4 Day Realign: Pilates & Wellness New Year Retreat in Northern Rivers, Australia

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750 Carool Road, Carool NSW, Australia
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Up to 10 in group
Date
Jan 23, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • 4 days/ 3 nights to realign, deeply rest and set the tone for YOUR 2026.
  • stunning private homestead in the hinterland of the Northern Rivers.
  • intimate experience with only 10 spots and 6 rooms.
  • your invitation if you are not just looking for an average weekend away...
  • dynamic sunrise pilates & restorative sunset pilates BY ELAINE KOEBER | CITTA COLLECTIVE
  • wholesome, plant-based & cleansing meals by our private chefs BY TASH BURBURY & TOM ZIEGLER | BURBURY WHOLE FOODS
  • guided breath work & ice bath in the Wim Hof method BY BENNY BERRY | SOL HOUSE STUDIO
  • soothing massage & bodywork BY MIRANDA HILL | FRAMEWORK BY MIRANDA
  • exploration of meditation, mindful tools & practices for sustainable wellbeing BY ELAINE KOEBER | CITTA COLLECTIVE
  • and more.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Details of this retreat

Before the year gathers its pace, we pause.
To exhale what lies behind, to inhale what awaits ahead —
and to come home to what aligns us.

> Resting within the lush rolling hills of the Northern NSW hinterland, this four-day retreat carries us to a place where everything around and within begins to slow.

> Each sunrise invites practices of Pilates and meditation. Through invigorating movement, purifying nourishment, cleansing rejuvenation and mindful learnings from breath work and ice bathing, we let our deep essence unfold as time slow down.

> Each sunset welcomes calming rituals of massage, stretching and sauna to close the day.

> At REALIGN, space opens for what truly matters to rise to the surface,
for sustainable habits to take root,
and for direction, clear and true to self, to emerge.

THE PEOPLE AND VISION BEHIND THIS RETREAT.

What began in 2023 as the very first citta collective retreat — the one that quietly set everything in motion — returns this January, evolved and more aligned than ever before. REALIGN has grown with us, shaped by the people who have become part of its story.

Curated and hosted by Elaine Koeber, whose roots in movement, wellbeing, and holistic health have guided the vision from the beginning. This retreat marks a full-circle moment. Tracing back to after the seed for citta collective was quietly planted. Elaine spent time on a retreat to manifest and plan the launch, when paths crossed with Tash and Tom of Burbury Wholefoods — private chefs whose vibrant, wholesome cuisine and impeccable care for food left a lasting mark.

It was through the first REALIGN retreat that Benny Berry became part of the journey — his incomparable breath work and ice bath experiences have become an integral, transformative layer of this unique weekend, our guests always say its one of the transformational highlights. Shared values and connection bring us now together for the third time.

And we have handpicked our massage therapist Framework by Miranda, coming across from Perth and joining us for this Pilates and wellness retreat in Australia for the first time for the most relaxing bodywork experience.

WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR.

REALIGN is for those seeking to set the tone for the year ahead —
to begin in rhythm with self,
to replace resolutions with sustainable pace and habits,
to reawaken clarity beneath the clutter,
to release what no longer serves,
to make space for joy and connection,
and to return with a grounded sense of who they are becoming.

Schedule

A glimpse into our retreat itinerary.

friday. 23 jan

3.00 welcome ARRIVAL. ORIENTATION. CONNECTION.
4.00 grow INTRO. PERSONAL INTENTION SETTING.
4.45 move RESTORATIVE PILATES. INTRO TO MEDITATION.
6.00 nourish CANDLELIGHT DINNER.
7.00 rejuvenate FREE TIME.
saturday. 24 jan

6.00 rejuvenate REFRESHMENTS. FRUIT. MORNING RITUALS.
6.30 move DYNAMIC PILATES. MEDITATION.
9.00 nourish BREAKFAST.
9.45 grow LEARNINGS, TOOLS & PRACTICES FROM MODERN AYURVEDA TO DETOX BODY & MIND & TO SUSTAIN WELLBEING.
11.00 rejuvenate MASSAGE. SPA. FREE TIME.
1.00 nourish GARDEN LUNCH BUFFET.
2.00 rejuvenate WALK. SPA. FREE TIME.
4.45 move RESTORATIVE PILATES.
6.00 nourish CANDLELIGHT DINNER.
7.00 rejuvenate FREE TIME.
sunday. 25 jan

6.00 rejuvenate REFRESHMENTS. FRUIT. MORNING RITUALS.
6.30 move DYNAMIC PILATES. MEDITATION.
9.00 nourish BREAKFAST.
9.45 grow GUIDED BREATH WORK & ICE BATH WORKSHOP.
12.00 rejuvenate SPA. FREE TIME.
1.00 nourish GARDEN LUNCH BUFFET.
2.00 rejuvenate WALK. SPA. FREE TIME.
4.45 move RESTORATIVE PILATES.
6.00 nourish CANDLELIGHT DINNER.
7.00 rejuvenate FREE TIME.
monday. 26 jan

6.00 rejuvenate REFRESHMENTS. FRUIT. MORNING RITUALS.
6.30 move DYNAMIC PILATES. MEDITATION.
7.30 grow CLOSING REFLECTIONS, TAKE AWAYS & INTENTIONS.
8.30 nourish BREAKFAST.
10.00 farewell. DEPARTURE.
note: itinerary subject to change.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon citta collective retreats, 750 Carool Road, Carool NSW, Australia

Directions

Hillside Carool is located in the Hinterland of the Tweed Coast. Here are some estimates:

Drive from Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL) — 20-25min.
Drive from Sydney — approx. 8h 45min.
Drive from Brisbane — approx. 2h
Before the retreat, more details on ‘how to get to the retreat’ will be shared via email.

We will also create a WhatsApp group to connect all guests. This has proven to be a great way to connect, get to know each other, and potentially organise shared rides from the airport.

Accommodation

Set on a hill and yet tucked away in the Northern Rivers Hinterland in NSW — Hillside Carool — a former winery, now private sanctuary and is the home of our January's retreat. It’s the venue’s elevated position, the expansion from a curated garden, pool, fireplace and spa into rolling meadows and boasting rows of grape vines, that create a feeling of space — perfect to spend slow retreat days at. Our private estate features 6 available bedrooms — 2 solo rooms, 3 double rooms and 1 twin share room. Each space has its own personality, crafted with care through natural and calming light, colours, and materials. Spread across the homestead, the rooms offer views to either the valley and pool courtyard or the lush, surrounding gardens. Dressed in the softest linen, each room welcomes a light, relaxed atmosphere by day and transforms into a serene, undisturbed space by night, creating a private sanctuary to rest, reset, and reconnect.

Accommodation
THE DUO ROOM. One king bed in a private room to share. Each private bedroom features — King bed | View to pool, lawn & valley | Spacious room | Bed linen | Window with curtains | Outdoor seating area | Shared bathroom | Bath and pool towel | Body wash, shampoo and conditioner | Closet. Price per person in double room.
Accommodation
The SOLO ROOM. One double bed in a private room for yourself. Each private bedroom features — Double bed | View to lush garden | Spacious room | Bed linen | Window with curtains | Outdoor seating area | Shared bathroom | Bath and pool towel | Body wash, shampoo and conditioner | Closet.Price per person.
Accommodation
THE GARDEN SUITE. One king bed in a private suite to share. This private bedroom features — King bed | View to pool and ocean | Spacious room | Private ensuite bathroom | Lounge | Kitchenette | Bed linen | French doors with curtains | Outdoor seating area | Bath and pool towel | Body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Prices are per person in double room..
Accommodation
THE TWIN ROOM. Two single beds to share room with the person of your choice or another guest. This bedroom features — Two single beds | French doors to lush garden | Spacious room | Bed linen | Curtains | Outdoor seating area | Shared bathroom | Bath and pool towel | Body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Prices are per person in twin room.

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
With a dedicated attention to detail, the owners created a homestead that invites to get cosy, to connect and to venture at the same time with a variety of:

| bedrooms
| multiple dining and living spaces
| bathrooms
| kitchen
| sauna
| ice bath
| pool
| hot tub
| air-con
| indoor and outdoor fireplaces.

Meals

Menu Types

Indulge into a wholesome, plant-based seasonal menu inspired by Mediterranean & Ayurvedic principles. While emphasising a cleanse for body & mind, it celebrates nourishment, wellbeing, joy & community

What's Included

  • private room (solo, duo or twin)
  • daily dynamic and restorative pilates (physio-led)
  • 3 meals each day - wholesome & cleansing
  • guided breath work & ice bath
  • one private massage
  • daily introduction to meditation
  • teachings of mindful tools & practices for sustainable wellbeing
  • personal intention setting & closing reflection session
  • workshop about modern ayurveda to detox body & mind 
  • welcome gift bag with wellness products valued at $150
  • pool, spa, sauna & fireplaces to unwind
  • homemade teas & fruit available all day
  • 3-month membership to citta collective’s ongoing learning journal

What's Not Included

  • airfares
  • airport transfer
  • insurance

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