Yoga and Walking
Your time to reconnect with yourself and nature
October 30-November 4 The Reset Retreat: Bruny Island
What to Expect
Join Craig and Cath on a yoga and walking retreat on beautiful Bruny Island.
Six days of pure bliss. Unwinding and reconnecting in the stunning surrounds of Bruny Island. Arrive on Friday afternoon for a restorative yoga practice and dinner. We then have four full days to yoga and exploring the island. Our last day is Wednesday where we will practice yoga in the morning and then after breakfast head back to Hobart.
Traditionally trained Iyengar yoga teacher Craig Mackie from Utkrosha (white Sea eagle in Sanskrit) will lead you through a yoga practice twice a day. What you can expect
An emphasis on alignment in asanas - yoga poses
A thoughtful use of props
An encouragement to practice to your own capacity while being guided to sensitively deal with any injuries, illnesses or conditions you may have; and
A friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Morning practice will involve an active asana class. Afternoon practice will involve a restorative class with some pranayama ( breath practice ).
Yoga
Curated Walks
Connection with nature is one of the best ways to put things into perspective, stripping away the noise of the everyday. These walks have been curated to showcase the rugged soul of Bruny Island through a lens of creativity, perspective, and growth. From the towering heights of Fluted Cape to the rugged beauty of Cape Queen Elizabeth, each path invites you to expand your horizons. By moving through these landscapes, we find the mental space to think deeper and reset.
But of course if you just fancy a short walk on the beach and relaxing, this is totally ok. This is your journey and our nature walks are optional.
Meals provided will be fresh, nourishing and made with love. Using fresh ingredients from Bruny Island and surrounds. There is no more to think about. Just enjoy!!!!
Dietary needs will be catered for, don’t forget to mention this in your booking !!!
Local produce
Our retreat is not only for us but the local community. We pride ourselves on supporting the locals as much as we can. Joining us in Bruny Island is helping the local economy.
Supporting local business
What a day looks like in Adventure Bay
Each morning we will set off from our accommodation to the Adventure Bay Community Hall. That by the way is over 100 years old. This will be a short journey of about 2 mins along the stunning beach of Adventure Bay.
Morning practice lead by Craig will start at 7 am and run to 8.30am
After practice we will enjoy a buffet breakfast together with YES of course “good coffee”
Here we will pack our lunch for our afternoon adventures. Depending on the walk organised for the day we might jump in the private mini bus and head out to Queen Elizabeth Bay or the Lighthouse walk at Cloudy Bay. Here we will walk and talk, take in the natural environment, stop for lunch, maybe see the endangered 40 spotted pardalote and more. These walks will be suited to all, but to get the most out of the walks you will need a moderate level of fitness.
Back to camp for a rest and free time to explore the immediate environment.
Craig will guide us through a restorative yoga practice from 4.30pm-6pm
Dinner lovingly prepared and served in the community hall each evening
Reset and repeat !!!
How It Works
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Book by clicking the book now button and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. Payment options available until August.
If plans change total refunds, less fees will be given 60 days prior to the event (cut off 30th August 2026)
Refunds of 50% less fees will be made up to 30 days prior to the event (cut off 30th September 2026).
If cancellation occurs less than 30 days prior to the event NO REFUND will be given. You may find a replacement for your ticket. A $100 admin fee will be charged for the change of ticket.
It is not possible to transfer your booking to another retreat. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the retreat, we will refund you in full less fees.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from Hobart as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays. More information can be found on our booking page re transport to the event from Hobart
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It will be spring time and Tassie can be a little unpredictable in terms of weather. We will send a suggested packing list after booking.
But get excited, your new adventure is on the way.
Who we are
Craig Mackie
Craig has a long term love of yoga. He has been teaching yoga in Tasmania for 13 years and has been practising for over 25 years. He is an accredited Iyengar yoga teacher and has studied with senior teachers in India and England. Craig provides a friendly and inclusive atmosphere in his classes and welcomes beginners. He encourages his students to practice to their own capacity while sensitively dealing with any injuries or conditions they may have.
Yoga Teacher
Catherine is a lover of the natural world; an artist, gardener and avid bush walker. She has hiked the misty mountains of the Scottish highlands, tackled the rugged beauty of Tasmania's coasts and peaks, found her zen on Japan’s Kumano Kodo, and hiked the many and varied trails in Grampians National Park. Living on 20 acres in Dean, Central Highlands Victoria, Catherine enjoys researching the next hiking adventure, tending the 2 acre garden and working on her many and varied artistic projects. A qualified horticulturist, Catherine has an extraordinary eye for detail. While others are taking in the grand vistas, Catherine notices tiny plants, creatures and flowers; gathering inspiration for her paintings and sculpture and sharing her deep connection with nature with anyone who’listen!
Artist and Obsessed walkerCatherine Freemantle
The Reset Retreat: Bruny Island
What you can expect each day
The Island Arrive-Reset Bruny Island
Day OneAs everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Arrive at Adventure Bay, Bruny Island
2 pm – 5 pm
Welcome4.15 pm
Restorative yoga with Craig.
5.30 pm - 7 pm
Evening meal together.
7.30pm
Coastal Flow- Movement with the ocean
Day TwoOur first full day in Adventure Bay. Time to unwind and enjoy this beautiful environment. Gentle walks to explore the surroundings.
Morning yoga with Craig7am – 8.30am
Breakfast8.45 am
Explore Adventure Bay. Walk the iconic white sandy beach of Adventure Bay. Getting our bearings and enjoying a spot of bird watching.
10.30 am - 2.30pm
Restorative yoga with Craig
4.30 - 6pm
Evening meal together
6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward, take the challenge. Peak Perspective - Elevation and Expansion
After our morning yoga we will walk to the cliff tops of Fluted Cape. A beautiful circuit walk that leaves from our accommodation. A slow journey with time to reflect on how beautiful nature is.
Morning yoga with Craig7am – 8:30am
Breakfast8.45am
Walk to Fluted Cape with Cath
10.30am-3pm
Restorative yoga with Craig
4.30pm-6pm
Evening meal together6:30pm
Salt and Spirit - Rest, explore and relax.
Day FourWe have allocated this day to rest, but really what we intend is a journey around the South Island visiting the many and varied local businesses. From oysters to cheese and maybe a dip in the ocean near the light house. If you want to stay and read in Adventure bay, that is totally fine too.
Morning yoga with Craig7:00 – 8.30am
8.45am
Breakfast10.30 am-3pm
Free Day4.30pm-6pm
Restorative yoga with Craig6:30pm
Evening meal together
Day FiveFill the days, look at the sky. Dive in and enjoy
Located on the north island, we will walk to Cape Queen Elizabeth. This is a big walk of 13.9 km. It is a lovely sandy track with sweeping views back to Adventure bay and Fluted Cape. Here you will see the iconic view of the Neck (Ismith) and if we are lucky the 40 spotted pardalote.
Morning yoga with Craig
7.00 – 8:30am
Breakfast8.45am
Walk out to Cape Queen Elizabeth10 am-3pm
Restorative yoga with Craig4:30pm-6pm
Evening meal together
6:30pm
Lunch Break12:30pm
Not the end, but the start of the next adventure
Day SixWe have explored, we have rested and now we need to take what we have back to our homes, firends and family
Morning yoga with Craig6:00 – 7.30am
Breakfast8.00am
Head home
9 am
Dinner6:30pm
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We acknowledge the Nuenonne people the traditional owners and caretakers of Bruny Island (Lunawanna–Alonnah), part of one of the oldest continuing cultures in the world.