Hinterland Retreat
A sacred space where art, nature, & warm hospitality intertwine & rejuvenate your spirit.
Art Retreat Maleny Queensland Australia
Wattle Bloom Art Therapy
For women seeking to enhance wellbeing, personal growth, & healing through the synergy of art & nature.
Consciously created & facilitated by Australian watercolour artist and transpersonal art therapist, Jo Duckworth.
Maleny
Sunshine Coast hinterland
Queensland Australia
Hello,
I’m Jo, I design and facilitate art & nature therapy retreats to help you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.
I provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore your inner world, express your emotions, and improve your wellbeing.
Retreat from the demands of every day life & immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of creativity and tranquility.
Art & Nature
Hinterland Retreats include…
Sessions.
Six hours of art and nature therapy individualised to suit your needs. Sessions are divided up into 1.5 to 2 hour sessions and are spread out over the time of your stay.
You can choose from the Wellbeing Workshops or I will design the sessions specifically to suit to your needs.
No art experience or skill is necessary so please don’t let that hold you back.
Whether you come by yourself, with a friend, relative, or support person, you may choose to participate individually or together.
Materials.
I supply all art and nature materials that are used in the sessions. Supplies may include; paper, paint, brushes, crayons, pastels, pens, pencils, magazine, glue, and nature.
You bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore various materials.
Accommodation.
Your choice of a 2 or 3 night midweek stay at Ferntree Hollow, Maleny.
Art & Nature Retreat bookings are made directly with me to ensure my availability and for the privacy of the participants. However, if you would like to read my reviews for accommodation only on Airbnb please click here.
Ferntree Hollow, Maleny Qld. Australia
Private, peaceful, walk to town.
Two bedroom self-contained guest suite located in the picturesque township of Maleny (Sunshine Coast hinterland), Qld, Australia.
Within walking distance of the main street of Maleny, Obi Obi Creek with a platypus viewing deck, and nature walk trails.
The main bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has a double bed with a view of the private courtyard. Both bedrooms have a split system reverse cycle air-conditioner.
The sitting/lounge room has a comfortable two-seater couch with views of the private courtyard and a HD smart TV with Netflix.
The kitchenette is to the side of the sitting room with tea and coffee-making facilities, toaster, microwave, bar fridge, and a sink.
The bathroom is a generous size with a luxurious ball and claw bath and shower with a rainfall shower head.
The private courtyard is a lovely place to relax and unwind on the deck and watch the ferns unfurl.
Connect to Nature
Art & Nature Hinterland Retreat for One
Need some time to yourself? Have the entire guest suite to yourself and all art & nature therapy sessions 1:1 with Jo.
Enjoy the serenity and time to truly connect your inner self with the knowing you are being supported 100% by Jo.
2 nights - $1,499
3 nights - $1,699
I am currently offering my valued newsletter subscribers 20% OFF RETREATS!
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Art & Nature Hinterland Retreat forTwo
Share your experience with a friend or family. Perfect for best friends, mother & daughter, sisters, Aunty & niece, cousins, godmother & daughter, soul sisters, you name it.
Enjoy the privacy of your own bedroom and share the rest of the guest suite and sessions with someone close whilst both being supported 100% by Jo.
2 nights - $1,199 per participant
3 nights - $1,299 per participant
I am currently offering my valued newsletter subscribers 20% OFF RETREATS!
A saving of up to $520!!! Spaces are limited. Subscribe to my newsletter here
OR complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Non-participating guests are welcome.
Ferntree Hollow has 2 bedrooms and can sleep up to 4 guests. If you have a friend, relative, support worker, or carer not participating in art therapy but would like to stay please find following the additional charge.
2 nights - $80 per non participating guest
3 nights - $120 per non participating guest
All prices are subject to change and will be confirmed once all information has been received. Discounts may apply under special circumstance.
Retreat Dates
2024
November
(booked out)
December
(booked out)
2025
January
(booked out)
Join January waitlist here
17-19/20 February
17-19/20 March
14-16/17 April
12-14/15 May
9-11/12 June
July - December
(dates to be advised)
OR contact Jo here to discuss the possibility of alternative dates if the above listed dates do not suit.
Testimonials
Darlene
“I came not knowing exactly what to expect, and was a little anxious about what would unfold. I needn’t have worried! Jo made the whole experience calm and relaxing. The space provided a warm charm which aided in the sense of letting go and being in the moment. Not being an artist I found playing with the different media quite challenging and fun at the same time. This has given me confidence to go forward and experiment some more! Thank you!!”
Kaz
“I thoroughly enjoyed the retreat. The sessions made me think and feel safe enough to share things I needed to work through. Jo is a thoughtful listener and her guidance is calm and non intrusive. The creativity tools used were a lot of fun, and I felt very much at ease just letting creativity flow without any judgement. The accommodation is beautiful and serene, I felt very pampered.”
Carmel
“I feel reminded that I am journeying in the right direction and just need to keep reminding myself of that when things are difficult. Everything from the garden, to the colours and decor of the accommodation was peaceful and inviting and I leave feeling refreshed, and peaceful. I really appreciated having the opportunity to share my art therapy journey with my sister.”
Let’s work together to rejuvenate your spirit.
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Other Art & Nature Offerings
Soulful Expressions
1:1 Sessions
Wellbeing Workshops
Consciously created
Wattle Bloom Art Therapy
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