Weekend Retreats from $1,599  ·  4-Day Retreats from $2,699  ·  7-Day Retreats from $3,299 per person, fully inclusive.

WELLNESS RETREATS VICTORIA

Rustic-luxe recovery on a working wildlife shelter, 2 hours North East of Melbourne. 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.

Is This You?

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.

Tell Us What You Need
Farm pond at Little Farm of Calm — wellness retreat 2 hours from Melbourne

You've done Daylesford.
This is different.

You've done Daylesford. This is different.

Leave Melbourne Friday afternoon. Two hours on the Hume and you've arrived. You've already loved physio-led aerial yoga, float therapy and are signed up for reformer pilates in the morning. Run by an AHPRA-registered physiotherapist and exercise physiologist, not influencers. Every meal, treatment and class included in one price. It doesn't try to be fancy, but we guarantee that you'll feel good.

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Guests in aerial yoga savasana during a Weekend Wellness Reboot at Little Farm of Calm, Benalla Victoria

Weekend Wellness Reboots

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.

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Friendly goats at WildSide Wildlife Shelter, part of the 4-Day Long Weekend Retreat at Little Farm of Calm

4-Day Long Weekend Retreats

4-Day Long Weekend Retreats

A weekend shifts the window. Four days shifts the view. That extra day is the biological tipping point — where your nervous system stops "performing" calm and starts actually feeling it.

Evidence-based treatments, physio-led recovery, and wildlife with zero concept of personal space. Go home different, not just rested. Built for those who always wish they'd stayed one more day.

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Guests relaxing at Little Farm of Calm wellness retreat, Benalla Victoria — backed by our Feel Good Guarantee

Feel Good Guarantee

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.
Read the Full Guarantee
Kangaroo room at Little Farm of Calm, 7-day wellness retreat near Benalla Victoria

7-Day Wildlife & Wellness Retreat

7-Day Wildlife & Wellness Retreat

You already know a weekend won't cut it. Seven days isn't self-indulgence — it's the biological minimum a body running on empty needs to actually reboot.

Daily science-backed treatments, physio-led movement, wildlife volunteering, and a level of quiet that city breaks can't manufacture. Leave with a lower baseline, better sleep, and a plan for what comes next. For those who are done with "band-aid" fixes.

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Private retreat facilities at Little Farm of Calm, Benalla Victoria — available for exclusive venue hire

Private Group Takeovers

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."

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Jill holding a rescued kangaroo joey at WildSide Wildlife Shelter, Little Farm of Calm

WildSide Wildlife Shelter

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.

Meet the animals
The pond and grounds at Little Farm of Calm, Benalla Victoria
Private cabin at Little Farm of Calm wellness retreat, Benalla
Sunset on the road to Little Farm of Calm, Benalla Victoria
Farm grounds at Little Farm of Calm, Benalla

Benalla, Victoria · 2 hrs from Melbourne

WHERE IS
LITTLE FARM
OF CALM?

121 Grant Drive, Benalla VIC 3672

Two hours north-east of Melbourne on the Hume Highway. Once you're on the freeway, you're two turns away — no toll roads, no back roads.

Rural enough to actually switch off. Close enough to Benalla that you're 6 minutes from a chemist, supermarket, or a barista coffee — if you need it.

By Car

Head north on the Hume, exit at Benalla. Parking is on-farm.

By Train

VLine from Southern Cross, Broadmeadows or Broadford 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 Melbourne?

Two hours north-east of Melbourne on the Hume Highway. Once you're on the freeway, you're two turns away — no toll roads, no back roads.

Rural enough to actually switch off. Close enough to Benalla that you're 6 minutes from a chemist, supermarket, or a barista coffee if you need it.

VLine trains also run from Southern Cross, Broadmeadows or Broadford to Benalla Station — we pick you up from the station, 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.