Retreat Essence
This is more than a weekend away, it’s a full-body invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect with what truly sustains you.
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Set on the sacred land of Essington Park, a lovingly restored 1860s homestead imbued with history and natural beauty, this retreat is grounded in the healing power of nature, somatic practices, and nourishing food.
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Over three nights, we’ll explore the essential connections that support wellbeing:
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To self, through embodied practices that calm and reset the nervous system
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To nature, through movement, stillness, and time on the land
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To community, through shared meals, meaningful conversations, and quiet presence
Designed for women in midlife, in transition, or simply needing space to exhale, this retreat is not just about rest — it’s about reclaiming your sense of balance and learning sustainable practices for real life.
Hosted by Simmone Logue, celebrated chef and creative soul, and Dr. Christina Farrell, psychologist and somatic educator, this experience is a unique blend of culinary nourishment, psychological insight, and embodied reconnection.
Come home to your body. Come home to the land. Come home to yourself.
Essington Park, Oberon
Friday 13th – Monday 16th February 2026
The Experience
Across four slow, restorative days, you’ll be guided through a carefully curated rhythm of:
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Morning movement and meditation to awaken body and mind
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Breathwork and somatic practices to regulate and restore the nervous system
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Creative and reflective workshops that explore connection, nutrition, and self care
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Long, unhurried meals that celebrate the art of wholefood nourishment
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Evenings by the fire, journaling, sharing, and soaking in the stillness of the countryside
Between sessions, there’s ample time to rest, wander, journal, or enjoy the property’s gardens and trails.
The Food
Simmone’s approach to food is rooted in simplicity, ritual, and generosity. Every meal is created with seasonal, local produce, a celebration of the land and the people who grow from it.
Meals are served communally in the farmhouse kitchen, weaving story, conversation, and sensory pleasure into every bite.
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Food becomes a language of care, one that nourishes both body and soul.
The Place
Tucked within the rolling hills of Oberon, Essington Park is a 40-acre sanctuary of restored beauty and creative inspiration, 3hrs from Sydeny. Its heritage homestead, orchards, and open paddocks offer space to exhale and reconnect.
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Every corner reflects Simmone’s devotion to craftsmanship and comfort from the long timber tables to the soft linens and open-hearth kitchen.
Your Hosts
Dr. Christina Farrell
Clinical Psychologist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Retreat Host
Christina blends modern psychology with the timeless wisdom of yoga and meditation to help people rediscover calm, clarity, and connection. Her approach integrates mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and embodied awareness to support transformation that lasts beyond the retreat.
Simmone Logue
Chef, Author, Retreat Host | Founder of Simmone Logue Fine Foods and Essington Park
Simmone built one of Australia’s most beloved food brands, later acquired by Woolworths. Today, she brings her warmth and creativity to hosting retreats at Essington Park — a place where food, story, and community come together.
An expert in wholefood nourishment and creative entrepreneurship, Simmone views cooking as both ritual and art form, reconnecting people to the land and to themselves through shared experience.
What’s Included
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3 nights’ accommodation at Essington Park (private or shared rooms available)
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Somatic practices, breathwork, yoga, cooking workshops, hormone health and emersion in nature
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Wholefood meals prepared by Simmone and her team
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Guided workshops and reflective journaling
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Access to country walks and outdoor firepit
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All retreat materials and tools for home practice
THE PRICING
Includes accommodation, meals and all scheduled practices. There are three accommodation quarters, all lovely renovated with rustic charm;
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The Old School House - large shared room, 1 queen and 1 king single bed with Ensuite $2,700pp
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The Shears Sheds, 5 guest rooms:
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Two individual rooms with Ensuite $3,300pp
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Three individual rooms with access to two shared bathrooms $2,999pp
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The Workers Cottage: Three Individual Room with Shared Bathroom $2999pp
For more image and details on Accommodation: https://www.essingtonpark.com/accommodation
HOW TO BOOK: You can sign up by paying a 50% deposit - contact Christina via email Christina@balancedlivingpsychology.com.au to arrange payment
NOTE: Transport, massages and travel insurance not included
A Sample Day at Essington Park
Each day follows a gentle rhythm that invites you to slow down, soften, and reconnect, balancing movement, reflection, and deep rest.
7:30AM: Morning Practice
Start the day with yoga, breathwork, and embodied meditation, practices designed to calm the nervous system and ground you in the body.
9:00AM: Nourishing Breakfast
Gather in the farmhouse kitchen for a seasonal, wholefood breakfast lovingly prepared by Simmone and her team.
10.30am: Morning Workshop
Explore themes of wellbeing, change, nutrition, and connection through guided workshops blending psychology and mindful living.
1:00 PM: Lunch & Afternoon free time
After a delicious lunch enjoy your time to exhale enjoy a massage, journal under the trees, walk the property, or simply rest by the fire with a cup of tea.
3:30/4.00 PM: Afternoon Practice or Talk
Rejoin the group for gentle movement, breathwork, workshop or a guided meditation in nature.
6:00PM: Firepit & Cocktail hour then Dinner
Evenings begin with connection and conversation by the firepit, Simmone makes a fabulous G&T, followed by a communal dinner celebrating the art of wholefood nourishment.
8:30 PM: After Dinner
Unwind with reflection, storytelling, or quiet time under the stars, space to integrate the day and rest deeply.
The program is an example and will be subject to some variations​​​
NOTE: The retreat starts at 4pm on Friday with a welcome circle and ends 11am after Brunch on Monday