http://www.cittacollective.com/

citta collective, 750 Carool Road, Carool (2026)

$\\ Every retreat I’ve hosted, people almost didn’t come.It's surprising how often guests have told or emailed me that th...$

13/04/2026

\\ Every retreat I’ve hosted, people almost didn’t come.
It's surprising how often guests have told or emailed me that they had so many genuine and very understandable reasons why joining wouldn't be a good idea... too busy.. too much money .. not the right time.. can't indulge right now

And every single one of them that came said also:
“I wish I had done this sooner.”

Not because everything changed overnight,
but because something important shifted.
More space was created.
A slower pace was experienced.
The internal and external noise softened.
Presence was rediscovered.
Clarity returned.

Most of the time the louder that voice is (beside being drawn to the experience), the more curious we should get about the why.

REALIGN is not about escaping life, the news and the world.
It’s about meeting it differently.

3 rooms left.
Bookings close Wednesday midnight.

$\\ quiet mornings that set the tone.Early mornings in the hinterland have a very particular feeling.The rolling hills sl...$

12/04/2026

\\ quiet mornings that set the tone.

Early mornings in the hinterland have a very particular feeling.
The rolling hills slowly light up with the first sunrays, the golden ocean shimmering on the horizon, the air is crisp but soft, and it’s quiet - there is just the sound of birds, trees in the wind and the sense of a new day beginning.

It’s often the moment where guests really start to arrive.
Something most of our guests like the most.
The quiet and simple morning rituals we start the day with - guided meditation and gentle check-ins to tune into your energy, physically, mentally and emotional landscape.
Learning how to read them, rather than jumping straight into reactive mode.

We leave phones switched off in the rooms, the chatter for breakfast and the to-do lists for after the retreat.
This is where you learn to meet yourself first before everything and everyone else.

It’s a small shift, but one that many take home - a more grounded, aware way of starting the day. And so so powerful...

$\\ GIVEAWAY To celebrate citta collective's 3rd birthday, you are invited to win an intentional pause, repair and nurtur...$

11/04/2026

\\ GIVEAWAY
To celebrate citta collective's 3rd birthday, you are invited to win an intentional pause, repair and nurture.
In the lead up to our May retreat we have partnered up with sans [ceuticals] - creating devine skin care that travels with us to every retreat.

WIN
~ retreat credit of $300
(can be applied to coming REALIGN retreat, valid for 12 months)

~ all-in-one facial glow kit, value $200
(incl activator 7 oil, goji cleansing oil, luminosity masque, add sleep infusion masque)

ENTER
1 - follow &
2 - tag 1 person in comments you would like to go on a retreat with
(add more to enter as many times as you like)
3 - bonus entry: join the citta collective newsletter

CLOSES on Monday 13 April 8pm AEST
WINNER announced on Tuesday 14 April
Curated by citta collective.

$\\ citta collective is turning 3 this month and something exciting is coming. revealing more this week, until then disco...$

05/04/2026

\\ citta collective is turning 3 this month and something exciting is coming.

revealing more this week, until then discover some hints in the slides...

I can't wait to celebrate this together with you!

Xx
elaine

01/04/2026

\\ what if four days could change how you move through the rest of your year?
Not by escaping your life —
but by returning to it differently.

REALIGN is for those who feel the need for space.
Away from decisions, schedule, commitments — an opportunity to breathe deeper and reset the inner rhythm.
To slow down.
To clear the noise.
To reconnect with yourself beneath it all.

Because when that happens, things begin to shift —
in how we think, feel, move forward and how much we can give to ourselves and our loved ones.

This isn’t just time away.
It’s where we plant the seed.

REALIGN retreat
14 — 17 may | northern rivers

If you feel the pull, follow it.
Limited solo and double rooms left.

$\\ moments and memories of march. Modern life keeps many of us in a constant state of stimulation, decision making and p...$

31/03/2026

\\ moments and memories of march.

Modern life keeps many of us in a constant state of stimulation, decision making and pressure.

citta collective retreats are thoughtfully designed to regulate the nervous system, create space for reflection, and reconnect you with the rhythms that support wellbeing.

Through intentional movement, nourishing food, guided practices and meaningful conversations, these experiences ripple into everyday life — creating changes that last long after the retreat ends.

HER BLOOM
a day retreat with .studio & more.

$\\ where my love for saunas and ice baths comes from.I grew up in a part of Germany where we would get freezing and very...$

28/03/2026

\\ where my love for saunas and ice baths comes from.

I grew up in a part of Germany where we would get freezing and very snowy winters. The temperature would drop sometimes to -10 or -15 degrees. We would have so much snow that we would have to dig a tunnel between my parents and grandparents house on one property. Public transport wouldn’t be able to run and we welcomed the day off school with hours and hours of building snowmen and igloos.

As a teenager my mum would take me with her to the weekly finnish sauna sessions and actual ice bathing in the public swimming pool. The fun place where we would hang around all summer would turn into a huge surface of ice. I remember Sunday traditions once a month, where people would meet covered in their winter layers, they would take a hammer and crack a big hole into the ice surface. Then two people at the time would climb into the freezing water just in swimwear and a beanie. A couple of minutes later the brave ones climbed out glowing and invigorated, welcomed by their fellows with winter coats, boots, a mulled wine and laughters.

It was such a community event. Intimidating at first. Both the sauna and ice bath. And the people that would like such extreme temperatures. But I started to really enjoy how it made me feel. So I kept tagging along. Most of the time as the youngster.

I also started with daily cold showers first thing in the morning when I was around 16 years old. Another one of my mums rituals. I guess what motivated me back then was seeing her great skin and legs. Once I started to learn all the why’s behind the fire, the ice, the cold showers it got me hooked until today.
It's one of my morning rituals I wouldn't leave the house without, because it sets the tone for my day and my wellbeing.

$\\ IN CONVERSATION with .mate.benny Benny - Co-founder of .studio, Wim Hof and Oxygen Advantage accredited facilitator, ...$

23/03/2026

\\ IN CONVERSATION with .mate.benny
Benny - Co-founder of .studio, Wim Hof and Oxygen Advantage accredited facilitator, will be guiding us at REALIGN through an incomparable breath work and ice bath session.
An experience which has become an integral, transformative layer of this unique weekend.

How did you first come to breathwork and cold immersion?

I found breathwork over a decade ago while searching for solutions to chronic back injuries, even after surgery. Initially, I turned to breathwork purely as a way to manage pain, and it worked incredibly well. Once out of pain, I continued practicing daily because of the doors it opened - allowing me to explore and uncover parts of myself that had been hidden in the shadows. Cold exposure came a few months later, which is a path many people follow after becoming interested in breathwork.

When people hear “breathwork and ice bath”, what do they often misunderstand or feel hesitant about?

Breathwork is often seen as alternative or dismissed as pseudoscience, while ice baths are viewed as harsh or extreme - but both perceptions miss the mark. Breathwork is a powerful tool for recovery and overall wellbeing. Ice baths work through hormetic stress: deliberately exposing the body to a controlled stressor that stimulates positive physiological adaptation. It’s a powerful opportunity to reshape how we respond to stress. By softening, breathing and staying calm in the cold, we begin to build a new neural pathway and pattern — one of control, clarity and composure.

For someone who has never done this before, why do you suggest exploring and experiencing it?

Breathwork is literally for everyone! If you can breathe, you can take control of your breath. Imagine going through your life having never controlled your own breath before. That's just crazy! As for ice baths, who wouldn't want to learn a technique that helps overcome everyday stress? For both breathwork and cold exposure I always recommend being guided by an experienced (and qualified) practitioner for your first time.

Read the full conversation in the citta collective newsletter on Tuesday.

$\\ tonight at 11.59pm the early bird rates end for our upcoming retreat with $200 off per retreat spot.This applies fo...$

23/03/2026

\\ tonight at 11.59pm the early bird rates end for our upcoming retreat with $200 off per retreat spot.
This applies for the remaining 4 solo and double rooms.

retreat inclusions.

~ dynamic sunrise pilates and restorative sunset pilates
BY ELAINE KOEBER | CITTA COLLECTIVE

~ wholesome, plant-based and cleansing meals by our private chef
BY AMY KLITSCHER | HARVEST & HEAL

~ guided breath work and ice bath by the Wim Hof method
BY BENNY BERRY | SOL HOUSE STUDIO

~ exploration of meditation, mindful practices & sustainable wellbeing
BY ELAINE KOEBER | CITTA COLLECTIVE

~ private bedroom with ensuite (new at Hillside Carool)
~ soothing full-body or lymph massage
~ personal intention setting & closing reflection session
~ learnings from ayurveda & ancient practices to detox body & mind
~ welcome gift bag with wellness products valued at $150
~ pool, spa, vineyard and fireplaces to unwind
~ homemade teas and fruit available all day
~ 3-month membership to citta collective’s ongoing learning journal

If you have been watching, dreaming and thinking - this is your invitation to gift yourself one long weekend for a better and more sustainable health, happiness and wellbeing.

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