CALM STAYS ACCOMODATION & GROUP BREATHWORK RETREATS - BYRON BAY HINTERLAND

At Rise Temple, nestled in the heart of the Northern Rivers hinterland, this retreat sanctuary invites you to pause, breathe, and return home to yourself.

Whether you’re seeking a quiet solo escape or a restorative stay shared with a loved one, Rise Temple offers space to soften, slow down, and reconnect—from within. For couples specifically seeking guided support and deeper relational healing, a dedicated Couples Reconnection Retreat is also available.

Below you’ll find two ways to immerse yourself in the stillness, softness, and soul of Rise Temple. Below you’ll find three ways to immerse yourself in the stillness, softness, and soul of Rise Temple.

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CALM STAYS

  • 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.

  • Bathroom counter with a potted plant, two Petal Wood essential oil bottles, a bar of soap with red swirls on a blue towel, and a window showing greenery outside.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Cradled in nature and designed with simplicity, Calm Stays at The Still Waters Sanctuary offer a private three-room retreat — a serene bedroom, peaceful sitting room for rest or reflection, and a kitchenette — where you can gently unwind. You’ll have access to a luxury bathroom, shared only with Amanda Jane (your host), who uses the shower but has her own private toilet. Guests also enjoy use of the infrared sauna and natural dam plunge pool, nestled beneath a canopy of elevated trees, where sunlight filters through and birdsong lingers.

Whether you’re arriving solo or with a loved one, these stays invite you to exhale — held by the peace of the land and the rhythm of your breath.

Each stay is unique. You may wish to simply rest, wander the property, read, or enjoy the stillness. Or choose to deepen your journey with an optional private breathwork and mindfulness session, tailored to your emotional, energetic, or relational needs, or join the weekly Saturday class.

Pricing
Calm Stays begin at $144 per night depending on season (minimum 2-night stay).
Optional private breathwork sessions may be added upon request.

There’s no program. No pressure. Just time to reconnect with what matters.

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WEEKEND RETREATS

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Scheduled Immersions for Small Groups

Held on select weekends throughout the year, Rise Temple’s intimate group retreats are sacred containers for restoration and renewal.

With a maximum of 4 single participants, these immersive weekends weave together slow breathwork, meditation, conscious movement, and nature-based stillness. Each element is curated to help you reset your nervous system, soften internal resistance, and reconnect with your soul’s rhythm.

You can choose your own experience with a base retreat offering, and optional add-ons including:

  • Saturday slow breathwork group session ($77 pp)

  • Sunday somatic release breathwork group session ($77 pp)

  • 1:1 private breathwork and mindfulness session ($222)

  • Relaxing massage therapy (from $100)

  • Guided nature walks on the property

  • Cycling the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (bike hire arranged, with complimentary drop-off)

  • Reiki or yoga sessions with local facilitators

  • Creative workshops (art, journaling, or sound)

  • Sacred fire circle (weather permitting)

  • Detox cleanse with locally made detox shakes (optional add-on)

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Kind Words…

  • “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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