Ideal for a solo guest, a couple, or a small circle of friends of up to four people, this private temple-stay experience offers an immersive escape into nature with the guidance of an experienced host. With no external guests on site, you and your group can settle into a deeply personal atmosphere of rest, reflection, and inspiration.
A lay practitioner lives upstairs and joins the meditations and satsangs alongside you and your host. The spirit of the stay is inspired by Japanese shukubo temple lodgings, but with a more vivid, colorful expression: a place where you can take part in daily spiritual practice, ask meaningful questions, and also enjoy generous solo time for hiking, reading, journaling, coloring mandalas, or meditating.
Each day includes up to 5 hours of supported time with your host for seated meditation, mantra chanting, pranayama, yoga, qigong, walking meditation, sacred text reading and commentary, individual mentoring, or small-group satsang and Q&A. You will benefit from Nadia’s 20+ years of experience on the path, as well as her diploma in counselling.
The rest of your retreat remains flexible and self-paced, with optional add-ons such as massage. The meditation and yoga room is available 24/7, and you may also use the outdoor deck and garden for yoga, contemplation, and birdwatching.
Silence is not strictly enforced outside Q&A sessions, but it is strongly encouraged. Research shows that quiet can reduce stress, support focus, and help the body and mind recover. This makes the retreat especially well suited to emotional recovery, breakup healing, burnout prevention, and stress reduction. Neurodivergent guests are warmly welcomed.
The standard stay is 2 nights and 3 days, with flexible options available from 2 to 7 nights. Longer stays can be arranged through add-ons, subject to availability and prior confirmation of dates.
Pricing follows a degressive structure, with discounts for each additional day and for each extra person. For the third and fourth guest, additional sleeping arrangements can be set up in a tent in the garden. If you are traveling with friends or family, this can be a beautiful way to share both the experience and the cost.
Meals are self-catered. You may dine out, bring your own food, or use the fully equipped downstairs kitchen whenever it suits your rhythm. Fasting is also fully supported.
Included in the retreat price:
Optional add-ons include a 1-hour remedial massage with elements of sound healing, beekeeping observation with a provided bee suit, firewood, and other extras on request.
The retreat is hosted in the 1001 Nights Hideaway, a vibrant, thoughtfully designed space made with more than 90% recycled materials. The studio features hand-embroidered Mongolian rugs, Moroccan glasses, a separate entrance, kitchen, and bathroom with shower, as well as a queen bed under a canopy for couples or solo guests.
If you are coming with a friend or two, additional nearby sleeping options can be arranged: the Cockatoo Express tiny house sleeps one, and the 1001 Nights Sunroom can be set up with a comfortable foldable bed for one person. In total, up to four guests can be accommodated on site.
Set in the lush Dandenong Ranges, just 1 hour from Melbourne, this non-smoking, TV-free retreat offers a calm, nurturing environment for inner exploration and genuine relaxation. Nearby activities include cycling, hiking, and wildlife watching.
Cleaning and linen are charged separately and are not included: $80 for 1–2 people, $110 for 3 people using the queen and single beds, or $140 for 4 people, or for 3 people using 3 beds.
Instruction languages available are English, French, and Russian. The host is fluent in all three and can gladly run a French-speaking or Russian-speaking retreat.
Step into an enchanting Moroccan-inspired hideaway nestled in the lush Dandenong Ranges, where every corner feels like a story waiting to unfold. Rich in color and texture, this vibrant studio creates a deeply immersive atmosphere, from hand-embroidered Mongolian rugs to the simple pleasure of mint tea served in traditional Moroccan glasses. It is a place to slow down, unwind, and savor the quiet magic of the surroundings.
Designed as a soulful and inclusive retreat, the studio offers a self-contained stay with a kitchen and shower for added comfort and independence. Couples will especially appreciate the very comfortable queen bed, complete with a heated blanket if needed, while many guests say they enjoy some of the best sleep of their lives here. For extra flexibility, a comfortable adult-size foldable bed is available in the separate sunroom for a third guest, whether adult or child, and a co-sleeper mini cot can be arranged on request for infants.
After a day of forest adventure, return for a relaxing massage, a quiet moment with Rûmî, and the feeling of being tucked away in your own private sanctuary.
Designed for up to three guests, this intimate hideaway is equally suited to a private solo retreat or a shared stay with one or two friends. The main room features a queen canopy bed, ideal for a couple, while the sunroom can be arranged with an extra bed for a third guest if needed.
Set on the ground floor of a character-filled home and surrounded by a large, lush garden, this self-contained studio offers a peaceful sense of privacy with its own entrance. Inside, you’ll find a kitchen, a spacious cupboard, and a bathroom with a shower, along with a queen bed framed beneath a museum-grade Mongolian rug canopy. The entrance area can also serve as an additional sleeping space for one person.
Outside, the beautiful garden invites slow moments throughout the day, with several seating areas to enjoy. Guests can also make use of the provided picnic rug and picnic basket, then unwind under the stars beside the fire pit.
This budget-friendly accommodation is designed for groups of 4–6 people who are comfortable camping on-site and sharing the experience together. Created in collaboration with a local provider, it offers an affordable way to enjoy a retreat setting without compromising the sense of connection and simplicity that makes group stays so memorable.
It’s a practical choice for friends and family members who want to attend together and split the cost, while still being part of the full retreat atmosphere. Guests are responsible for arranging who they will share the tent with, making it a flexible option for those coming as a small group.
Expect a down-to-earth stay that supports rest, togetherness, and the ease of being close to the retreat environment throughout your time on site.
This option is designed for two guests who would like to enjoy the retreat experience in a more flexible, nature-connected way. You can bring your own tent and set it up in the garden, or, if available, borrow our two-person pop-up tent and inflatable mattress for a simple and comfortable stay. It is a great choice for those who value privacy, a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, and the freedom of sleeping close to nature.
Guests using this option will have access to an outdoor shower and an indoor WC, offering a practical balance between camping-style simplicity and essential comfort. The setting is intentionally limited to keep the experience peaceful and uncrowded, with a maximum of 6 people in total, 3 camping spots, and 2 cars permitted on-site.
This is a beautiful way to stay immersed in the retreat environment while keeping your own rhythm and space.
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Duration
2 nights / 3 days
Available any date