EVENTS AND RETREATS
nepal RETREAT
with stephanie jackowski and sary davis
1st-11th NOV 2026
Celebrating the Festival of Lights in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Join Steph and Sary on this spectacular 10 night/11 day yoga and walking adventure in Nepal. Timed to coincide with Tihar, Nepal’s Festival of Lights, there is simply no greater time to experience Nepal’s magic. This awe-inspiring journey offers a rare opportunity to unplug from the world and reconnect with your inner self. Each day will provide sweeping views of the Himalayas that inspire a sense of peace and wonder and offer an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and listen to the quiet within.
Enjoy daily yoga and meditation classes, connect with nature, discover new places, cultures and food, all while finding enriching connections with like-minded people. This adventure is perfect for those looking to step back from modern life and create lasting memories in breathtaking natural surrounds.
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our time together
Our adventure begins in bustling Kathmandu as we take a guided tour of Nepal’s capital city. We’ll visit Buddhist and Hindu temples, and get a feel for the rhythm of the city at the historic Asan Bazaar. From Kathmandu we travel to the lakeside city of Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna region.
After a night here, we’ll embark on our teahouse walk, spending five days walking through the foothills of the Himalayas staying at authentic Nepali teahouses along the way.
As we walk from teahouse to teahouse, we’ll watch as the festival of Tihar unfolds, gifting us the opportunity to witness daily life transformed by celebration. This luminous festival gives us the chance to watch as the mountain villages come alive with colourful rangoli patterns and twinkling oil lamps, welcoming the festival’s spirit of joy and abundance. We’ll end our walk returning to the comfort of Pokhara, and enjoying a well earned rest, then flying back to celebrate our final night together in Kathmandu.
accommodation
We have chosen smaller, locally owned properties to ensure an authentic cultural experience and to support Nepali business owners. Whilst staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara, guests will enjoy private rooms with ensuites.
Whilst on our walk, we will be staying in locally owned, traditional teahouses. The teahouses will be rustically comfortable with shared facilities. As we will be travelling during peak season, our teahouse accommodation will be twin share and may be three to a room at times.
guides
Over the course of our adventure we’ll be guided by the amazing team from Three Sisters Adventure Trekking, a women owned business dedicated to the empowerment and independence of Nepali women through education and gainful employment opportunities.
They are committed to providing awe-inspiring experiences that showcase Nepal’s natural beauty and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. For our adventure, they have chosen gentle walks suitable for all levels of fitness.
what's included
- 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu (2 at the start and 1 at the end)
- Airport pickup and transfer to Kathmandu hotel
- Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Return flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- 3 nights in Pokhara (1 prior to our teahouse walk and 2 after)
- 4 nights accommodation in Nepali teahouses (shared)
- Guided walks through the foothills
- Porters to assist with luggage while walking
- 3 nourishing meals each day
- Daily Yoga/Meditation classes
- Gifts on arrival and departure
- Transfer from Kathmandu to airport (if required)
pricing
- EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – $5,100
- FROM 31ST MARCH – $5,500
If you’d like to bring a friend and share accommodation for the whole retreat, a number of twin share rooms are available.
- TWIN SHARE EARLY BIRD – $4,600pp
- FROM 31ST MARCH – $5,000pp
cancellation policy
After booking we encourage you to purchase travel insurance right away to ensure peace of mind. If the trip is cancelled due to world events, we will aim to postpone until 2027. If for any reason that doesn’t work for you, you will also have the option of a full refund.
If you book but change your mind, the following options are available:
- 60 days+ prior to retreat: Transfer to another person or 50% loss of price.
- 59 or less days prior to retreat: Transfer to another person or 100% loss of price.
If the retreat has sold out and we are able to fill your room we will of course offer a full refund, less your deposit.
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sri lanka RETREAT
with stephanie jackowski
2027
Join Steph on this spectacular 7 night retreat in Sri Lanka. Featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s list of best places to stay in Sri Lanka, Kurulu Bay is a tropical paradise nestled on the shores of Koggala Lake on the island’s southern coast.
Over the course of this retreat we will immerse ourselves in daily yoga, sound meditation and relaxation. Optional workshops on asana and yoga philosophy will enable you to dive deeper into your own practice, while also having plenty of time to explore the surrounding areas or indulge in luxurious spa treatments. This exclusive retreat is perfect for those looking for the ultimate self-care week. Reconnect with nature, discover new places, and be nourished by a locally inspired menu, all while finding enriching connections with like-minded people.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Beautiful accommodation for 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Airport pickup and transfer to Negombo (1 night)
- Transfer from Negombo to Kurulu Bay (2hr drive)
- Full access to Kurulu Bay’s entire sanctuary
- 3 nourishing meals, drinks, and snacks each day
- Daily Vinyasa Yoga classes
- Nightly Yin and Sound Healing
- Sunset chanting sessions
- Optional Yoga Workshops
- 1 x 1hr spa treatment
- Visit to a buddhist temple
- Plenty of downtime to spend as you wish, relaxing on the grounds or taking a tuk tuk to the nearby beach
- Gifts on arrival and departure
- Transfer from Kurulu to Colombo airport (if required)
ROOM TYPES
Scattered amongst its lush greenery, Kurulu Bay has 14 stunning suites and cottages ensuring a small and intimate retreat. Save $300 by booking our early bird pricing by the 30th of June. Payment plans are available. Prices below are for single occupancy, to keep numbers low a limited number of rooms are available to share, please contact for share pricing.
BANYAN VILLA
- Luxurious king bed (can be split into two singles)
- Private ensuite
- Air-conditioning
LAKE VIEW ROOM
- Luxurious king bed
- Private ensuite
- Air-conditioning
cottages
Each contains:
- Luxurious king bed (Can be made into two singles, or for one of the cottages, three singles)
- Private ensuite
- Lounge area
- Air-conditioning and overhead fans
tree houses
- Luxurious king bed
- Private ensuite
- Wrap-around balcony with seating area
- Air-conditioning and overhead fans
GARDEN SUITEs
- Luxurious king bed (can be split into two singles)
- Private ensuite
- Outdoor terrace with seating area
- Air-conditioning and overhead fans
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upcoming events
Thurs 9th April 2026
WHAT: Sound Journey
WHERE: SlowLane Yoga, Moonee Ponds
TIME: 8pm – 9pm
COST: $45
Drawing on both ancient and contemporary sound healing techniques, Steph uses her voice alongside instruments such as singing bowls, gongs, chimes, hand pan, monochord, and other resonant tools to create an immersive and deeply healing experience. Each session is carefully curated to support relaxation, inner awareness, and a greater sense of balance and consciousness.
Fri 17th April 2026
WHAT: Sound Journey
WHERE: Yoga Lyfe, Middle Park
TIME: 7pm – 8.15pm
COST: $50
Journey into deep states of relaxation and healing as we immerse ourselves in sound. Experience guided meditation accompanied by the enchanting sounds of instruments including Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, tuning forks, and calming vocals from this exceptional songbird.
Thurs 11th June 2026
WHAT: Sound Journey
WHERE: Assembly Yoga, West Footscray
TIME: 8pm – 9pm
COST: $45
Journey into deep states of relaxation and healing as we immerse ourselves in sound. Experience guided meditation accompanied by the enchanting sounds of instruments including Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, tuning forks, and calming vocals from this exceptional songbird.
Sat 20th June 2026
WHAT: Movement, Yoga Nidra and Sound Immersion
with Rayne Watkin
WHERE: Warrior One, Mordialloc
TIME: 7pm – 8.30pm
COST: $90
Join Rayne and Stephanie for a beautiful 90 minute practice designed to take you deep inwards. During this immersion you’ll be invited to withdraw from the world of the senses, as Rayne guides a gentle breath and movement practice to liberate energy in preparation for a 30 minute practice of yoga nidra. To enhance your experience, Stephanie will create a calming and intuitive soundscape designed to down-regulate your nervous system and bring you into coherence. Suitable for all levels, our wish is for you to emerge from the experience more present, clear and balanced.
weekly events
Can’t make it to a workshop? Or find you need Sound Healing more often? Good news, you can enjoy the healing power of sound every week!
Mondays – 7.45pm Yin and Sound with
Steph and Nat at Warrior One Mordialloc
Wednesdays – 12.45pm at RISE at 101 Collins
Fridays – 1.15pm at RISE at 101 Collins
Sundays -12.45pm and 2pm at Saint Black,
South Melbourne
6pm Yin and Sound at Kula Yoga, Hampton
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