25-27 July, 2025
$1,495 per person, twin share
Are you looking for a new sense of wellbeing and inspiration in your everyday life? Then join us for a three day/two night luxury wellness escape filled with yoga, relaxation and inspiration.
Join Lisa Matthews of Illuminenation in collaboration with Lisa Allwell of Seed Yoga for a weekend of wellness, yoga, nature and fun! Our venue is Atlas Retreat Centre at Shoreham, just an hour and a bit from Melbourne.
This winter retreat is a chance to recharge, reconnect with yourself, nature and others. In the depths of winter, its the perfect time for turning within and deep reflection. To let wisdom arise through silent spaces and moments of introspection and contemplation.
Expect a stunning venue, a warming magnesium spa, open fire and a group of like-minded souls. There’s plenty of spaces to cocoon so you can reemerge feeling refreshed. There’ll be all the things you expect - like accessible yoga, plus some gorgeous surprises. The two Lisas’ are beyond excited to facilitate this experience with you.
Our retreat package includes everything you need: boutique accommodation, delicious healthy meals, guided walks in a transformative environment. There will be nourishing yoga in a stunning studio with an emphasis on relaxation and a practice suitable for all levels of yoga experience, including none.
We will provide you with luxurious space to rejuvenate, relax, unwind, be pampered and share key skills to reduce your stress and live a happier, healthier life. You can do as much or as little as you want!
You will return home re-charged, refreshed, focused and well.
There are only 10 places available. Secure your spot today!
For bookings conditions and payment plan details, email us at lisa@illumined.org and we’ll be in touch shortly!
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Wellness Program: Yoga, Meditation and Workshops
This retreat is suitable for all levels of yoga experience from beginners through to those with an established yoga practice.
There will be energising and uplifting morning yoga (not too early…you are on retreat!), designed to enliven you. The sunset yoga sessions will be restorative and gentle.
We’ll explore what it means to be truly well - body, mind and soul. This is an individual journey, but we’ll collectively look at what yoga, ayurveda, psychology and other integrative practices can teach us about creating a life that is vibrant and graceful. It’s finding your own steady ground. This retreat is lighthearted…expect to have fun.
As we watch the waves on the beach, we’ll watch the waves of our own breath, the ebb and flow of thought and of sensation; we’ll remember to gently trust in the flow of life.
You will leave Shoreham better equipped to manage the stressors of daily life.
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Friday 25 July
Arrive at the retreat anytime from 3.30 pm. We’ve arranged this special early check-in so you can make the most of your weekend.
Settle in and explore your beautiful surroundings: help yourself to fruit, herbal tea and meet your fellow retreaters. Choose whether to walk on the beach, jump in the spa, dive into a good book or explore the galleries and cafes of Flinders and Red Hill.
5.30pm: Opening Circle. We’ll land, set the scene for the weekend and get clear about why we are here and what we want to create. We’ll explore what the winter solstice has to teach us about shadow and light. There’ll be mindful movement, relaxation practices and opportunities to connect with each other.
7.00pm: Mocktails and sunset watching followed by delicious dinner with sea views.
Saturday 26 July
6.30 am: Optional meditation.
8am: Energising morning yoga practice.
9.30am: Breakfast.
11am: A nature walk or special workshop . Expect to explore the rugged coastline and beautiful local surrounds with some surprises along the way. (Gosh, we love surprises!) *Weather depending.
1pm: A delcious seasonal lunch
4pm: Afternoon workshop
6pm: Restorative yoga practice with myofacial release techniques using balls. It’s like a massage and you’ll love it!
7.30pm: Dinner and sunset watching
Sunday 27 July
6.30 am: Optional meditation.
8am: Energising morning yoga practice
9.30am: Breakfast
11am: Beach walk or a special workshop. Let’s see what the weather is like.
12.30pm: Lunch.
1.30 pm: Closing Circle.
Until 3pm: Beach, books, pool, cafes, galleries, conversations, nanna naps…it’s up to you. The only thing we are strict about is that we don’t want you to even think about packing your bag until 10 minutes before you leave. Once you’ve packed, you check out mentally and we want you to squeeze the most juice out of your retreat.
3pm: Retreat Ends.
Please note: all activities are optional. This is your retreat.
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Inclusions:
2 night/3 day luxury accommodation at Atlas, an ultra luxe retreat centre in Shoreham, Victoria.
Joyful daily yoga with classes adaptable to any level.
Meditation and deep relaxation classes.
Nature walks. (Weather permitting)
Fully catered: 2 x breakfast, 2 x lunches, 2x dinners. Unlimited supply of fruit, herbal tea and snacks.
Plenty of free time to relax by the pool, read, shop, retreat or snooze.
Welcome Gift
Check-out to 3pm on Sunday. (It’s only an hour and 15 minutes to drive back to Melbourne.)
Exclusions
Transfers
Alcoholic Drinks
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$1,495 AUD per person
Only 10 places availableWe have two room types available:
Super Deluxe Double (Only 1 room available)
The first couple or twin share to book will be allocated this room.Luxe Twin Share (4 rooms available)
Twin share with King single bed and your own bathroom. Or King sIzed bed for couples.
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Can I bring a friend or partner?
Absolutely! We hope that you will bring a friend or family member. The retreat is open to guests with all levels of yoga experience. If you are intending to share a room with a friend, please indicate this in your enquiry or at the time of booking.
I’m coming by myself, what are my options?
If you're intending to come alone and would like to share a room, we will happily arrange room share with a like-minded soul. Don't be shy about sharing with a new friend, the retreat venue is spacious and you will have plenty of room for yourself. The retreat is filled with delightful living areas where you can find ‘me time’.
Do I have to attend all the activities?
No, this is YOUR retreat. It’s a time for you to relax and renew. You are free to do as little or as much as you like.
Who is leading this retreat?
The retreat will be hosted by experienced yoga teacher Lisa Matthews and Lisa Allwell. Lisa M is the founder of www.illuminenation.org. Lisa A is the founder of Seed Yoga + Wellness. Both Lisa’s are experienced retreat facilitators.
Fun fact: This retreat is happening because so many of you asked us to do a local retreat. Here it is!
In the past many of our guests have returned for a second or even third retreats in both Bali and India! (This tells us we are doing this right!)
What is the venue like?
Atlas Retreat is newly built boutique accommodation, just a few metres from Shoreham Beach. It has a purpose built yoga studio and deck. (Lisa A helped with fitting it out). It is an ideal place to relax and unwind. The drive to Shoreham from Blackburn is approx 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The retreat has everything you could possibly wish for on a luxurious weekend away: Beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms, a sparkling pool and spa an indoor and open air yoga space, and an abundance of comfortable undercover and outdoor spaces to lounge and enjoy.
Will there be time to explore?
The retreat schedule allows for a balance of free time and structured activities. There is so much to do (or not do) in the local area. Red Hill and Flinders have gorgeous wineries, art galleries, cafes and shops. Expect beautiful beaches and lush nature at your doorstep.
What about the food?
All meals are included in your stay, meals are delicious, seasonable and organic.
Food allergies and sensitivities?
The retreat will cater to most special dietary requirements. Please let us know when booking if you have particular dietary needs.
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Lisa Mathews
Lisa is a seasoned Yoga and meditation teacher who finds her sanctuary on the edge of the rainforest in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges. Her journey has been enriched by studying under distinguished local and international teachers across diverse yogic traditions, including years of immersive experience living and serving in international ashrams. While formal training as a dancer shaped her dedicated and disciplined practice, Lisa's greatest insights continue to emerge from life itself – her most profound teacher.
As a lecturer in Yoga Philosophy and Ethics, Yin Yoga and Mentorship programs Lisa crafts transformative classes, workshops, retreats and trainings that honour the sacred dimensions of yoga. Lisa brings a holistic approach grounded in intelligent alignment principles. Her classes flow with creative intuition and musical atunement, while her extensive background in trauma-informed yoga ensures a safe, inclusive space for all practitioners. Students often describe experiencing moments of pure magic in her classes – instances where time seems to dissolve, leading to profound embodied awareness and unexpected insights.
True to the spirit of eternal studentship, Lisa continuously explores and expands her own boundaries. Her teaching style bridges compassionate guidance with practical wisdom, meeting each student exactly where they are while gently illuminating paths for growth. This dedication to personal growth fuels her life's purpose – her ikigai – of serving as a loving, compassionate presence in service of humanity's highest good.
Lisa Allwell
Lisa is a yoga and meditation teacher. Her classes focus on cultivating well-being and mindfulness. She has a passion for using principals of anatomical alignment to help you find a yoga practice that works perfectly for you. Lisa has developed a strong following of students who are drawn to her creative, nurturing teaching style.
You’ll participate in a light-hearted contemporary practice to balance mind, body and spirit. Life is often serious and perplexing, so Lisa’s aim is to encourage you forget about your ‘to do’ list, your issues and challenges for the duration of each yoga class.
Her favourite yoga asana is the smile, and she aims to encourage her students to strive for lightness, vitality and balance, both on and off the yoga mat. Lisa sincerely try to meet each student at where they are at in their yoga, helping them to get the most from each pose, each practice, each breath.
It’s Lisa’s clear intention that you leave this retreat feeling energised, peaceful and fabulous.