EVENT: Retreat
The Pause Within
A retreat for rest, breath, gentle movement and embodied renewal.
30 Oct — 1 Nov 2026
Hunter Valley NSW
A deeply supported gathering where you can rest, settle into your body, and return to yourself.
Rest isn’t indulgent. It’s essential.
When life asks you to keep going, this is an invitation
to pause, soften and receive support.
The Pause Within offers a space to step out of the usual rhythm and reconnect with yourself through rest, breath and gentle movement.
For many women, this becomes more than a weekend away — it marks the beginning of a new relationship with support.
This retreat may be for you if you’re…
Longing for a different rhythm — one that allows your body to slow down and be supported.
✨ Experience genuine rest in your body, not just time away.
✨ Reconnect with your body through breath and gentle movement.
✨ Be held within a small, supportive gathering where you don’t have to hold everything and everyone together.
Rest. Reconnect. Restore.
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Deep rest & spaciousness
Unstructured time to simply be — to rest, float, journal or sit quietly with a cuppa.
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Gentle movement & embodied practices
Somatic sessions weaving Feldenkrais®, breath and nervous system support to help your body settle and soften.
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Nourishment on every level
Fresh, wholesome meals. Optional massage and facials available for deeper replenishment.
A Glimpse of the Retreat Experience
You arrive and begin to notice the shift — the pace slows, your breath eases, your body has space to land. There’s nothing you need to do, and no one you need to take care of.
As the days unfold, you’re gently guided through movement, rest and quiet connection. You begin to sense where your body is holding, where it can soften, where support is already present.
There is time and space between sessions to rest, walk, swim or simply be.
Something begins to settle. Not through effort, but through allowing.
You leave with a felt sense of what it means to be supported — and how to return to that, again and again.
Past Retreat Love Notes
What You’ll Experience
Through the retreat, you’ll be gently guided to:
✨ Reconnect with your body through breath and movement
✨ Shift from doing into a more restful, supported way of being
✨ Experience practices that calm the nervous system and restore energy
✨ Feel the support of both the environment and a small group of women
You don’t need any prior experience — just a willingness to slow down and listen.
Continuing the Work
For those who wish to continue, there are gentle pathways to support your integration, including:
🌀 A post-retreat reflection and integration session
🌀 A private session for deeper support
🌀 A bundle of somatic movement classes
All included in your retreat inclusions, all optional and all invitational.
Your Retreat Experience Includes
✔️ Two nights accommodation (single or twin-share suites with ensuite)
✔️ All meals, snacks and welcome drinks
✔️ A guided program of Feldenkrais® movement, breath and nervous system practices
✔️ A private onsite wine tasting
✔️ Access to pools, spa and steam room
✔️ Unstructured time for rest and personal renewal
✔️ Optional connection and social time in the evenings
Also included:
✨ Post-retreat integration workshop
✨ One private session
✨ A 5-class movement bundle
What Women Often Leave With
🌱 A deeper sense of rest and steadiness in their bodies
🌱 Greater awareness of how to support themselves through breath and movement
🌱 A renewed relationship with rest and self-support in daily life
For many women, this becomes the beginning of a new rhythm of listening to their body and responding with greater care.
Accomodation and Investment
Accomodation options: only 8 suites available
Single suite: Your own suite and bathroom
Twin share suite: Share with a friend -both parties must apply and nominate each other
Retreat investment:
$1950 AUD Single Suite - available for one person.
$1650 AUD Per Person, Twin Share Suite - both parties must apply and nominate each other.
Payment of the $350 booking fee (non- refundable) forms part of the total retreat investment and secures your place.
Payment plan options are available.
** Doors close 16 October unless all places are already filled.
** Please reviewTerms and Policies for more details before registering.
If this retreat is speaking to you, you can request your place below.
Once received, I’ll confirm availability and send the next steps to secure your booking.
Places are limited and confirmed in the order that bookings are received.
Retreat Host
Hi, I’m Georgi.
I support women to reconnect with their bodies and voice through gentle, embodied practices that build awareness, confidence and self-trust.
My work draws on Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement®, breath and nervous system support — offering a practical and deeply felt way to experience change from within.
I’m honoured to host The Pause Within and to guide this small group experience.
“I believe that the pause is where our power begins.”
More love notes…
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"Georgi is a master at leading groups. She can easily accommodate people's individual needs within the group holding a beautiful space for everyone to receive just what they need."
2023
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"Georgi puts so much love and care into every detail of the retreat to ensure it’s an amazing experience for all participants.”
2023
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"Thank you for being a wonderful facilitator and being so open to everyone."
2023
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"Love your passion and your preparation to make the weekend such a success."
2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse our FAQs. Below are answers to common questions about the retreat. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please feel welcome to email me at hello@georgilaney.com
Please review the Terms and Policies before registering.
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Retreat Arrival & Departure:
Check-in: Friday 30 Oct— 12:30pm
Welcome lunch at 1:00pmRetreat program begins Friday 2.15pm
Check-out: Sunday 1 Nov— 11:00am
A Sample Day on Retreat:Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before the retreat program begins at 9:15am in the studio.
Our morning session will be followed by lunch, after which we’ll return to the studio for the afternoon program.
Later in the afternoon there will be time for personal rest and renewal. You may choose to float or swim, enjoy the steam room, take a walk, or simply rest. Massage and beauty treatments are also available onsite as an optional extra (additional fee applies).
In the evening we’ll gather for a private wine tasting at 6pm, followed by a relaxed dinner together.
After dinner you may wish to continue the evening with conversation in the lounge or on the outdoor deck, weather permitting.
While there is a gentle structure to the day, there is always space to follow what your body most needs — whether that’s movement, connection, or quiet rest.
Optional Massage & Beauty Treatments:Massage and beauty treatments are available onsite and may be booked directly with the venue for an additional fee.
What is Feldenkrais®?:Feldenkrais® builds awareness through movement. It is a somatic (body-centred) approach that uses guided attention, breath and gentle movement- often lying on a mat.
Through these practices you learn to move with greater awareness, ease and efficiency while remaining present to your experience.
These practices support wellbeing, resilience and self-awareness.
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NuLeaf Retreat – Hunter Valley
This boutique retreat venue is located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, surrounded by vineyards, restaurants and cellar doors.
Address: 647 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin
Travel time:
• Approximately 60 minutes from Newcastle
• Approximately 2.5 hours from Sydney
• Approximately 60 minutes from Newcastle AirportThe venue is a smoke-free environment.
Retreat attendance includes use of the facilities. Personal relaxation or beauty treatments are available onsite for an additional cost.
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Dietary Requirements:
If you have any dietary requirements, please notify us at the time of registration. Changes within one week of the retreat start date may not be able to be accommodated.
Suggested Packing List:We recommend bringing:
• Comfortable clothing for gentle movement
• An extra warm layer and socks
• Walking shoes and raincoat
• Water bottle
• Swimwear for pools, spa and steam room
• Sheet to cover the mat and towels for extra support during gentle movement sessions
• Optional alcohol or treats to share during the eveningExercise mats will be provided, although you are welcome to bring your own.
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How to Book Your Place:
Booking your place is a two-step process.
Because retreat places are limited, we recommend completing both steps promptly.
Step 1 — Submit your Retreat Booking Request
Complete the online Retreat Booking Rquest Form, including your accommodation preference and payment option.
Once received, we will confirm whether a place is available and send payment details via email.
Step 2 — Secure your place
To confirm your booking, you will need to complete your selected payment option:
• Pay the full retreat fee, or
• Pay initial $350 booking fee, followed by a monthly payment plan.
Payment of the $350 booking fee forms part of the total retreat investment and secures your place.Payments are made via bank transfer and must be received within 48 hours of your place being offered.
Once payment is received, your place will be confirmed by email.
You will then receive further information including the remaining payment schedule (if applicable) and retreat details.
Places are confirmed in the order that payments are received.
Payment Options:
Choose one of the following payment options once your place is confirmed.
Option 1 — Pay in Full
Pay the full retreat fee upon confirmation of your place.Option 2 — Two Instalments
Pay the $350 booking fee to secure your place.
50% of the remaining balance is due by 30 June.
The final balance is due one month before the retreat, 30 September.Option 3 — Monthly Payment Plan
Pay the $350 booking fee to secure your place and pay the remaining balance through equal monthly instalments. Final payment due two weeks before the retreat, 16 October.All payments are made via bank transfer.
Twin Share Accommodation:
Twin Share Suites are designed for two friends sharing a room.
Both participants must submit a booking request and nominate each other.
The organiser is not responsible for sourcing someone to share the room.
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Cancellation & Refund Policy:
The retreat fee includes a $350 booking fee, which secures your place and is non-refundable.
If you need to cancel your attendance, please notify us in writing by emailing hello@georgilaney.com
A phone call is also appreciated.Refunds are calculated from the retreat start date as follows:
75–31 days prior to the retreat
50% of payments made will be refunded (excluding the $350 booking fee).30–8 days prior to the retreat
25% of payments made will be refunded (excluding the $350 booking fee).Within 7 days of the retreat start date
No refunds will be issued.Illness Exception:
If you test positive for COVID-19 or Influenza A/B within three days of the retreat start date and provide evidence of the test result, 50% of your retreat fee (excluding the booking fee) will be refunded.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your place to another participant with organiser approval.
If the retreat is cancelled by the organiser, all payments will be refunded in full.
Participation & Health Considerations:The retreat fee includes accommodation, use of the retreat facilities, and all scheduled retreat sessions.
Personal relaxation or beauty treatments offered at the venue are not included and may be booked separately at additional cost.
Sessions are primarily mat-based. Participants must be able to move to and from the floor independently, with or without the assistance of a chair.
To support the wellbeing of all retreat participants and venue staff:• If you are unwell with COVID-19, influenza, or another contagious illness, we ask that you do not attend the retreat.
• If you are experiencing respiratory symptoms prior to arrival, please take a rapid antigen test before travelling.
• If you have mild symptoms but test negative, we ask that you wear a mask during indoor group sessions where appropriate.
Participant Responsibility:Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the retreat venue.
Participation in all retreat activities is voluntary and undertaken at the participant’s own discretion.
Liability:By participating in the retreat, you acknowledge that all activities are voluntary and you take responsibility for your own wellbeing.
This isn’t about escaping life.
It’s about returning to yourself — gently, and with support you can continue to draw on.