Whispers of
the Wild presents the RADCIAL REST RETREAT
Radical Rest is required in 2026!
Immerse yourself in this ultra restorative & empowering experience with nourishing food, playful movement practices, the luxury of a wood fired sauna & the comfiest beds plus massages, creative workshops and a daily rhythm to restore!
Radical Rest
To restore your nervous system and reignite your inner fire, we will explore REST from a somatic stance using gentle movement, breath, sound healing, touch (massage), hot & cold water therapy, weaving, craft, storytelling wrapped up in flexible daily rhythm with nourishing foods all whilst being held within the wild wonder of a spectacular natural environment & a team of wise women!
"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 to open our hearts & deeply listen to ourselves & each other
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Daily breath & mirco/macro 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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Saturday Dance Sesh to shake that soul alive!
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Nature walks and Ocean Dips
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Option to add a massage treatment (extra fee)
YOUR GUIDES
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 16 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 2026. 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 this latest offering – RADICAL REST RETREAT. This Event is driven from a desire to produce an accessible & immersive weekend for Women that feel disconnected from themselves & their Joie de vivre ! Women who want a true, tangible connection with their bodies and hearts, who are WILLING to say YES to themselves & take the RADICAL REST they need to ignite their inner flame once!
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.
By combining her love of nature with her strength and movement work Louise has created several unique health & fitness programs however a new awareness dropped in at 49years - she needed rest, deep restorative rest but more than a passive 'holiday'. She desired an active, radical type of rest. Rest only gained from a deeply immersive and expansive experience (change IS a rest!) and so this new offering was born. Louise is committed to see Women experience connected and conscious lives while they navigate the ever changing landscape of their female body.
A deeply connected space holder, Seer, Mother, self-confessed rock lover and Midlife Midwife, Louise is here, ready to help you reconnect and RISE at the RADICAL REST RETREAT.
Ak-ai-sha (Katrina)
Travelling down from the Dandenong Ranges to share her exquisite creative skills and quiet 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. This act of creation taps into a depth of rest you may never have experienced before. We cannot wait to witness what magic you will weave!
To say we are honoured to have Ak-ai-sha as one of our facilitators 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 10 years as strength coach (& now Yoga teacher!) this powerful Lion heart of a woman has found her roots in the soil and sand, with breath and body through Animal Flow and Yoga. Her ground-based practices teach 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 a playful and gentle practice with us at the Radical Rest Retreat.
To have Korina as one of our facilitators is simply a divine blessing and we are so grateful to be co-creating this unique experience with her.
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.
In 2025 Eileen took part in the World Triathlon Age Group Championship in Wollongong where she finished 31st in the world! As a high calibre athlete in her 50s Eileen understands that it is the power of REST that allows her to consistently perform at such a high level.
"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.
We at the RADICAL REST RETREAT are collectively sending heart-felt blessings that Eileen is with us 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 optional cold plunges we will be getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, building your resilience and restore parasympathetic activity.
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 5-15degrees and do not require freezing temps or any ice to achieve them. Yay!
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