WELLNESS RETREATS NEAR GEELONG
Getaways for people who want wellness, without the waffle.
- Weekend & 7-day retreats in Benalla, Victoria
- Run by actual healthcare professionals
- Float therapy, aerial yoga, massage, medical-grade red light, reformer pilates
- Miniature goats who don’t judge your life choices
- Comes with a Feel Good Guarantee — shift from high-alert to deep-rest in a single weekend
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WELLNESS RETREATS VICTORIA
Rustic-luxe recovery on a working wildlife shelter, 2.5 hours north of Geelong. Evidence-based treatments and movement to help you reset your nervous system and remember how to feel good again.
Everything is included. Everything is optional.
Do as little or as much as you feel.
Burnt out. Travelling solo. Slightly sceptical of anything that promises to "change your life"?You're who we built this for. Decision-free getaways that are not too big, not too small — 10 cozy cabins so you can retreat to your own private space as needed.
No welcome circles. No chanting. No crystals or forced "sharing." We offer solid science, restorative food, 80s anthems, really good teachers, and the occasional "roo poo" situation.
For the thoroughly exhausted and the wellness-jaded. We're here to help you find your baseline again — with proper coffee and zero judgment. We've got you.
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Benalla, Victoria · Under 3 hrs from Geelong
WHERE IS
LITTLE FARM
OF CALM?
Under three hours from Geelong — pick up the Hume from the Western Ring Road, straight run north, one exit, no toll roads. The wellness retreat people from Geelong make the drive for: nobody here will know your name, your story, or what you left on your desk.
Rural enough to properly switch off. And only 6 minutes from Benalla town when you need a chemist, a supermarket, or a coffee to re-enter civilisation — on your own terms, in your own time.
By Car
East to the Western Ring Road, then north on the Hume to Benalla. One exit, no tolls. Parking on-farm.
By Train
Geelong to Southern Cross, then VLine to Benalla Station. We pick you up — included.
Before You Book
GOOD TO
KNOW
Straight answers to the questions we actually get asked. If something's missing, just get in touch — we don't bite.
How far is Little Farm of Calm from Geelong?
About 2.5 hours from Geelong, heading north via Melbourne and up the Hume Freeway. Mostly freeway the whole way — no winding back roads.
Rural enough to properly switch off, but only 6 minutes from Benalla's main street if you need a chemist, coffee, or supermarket run.
Trains are an option too — VLine from Geelong to Melbourne Southern Cross, then the VLine Albury service to Benalla Station. We pick you up, included in the price.
What's actually included in the price?
Everything. Private cabin with ensuite, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), float therapy (magnesium salt hydrotherapy), physio-led aerial yoga, medical-grade red light therapy, physio-led reformer pilates, massage chairs and myofascial release workshop, infrared sauna, heated mineral spa and swimming pool, cold plunge, native wildlife experiences, guided bike tour of Lake Benalla, self-defence workshop, and mini-goat happy hour.
No hidden costs. No upsells.
What retreat lengths are available?
Three options: the Weekend Reboot (Friday to Sunday, 2 nights), the 4-Day Long Weekend, and the 7-Day Feel Good, Do Good retreat. Weekend retreats start from $1,599 per person (solo private cabin).
All retreat types include the full program — meals, treatments, classes, accommodation. Nothing is stripped back on the shorter retreats.
Do I need yoga or fitness experience?
No. All movement sessions — aerial yoga, reformer pilates — are designed and led by Jill Mentiplay, an AHPRA-registered physiotherapist. She works with where you are, not where a class assumes you should be.
No yoga experience required. No fitness test at the door.
Is it suitable if I'm travelling solo?
Yes. Solo travellers are a significant part of who comes here. You get your own private cabin with ensuite — no shared rooms, no dormitory situation.
Maximum 10 guests per retreat means it's small enough to feel comfortable without being forced into group activities. No welcome circle, no forced connections.
How do I book, and how far in advance?
Head to our Bookings and Prices page. We release retreat dates in seasonal blocks — roughly three months at a time. The best way to catch new dates as soon as they drop is to follow us on Facebook or Instagram — that's where we announce them first.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. We offer PayPal Pay in 4, which splits your retreat into four equal payments over 8 weeks. No interest, no admin drama. Just select the PayPal option at checkout.