Rest & Create: a Weekend of Yoga, Art & Nature

Escape to beautiful Clayton Bay, South Australia, for a relaxed weekend designed to help you slow down, recharge and reconnect through gentle yoga, creativity and nature.

Rest & Create is about giving yourself permission to step away from everyday demands and enjoy a weekend with space to breathe, make, explore and simply be.

Across the weekend, Robyn from VistaArt Therapies will guide a range of nature-based and creative experiences, which may include nature journalling, eco-art, mindful nature connection and meditative slow stitching inspired by the natural world.

Sophie from EcoSoul Experiences will lead gentle yoga sessions, suitable for different levels of experience, as well as a relaxed weaving activity where you can enjoy the calming rhythm of working with your hands.

There’ll also be time to rest, wander, chat, enjoy the peaceful surrounds of Clayton Bay and connect with a small group of women.

No yoga or art experience is needed. This isn’t about creating the perfect artwork or mastering yoga poses. It’s about slowing down, trying something new and enjoying the wellbeing that can come from movement, nature and creativity.

Come for the weekend and leave feeling rested, grounded and creatively refreshed.

Retreat venue is the beautiful Magnolia House at Clayton Bay.

Cost of retreat: meals and snacks across 3 days & 2 nights, journal, art materials, meditation, yoga, creativity workshops.

EARLYBIRD UNTIL 20 OCTOBER 2026

Retreat & twin share room 2 nights- $460

Retreat & single room 2 nights- $580

Retreat & single room with ensuite- $640

Retreat only- ie you have own accommodation- $340

Bring a friend 2 for $600

Day and half day options also possible- get in touch for details.

FULL PRICE AFTER 20 OCTOBER 2026

Retreat & twin share room 2 nights- $520

Retreat & single room 2 nights- $620

Retreat & single room with ensuite- $690

Retreat only- ie you have own accommodation- $400

Massage available at extra cost $100 per 50 mins or part thereof with Sadie. Bookings essential.

Please bring: yoga mat/shawl (if you need a yoga mat let me know), material scraps for a collage.

Book direct to avoid booking fees info@vistaarttherapies.com.au

Camping available at nearby caravan park

A second "overflow" house has also been booked if the retreat house accommodation is full.

Retreat Schedule

6-8 November 2026

NB times and activities a guide only and subject to change

🌿 FRIDAY 6 November 2026

14:30-15:15 Arrival & check in

15:15 - 15:30 Afternoon tea,

15:30 - 17:30 Art Therapy introduction- reflection

17:30-18:00 Break

18:00-19:00 Dinner

19:00-20:00 Weaving

20:00-21:00 Restorative yoga & meditation

🤍 SATURDAY 7 November 2026

8:30 – 9:30 Gentle Yoga Outside (weather permitting)

9:30 – 10:30 Nature journalling with water colours

10:30 – 11:00 Break

11:00 – 12:30 Basket weaving

13:00 – 13:30 Lunch Provided

13:30 – 16:30 Extended Break / Rest / massage

16:30-18:00 Art activity

18:15-19:00 Dinner Provided

19:00-20:00 Vision Boards

20:30-21:00 Yoga Nidra

✨ SUNDAY 8 November 2026

09:00-10:00 Art therapy- life in flow

10:00-10:30 Wrap up

10:30 Close