The Health Retreat certainly delivered well above my expectations. My first contact was with Francis, he made me feel welcomed and cared for from that first conversation , he made the start of my journey stress free and was able to guide me through the sign up process with ease. The staff were efficient, caring, helpful, kind, professional and went above and beyond to ensure you were well cared for. The accommodation, food, amenities, seminars and all other professional services were excellent. I could not fault the exceptional care and service I received. The daily schedules were clear and well organised, catering to the individual. The seminars, counselling and other miscellaneous services were to an exceptional standard. I absolutely recommend The Health Retreat, such a life changing experience. When you complete the program the care, services and support from The Health Retreat continues, which was a welcomed comfort to me on my future journey. Many thanks to all of the wonderful staff for their support and kindness, as it was very much appreciated. Julie

My best friend went to the retreat in a particularly fragile state. She had so much to process and address including DV, addiction and others. This place, without a doubt saved her life. I attended a two day seminar on stress, depression and anxiety over a two day period with this same friend ( who 14 months later- is still utilising the skills she learnt). I honestly did not have any expectations for the weekend, at best I thought it would get the family off my back for a while, I did not expect to have so many profound pieces of information join together to create those ' light bulb moments'. Each of the guests there had only positive feedback ( which were out of earshot of staff). After 2 days I feel so much better equipped to deal with life. I am sure I will go back, even if for just a week because the content made sense. I am sick of being told what to do without the why or because behind it. The presenter, was AMAZING! Personal experience and his delivery was so impressive. It was so easy to open up in this environment because I felt safe and at ease ( which is rare for me). I ate the food and soaked up the serene environment - it's energising. Thankyou for allowing me to join in on the weekend, it had already changed my perspective and I am confident that I have the skills to change my patterns and life. Blessings to you all Regards, Tania

My experiences at The Health Retreat has been life-changing. From the first time I arrived I felt supported, safe, and cared for. The staff are not only professional and knowledgeable, but also deeply compassionate—going above and beyond. I’ve stayed at The Retreat a number of times now, and I can honestly say it has saved and transformed my life in ways I never thought possible. I came seeking recovery from addiction and support with my mental health, and what I found was so much more than just a rehabilitation program—it was healing on every level. The environment is peaceful and surrounded by nature it helped me reconnect mind, body, and spirit. The holistic approach, mindfulness practices, grounding, therapeutic activities, right nutrition, having my bodys minerals balanced any many other things they did helped realign with my true self and break free from old patterns. The team listen, support, and guide without judgment. Each time I’ve returned, I’ve felt welcomed with open arms. It wasn't just about treating the symptoms—it was about getting to the root cause, rebuilding from the inside out, and reconnecting with who i truly am. The Health Retreat is more than a rehab to me—it’s a place of transformation. I’ll forever be grateful. I can't thank Francis, Carol & the team enough. Matthew Osborne

The Health Retreat changed my life. Don't think about going, just go. Going there for a month was the best thing I've ever done. I can't recommend the whole experience highly enough.

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The health retreat is heaven on earth. I cannot express in words just how much I have learnt, grown and evolved since having the pleasure of staying here. The holistic approach towards mental health really teaches you the anatomy of the human brain. Which is what each of us need to learn to live with each day. I have used my first hand experience of mental ill-health to successfully complete a Certificate IV in mental health and dedicate my life to helping others. I never would of completed my course if it weren’t for The health retreats care and support. For this I am forever grateful. Since I was here as a client in January 2021 I have done nothing but achieved my goals. I’m not perfect, I am only human and I have had a few relapses, but Now I see a bright future ahead of me and always continue to move forward no matter what. The painful past I’ve had is nothing but a life lesson and without that pain I wouldn’t be the person that I am today. Without that pain I never would of known that I wanted a career in mental health. I have learnt to turn the pain of my past into power, as if it is just another life skill. To be able to know that you have walked different paths of life. The more experience I have - good or bad. The closer I am to finding out who I really am. Sometimes you gotta try things to know whether you like it It’s the same principle. Of course no one chooses mental ill-health though. It’s true what they say: you can’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome. Becoming spiritual has been a big factor in my journey of recovery. It has taught me to take care of every part of my being and has made me learn and be aware of my feelings and triggers. Which to me is how mental ill-health starts. Having a lot of emotions/feelings that has been gone unnoticed for some time. If humans didn’t have feelings we would not know love. Our feelings just need to be cared for and respected by ourselves. If we don’t speak up when we are uncomfortable we loose our voice and over time slowly loose ourselves. Our mental health is the most important thing. We must maintain our sanity in a fast and changing world. Make a stand. Speak up and get support when you need it. Why fit in when you can stand out. Stigma comes from the uneducated that don’t understand mental health. To me they are so far behind in the world. Don’t let that make you feel like your different. Be kind to your mind. Embrace your life experiences and allow it to make you a stronger person. By doing that we can break the stigma together.

Walking into the retreat, I was completely lost. I was broken from addiction, stuck in a dark place, and I couldn’t see a way out. But this place gave me a second chance. The staff actually cared and helped me see that the way I was living life was not putting me in the right direction. It wasn’t easy, but I found structure, discipline, and a whole new mindset. This place helped me find a version of me I never knew and it helped me become someone I’m proud of. I’m clean now, focused on positive energy and living with purpose. If you’re ready to change your life, this is where it can happen. I’ll always be grateful.

Ask a wife of 28 years, a mother of 3 young children, a witness to the challenges of her husbands military service, and witness to him languishing in chronic pain and mental health decline over years without relief; where she'd recommend to go to save him.... It won't be the psyche ward, or the private rehab clinic that puts you on a bus to go to AA meetings. It won't be the gravy train 1 hour psychologist appointments that you wait months to get into, CBT their primary focus with a touch of mindfulness for good measure.... It won't be the medication prescriptions by psychiatrists that put this man into a waking coma for weeks at a time...'just while you get used to it'....then try another one on him at tge next visit. It won't be the opiates to relieve the back pain...'it'll help, as long as you don't get addicted'. Or the years of him curling up on a couch in withdrawals while the kids beg for an inch of his love....and he knows he has a mile of it to give. Nor will it be the booze that somehow helps 'em feel normal for an hour when he can get an hour of solid sleep in any month of the year. Finding The Health Retreat CHANGED it all in 2 weeks, the biggest step was getting him to go. That was 5 years ago. Thankyou 💞 If you need help for you or someone you love, make this choice today.

Honestly, I can say that staying the health retreat was life changing experience. I can not believe how much I have learnt and grown such a short period time. I felt safe and welcoming as soon as I arrived here, peaceful location, clean accommodation, delicious food, supportive team and the program is truly amazing. I have learnt the new tools and the new way of thinking, now I have the skills to change my old patterns and life. I can not thank enough to Francis, Carol and the team for all the support.

The Health retreat has totally changed my life. If it wasn’t for all of the staff at the Health retreat I’m not quite sure where I would be today. With the continued help and support they have given to me I’ve been able to turn my life around. 5 stars is not enough, the staff here are all wonderful and are all genuinely there for you every step of the way, nothing is too much for them. If you have a problem they will fix it. Coming from an healthcare background, I would 100% recommend the Heath retreat to anyone and everyone wanted to make changes in their life. The ongoing support is phenomenal, all I ever need to do is pick up the phone. I owe Francis, Carol and the team so much... my family have their happy mummy back :-)

So much more than a normal rehab that detoxes& dumps you. Can honestly say staying here was the best thing that’s ever happened to me! Everything is lush from the grounds to the rooms to the food. Every staff member is so kind and caring and genuinely passionate about what they do from the chefs to the counsellors and everyone in between. They really go above and beyond even providing one on one sessions with councellors, naturopaths, doctors, hosts, body composition analysts all included in your stay. A program that’s built to work tackling the “why” behind the addiction not just the addiction itself and offering after stay support (free day visits if you’ve fell off track or want a revision, support calls etc). Did a lot of heavy inner work here that helped me understand why I do what I do so that I can change my behaviours and habits to more positive ones. Couldn’t recommend more highly for anyone struggling with substance abuse, depression and/ or anxiety. Phenomenal stuff is achieved here that I will take with me for a lifetime