WELLNESS RETREATS NEAR BALLARAT

Not just another Daylesford weekend.

Three hours north-east, and this time somewhere no one knows you. Physio-led aerial yoga, float therapy, a private cabin and every meal included. Worth it for a Weekend Reboot, even more for the 5-Day Burnout Prescription. Come back rested.

Weekend Wellness Reboots

When "just rest more" stopped being useful advice. We offer a high-impact circuit breaker for the time-poor.

Evidence-based treatments, physio-led movement, restorative food, and goats with zero interest in your inbox. Leave calmer, clearer, and ready for Monday. The perfect "taste-test" for first-timers and the thoroughly exhausted.

5-Day Burnout Prescription

When a weekend won't cut it. Five days, Wednesday to Sunday, of evidence-based recovery: a personalised clinical protocol of float, sauna, red light, cold-water immersion, massage and physio-led movement that compounds across the week.

For people who need to fight the physical symptoms of burnout with proper clinical support. Hardcore recovery in a chillaxed, farmstay setting.

Feel Good Guarantee

Something not right? We fix it on the spot. Still not happy? You're free to leave with a refund.

• Tell us straight away: If any detail isn't right, let us know the second you notice so we can jump on it and get your weekend back on track.
• The Clean Break: If we can't resolve a service issue to your satisfaction, you are free to head home with a refund for your remaining time.
• Stay & Play: Choosing to stay and continue with the meals, treatments, and farm life means you've accepted the fix (and the fun).
• No Surprises: We rely on your pre-arrival forms to keep you safe — tell us what we need to know before you arrive or we can't guarantee a "fix" on the fly.
• Real Farm Reality: Expect high-quality rooms and great food, but remember we're a real farm — wildlife, "roo poos", dust or mud are sometimes part of the landscape, not a service failure.

• Tell us straight away: If a detail isn't right, let us know the second you notice so we can jump on it.
• The Clean Break: If we can't resolve a service issue, head home with a refund for your remaining time.
• Stay & Play: Choosing to stay for the meals, treatments, and farm life means you've accepted the fix.
• No Surprises: Tell us what we need to know before you arrive or we can't guarantee a "fix" on the fly.
• Real Farm Reality: Wildlife, mud, and roo poos are part of the deal. We're a working farm, not a hotel.

Private Group Takeovers

The full farm. Ten private rooms. Zero trust falls. Rustic enough to actually switch off — with proper coffee and Benalla six minutes away. Programs and treatments built by AHPRA Registered Physios, not "lifestyle coaches."

Plus, a licensed wildlife shelter. Nothing dismantles corporate hierarchy quite like feeding an orphaned kangaroo. This isn't the cheapest option. It's the intentional one. For teams serious about outcomes, not just an "offsite."

Every Retreat Supports Wildlife Rescue in North East Victoria

You're not visiting a petting zoo. You're stepping into the place where the real work happens.

Your stay is a vital part of how WildSide Wildlife Shelter survives — without government grants or corporate sponsors of any kind. You're not just restoring your own wellbeing. You're helping them recover too.