Five days to restore your energy and reconnect with what makes you feel alive.
Vitality Rising
Thursday 29 October to Monday 2 November 2026
Byron Bay Hinterland | 5 Days, 4 Nights | From $2,850pp
An intentionally intimate 5-day luxury retreat, with just eight rooms to preserve the personal and bespoke nature of the experience.
You can be deeply capable, grateful for your life, and still know that something needs to change.
When you have spent a long time meeting responsibilities, holding everything together and being the person others rely on, it is easy to lose touch with your own energy, desire and sense of possibility.
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BEFORE WE BEGIN
You don’t need to push harder.
You need the right conditions.
There comes a point when continuing to operate at the same pace stops working.
You may still be achieving, managing and getting everything done, but the energy behind it has changed. You feel less engaged, less clear and further away from the parts of yourself that once felt curious, creative and alive.
For some people, this arrives through burnout. For others, it comes with menopause, changing relationships, children leaving home, career transition or the simple recognition that the life they built no longer fits in quite the same way.
Nothing has necessarily gone wrong. But something is asking to change.
“Growth doesn’t need to be forced. It needs the right conditions.”
WHAT VITALITY ACTUALLY MEANS
Vitality isn’t being “on” all the time.
It’s having energy available for what matters.
Vitality is not endless energy, relentless optimism or the ability to keep doing more. It is the capacity to respond to your life with clarity, interest and enough internal space to make conscious choices.
When you have been under pressure for a long time, your world can become increasingly narrow. You do what needs to be done, rely on familiar patterns and keep moving. There is little room left for curiosity, creativity or genuine connection.
Over five days, we change the conditions.
Through breathwork, movement, deep rest, nourishing food, meaningful conversation and time in nature, your body and mind are given space to settle, restore and become responsive again.
Not so you can return home and become better at carrying everything.
So you can decide what is actually worth carrying.
“This isn’t about escaping your life. It’s about returning to it with more energy, clarity and choice.”
GUIDED BY EM CRUICKSHANK AND MARK MOON
You will be guided with depth, experience and absolutely no performance required.
Between us, we bring more than 50 years of experience across breathwork, Hatha and Yin Yoga, Qi Gong, meditation, Dharma, somatic practice and personal development. We have worked with more than 3,000 people and spent over 20 years collectively creating and leading retreat experiences.
But this retreat is not about how much we know.
It is about how well we can listen, respond and create an environment in which you feel safe enough to be honest, curious and fully yourself.
Mark brings transformational breathwork, bioenergetics, Hatha Yoga and a deeply relational way of working. His presence is calm, grounded and intuitive, allowing each person to explore without being pushed or expected to perform.
Em brings Yin Yoga, Qi Gong, meditation, Dharma and a direct understanding of the patterns that shape our energy, choices and relationships. Her teaching is warm, practical and without fluff.
Together, we create a structured but responsive retreat. There is a clear intention behind every practice, but enough space for the needs and natural rhythm of the group to shape what unfolds.
You come as you are. We will meet you there.
THE DAILY RHYTHM
A thoughtfully structured experience.
With enough space to breathe.
Each day has a clear rhythm, with guided practices, shared experiences and plenty of space to rest, swim, have a massage or simply do nothing.
You will not be rushed from one activity to the next or expected to participate perfectly. Everything is offered with intention, and you will be supported to meet each practice in your own way.
Breathe
Transformational breathwork to release tension, regulate your internal state and create space for greater clarity and awareness.
Move
Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga and Qi Gong to build energy, restore mobility and bring you back into a more connected relationship with your body.
Nourish
Seasonal meals designed to be generous, delicious and deeply nourishing. Food is an important part of the retreat—not an afterthought.
Relax
Spacious afternoons, remedial massage, infrared sauna, ice baths, swimming and time in nature give your body and mind a genuine opportunity to recover.
Align
Dharma, guided reflection and meaningful conversation help you recognise the patterns shaping your energy, choices and relationships—and become clearer about what matters now.
A SAMPLE DAY AT VITALITY RISING
Your days will be full.
But never crowded.
There is enough structure to take you somewhere and enough spaciousness to let the experience settle. The exact rhythm may shift as Mark and Em respond to the group, but a typical day will look something like this.
Morning
Qi Gong or Hatha Yoga
Meditation
Seasonal breakfast
Time to pause, swim or enjoy the grounds
Late Morning
Dharma and guided inquiry
Transformational breathwork
Integration
Afternoon
Long-table lunch
Remedial massage
Infrared sauna or ice bath
Rest, journal, swim or do absolutely nothing
Evening
Yin Yoga or a gentle Hatha practice
Guided meditation
Dinner and conversation
Time to unwind before bed
There is no rushing between activities and no pressure to do everything. This is a retreat, not another schedule to perform.
THE LUXURY OF BEING LOOKED AFTER
You don’t have to organise a thing.
Luxury here is not about excess. It is about having everything taken care of well enough that you can stop managing, deciding and anticipating what comes next.
Your room is ready. Your meals are prepared. Your massage is scheduled. The practices are planned and the days are thoughtfully held by people with decades of experience.
There is time for sauna, swimming, resting in the gardens and enjoying food you did not have to shop for, prepare or clean up after.
For five days, you are not responsible for holding everything together.
You simply arrive and allow yourself to be looked after.
“Sometimes the most restorative thing you can do is let someone else take care of the details.”
THE VENUE
Blue Green Sanctuary.
Byron Bay Hinterland.
Set among macadamia groves, rolling hills and subtropical gardens near Newrybar, Blue Green Sanctuary has been privately reserved for our retreat.
This is not simply where you sleep. The environment is an essential part of the experience.
The sanctuary is made up of three individually designed, beautifully quirky houses, each with its own private mineral pool. Across the property are just eight unique rooms, generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, an infrared sauna and quiet places to disappear into when you need time alone.
Meals are shared around the table. Practices take place surrounded by nature. Your massage is held beside the lily pond, and spacious afternoons give you time to enjoy the property without needing to be anywhere else.
It is private, luxurious and deliberately removed from the noise and demands of everyday life.
You don’t need to organise anything. You just arrive.
ACCOMMODATION & INVESTMENT
Choose your space.
Blue Green Sanctuary is made up of three individually designed properties—the Villa, the Loft and the House—each with its own living spaces and private mineral pool.
The property name appears first in each room listing, so you can easily see where every room is located.
Our Luxury King Suites are genuinely expansive, with a penthouse-style sense of space and distinctive features such as private balconies, spa baths, outdoor showers and sweeping views. These rooms are designed for guests who want their accommodation to be an experience in itself.
Our Premium King Rooms are also beautifully spacious and individually designed, each with its own private ensuite. Thoughtfully appointed and exceptionally comfortable, they offer privacy, generous proportions and a peaceful place to retreat throughout your stay.
Come on your own and enjoy a private king room, retreat with your partner, or share the experience with a friend in a spacious twin room with two generous king-single beds.
Every room includes four nights’ accommodation, all meals, snacks and beverages, daily practices and workshops, transformational breathwork, your scheduled remedial massage, infrared sauna, mineral pools and full use of the sanctuary.
A $500 non-refundable deposit per person secures your room once your application has been confirmed. The remaining balance can be paid in three equal instalments.
Rooms are allocated in the order deposits are received.
Luxury King Suites
SOLD OUT
The Loft Master Suite
A light-filled loft suite with soaring ceilings, expansive doors and beautiful views across the sanctuary. Its private ensuite features a freestanding terrazzo bath imported from Bali,, indoor and outdoor showers and steps leading straight into the private pool.
$3,450pp shared | $6,300 single occupancy
The Villa Master Suite
The grand master suite features a luxurious king bed, private ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and expansive sunlit balcony overlooking the pool and surrounding grounds.
A spacious and elegant choice for a couple or solo guest wanting additional room and privacy. The bed cannot be separated.
$3,250pp shared | $5,900 single occupancy
The House Master Suite
An oversized four-poster king bed, private balcony overlooking the entire estate, generous ensuite, spa bath,indoor and outdoor showers make this an exceptional choice for a couple or solo guest wanting additional space and indulgence.
$3,250pp shared | $5,900 single occupancy
The House Downstairs Sanctuary Suite
Positioned on the ground floor, this peaceful suite has high raked ceilings, a private ensuite with huge bath, indoor and outdoor shower opening up to the private mineral pool.
It can be arranged as one king bed for a couple or solo guest or two king-single beds for friends sharing.
$3,050pp shared | $5,500 single occupancy
The Villa Upstairs Sanctuary Suite
Tucked privately away on the upper level of the Villa, this expansive suite occupies the highest position on the property. A king bed sits proudly on its own elevated platform, alongside a private lounge, dressing area, ensuite and secluded balcony with sweeping views across the sanctuary.
It can be arranged as one king bed for a couple or solo guest or two king-single beds for friends sharing.
$3,450pp shared | $6,300 single occupancy
Premium King Rooms
The Villa King Room
Privately positioned at the entrance to the Villa, this light-filled room has a king bed, private ensuite and direct access to the mineral pool. It offers a beautiful balance of privacy, comfort and convenience.
It can be arranged as one king bed for a couple or solo guest or two king-single beds for friends sharing.
$3,050pp shared | $5,500 single occupancy
The Villa Poolside King Room
This spacious, light-filled room opens directly onto the mineral pool deck through rustic french doors and includes a private ensuite with a deep soaking bath.
It can be arranged for a couple, two friends in king-single beds or three friends sharing.
$2,650pp triple | $3,050pp twin | $5,500 single occupancy
The Villa Quiet Garden Room
SOLD OUT
This peaceful, cottage-inspired room has a king bed, private ensuite and doors opening onto its own garden patio. Thoughtfully appointed and beautifully private, it offers a quiet place to retreat between sessions.
It can be arranged as one king bed for a couple or solo guest or two king-single beds for friends sharing.
$2,850pp shared | $5,100 single occupancy
The Loft Private Loft Room
Tucked privately above the main living area, this beautifully spacious room has its own ensuite and access to an outdoor bath and shower beneath the open sky. An ideal choice for guests wanting privacy and a quieter place to retreat.
It can be arranged as one king bed for a couple or solo guest or two king-single beds for friends sharing.
$2,850pp shared | $5,100 single occupancy
WHO THIS IS FOR
You don’t need to have reached breaking point.
You just need to know that something needs to change.
You are capable, driven and carrying far too much.
Your life may look good from the outside, but your energy, enthusiasm or sense of direction has changed.
You are moving through a significant season of change—personally, professionally or physically—and the way you have always done things no longer feels sustainable.
You want more than a luxury holiday. You want a meaningful experience that gives you something valuable to take home.
You are curious, open and ready to reconnect with yourself alongside people willing to show up honestly.
You do not need experience in breathwork, Yoga, Qi Gong or meditation.
You simply need a willingness to begin where you are.
WHAT COMES HOME WITH YOU
More than a rested body and a beautiful five days.
A retreat cannot make your decisions for you or remove the responsibilities waiting at home.
What it can do is give you enough space, energy and perspective to meet your life differently.
You will leave with:
Renewed physical energy and a clearer internal state.
A better understanding of the patterns affecting your energy, choices and relationships.
Practical breathwork, movement and regulation tools you can continue using at home.
Greater clarity about what matters now and what may need to change.
A more connected relationship with your body, your needs and your own inner authority.
Meaningful connections with people who have shared the experience alongside you.
The intention is not to send you home as a different person.
It is to help you return feeling more like yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Check-in is from 3:00pm on Thursday, 29 October, and the retreat program begins at 4:00pm.
We finish at 11:00am on Monday, 2 November, giving you plenty of time to travel home.
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No. Every practice is guided, and you will be encouraged to work at a level that feels appropriate for you.
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Four nights’ accommodation, all meals, snacks and beverages, daily Yoga, Qi Gong and meditation, transformational breathwork, Dharma and guided reflection, your scheduled remedial massage, infrared sauna, mineral pools and full use of Blue Green Sanctuary.
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Travel to and from Blue Green Sanctuary and any personal expenses outside the retreat.
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Absolutely. Many guests attend retreats alone. You can book a private room or share a twin room with a friend.
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Yes. The retreat is intentionally spacious. Each day includes time to rest, swim, enjoy a massage or sauna, spend time in nature or do absolutely nothing.
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We can accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. Please include any allergies or dietary needs in your application so we can confirm these with you before booking.
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Complete the application form and select your preferred room. We will contact you to answer any questions, confirm availability and make sure Vitality Rising is the right fit for you.
Once confirmed, a $500 non-refundable deposit per person secures your room.
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Yes. The remaining balance can be divided into three equal instalments. We will confirm the payment schedule with you when your room is secured
Vitality is not something you have to force.
It begins to return when the conditions are right.
When your body has time to rest. When your mind has space to think. When you move, breathe, eat well, connect honestly and remember what makes life feel meaningful.
You do not need to wait until everything falls apart before choosing to step away.
Sometimes five days is enough to interrupt the pattern and see what needs to happen next.
29 OCTOBER–2 NOVEMBER 2026 · BYRON BAY HINTERLAND
Reserve your room at Vitality Rising.
EIGHT ROOMS ONLY · $500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT PER PERSON
Flexible payment plans are available. Rooms are allocated in the order deposits are received.