The Retreat
August 22nd - 25th 2027
Wybalena Organic Farm
Byron Bay, NSW
Shakti Rising · Returning Light · Feminine Emergence
A Sacred Journey of Feminine Rebirth
Emptying · Anointing · Emergence
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First Release: Save $500 and receive a private 75-minute healing session with Claire when you reserve your place by 28.02.2027.
“A beautiful homecoming. Radical self-love, being in my essence and embodying independence. You will get exactly what you need here, whatever it may be. Claire holds a sacred kind of space that simply allows.” — Ceyda
“A beautiful homecoming. Radical self-love, being in my essence and embodying independence. You will get exactly what you need here, whatever it may be. Claire holds a sacred kind of space that simply allows.” — Ceyda
a call to rise
As winter loosens its hold and the first threads of spring begin to shimmer beneath the soil, there comes a moment when a woman feels the quiet pulse of her own return.
A knowing that something within her is ready to soften, to shed, to awaken.
The Alchemy & Awakening Retreat is a three-night feminine transformation journey held within the beauty of the Byron Bay hinterland. It is a sanctuary of somatic grounding, womb awakening, Shakti rising, energy medicine, ritual, ceremony, nature, rest and sisterhood.
Over four spacious days, you will be guided through the feminine arc of
Emptying · Anointing · Emergence
A cycle of release, renewal and radiant awakening.
This is where the feminine returns to her light.
A Sacred Journey of Feminine Rebirth
August 22 - 25th 2026
Wybalena Organic Farm,
Byron Bay, NSW
About The Retreat —You don’t need another Holiday You need a homecoming.
A place where you can soften the busy mind and return to your body. Where the sacred and the simple sit side by side. Where powerful inner work is held by beautiful meals, deep rest, laughter, nature and enough space for your experience to settle.
This retreat is for the woman who feels ready to:
release what she is no longer willing to carry
reconnect with her body, inner wisdom and feminine rhythm
regulate and resource her nervous system
awaken her energy, creativity and life force
receive spiritual and energetic support beyond the thinking mind
rest deeply without needing to perform or keep up
be held in a safe, intentional space with other women
step into a new season with greater clarity, aliveness and alignment
You do not need to arrive with experience in any of the practices. You only need a willingness to meet yourself honestly, gently and in your own way.
This retreat is designed for women who are ready to reconnect with their inner wisdom, soften the busy mind, regulate the nervous system, awaken their feminine power, and rise into a new season of clarity, embodiment and soul-aligned direction.
Inside this experience, you will receive:
the somatic descent needed to clear the past
the energetic awakening needed to illuminate your field
the ritual & ceremony needed to remember your feminine lineage
the rest & spaciousness needed to integrate
the sisterhood needed to feel deeply seen and supported
This is alchemy —
the transformation that
happens in the sacred
space between
who you were and
who you are becoming.
And this is awakening — the rising of your inner light, your Shakti, your feminine emergence.
Powerful, magnetic and aligned. I experienced much-needed body and soul rest, and I still feel the reverberations in my daily life.” — Chantelle
Powerful, magnetic and aligned. I experienced much-needed body and soul rest, and I still feel the reverberations in my daily life.” — Chantelle
The Journey
Over four days, you’ll travel through an intentional, alchemical arc:
1. EMPTYING —
The Descent & Release
You soften. You land. You let go.
Through somatic grounding, breathwork, nervous system regulation, womb clearing and gentle ritual, you dissolve what no longer belongs.
2. ANOINTING —
The Receiving & Remembering
Once the vessel clears, you receive.
Womb activation, elemental womb work, Magdalene anointing, feminine embodiment, sound, energy medicine and Shakti activation awaken your inner radiance.
3. EMERGENCE —
The Rising & Embodiment
You rise into clarity and alignment through:
Kundalini Activation, embodied dance, nature walks, blessing rituals, sisterhood witnessing and integration practices.
This is the moment the feminine returns to
her light.
“Energetically I felt free after the year that has been. It was much-needed body and soul rest, and I still feel the reverberations in my daily life.” - Chantelle
A cycle of release, renewal and radiant awakening.
The Themes:
Feminine Rebirth & Emergence
Somatic Healing & Nervous System Repair
Womb Awakening & Feminine Power
Magdalene Lineage & Sacred Anointing
Shakti Rising & Serpent Medicine
Earth Connection & Returning Light
Sisterhood, Devotion & Shared Transformation
It stirred things inside me in powerful ways, bringing so many insights to the surface and inspiring deep reflection. I feel more alive, more open, and feel so much in my life shifting with ease.” — Naomi
It stirred things inside me in powerful ways, bringing so many insights to the surface and inspiring deep reflection. I feel more alive, more open, and feel so much in my life shifting with ease.” — Naomi
Inside this retreat, you step into a living temple —
a sanctuary for transformation, remembrance and rebirth.
Healing and awakening:
Somatic grounding and nervous-system practices
Breathwork, meditation and energy medicine
Womb awakening and elemental womb practices
Pleiadean lightwork and lightbody activation
Kundalini Activation and Shakti awakening
Quantum hypnosis for soul memory and inner insight
Ceremony and embodiment:
Opening ritual and sacred water blessing
Magdalene anointing and rose lineage practices
Feminine embodiment, movement and dance
Sound, chanting, drumming and shared ritual
The Emptying Fire ceremony
Closing blessing and integration circle
Rest and nourishment:
Generous Sacred Pause and integration time
Seasonal wholefood meals and shared table time
Saltwater magnesium pool, sauna and ice bath
Optional massage and bodywork sessions
Journalling, silence, sleep and time to simply be
Nature and sisterhood:
Private walking trails across 170 acres of land
Quiet time for reflection and connection with nature
Intentional circles for sharing and witnessing
Space for natural friendship, laughter and conversation
This is where the feminine alchemises.
This is where she awakens.
The Sanctuary Of Wybalena
A Sacred Landscape for Feminine Renewal
1. The Chambers of Rest - Accommodation
Soft, light-filled rooms that cradle your body in rest and restoration.
2. Waters of Renewal - Pool, Sauna & Ice Bath
A saltwater magnesium pool, wood-fired sauna and elemental ice bath for purification, nervous system recalibration and Shakti awakening.
3. The Temple Hall -Yoga & Ceremony Space
Our sacred shala for somatics, womb work, breath, movement, ritual and energetic transformation.
4. The Earth Pathways -Private Nature Trails
170 acres of organic land for walking, grounding, integrating and reconnecting with the earth’s ancient pulse.
5. The Fire Circle - The Hearth of Sisterhood
Our evening fire rituals honour release, truth, transformation and shared devotion. Chanting, drumming, sharing
6. The Nourishing Table - Organic Meals by Burbury Wholefoods
Farm-fresh, seasonal, wholefood meals created to deeply nourish, ground and sustain you throughout the retreat.
7. The Sky Realm — Sunsets & Stars
Sunrise light, golden dusk and night skies shimmering with quiet guidance.
“Amazing food, amazing location. 10 out of 10.” - Chantelle
Step into a living temple.
The Sacred Rhythm
Schedule
Day OneArrival & Landing
We arrive, settle in, and gently land. A grounding somatic journey and opening ritual help us arrive fully in the body and the space. The evening remains soft and unhurried, with shared dinner and rest. The journey starts here.
Arrival, Welcome Platter, Settling
Somatic Journey to Land & Ground
Opening Ceremony and Sound Bath
Dinner
Soft Evening & Rest
Womb Activation & Anointing Temple
Day TwoWe begin the day slowly, inviting presence and connection through gentle, embodied practices. The rhythm of the day moves between nourishment, guided experiences, and spacious rest, allowing time to integrate and restore. As evening arrives, we gather together to close the day in ritual and shared connection.
Elemental Womb Class
Breakfast
Quantum Hypnosis to activate Soul Memory
Lunch
The Sacred Pause: Rest / Pool / Sauna / Ice Bath / Massage
Fireside Ritual & Sisterhood Circle
Dinner
Sound Bath and group meditation
Rest
Kundalini, Emergence & Blessing
Day ThreeThe day is devoted to awakening, expression, and integration. We move between guided experiences, time in nature, and spacious rest, allowing energy to flow and insights to settle. As the day closes, we gather in ritual and shared reflection, ending with nourishment and connection.
Somatic Awakening and Kundalini Activation
Breakfast
Morning Lymphatic Flush and Silent Pilgrimage Nature Walk
Lunch
The Sacred Pause: Rest / Pool / Sauna / Ice Bath / Massage
Embodied Dance
Emergence Fire Ritual
Dinner
Day FourClosing Ceremony
We come together one final time to gently close the space we’ve shared. Through simple ritual and reflection, there is time to honour the journey, share, and prepare for our departure.
Sunrise prayer + Final Grounding Practice
Breakfast
Closing Ceremony and Water Ritual
Gentle Departure
* This schedule will be confirmed closer to our retreat date and is subject to change and redirection.
Words from the Women
I asked a handful of the 2026 retreat guests to share their feedback.
“Claire, you held such a beautiful and powerful space for us. My soul thanks you daily.”
— Naomi“A beautiful homecoming that brought me back to radical self-love, being in my essence and embodying my independence.”
— Ceyda“Energetically, I felt free. It was much-needed body and soul rest, and I still feel the reverberations in my daily life.”
— Chantelle“My heart feels bigger after sharing sisterhood, chanting in circle and cheering one another on.”
— Naomi“You’re a magic space holder, Claire. I adored being in your presence and also loved connecting with your very human side.”
— Ceyda“The singing and drumming, mantra around the fire, embodied dance, sisterhood and grounding practices will stay with me.
— Ceyda“Powerful, magnetic and aligned.”
— Chantelle
“It stirred things inside me in powerful ways, bringing so many insights to the surface and inspiring deep reflection. I feel more alive, more open, and feel so much in my life shifting with ease.”
— Naomi
“If you are ready to clear what is no longer serving you, change your life and leave aligned as your higher self, this is for you.”
— Chantelle
“Claire, you held such a beautiful and powerful space for us. My soul thanks you daily.”
— Naomi“If you are ready to clear what is no longer serving you, change your life and leave aligned as your higher self, this is for you.”
— Chantelle
Your Investment
Your retreat investment includes three nights of accommodation, all meals, the complete retreat program, ceremony materials, welcome gifts and access to Wybalena’s pool, sauna, ice bath and private land.
Optional massages and treatments may be booked separately.
First Release
Reserve your place by 28 February 2027 and receive:
$500 off your retreat investment
a private 75-minute healing session with Claire
the option to pay in full or arrange a payment plan
Second Release
From 1 March to June 1st 2027, receive $250 off your retreat investment. The private healing session is exclusive to the First Release and returning-guest offers.
Reserve Your Room
A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your place, room selection and current price. Payment plans are available, with the final balance due by July 10th, 2027
To enquire about room availability or arrange your payment plan, contact Claire at claire@claireobeid.com.
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$2,999 + GST - Full Price
$2,499 + GST - Earlybird until February 2027 - $500 off
$500 deposit to secure your room
Must be paid in full by July 10th
*Optional massages - additional cost
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$2,777 + GST - Full Price
$2,277 + GST - Early Bird until February 2027 - $500 off
$500 deposit to secure your roomPayment plans available for the remaining amount (+ GST)
Must be paid in full by July 10th
*Optional massages for additional cost
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$2,555 + GST - Full Price
$2,055 + GST - Early Bird until February 2027 - $500 off
$500 deposit to secure your roomPayment plans available for the remaining amount (+ GST)
Must be paid in full by July 10th
*Optional massages for additional cost
Retreat Booking & Payment Terms
(Click here for more details t&cs)
A $500 AUD non-refundable deposit secures your place (GST not included in deposit).
You may choose a payment plan or pay in full. (Claire will be in touch)
Final payment (including GST) is due by July 10, 2027.
If you cancel on or before July 10, any payments beyond the deposit may be transferred to a future retreat.
Cancellations after July 10 are non-refundable and non-transferable (exceptions can be made if you are able to secure someone for your room).
If the retreat is postponed or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, all payments will be transferred to a future date or retreat - less the deposit.
Prices are in AUD. GST will be added to the remaining balance.
Claire Obeid
Somatic Life Coach, Energy Healer, Kundalini Activation Facilitator, Womb Practitioner and Ordained Magdalene Priestess
I have spent more than a decade guiding women through healing, awakening and embodied transformation. My work brings together the body, breath, subconscious mind, energy, spirit and heart, creating spaces where deep inner work can unfold with choice, care and reverence.
At Alchemy & Awakening, I will guide you through the retreat’s energetic arc while protecting the spaciousness that allows your own experience to lead. Every practice is an invitation. You are supported to listen to your body, honour your limits and move through the journey in your own way.
I believe retreating should hold the simple, the sacred and the spacious. It cannot be a stream of back-to-back sessions. There must be room for the medicine of the land, beautiful food, sleep, reflection, laughter and the moments that cannot be scheduled.
My intention is that you leave deeply moved and also rested, renewed, inspired and more connected to yourself.
FAQs
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No. Each practice will be introduced and guided, and participation is always invitational. You are encouraged to listen to your body and engage in the way that feels right for you.
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Yes. Many women attend alone. The retreat includes intentional opportunities to meet and connect while also honouring your need for solitude and personal space.
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Your investment includes three nights of accommodation, all meals, the full retreat program, ceremony materials, welcome gifts and access to Wybalena’s facilities and private land. It does not include additional massages/treatments
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Massages and selected treatments are optional and carry an additional fee. Booking information will be shared with confirmed guests.
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Yes. Sacred Pause is an important part of the retreat. There will be time to rest, journal, walk, use the pool and sauna, book a massage or simply be.
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Please share your dietary requirements when you enquire. We will confirm what can be accommodated with the venue before your booking is finalised. However from the 2026 experience I can confirm that many/all requirements were met with ease.
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Yes. A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your place, and the remaining balance may be paid through an agreed payment plan.
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Room categories are limited and offered according to availability. Contact Claire to confirm your preferred room before paying your deposit.
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Please review the Retreat Booking and Payment Terms for deposit, cancellation, transfer and final-payment conditions.
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No. Your travel is not included. However depending on numbers Claire can arrange a shuttle/private car from Ballina Airport.
