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Yoga & Hiking Retreats

Back to Nature Retreats provide time to reconnect with nature, create some mental space for quiet and are a great opportunity to make new friends.
 
Each retreat is different depending on the location and the time of year. They incorporate different combinations of Yoga – Hatha, Flow, Restorative, Yin and Meditation, hiking or swimming, and an on-site chef preparing delicious, healthy vegetarian meals and snacks.
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Get ready for the ultimate self-care weekend.
Testimonials

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Meet the team

Learn about our teachers, organisers and special helpers

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Upcoming Retreats

testionials
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About Back to Nature Yoga Retreats

​After running Back To Nature Retreats since 2016, Fran has seen many positive changes in people's lives.​ All this happens organically and in good time over the weekend.  Guests may not realise changes that have taken place until long after the retreat.

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Often people attend her retreats, worried about not knowing anyone else at the retreat, but it doesn't take long for the ice to break.  Fran loves hearing all the chit chat and swapping of phone numbers as new friendships are formed.

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All of the Yoga and hiking retreats are within a 3 hour drive of Newcastle NSW,  affordable and very welcoming to all. 

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The Back to Nature partners, who help us host each event, are experts in their fields, from nature based teachers and hiking guides, to artists and chefs. Meet the team of partners here >

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Francesca is passionate that the food at the retreats is awesome.  “ To my mind the food at the retreat is one of the most important things.  It has to be healthy, tasty, locally sourced, where possible, restaurant quality and most importantly made with love." Meet the chef here >

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0408 691 509

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francescadavy@bigpond.com

past retreats

Previous Retreats

  • Fri, 28 Nov
    Wangat Lodge Dungog
    28 Nov 2025, 2:00 pm AEDT – 30 Nov 2025, 2:00 pm AEDT
    Wangat Lodge Dungog, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
    A soulful retreat that brings together Yoga, hiking, meditation and pop up workshops. Swim in beautiful clean rivers and hike to secret waterfalls. Enjoy morning and evening Yoga on our tree tops deck. Delicious food and snacks lovingly prepared by Kristin, our on site Chef.
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  • Sun, 16 Nov
    Secret Shoreside Venue
    16 Nov 2025, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm AEDT
    Secret Shoreside Venue, Lake Macquarie City Council, NSW, Australia
    Escape to a day of self-care on the shores of Lake Macquarie. Join us for Yoga, Breathwork, walking meditation, and a nourishing vegetarian lunch. Perfect for a pre-holiday recharge.
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  • Fri, 28 Mar
    The Old Monastery at Stroud
    28 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm AEDT – 30 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm AEDT
    The Old Monastery at Stroud, 47 St Clairs Rd, Stroud NSW 2425, Australia
    A weekend of wellness, the opportunity to really focus on you. Take a long-term holistic approach to your well-being, with our workshops on health, nutrition and lifestyle. Yoga every day, social chats, walking meditation and more. 
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  • Fri, 28 Feb
    Wangat Lodge Dungog
    28 Feb 2025, 2:00 pm AEDT – 02 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm AEDT
    Wangat Lodge Dungog, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
    A soulful retreat that brings together Yoga, Hiking and popup workshops. Swim in beautiful clean rivers and hike to secret waterfalls. Enjoy morning and evening Yoga on our tree tops deck. Delicious food and snacks lovingly prepared by Kristin, our on site Chef.
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  • Sun, 24 Nov
    Secret Shoreside Venue
    24 Nov 2024, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm AEDT
    Secret Shoreside Venue, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
    Escape to a day of self-care on the shores of Lake Macquarie. Join us for Yoga, Breathwork, walking meditation, and a nourishing vegetarian lunch. Perfect for a pre-holiday recharge.
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  • Fri, 01 Nov
    Wangat Lodge Dungog
    01 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm AEDT – 03 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm AEDT
    Wangat Lodge Dungog, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
    A soulful retreat that brings together Yoga, Hiking and a Sourdough making ( and eating!) workshop. Swim in beautiful clean rivers and hike to secret waterfalls. Enjoy morning and evening Yoga on our tree tops deck. Delicious food and snacks lovingly prepared by Kristin, our on site Chef.
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  • Mon, 20 May
    Glenella Heritage Guest House
    20 May 2024, 3:00 pm – 24 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Glenella Heritage Guest House, 56 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia
    5 days in the fresh mountain air to rejuvenate and nourish your body and soul.
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  • Fri, 05 Apr
    Wangat Lodge
    05 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm AEDT – 07 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm AEST
    Wangat Lodge, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
    A retreat for, and by, women in medicine. This is a chance to escape the intense demands of looking after everyone else and let us look after you instead!
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  • Fri, 01 Mar
    Wangat Lodge Dungog
    01 Mar 2024, 2:00 pm AEDT – 03 Mar 2024, 2:00 pm AEDT
    Wangat Lodge Dungog, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
    A soulful retreat that brings together yoga, hiking, and a sourdough making workshop during a weekend of swimming in crystal clear mountain streams, hiking to waterfalls, fireside chats, delicious & nourishing vegetarian food, meditation and plenty of time to do your own thing.
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  • Fri, 27 Oct
    The Old Monastery at Stroud
    27 Oct 2023, 2:00 pm AEDT – 29 Oct 2023, 2:00 pm AEDT
    The Old Monastery at Stroud, 47 St Clairs Rd, Stroud NSW 2425, Australia
    Yoga, Meditation, Art Workshops, Self-care, Grounding, Sangha Circle (supported community sharings), Healing, and Vegetarian meals and snacks lovingly prepared on-site.
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  • Mon, 15 May
    Glenella Heritage Guest House
    15 May 2023, 2:00 pm – 19 May 2023, 11:00 am
    Glenella Heritage Guest House, 56 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia
    5 days in the fresh mountain air to rejuvenate and nourish your body and soul.
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  • Fri, 24 Mar
    The Old Monastery at Stroud
    24 Mar 2023, 2:00 pm AEDT – 26 Mar 2023, 2:00 pm AEDT
    The Old Monastery at Stroud, 47 St Clairs Rd, Stroud NSW 2425, Australia
    Yoga, Meditation, Walking Meditation, Self-care, Grounding, Sangha Circle (supported community sharings), Healing, and Vegetarian meals and snacks lovingly prepared on-site.
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  • Fri, 03 Mar
    Wangat Lodge Dungog
    03 Mar 2023, 2:00 pm AEDT – 05 Mar 2023, 2:00 pm AEDT
    Wangat Lodge Dungog, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
    A soulful retreat that brings together yoga, hiking, live music and a sourdough making workshop during a weekend of swimming in crystal clear mountain streams, hiking to waterfalls, fireside chats, delicious & nourishing vegetarian food, meditation and plenty of time to do your own thing.
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  • Fri, 11 Nov
    Wangat Lodge Dungog
    11 Nov 2022, 2:00 pm – 13 Nov 2022, 2:00 pm
    Wangat Lodge Dungog, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
    SOLD OUT A soulful retreat that brings together yoga, hiking, live music and a sourdough making workshop during a weekend of swimming in crystal clear mountain streams, hiking to waterfalls, fireside chats, delicious & nourishing vegetarian food, meditation and plenty of time to do your own thing.
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  • Fri, 20 May
    Yanada Retreat - St Albans
    20 May 2022, 2:00 pm – 22 May 2022, 2:00 pm
    Yanada Retreat - St Albans, 1741 St Albans Rd, St Albans NSW 2775, Australia
    Re-wilding is a process of taking time out from the world, to reconnect with your true essence & restore your mind, body & soul. Delicious & nutritious vegetarian meals and snacks lovingly prepared by our on-site chef. See Gallery for pics of the beautiful Yanada Retreat
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  • Fri, 01 Apr
    The Old Monastery
    01 Apr 2022, 2:00 pm – 03 Apr 2022, 2:00 pm
    The Old Monastery, 47 St Clairs Rd, Stroud NSW 2425, Australia
    Yoga, Meditation, Walking Meditation, Self-care, Grounding, Art Session, Sangha Circle (supported community sharings), Healing, and Vegetarian meals and snacks lovingly prepared on-site.
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  • Fri, 28 Jan
    Wangat Lodge Dungog
    28 Jan 2022, 3:00 pm – 30 Jan 2022, 3:00 pm
    Wangat Lodge Dungog, 1938 Chichester Dam Rd, Dungog NSW 2420, Australia
    A weekend of swimming in crystal clear mountain streams, hiking to waterfalls, fireside chats, delicious, nourishing vegetarian meals and , snacks, Yoga, meditation and plenty of time to do your own thing or connect with your special Mother/daughter.
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  • Sun, 21 Nov
    The Base Health
    21 Nov 2021, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    The Base Health, 3 Tudor St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
    A masterclass learning about the anatomy of the Pelvic Floor muscles and how to incorporate these important muscles into your Yoga practice.
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