the group.
Evenings bring music and story around the fire, under skies that remind you how vast and beautiful life really is.

This isn’t an escape from your life.
It’s a return to it.
A remembering of what’s essential.
A reset for your body, your spirit, and your sense of wonder.

A transformational weekend—rooted in nature, ritual, and real connection.

"It sounded too good to be true but it was

SO much better than that"


Elspeth Reid, one of our 150+ Wild Wonder alumni

IS IT TIME FOR A BIT OF MAGIC?

Wild Wonder is more than a retreat—it’s an invitation to return to yourself.
To step out of the noise and back into presence.
To remember what it feels like to be lit from within—alive, connected, and whole.

It’s not about becoming someone new.
It’s about remembering the parts of you that have been waiting for space to breathe.
It’s a celebration of your aliveness, your truth, and the spark that’s always been there.

This is for you if…

✨  You’ve been moving so fast, you’ve forgotten what rest feels like.

✨  Life has felt flat or heavy, and you’re craving something real—something that stirs your soul awake again.

✨  You’re longing for more connection, more joy, more meaning.

✨  You want to feel at home in your own skin—present, grounded, and alive.

At Wild Wonder, you’ll rediscover:
✨  Vitality – waking each morning with a renewed sense of energy and possibility.
✨  Connection – to yourself, to kindred women, and to the living world around you.
✨  Aliveness – expressed through play, ritual, laughter, and awe.
✨  Everyday magic – the kind that follows you home and changes how you see the world.
✨  Wholeness – the freedom to be fully yourself, without shrinking or editing.

This is your moment to pause, play and remember what you’re made of.

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What will these days hold for you?

This isn’t just a weekend getaway—it’s a doorway into the extraordinary. Together, we’ll step into a world rich with wonder, curiosity, and the kind of magic that makes you feel vividly, unapologetically alive.

Through playful exploration, intentional practices, and moments of true connection, you’ll rediscover the beauty, creativity, and aliveness that have always been there—waiting just beneath the surface.

Here’s how we’ll journey together:

  • Enter Sacred Spaces –Gather in circle, where stories are witnessed, truths are spoken, and ritual brings meaning to your unfolding.

  • Awaken Your Senses –Through breath, movement, sound and many (MANY!) surprises return to your body and full presence.

  • Explore Wild Beauty –Wander the riverbanks, listen for the language of the land, and let nature remind you what wholeness feels like.

  • Let Go and Receive –In guided practices and playful ritual, loosen the grip of what’s ready to be shed, and open yourself to joy, abundance and renewal.

  • Celebrate the Present –Dance, laugh, and share stories under the stars—woven together with women who remind you what’s possible.

When you leave, you’ll carry:
✨ A rekindled sense of wonder and curiosity.
✨ A deeper connection to yourself, to others, and to the natural world.
✨ A heart steady, open, and alive with possibility.

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"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life"


Rachel Carson

Hi! I'm Nele.

 
I will be weaving some of the magic for you this weekend.

I’m the founder of Wondr and the creator of Wild Wonder—a retreat and body of work devoted to reawakening the innate wisdom, creativity, and belonging that live within us all. For more than a decade, I’ve been designing and facilitating transformational experiences across the world, guiding individuals, leaders, and communities to reconnect to what is most real and alive in them.

My background weaves together leadership, human transformation and the art of ritual design. I’ve trained with teachers in the fields of rites of passage, mythology, and embodiment, and I continue to learn from the landscapes, cultures, and people I collaborate with—I've now facilitated in 25+ countries.

At the heart of my work is a deep belief that wonder is not a luxury—it’s a superpower. When we reconnect to wonder, we remember who we are, what truly matters and what is possible.

During Wild Wonder, I’ll guide you through a process of reconnection—to nature, to yourself, and to the wild intelligence that animates your life. On this retreat we re-activate the magic in your bones and NOTHING makes me happier. 

A message from Nele

THIS IS WHAT WILD WONDER IS ALL ABOUT

 

Hi! I'm Eva.

I'll be co-facilitating this weekend.

I’m a facilitator, counsellor, and rites-of-passage guide with over a decade of experience designing and leading transformational programs. Originally from Denmark, I’ve called Byron Bay home for much of the past two decades, where I live with my husband of 25 years and our two sons.

My background is in health and nutrition, and my work weaves together the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. I’m a trained counsellor and long-time practitioner of Kundalini Yoga, and I’m deeply passionate about creating spaces that invite both safety and transformation.

For more than ten years, I’ve guided Rites of Passage programs, workshops, and trainings that support people through life’s thresholds—helping them reconnect with their authentic selves and move forward with clarity and courage.

I’m especially passionate about facilitating women’s circles and spaces of collective healing. I believe that when we come together in trust and deep listening, something ancient reawakens in us—a remembering of our wholeness and belonging.

It’s my honour to walk beside you during Wild Wonder, and to support you as you reconnect to the most alive, grounded, and powerful version of yourself.

Hi! I'm Suzy.

 
I will be the fire keeper for this weekend

I am grounded and poetic by nature. I believe our connection to ourselves is remembered in wild places—in beauty, in silence, and in the stories we carry. Stories of light and shadow, joy and grief. Tracing the threads between us, I honour the way we belong to each other, to the earth, and to the wild within.

As a Masters-trained Gestalt Psychotherapist, WomenSpeak public speaking leader, mother of three sons, and Rites of Passage leadership facilitator, I am devoted to the transformational power of truth-telling, authentic relating, and the playful, creative self that is naturally called forth in nature. With over 30 years of experience holding intentional spaces for women and communities, I’ve come to trust the golden thread that weaves us back to ourselves—and to one another.

Meeting Nele and feeling the deep resonance with her Wondr work was another quiet affirmation: that soul paths are always seeking to blossom, and that we find our people in the most ordinary and magical of ways.

What Others
Have Experienced

BE INSPIRED

"A month has passed since our time in paradise together. Thank you for giving me such a special place to return to.
At any given moment, I can close my eyes and be sitting with open hearts around the crackling fire, I can feel the freedom of flowing in the river. I can open-sky bathe and admire the jacaranda or eucalypt above. I can walk and talk, turning strangers into friends. I can paint or cook or chat or swing silently in a hammock or stroll barefoot through dew. I can step with intention, through the threshold of palms, to remember and trust that nature is always here for us. I can hear voices in unison singing Let it Be and I can do all of this by simply closing my eyes.
Thank you both for your whispered words of wisdom and for the love you poured into every detail of our special weekend. I will have it forever. "

 
Louise R

"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. We had an opportunity to deeply connect as women, to remember who we are. I left feeling a deep connection to my inner voice, my truth and a part of me I felt I had lost. It changed my life and I'm still integrating my learnings. Thank you so much! "

 
Millie D

Reserve Your Spot Today

This retreat is like no other—a living fairytale where you are both the author and the shero of your story, with us holding space for your journey.

It’s a chance to step out of the ordinary and rediscover your joy and essence. Join us at Wild Wonder, an awe-inspiring sanctuary where every moment is an invitation to live more magically.

Choose your ideal accommodation and payment option below, and let the adventure begin.

 

Choose the accommodation that suits you:

 

 OPTION 1: CAMPING

1 Payment of

$700

Paid In Full

  • All weekend activities, workshops, and art materials
  • A camping spot on stunning grounds with all essential amenities
  • A fully facilitated weekend filled with play, dance, art, ritual, storytelling, and deep relaxation
  • Doorways to magic and wonder, ready to be stepped through
  • Please note: You’ll be part of a shared meal experience and will contribute to one meal with an assigned group.

 

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3 Payments

$245

Paid Monthly

  • All weekend activities, workshops, and art materials
  • A camping spot on stunning grounds with all essential amenities
  • A fully facilitated weekend filled with play, dance, art, ritual, storytelling, and deep relaxation
  • Doorways to magic and wonder, ready to be stepped through
  • Please note: You’ll be part of a shared meal experience and will contribute to one meal with an assigned group.

 

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OPTION 2: PRIVATE ROOM (last one!)

1 Payment of

$900

Paid In Full

  • Everything listed above
  • Comfortable bed in a private room  
  • Please note: You’ll be part of a shared meal experience and will contribute to one meal with an assigned group.
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3 Payments

$310

Paid Monthly

  • Everything listed above
  • Comfortable bed in a private room
  • Please note: You’ll be part of a shared meal experience and will contribute to one meal with an assigned group.
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OPTION 3: Rent a Swag

1 Payment of

$800

Paid In Full

  • Everything listed above 
  • Comfortable bed in a queen swag (with linen and all necessary amenities)
  • Please note: You’ll be part of a shared meal experience and will contribute to one meal with an assigned group. 
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3 Payments

$275

Paid Monthly

  • Everything listed above 
  • Comfortable bed in a queen swag (with linen and all necessary amenities)
  • Please note: You’ll be part of a shared meal experience and will contribute to one meal with an assigned group. 
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Additional Testimonials

AFTER ONLY 3 DAYS
THIS COULD BE YOU

PS These were all sent without being prompted

"I CANNOT thank you enough for every moment of the weekend of wonder. It’s hard to summarise the impact without doing it an injustice. It was like being taken home and reborn at the same time. I feel transformed—from how I show up with my family to how I move through the world."

 
Karen J

"I’m seeing life through the most gorgeous, expansive lens. Everything shimmers with possibility. Even my boss commented on the bliss shining from my face. Thank you for the ripples of love and change you’ve created. The weekend was absolutely divine"

 
Sabrina K

"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

"What an epic weekend. It just gets more magical every time"

 
Mathuri M
(who is up to Wild Wonder nr 3:-)

"I feel reborn. The healing session was out of this world, the dancing was epic, and the circles were deeply connecting. I let go of so much that no longer served me and came away lighter, full of laughter and tears. Connecting deeply with inspiring women was truly magical."

 
Lindsay B

"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

"After Sunday morning I felt lighter, clearer, and ready to dream big. This retreat helped me shift old patterns and reconnect with my power. I left feeling peaceful, inspired, and deeply alive."

 
Nicky C

"I loved the solo time to explore, alongside the powerful connection with others. I’m redefining who I want to be going forward. This retreat reminded me how vital play, presence, and possibility really are."

 
Nicole B

"I needed soul nourishment and this retreat gave me that and more. I felt truly seen by others in a way I didn’t know I craved. The river, the dancing, the heart-shaped crystal—all healing. I left behind limiting beliefs and stepped into a new chapter."

 
Lorien A

"This retreat gave me the clarity and courage to stop wondering and start doing. The space to reflect, connect, and move joyfully was everything. More dancing, more joy—what a powerful shift in my headspace and heart."

 
Luisa M

"A deeply nurturing, affirming, and transformative weekend. I felt safe to crack open, be witnessed, and connect with incredible women. Every detail was thoughtful—from the food to the hand-written notes. I left feeling nourished, uplifted, and so ready for more."

 
Jess D

"This is the kind of work the world needs. I found a piece of myself I didn’t know was missing. The love and authenticity shared between women here is beyond words. My soul danced, my feet landed—thank you."

 
Linda C

"This was the best thing that happened to me in 2025"

 
Katrina B

"There are no words kind or large enough to express the gratitude or delight of what you created. You are such a gift."

 
Nicola L

Frequently Asked Questions

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