Where Emotional Healing Meets Holistic Well-Being.

The Intervention

We spend our lives chasing metrics, managing overwhelm, and using busyness to run away from ourselves. Eventually, the nervous system red-lines. Talk therapy and reading philosophy books will only get you so far—at a certain point, you have to get out into the physical world and do the hard yards.

Whether you are seeking emotional healing, clarity, or a full-body reset, this intensive offers complete immersion. You will receive our full attention and care: dedicated space to rest, reflect, and permanently transform.

Who is this retreat for?

Because of the clinical intensity of this work, we only work with individuals who are genuinely ready to drop the friction and confront what is holding them back.

• You are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in survival mode.
• You want an intensive, deep-healing alternative to months of traditional weekly therapy sessions.
• You need dedicated time and physical space away from the noise to completely reset your baseline.
• You want to work privately, 1-on-1 with clinical and philosophical experts, rather than in a large group setting.

Your Guides

To safely dismantle deep psychological friction and build a high-performance baseline, you need a combination of clinical expertise and lived philosophy. We bring both.

Sam Solly

Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Practitioner

At the heart of our retreats is Sam, a compassionate and highly skilled Clinical Psychologist. She understands that taking the first step towards psychological support can feel daunting, which is why her approach is deeply empathetic, collaborative, and flexible.

With a strong belief in the therapeutic relationship, Sam doesn’t just guide—you work together to create meaningful change in an environment that cultivates trust and emotional safety.

• Masters of Clinical Psychology (UTS)
• Honours, Bachelor of Psychological Science (ACAP)
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Anthropology (USYD)
• Accredited EMDR Practitioner (EMDRAA)

Evan Sutter

Philosophy & Physical Output

Evan is a 3x author, filmmaker, and ultra-endurance athlete. As a happiness researcher and the founder of The Happiness Compass, he has spent 15 years studying and practicing mindfulness globally.

He pioneered soft-sand walking meditations on Bondi Beach, delivers keynote talks to corporate teams across Australia, and has led intensive physical and philosophical retreats from the coasts of San Diego to New South Wales. Evan provides the physical and philosophical framework to rebuild your daily execution.

The Sanctuary Model

Most wellness retreats force you into shared dorm rooms and mandate communal dining. We stripped all of that away. When you are doing deep psychological work, you need your own space to rest.

Your Accommodation

You book your own premium space—whether that is an Airbnb in Fingal Bay, a beachfront hotel in Shoal Bay, or a quiet spot in Nelson Bay. You get complete privacy and a sanctuary to retreat to when our sessions conclude.

Your Fuel

We provide local recommendations for the best whole-foods, but you handle your own meals on your own schedule. No forced group dinners.

The Work

Your 1-on-1 EMDR and SSP therapy takes place in Sam’s private office, ensuring complete privacy and security for deep psychological work. For the physical output, we step out into the elements. Movement, guided breathwork, and walking meditations take place on world-class coastal trails, private grassy reserves, and stunning waterways. We adapt every session to your exact needs—even taking the work onto stand-up paddleboards across one of the most beautiful bays in the world. We handle the heavy lifting; you handle your downtime.