Radical Self Care Eco Retreat on Norfolk Island

Thirteen people from across Australia, including Brilliance Counselling, Embrace Empowerment EFT Tapping, and Anne Maree Taney Author, spent a week on Norfolk Island, exploring eco work and radical self care.

Participants were given a welcome bag and an Eco-Work Bingo card on arrival for self paced eco learning and exploring along with an invitation to attend two group functions that included locals and residents: a cultural evening with an Elder's welcome and Bubble Tea Under the Trees at a historic homestead.

Small group tours and conversations dominated the retreat with two highlights standing out across all participants: viewing the nesting Boobies and the array of nature available.

Anne Maree Taney launched her book, Emotional Storms at the local Norfolk Island school and Brilliance Counselling networked with other local providers all as part of retreat activities.

There were two last minute apologies for the retreat but luckily Qantas held their flights in credit and their accommodation was resold. There was a suggestion that this become an annual retreat, with the 2024 retreat held in October when both participants have rebooked for.

Participants, I would love you to drop your learnings or highlights below.

My learnings for the October retreat is to make them smaller so we can travel in a van together rather than have multiple vehicles: boutique retreats #boutreat . ONE spot left so contact me asap if it belongs to you.

Many thanks to Cascade Garden Apartments and Trade Winds Country Cottages. 

👵🏼 Megan Bayliss
👩🏼‍🎓 PhD candidate: social and cultural resistance to the status quo