Nourish & Flourish Luxury Dru Yoga Retreat

This September is the time to transition from winter into the freshness of spring by pausing to deeply replenish yourself. 

Escape the rush of daily life and immerse yourself in the transformative experience of our Nourish and Flourish Retreat, a Yoga and Meditation Retreat designed to replenish your body, mind, and soul.

Held at the serene Gymea Eco Resort & Spa, nestled in the lush rainforest just south of Mt. Wollumbin in Northern NSW, this retreat offers the perfect sanctuary to reconnect with your true Self. 

Through the deeply restorative practices of Dru Yoga and Meditation—renowned for rebalancing the nervous system and nurturing heartfelt connections—you'll discover a profound sense of belonging, renewal, and peace.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to yoga and meditation, our Nourish and Flourish Retreat invites you to step into a space of luxurious calm, where nature, community, and self-care unite to help you truly flourish.

Your highly experienced  international Dru Retreat facilitators are Ruth Gent and Sue Cleaver

What our participants say about our retreats.....

Highlights of the retreat include: 

• A wonderfully crafted program of Inclusive Dru yoga & Dru meditation sessions throughout the retreat to nourish you and allow you to flourish:

  • Gentle restorative Yoga with international experts Ruth Gent & Sue Cleaver

  • Peaceful profound potent meditations

  • Flowing Energy Block Release movement sequences to rebalance and restore and empower your heart

  • As Yoga Therapists, Ruth and Sue will share how to embed the "Wisdom of wellbeing" into your life going forward

• Gymea's two Hour "Healing Spa Circuit" with Sauna, Steam room, Magnesium cold plunge pool & Ozone Hydrotherapy Spa Bath

• Nurturing time amongst nature including beautiful walks in the rainforest

• Delicious vegetarian meals by Todd Stream Cameron from True Nature Cuisine

• You can also book as an extra paid option a therapy session form Gymea's range of therapies

Dates & Times

The retreat includes 3 nights’ accommodation with your choice of single, twin or double rooms. (See below for room details)

Arrival time is from 2.00pm Thursday 11 September, departing 1200 midday Sunday 14th September 2025

Who is the retreat for?

You will feel you belong!!!  We are an inclusive organisation. 

This retreat is open to anyone of any age over 18, all abilities and all backgrounds. No Yoga or Meditation experience is necessary.  Experienced Yoga & Meditation teachers also love coming to our retreats gaining extra professional development!!

Dru Yoga & Meditation is a highly accessible and inclusive. 

Ruth Gent & Sue Cleaver are highly adept in facilitating sessions that cater for those who have little or no yoga or meditation experience as well as providing enriching activities for highly experienced yoga and meditation practitioners.

Who are my retreat facilitators?

Ruth Gent & Sue Cleaver have been running events, retreats and training Dru Yoga & Mediation teachers across Australia & New Zealand & internationally to provide highly inclusive classes for over 15 years.  Deeply skilled in inclusive restorative yoga and transformative meditation with a compassionate and heartfelt approach, Ruth & Sue have been providing post graduate training for teachers for many years. 

Catering

We have partnered with Todd Stream Cameron, head chef of True Nature Cuisine to provide you with sumptuous health enhancing vegetarian food. Once you have registered you will receive a pre-event questionnaire so you can let us know your dietry requirements.

Retreat Inclusions

• Gymea Eco Retreat's 2 Hour Healing Spa Circuit with Sauna, Steam room, Magnesium cold plunge pool & Ozone Hydrotherapy Spa Bath

• Certified Organic non-toxic bedding & towels

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner from True Nature Cuisine

• Triple filtered rainwater

• Yoga mats, bolsters, blocks, straps & blankets

• Use of the 20m resort style magnesium pool

• Wi-fi

Paid Extras:

• You can book one of Gymea's luxurious therapies

• Airport transfers from Gold Coast Airport. Let us know your arrival and departure details on our form after you register

Room Options

Twin Share (2 X King singles )

King Double for couples

King Single Occupancy

All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.

Treat yourself to a single room or bring your partner, friend or family member for a great time together.  

Alternatively if you would like to attend on your own and wish to share a twin room, contact us to see if we can put you in contact with another attendee. 

How much is the retreat?

Twin share/King Double

            Early Bird: $1984 Per person. Register before 21 July

            Full Price: $2184 per person

King Single Occupancy

            Early Bird: $2597. Register before 21 July

            Full Price: $2797

Payment Plan

Upon booking a registration fee of $284 pp is required for a twin/double share and $297 for a King Single room

You will then receive a link to pay the balance up front or set up a payment plan to pay in instalments. 

Places are limited and to secure your place your payment plan must be set up at least 2 months before the retreat starts.

Location

Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa sits within 46 hectares of secluded rainforest in the heart of Australia's "Green Cauldron" 12 Km south of Murwillumbah.

Transport

Gold Coast Airport is the nearest airport only 40 minutes from Gymea.   When you book in and register you will receive an email which includes a link to a pre-event questionnaire in which you have the option to choose airport transfers and provide us with your flight arrival and departure details.

Airport transfers are an additional cost.  We have negotiated reasonable pricing with a local company. 

Cancellation Policy

Participants who withdraw from an event they have registered for up to two months prior to the start date may receive a full refund (minus a 2.5% service fee) or may transfer their payment to another course or event, or to the purchase of Dru products.   

Participants who withdraw from an event up to 14 days before the start date may receive a 50% refund (minus a 2.5% service fee) or may transfer 50% of their payment to another course or event, or to the purchase of Dru products.

In the event of cancellation within 7 days or withdrawal once an event has begun Dru Australasia will not provide a refund or transfer.