Wellness & Wilderness is the perfect balance between immersing in nature, movement & stillness.
This five night experience will take you on an invigorating and nourishing journey.
Nestled in a cosy and luxe boutique hotel, your days will be filled with yoga, meditation, nourishing farm-to-table meals and soul awakening excursions into the wild.
Wake with the sun, breathe in the freshest country air, move mindfully, and nourish yourself with seasonal meals sourced locally.
We trust you’ll leave feeling both nurtured and inspired, and above all deeply connected to yourself.
We aim to creating a warm and inclusive space where your own wisdom, insights and creativity are revealed.
Our Venue - ENCLAVE
Deep in the hills of remote north east Tasmania lies a 100 year old country hotel in the tiny township of Winnaleah. The space was lovingly restored to become the home of Enclave.
Accomodation:
Enclave offers a boutique hotel featuring 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms (18 beds), guaranteeing a luxurious and private stay for our group. In each room you’ll find luxury linens, plush mattress toppers and luxe amenities. This may very well be your best nights sleep, ever.
SINGLE OCCUPANCY BEDROOM + OWN BATHROOM $3200 AUD
TWIN SHARE BEDROOM + OWN BATHROOM $2800 AUD per person
Places are very limited. We will be welcoming just 11 people on this retreat with us.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 5 x Nights Accomodation at ENCLAVE.
• Transfer to and from Launceston Airport / Area.
• Daily ‘Farm to Table’ meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert every day).
• Invigorating Yoga classes.
• Yin / Restorative Yoga classes.
• Guided Meditation practice.
• Special Workshop with Melissa Mai.
• Entry + experience at Tasmania’s famous ‘Floating Sauna'.
• Day trip to the ‘Bay of Fires’ to enjoy the turquoise waters of this stunning coast line of beaches followed by a local fish and chips lunch!
• Morning out at the ‘Mirror Lake’ for walking meditation, with a ‘billy tea’ experience by the river.
• All Yoga mats and props provided.
Access to on site massages at an additional fee of $140 AUD.
Meet your Hosts
Bianca.
Bianca first stepped onto a yoga mat in her teens. Over the years she returned to her mat again and again to seek solace and respite from the demands of life. The ancient wisdom gently guiding her inward and grounding her in truth time and time again. She practiced through both of her pregnancies and then with her babies in tow.
Seeking deeper understanding, she completed her year long comprehensive studies of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga at Australian Yoga Academy in 2018.
For Bianca, movement of all sorts is her most loved meditation, medicine & expression. She has a great passion for yogic philosophy, holistic living and personal evolution. Bianca teaches intuitively. Often classes are unplanned, unhurried and intentional.
Bianca style is trauma informed and invitational, creating a safe and nurturing space, encouraging students to gently tune into their own innate wisdom and honour their body & individual needs.
Being a reiki master practitioner, she weaves this energy healing into her yin and restorative classes bringing deeper peace and balance. Bianca considers herself a forever student of life and is dedicated to continually deepening her own practice while sharing the wisdom of yoga with others.
Melissa.
Melissa Mai is a Yoga & Embodiment Teacher. She has been teaching yoga for 12 years since her return from India in 2013. It was here she completed her Yoga Teacher Training with Swami Govindananda. Practising a full spectrum yoga practise in the ashram, offered Melissa a connection to her innate essence - the part of her (and us all) that is unchanging, and inherently whole. This experience was profound for Melissa. At the time she was struggling with a binge eating disorder, and in the ashram she begun immersing in a Yogic way of living (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Kriya, Chanting & Self Study). By the time she left the ashram, this cycle of compulsion, shame and disconnect around her eating and body was no longer present in her life. This is when Melissa begun sharing the gift of yoga.
The enquiry of, “Who/what am I beyond this body and mind?”, eventually led her back to “How do I live in full embrace, honour and ally-ship with my humanness? With my body, mind & emotions?”. This is where the path of somatic exploration & embodiment begun. Embodiment practice was a powerful way to re-establish trust and safety within the body, enabling her to reconnect with the bodies wisdom. Then hold, listen to, dance with, and heal the ‘stories’ the body held.
Melissa allows her style of teaching to evolve and reflect her natural evolution as a human/woman. You can always expect her classes to be slow, steady, and heart felt - “I don’t care about how you look; all I care about is how you feel”.
Frequently Asked Questions
I haven’t done much Yoga at all, will this be suitable?
Yes, we ensure to meet every participant at their level. We are welcoming, inclusive and have 12+ years experience in accomodating our students unique needs.
What is the minimum age to participate?
We suggest 16 years old as a minimum age to attend, if participating alongside a parent/guardian.
What if I have an injury?
Almost all injuries can be accommodated and supported. Yoga is an inclusive practice and there will always be some way to move your body that will be of benefit to you. We’re here to help you find a way to modify and create a practice that supports you.
When is the full payment due?
You are required to make a $550 deposit to secure your place. To book your spot, please book via this website by clicking the ‘Book Your Spot Now’ button. We require a progress payment of $550 by the 19th October. The balance is due via bank deposit on 14th December 2025. You will be sent an invoice via email requesting the balance a month ahead of due date to give you enough notice.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can view the Payment + Cancellation Policy here.
What time does the retreat start and finish?
Check in is at 5:00pm on Sunday 8th February 2026. However, you need to be at Launceston by 3:30pm if you’d like to take up our complimentary transport.
Check out is 9:00am on Friday 13th February 2026.
You mentioned transport is included to and from the retreat venue from Launceston Airport. How do I arrange this?
Your complimentary transfer will be arriving at Launceston Airport at 3:30pm to take you to our retreat venue. You will need to ensure you have booked a flight that arrives prior to this, with enough time to collect your luggage and be at the meeting spot for a 3:30pm sharp departure. We will be providing return transfers to Launceston, departing the retreat venue at approx 9am to arrive at Launceston at 11am. This means you will need to book your return flight after 12pm.
Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
Yes! Our chef can accomodate for Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and any other allergies or intolerances. You’ll have an opportunity to complete an Enrolment form closer to our program requesting your dietary requirements.
Do I need to bring my Yoga mat and props?
No - all mats, blocks & bolsters are provided so you can pack light! If you would like to bring your own yoga mat, you are more than welcome to.
How do I get there?
The closest airport to Enclave is Launceston Airport. We will be providing transport from Launceston Airport (or the Launceston area) to our retreat venue (a 90 min drive). Your complimentary transfer is included for both arrival and departure.