Finding Your Balance | Lakeside Meditation & Watercolour Retreat

Pause, recharge & find your balance. Enjoy a phone-free vineyard retreat with lakeside meditation, mindful journaling, art & afternoon tea. Finding Your BalanceA Lakeside Meditation & Creative Retreat SandSong Sunday Reset — Disconnect to Reconnect An Afternoon to Restore Your Balance When was the last time you truly took a moment for yourself? Between work, responsibilities, relationships and the demands of everyday life, it's easy to lose sight of our own wellbeing. As the festive season approaches, give yourself permission to pause. Join us at SandSong Estate, nestled among the beautiful vineyards of McLaren Vale, for a peaceful four-hour, phone-free retreat designed to help you slow down, restore your energy and reconnect with what matters most. Our Finding Your Balance retreat brings together lakeside guided meditation, mindful journaling, nature exploration and expressive watercolour painting. Through gentle reflection and creative expression, you'll be invited to explore what balance means to you — without pressure, expectations or the need to create anything perfect. Come alone, with your partner or with friends. Everyone is welcome, and no meditation or painting experience is required. Take a moment away from the festive rush and give yourself the gift of time. Meet Your Facilitators Karlene | Mindfulness & Wellness Facilitator Originally from Canada, Karlene brings over 20 years of professional experience in health and wellness. Since 2015, she has led mindfulness, meditation and wellness workshops, incorporating sound bowl therapy, forest bathing, restorative yoga and qigong. Her professional background includes nursing, psychology and professional fitness coaching. Passionate about holistic wellbeing, Karlene helps people reconnect with themselves, find balance and discover greater purpose and fulfilment. Guiyong Zhu (Zhuzhu) | Professional Artist & Creative Facilitator Zhuzhu is an Adelaide-based professional artist and art educator with over 20 years of artistic practice. Having studied art since childhood, she has delivered more than 50 public art projects across Australia and China, alongside extensive experience teaching painting and creative workshops to children, adults and seniors. Passionate about the connection between art, nature and wellbeing, Zhuzhu believes creativity is more than making something beautiful — it's a way to express emotions, explore new perspectives and reconnect with ourselves. Through her expressive watercolour sessions, she creates a warm and welcoming space where participants can let go of expectations, explore colours and movement, and enjoy the freedom of creative expression. No artistic experience is needed — just curiosity and an open mind. What's Included • Lakeside guided meditation • Mindful vineyard walk and nature exploration • Guided journaling with journal and pen provided • Expressive watercolour painting with all materials included • Afternoon tea, coffee and light refreshments • A peaceful, phone-free experience in a beautiful vineyard setting What to Bring Please bring your own yoga mat or comfortable towel for the lakeside meditation, along with comfortable walking shoes, a sunhat, sunscreen and a water bottle. Bring a Friend & Save! Bring a Friend — $139 Each Book two places together for $278, saving $10 per person. Refer Friends — Save Up to $50 Already booked? Invite your friends to join! Receive a $10 refund for each new paying guest who books and mentions your name during registration, up to a maximum of $50. Referral rewards apply to confirmed eligible bookings for the same retreat. Discounts cannot be combined. Event Details Date: Sunday, 20 December 2026 Time: 1:30–5:30 PM Location: SandSong Estate, Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, South Australia Price: $149 per person Group Size: 4–10 participants A minimum of four participants is required for the retreat to proceed. If the event is cancelled due to insufficient bookings, guests will receive a full refund. The programme may be adjusted depending on weather conditions. Four hours just for you. No phones. No distractions. No pressure. Pause, breathe and let go. We look forward to welcoming you to SandSong Estate. Extend Your Retreat — Stay at SandSong Estate Make your Sunday Reset even more special with a relaxing vineyard getaway. SandSong Estate offers a collection of charming vineyard accommodation, perfect for couples, friends and small groups looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. Retreat guests are welcome to enquire about accommodation availability and special stay offers. Please contact SandSong Estate directly for accommodation options and bookings. Email: [email protected]