PRIVATE COUPLES BURNOUT RETREAT AUSTRALIA

Life can become incredibly busy.

Work, family responsibilities and the pace of modern life can gradually leave couples feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and disconnected.

Our private Couples Burnout Retreat offers a gentle opportunity to step away from the noise, slow down and restore balance.

Set amongst 45 acres of peaceful countryside in the Northern Rivers Hinterland near Byron Bay, this personalised retreat provides space to rest deeply, reconnect and return to what matters most.

This retreat is an opportunity to take time out together — to step away from the demands of everyday life, nurture your wellbeing, and enjoy uninterrupted time as a couple in a peaceful and supportive environment.

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A Private Retreat for Rest, Balance & Wellbeing
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IN THIS PRIVATE RETREAT YOU WILL

  • Slow down and step away from daily pressures

  • Learn simple breathing techniques to support nervous system regulation

  • Experience guided meditation and self-inquiry practices

  • Reconnect through mindful presence and shared experiences

  • Enjoy uninterrupted time together in nature

  • Rest deeply and restore your energy levels

  • Cultivate greater awareness, patience and emotional balance

  • Return home feeling calmer, clearer and more connected

“Often what is needed is not another holiday filled with activities and distractions.

What is needed is space.

Space to breathe.

Space to rest.

Space to simply be.”
— Amanda Jane

WHY COUPLES EXPERIENCE BURNOUT

Burnout is not only an individual experience.

Many couples unknowingly move through life carrying chronic stress together.

The pressure of careers, parenting, financial responsibilities, caring for others and managing households can create a constant state of mental and emotional overload.

Over time this may lead to:

  • Feeling emotionally exhausted

  • Increased tension or irritability

  • Reduced patience and understanding

  • Less quality time together

  • Difficulty being fully present

  • Feeling disconnected despite living side by side

The Power of Shared Stillness

There is something profoundly healing about slowing down together.

When couples step away from the distractions of everyday life and enter a space designed for rest, reflection and presence, something begins to soften.

Conversations become easier.

Breathing becomes slower.

The nervous system begins to settle.

Imagine waking to the sounds of nature rather than alarms. Sharing a slow morning coffee overlooking the countryside. Walking amongst the trees. Sitting quietly beside the creek. Enjoying nourishing meals together without rushing to the next commitment.

This retreat is not about doing more. It is about creating the conditions for calm, connection and wellbeing to naturally emerge.

Through guided meditation, visualisation, conscious breathing, time in nature and uninterrupted moments together, you'll be invited to reconnect with yourselves and each other in a gentle and meaningful way.

  • A cozy bedroom with white bedding, decorative pillows, a rolled towel, and a green blanket on a bed. A side table with a lamp, a candle, and a potted plant. Large windows with white curtains reveal greenery outside.

  • Interior view of a room with white wooden walls, a large floral painting, a small side table with a plant and a lamp, and a doorway leading to a room with patterned carpeting and a table with a plant.

  • Living room with a blue sofa, floral pillows, a round table with a flower arrangement, a wall painting of blue flowers, white wooden walls, and a window with floral curtains.

  • Interior view of a cozy living room with a wooden front door, a blue sofa with floral pillows, a small table with a colorful flower vase, and framed artwork on the cream-colored wooden paneled wall.

  • A sunlit living room corner with a wooden window ledge holding a microwave, two toasters, a tea box, cups, bowls, potted plants, a lamp, and a candle. There's a gray armchair with a pink pillow, white curtains, and framed paintings on white wall paneling.

  • Bathroom with a large bathtub by a window showing lush green trees outside, with potted plants and framed pictures on the wall.

  • A small stream running through a dense, green forest with overhanging trees and shrubs.

  • Outdoor garden with a wooden picnic table and benches, potted plant in the center, and surrounded by lush green trees, bushes, and ground covered in moss, with a staircase visible on the left. Rise Temple Retreat courtyard.

  • Small wooden bridge with rope railing crosses a patch of dirt in a lush green forest. Dense foliage and plants surround the area.

  • Rise Temple house with beige siding, surrounded by lush green trees and plants, on a sunny day.

  • Rise Temple Retreat Centre grounds visible behind lush green trees and bushes by a pond with floating water lilies.

  • A peaceful backyard garden with a large, leaning tree, a wooden bench, lush greenery, and a pond in the distance under a blue sky. Rise Temple Wellness Retreat Centre Byron Bay Grounds.

  • Rise Temple with a lush green backyard garden next to a house with white siding and black window frames, surrounded by trees and various plants, with a small gravel pathway and a well-maintained grassy lawn.

A true Nervous System Reset in the Byron Bay Hinterland

At Rise Temple, everything is designed to support calm, simplicity and restoration.

Your retreat includes:

Guided Meditation

Gentle meditation practices designed to quiet the mind and cultivate greater awareness and presence.

Slow Breathwork Sessions

Amanda's approach focuses on slow, conscious breathing practices that support nervous system regulation, emotional balance and deep relaxation.

Nature Immersion

Walk amongst orchard rows, relax by the creek, sit beneath the trees or simply enjoy the stillness of the surrounding landscape.

Infrared Sauna

Private sauna sessions designed to encourage relaxation and support overall wellbeing.

Nourishing Meals

Healthy home-prepared meals designed to nourish both body and mind.

Time To Simply Be

Unlike many retreats, there is no packed schedule.

Rest is part of the experience.

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THE STILL WATERS SANCTUARY

You will stay in the Queen Room with exclusive access to a semi self-contained space, including a private living area and kitchenette. The rest of the grounds are yours to explore. Please note that the shower in the luxury bathroom is shared with Amanda Jane who has her own toilet upstairs and is not en-suite.

From Burnout To Clarity. From Busyness To Balance

From Burnout To Clarity. From Busyness To Balance

The Couples BurnoutRetreat

2 Nights
From $2,444 AUD

This is the complete retreat experience.

Designed for couples who wish to step away from the demands of everyday life and be fully supported throughout their stay.

A space to slow down, reconnect, restore balance and enjoy uninterrupted time together in a peaceful natural setting.

You arrive. Everything else is taken care of.

What's Included

• Two nights private accommodation in the Byron Bay Hinterland

• Two guided couples breathwork and meditation experiences

• Two morning grounding meditation sessions

• Two evening integration and self-inquiry meditations

• Private infrared sauna access and natural dam plunge

• One 60-minute relaxation massage (optional extra)

• One private yoga session with Julia Wunder (optional extra)

• Full nourishment package, including all meals freshly prepared in-house

• A selection of herbal teas throughout your stay

• Access to selected guided meditations following your retreat

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A Space To Return To Yourself & Each Other

This retreat is an opportunity to step away from responsibilities, expectations and the constant pace of everyday life.

A chance to spend quality time together without distractions.

To breathe deeply.

To slow down.

To rest.

To reconnect with what matters most.

There is nowhere to be and nothing to achieve.

Simply space to enjoy each other's company, nurture your wellbeing and remember the importance of making time for yourselves as a couple.

Beneath the schedules, commitments and responsibilities, there remains a quieter place of calm, connection and presence.

Sometimes all that is needed is the space to return to it.

Continued Support

Following your retreat, you'll receive access to a collection of guided meditations and mindfulness practices designed to support continued wellbeing and integration at home.

For couples wishing to continue their journey, private online sessions with Amanda are also available. These sessions provide personalised support for nervous system regulation, mindfulness, communication and creating sustainable practices that can be incorporated into everyday life.

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“The beauty of staying at Rise Temple, within the Still Waters Sanctuary, is the spaciousness. Aside from your guided breathwork and meditation, there is no fixed schedule — just time to rest, wander, journal, sauna, and move at your own gentle rhythm.”
— Amanda Jane

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“I had a wonderful solo retreat at Rise Temple Retreat. Amanda was a very welcoming and accomodating host. I had my own private sitting room, bedroom and central kitchenette area where I could also do yoga. It was very clean and comfortable. The property is stunning and I enjoyed taking a sauna every day and then a dip in the natural spring fed waterhole. I had a lovely 1-1 breathwork session with Amanda which led into a beautiful guided visualisation. The weekend was just what I needed for nervous system reset and recovery. Thank you Amanda.”
— Filippa A, Gold Coast
“I had a beautiful weekend retreat with Amanda! The Rise Temple is a beautiful space with stunning beauty. The gardens and property capture a real essence of tranquility and peace. Amanda was a wonderful host and guide and made my stay truly special. I felt very taken care of and spoiled all weekend! She has a real gift for making you feel safe and held throughout the experience. If you are looking to calm your nervous system and find a little quiet in this loud world, this is your place! Thank you again for everything Amanda!”
— Garnett R, New Zealand

This is your time…

Our Private Couples Retreat is designed for those who need more than just a break. They are for those seeking true restoration.

These retreats are tailored to you, offering a gentle rhythm of rest, guided mindfulness, breathwork, personal guidance, and quiet integration. They are ideal for those experiencing:

• Burnout or chronic stress • Emotional or mental exhaustion • Overwhelm from work or caregiving • Life transitions • A desire to reconnect with themselves • A need to reset their nervous system

This is your time to be held, supported, and given permission to slow down.

Personal Guidance Through Mindfulness and Conversation

A Space to Be Heard

Alongside breathwork and meditation, your retreat includes intentional time for open, grounded conversation.

This is not clinical therapy and it is not structured life coaching. It is a calm, attentive space where you can speak honestly about what is unfolding in your life.

During your stay, we may gently explore patterns, beliefs, emotional responses, or recurring themes that surface through your breath journeys and visualisations.

We unpack what arises together.

Often the most meaningful shifts come not from force, but from seeing clearly.

This retreat is not only about resting your body. It is about understanding yourself more deeply and returning to the steadiness of who you truly are.

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Kind Words…

  • “Rise Temple is such a peaceful retreat nestled in nature, with birdsong mornings and lush landscaping. The space was cosy, light filled, and thoughtfully designed. The bathroom is heavenly, with a fantastic view of the acreage from the shower! Amanda Jane is a beautiful spirit, very welcoming and a delight to chat with. I joined in on a weekend breathwork session at the property - it was such a safe space to the experience the journey from breath and very well guided. Would love to return to Amanda Jane’s santuary.

    ~Zsari & Ash, Lennox Head, Northern Rivers

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  • “We had a great stay at Amanda’s, and were able to appreciate her kindness and hospitality. The house is comfortable and the surroundings so lush. In a word, it was like a home!

    Thank you Amanda

    ~ Frederic, Saint-Denis, France.

    Breathwork testimonials

  • “Amanda was soooo lovely. We had the best stay and felt right at home even though it was for 1 night. The sauna was such a great addition to the stay! Will definitely be back and would recommend anyone”

    ~ Taia, QLD Australia

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  • “Amanda is a wonderful host with a serene welcoming home. I felt right at ease from the moment I arrived. She was always helpful and kind whenever we needed assitance. We’re truly grateful to have stayed here”

    ~ Parul, Sydney, NSW Australia

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Couples Reconnection Retreats

For couples seeking a deeper, guided experience, Rise Temple offers a separate, dedicated Couples Reconnection Retreat.

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