The Program
To restore your inner fire, we will explore a variety of connection points from the power of breath and bodyweight strength skills, hot & cold water therapy, weaving, craft, storytelling, sound healing and personal development plus divine nourishing foods all whilst being held within the wild wonder of a spectacular natural environment.
"May all mothers know that they are loved
And may all sisters know that they are strong
And may all daughters know that they are powerful
That the circle of women may live on
That the fire of the Goddess may burn on"
The Venue
Just 90mins from Geelong on one of the best drives in the World, Seacroft Estate is an historic former monastery set on 15 acres overlooking the Great Ocean Road.
It is a stunning venue with so much soul to it.
Seacroft has simple, clean and comfortable bedrooms, large communal spaces including an old Chapel, historic lounge and dining room with a big woodburner, kitchens, sunroom plus extensive gardens and lawns.
It truly is the location that really make this place something quite unique with dramatic 180 degree ocean views and direct beachfront access.
Seacroft is absolutely breathtaking.
Inclusions
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2 night’s accommodation with comfy beds & lux linen to allow deep rest throughout our weekend
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Nutritious & heart-warming meals from afternoon teas, to divine dinners, yummy breakfasts & luscious lunches
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Traditional wood fired sauna to release all tension
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Cacao Ceremony plus heart-led womens circle work to deeply listen to ourselves & each other
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Daily breath & movement practices for whole body recalibration & deep healing
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Creative scared knotting (macrame) to tap into your ancient skills & energetic potential
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Animal Flow workshop - fun relaxed vibes, cool music & opportunity to connect with your body PLUS a 6 week at home mobility program pre event
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Fireside Storytelling plus in-depth personal narratives workshop
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Nature walks and Ocean Dips
THE 2024 TEAM
THE NEW WHISPERS OF THE WILD TEAM IS HERE!!
I'm so excited about this team of incredible women who each bring their unique energetics & skills into our space to help empower, educate & encourage you to explore your edges, soften your soul & ignite that inner flame!
Louise Viveiros
Louise is a Women's Health and Movement Coach with 14 years Industry experience focusing on female-specific training. Louise is dedicated to a lifelong exploration of embodied movement practices to transmute, energise & anchor her as she navigates the trials & triumphs of womanhood in the 21st Century. With a background in the creative arts, Louise brings a unique blend of skills that allows women to see the potential and strength within themselves.
A true empath Louise has been on a journey of self-discovery for many years which has now led her to create Whispers of the Wild – a weekend for Women. This Event is driven from a desire to produce an accessible & immersive weekend for Women that feel ' a bit lost' or just 'out of whack' in their lives. Women who want a true, tangible connection with their bodies and hearts, who are WILLING to get curious & a little uncomfortable as they explore new practices in the safe and welcoming community found at Whispers.
Louise has always sought solace in the restorative powers of the natural world and its ability to ground, align and connect us back to ourselves.
Her personal exploration of cold water therapy in mountain streams, winter oceans, waterfalls, and ice baths has had a deeply impactful influence on Louise and has driven her to share not only this natural, restorative power of water but so much more.
By combining her love of nature with her and Personal Training work Louise has created several unique health & fitness programs including Wild Women Sunrise Sessions, Rising Fierce Steel Mace Workshops and Wednesday Warriors (a weekly women's strength & fitness class) as she lifts women up - empowering them to live fully dynamic lives at all ages and stages of Womanhood.
Louise is committed to see Women experience connected and conscious lives while they navigate the ever changing landscape of their female body.
A Movement and Fitness Coach, Seer, Mumma, self-confessed rock lover and Midlife Midwife, Louise is here, ready to help you reconnect and RISE!
Ak-ai-sha
Travelling down from the Dandenong Ranges to share her exquisite creative skills and wisdom with us, a true HEARTist who seamlessly threads the ancient ways with a modern narrative, Ak-ai-sha will guide you on a unique journey of your own creation.
Whilst sharing her love of sacred knotting (aka macrame) Ak-ai-sha will support you to tune in and tap into your innate creative self. Through music and aromatic ritual you will choose crystals and perhaps other nature treasures to infuse and adorn your piece; you will be guided to set an energetic intention for your piece. And then we will weave magic!
To say we are honoured to have Ak-ai-sha as one of our facilitators of Whispers is an understatement - her presence is a gift to us all.
Korina
Joining us from Melbourne Korina arrives like a breath of fresh air - always smiling, with high vibe energy and an open heart this woman will reunite you with your body in a new and empowering way. You will once again remember why moving your body in soft, strong and intuitive ways feels so damn good!
From reaching peak performance in a bodybuilding comp plus 8 years as strength coach this powerful Lion heart of a woman has found her roots in the soil and sand, with breath and body through Animal Flow. This is a ground based practice which teaches us strength and stillness in form specific stretches and mindful transitions eventually creating endless sequences of dance and expression which is accessible to ALL willing to have a go!
Korina will be sharing the energetic and spiritual pathways of this playful and powerful practice with us at Whispers.
To have Korina as one of our facilitators at Whispers is simply a divine blessing and we are so grateful to be co-creating this unique experience with her.
Carlie
The ultimate creatrix Carlie weaves her lived story into a unique tapestry of offerings and support systems for women. Through her podcasts, public speaking, writing, social work and mothering she shares her experiences in a kind but candid way. Her wisdom is not for the faint of heart. A woman who leads others through the darkness to show them the light of acceptance and the power of their own voice, Carlie is a healer of souls.
A lifelong lover of stories - hearing them, holding them and creating them, Carlie has re-written the worn-out narratives handed down through her own lineage. Leading from the front with coeur (Old French word for courage meaning heart) she lives in true alignment with her own values and gifts.
As a therapist, Carlie helps women understand their own stories, change their unhelpful narratives and empowers them to write their future with their own hearts and hands.
The fireside storytelling at Whispers will work its magic on us all with this energetic being directing the narratives, casting the characters and challenging our internal dialogue. Carlie is the gift you didn't know you needed (you're welcome x)
Eileen
A local legend and all-round Wonder Woman (& past participant of Whispers!) we cannot imagine a better human to fill your tummies and souls at this time. As a long distant athlete, Eileen truly knows the deeply nourishing and restorative power of food. She brings decades of experience to our table and will be creating plant-based goodness for you all.
As one of her many hats, Eileen is part of the Multisport World Champs Australia Team, and joins us after her Townsville race so I'm sure she'll be making the most of the cold plunge and wood fired sauna!
"Let food be your medicine, and medicine be your food"
So said some famous old dude but what he didn't realise was that this kind-hearted Kiwi would amplify his words and bring them to life in every dish she creates.
The women of Whispers are collectively sending heart-felt blessings that Eileen is with us in the wild this year!
HELLO SAUNA! plus COLD PLUNGING
Local entrepreneurs Claire and John will be sharing their creative genius with us - their custom built and exquisitely crafted traditional wood fired sauna will be on site ALL weekend!
Immerse yourself into a world of relaxation and wellness as you Sauna in the wild with rolling hills and ocean views surrounding you.
With the added element of cold plunges we will be getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, building your resilience and strength.
The health benefits of regular saunas incl reduction in high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and stroke, as well as pulmonary disease and neurocognitive diseases like dementia. It also appears to alleviate pain associated with inflammation and arthritis.
Cold plunging has heaps of health benefits but the main thing to remember is that women get those benefits in water temps 0-15degrees and do not require freezing temps and ice to achieve them. Yay!
Find out more on their website