MATRESSENCE RETREAT - women practicing yoga in the SOMA Dome
MATRESSENCE RETREAT - women practicing yoga in the SOMA Dome

Active Living Retreat

Somewhere along the way, living became complicated.

The advice multiplied. The rules contradicted each other. The pressure to do everything perfectly turned something that should feel natural into something that feels exhausting. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, you lost the thread.

The Active Living Retreat is a four-night immersive experience built on the same philosophy that has shaped how women move, nourish and believe for over 37 years. Not a trend. Not a reset. A proven practice. 

Led by Shannon McNeill; Naturopath, Registered Nurse, former Fitness Instructor and one of the most genuinely knowledgeable educators working in women’s health today, the retreat moves across three interconnected pillars: movement for strength and longevity, nutrition for energy and balance, and mindset for resilience and lasting change. Each day builds on the last. Each session is practical, science-informed, and designed not just to inspire you but to genuinely equip you. 
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SOMA Concept - Garden Path
SOMA Concept - Garden Path

Rewire Your Habits

Up to 70% of your day runs on autopilot, shaping your health and energy. You’ve set intentions and started strong, only to fall back into old patterns, not from lack of discipline, but lack of understanding.

This retreat changes that

Over four days, Dr Gina Cleo guides you through the neuroscience of behaviour change, why willpower fails and how habits truly form. Through evidence-based, practical learning, you’ll make small shifts that create lasting change.
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MATRESSENCE RETREAT - women practicing yoga in the SOMA Dome

Active Living Retreat

21 Sep - 26 Sep

Movement, Nutrition and Mindset

with Shannon McNeill

Escape for just three days and rediscover personal wellbeing with a daily rhythm that is both restful and uplifting. This retreat is a generous and grounded exploration of movement, nutrition and mindset woven into morning movement sessions, delicious meals, afternoons in the spa and bathhouse, and quiet time in nature. 

Leave with a practical approach to health that is built around your life and designed to last.

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SOMA Concept - Garden Path

Rewire Your Habits

7 Sep - 11 Sep

The neuroscience of lasting behaviour change

with Dr Gina Cleo

Step away for genuine reset in the Byron hinterland, where the science of lasting habit change is woven into every part of the experience. The learning unfolds as part of a daily rhythm that includes movement, nourishing meals, time in the bathhouse and spa, and learning sessions that make the neuroscience of behaviour change possible.

Leave with a personalised blueprint to finally make your desired habits stick.

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Nervous System Reset

11 Oct - 15 Oct

Listen to and learn from the Vagus Nerve

with Tracy Whitton

Press pause and give your nervous system the care it has been yearning for. This retreat looks at new information on the Vagus nerve, the stress response and how to regulate the nervous system. Learning is one part science and one part practice within a daily rhythm of nourishing food, nature, quiet and deeply rejuvenating afternoons in the spa and bathhouse.

Leave with a personal repair plan and a deep understanding of the Vagus nerve.

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Hormonal Vitality

15 Oct - 18 Oct

Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine

with Keri Krieger & Aiko Neligan

Take time out to understand your hormones in a new way. This retreat offers the wisdom and perspective on hormonal vitality for all stages of life through the lens of TCM. It also includes other tailored practices for hormonal balance such as somatic movement, sound healing and Yin Yoga. The learning is part of a daily rhythm that is both restful and uplifting.

Leave with daily rituals that genuinely support your hormonal health.

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SOMA Concept - Garden Path

Rewire Your Habits

23 Oct - 26 Oct

The neuroscience of lasting behaviour change

with Dr Gina Cleo

Step away for genuine reset in the Byron hinterland, where the science of lasting habit change is woven into every part of the experience. The learning unfolds as part of a daily rhythm that includes movement, nourishing meals, time in the bathhouse and spa, and learning sessions that make the neuroscience of behaviour change possible.

Leave with a personalised blueprint to finally make your desired habits stick.

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SOMA Concept - Living Room

Balance in Business

26 Oct - 30 Oct

Sustainable high performance for senior leaders

with Lawrence Mitchell & Rebecca Grainger

Step away for three days of creative solutions and clarity. This retreat brings neuroscience, breathwork and performance research into a setting that makes thinking and resting deeply a possibility. The learning is part of a daily program of movement, breathwork, incredible food, quality conversations and reflective rest time in the spa and bathhouse.

Leave with a practical operating model that lets you lead at your best for the long term.

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Reset. Realign. Return to Yourself.

12 Nov - 15 Nov

A peaceful pause to vision your dream life

with Patty Perlman

Make space to reconnect with yourself and the life you want to live. Drawing on yoga philosophy, journalling and honest conversation, this retreat creates the conditions for real clarity. The learning is part of a daily rhythm that is both calming and rejuvenating, carried by gentle movement, nourishing food, and long leisure filled afternoons in the spa and bathhouse.

Leave with clarity, a personal practice, and a direction that feels like yours again.

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The Longevity Code

15 Nov - 19 Nov

The feminine science of ageing well

with Shannon McNeill

Give yourself four days that are built entirely around the science of how women age — and what to do about it. One-to-one consultations, personalised results and evidence-based guidance sit inside a daily rhythm that is both refreshing and peaceful, woven between morning movement, longevity-focused meals, and long restorative afternoons in the spa and bathhouse.

Leave with a clear plan for the years ahead built entirely around you.

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The Experience

SOMA Lorna Jane is a 22-acre private sanctuary in the Byron Bay hinterland, where nature, conscious living and Lorna Jane Clarkson's Active Living philosophy converge.

A destination for retreat leaders, brands, creatives and those ready to go deeper. For restoration, connection or celebration.
Whatever brings you here, the land holds the space.

This is where your next chapter begins.
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Enquire about our upcoming SOMA Lorna Jane Retreats, exclusive property hire, and corporate wellbeing programs.

Attend a SOMA Lorna Jane Retreat

Every SOMA Lorna Jane retreat is designed to touch your life in memorable ways. All programs are founded upon Lorna Jane’s Active Living philosophy and introduce relevant topics for a life well lived.

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Corporate Programs - Coming Soon

SOMA Lorna Jane works with companies to tailor wellbeing programs and experiences that wrap around your daily schedule. The result is a team that creates, connects and leaves genuinely recharged.

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Exclusive Hire

The entire 22-acre property, exclusively yours. Whether the occasion calls for stillness or celebration, SOMA Lorna Jane is a place that can accommodate many types of experiences.

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Host a Retreat

SOMA Lorna Jane is a purpose-built retreat venue that is designed to hold space for both facilitators and participants with nature and architecture that inspire a memorable experience.

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