Willow Farm is a 160-acre private sanctuary just five minutes from the charming village of Berry — and just 2 hours from Sydney by car or a scenic train ride down the South Coast. Picture morning sunrises over rolling hills, gentle movement in a rustic yoga barn, and delicious shared meals in peaceful surrounds.
Breathe. Move. Rest. Repeat.
Experience on the retreat
PILATES as a foundation for overall postural and muscular balance.
FAMO Fascia Movement designed to promote integral movement by enhancing hydration, glide, elasticity and movement freedom. Tuning into our kinaesthetic sense, we can create immense change in how we feel and move.
WORKSHOPS to inspire and inform your practice during the retreat and back in the outside world.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE designed to created a sense of calm and inner ease using massage techniques utilising various props.
BREATHWORK, which is a fundamental requirement for overall health.
All levels are encouraged and welcome.
Maximum 10 - 11 guests
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
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Two nights accommodation
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Check-in from 3:00pm Friday
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Check-out at 2:00pm Sunday
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All meals included, lovingly prepared by our in-house chef using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients
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All movement and mindfulness sessions, including Pilates, fascia-focused practices, and workshops
Everything is taken care of.
Just arrive, breathe, and let the weekend hold you.
Not included: Transport to Bowral, travel insurance , massages or private sessions.
Discover calm and connection on the lush, open land of Berry — a peaceful escape on the NSW South Coast.
This Retreat is For You If You’re Ready To
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Take time out from the busyness of life
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Reconnect with your breath, body, and inner calm
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Experience movement as medicine
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Enjoy delicious food, laughter, and connection
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Come home to yourself
THE VENUE
With luxury farmhouse and the quaint Dairy accommodation, a yoga barn overlooking open fields, and fresh country air, Willow Farm is your perfect retreat escape.
This peaceful 160-acre sanctuary is just outside the village of Berry — a place where wide open skies, green rolling hills, and the rhythm of nature invite you to slow down and exhale.
Once a working dairy from the early pioneering days until the 1990s, it’s now home to grass-fed cattle, veggie gardens, and a beautifully restored homestead. The owners have transformed the property into a haven for rest, connection, and celebration.
The beautifully restored farmhouse offers warmth, space, and simplicity — think crackling fireplaces, soft light, and quiet nooks to retreat to between sessions. With four spacious bedrooms and serene views from every room, it’s a space that holds you in comfort. Just a few steps from the main house, the Dairy offers a fifth private room with its own ensuite — a tucked-away haven ideal for deeper rest and reflection.
Whether you’re practicing in the spacious yoga barn, watching the sun rise through morning mist, or connecting with others around the firepit as the paddocks glow gold, Willow Farm invites a deep exhale — a chance to reconnect with yourself in a truly nourishing setting.
"Sometimes, you just need to retreat.
Not to escape, but to find your centre."
— Unknown
MEET YOUR TEAM
Paola
Your host
Hosting retreats brings Paola immense joy because it allows her to create a sanctuary for you—a space where every detail is taken care of so you can truly let go. These weekends are designed for you to focus solely on yourself, free from the demands of daily life.
What makes these retreats unique is the exploration of mat Pilates, a well-established practice that fosters connection between body and mind through movement. Adding a distinctive dimension is FAMO Fascia Movement—a method designed to enhance everyday life. The key difference is the focus on fascia. At a fundamental level this changes why you do the exercises, how you execute them, what you pay attention to, and what you gain. In short, it changes everything. It supports vitality and inner ease, helping your movements become more fluid and springy, and your body more adaptable and resilient. Clarity deepens, presence expands, and emotional balance emerges. In short: it simply feels good to live in your body.
Through a harmonious blend of movement, rest, uplifting company, scenic walks, refreshing swims, and nourishing meals, you gift your body and mind the chance to reset. The benefits are profound: a calmer nervous system, improved digestion, enhanced tissue hydration, and more. It's a transformative experience that nurtures your whole being.
Angie
Your Chef
A true south-coast treasure, Angie’s culinary brilliance is matched only by her commitment to a sustainable, ethical and locally sourced menu. Think rich cardamon-scented Massaman curry, smoked burrata pasta, salads that crunch with freshness and taste, Buddha bowls bright with colour and flavour, homemade chocolate truffles… have I got your attention yet?
A trained chef, cooking teacher, and expert fermenter, Angie is passionate about sharing her knowledge of food and nutrition. Her passion lies in using food to help transform lives. Wholesome, nutritious, nourishing and all sourced from the local area, Angie’s food deserves a retreat of its own. Hm. Maybe I’ll work on that!
A LIGHT FILLED SPACE TO RECONNECT
Your spacious Pilates and FAMO movement space– transformed from an old tractor shed – is a unique place for your movement practice. With its bamboo floors, white walls and deck overlooking the paddocks, it is a beautiful, serene space filled with light and calming energy. Delight in the sight of cows and sheep grazing while you are on your mat moving through your movement retreat.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
3pm Arrival
5pm Pilates & Fascia Movement Class
7pm Dinner
SATURDAY
7am Pilates Mat Class
8:30am Breakfast
11am Breathwork & Workshop
12:30pm Lunch
4:30 Myofascial Release & Yin
7pm Dinner
SUNDAY
7am Fascia Movement Mat Class
8:30am Breakfast
11am Pilates class
12:30pm Lunch
2:00pm Check out
*Times on this schedule are approximate and may be subject to change
Retreat Guest Testimonials
"This retreat was exactly what I needed. It was so relaxing and everyone else who came was so lovely. I can't wait for the next one!"
— Ash
“Thank you Paola. Once again a beautiful retreat. The planning and thought built into the classes is truly appreciated”
— Charmaine
“Three days of excellent Pilates, culminating in a feeling of calm and a peaceful mind."
— Bev
ACCOMODATION & RATES
Book early and save up to 20%
THE HOUSE
The farmhouse at Willow Farm is a beautifully restored 1920s stone homestead, offering a warm, rustic charm with spacious interiors and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
Master Ensuite Retreat
Luxuriate in this beautifully appointed suite with a king bed (or two king singles), a stunning ensuite, and a private dressing room with a freestanding bath overlooking the garden. Soak up the views, the quiet, and the calm.
Twin Share
EARLY BIRD $1200 pp
$1440 pp from 10 Jul 2025
Private Room
EARLY BIRD $1950 pp
$2340 pp from 10 Jul 2025
THE DAIRY
Once the original dairy on the property, this standalone space has been thoughtfully converted into a charming private room with a double bed and ensuite. Tucked just beside the main farmhouse, it’s the perfect retreat for one person or a cozy space for a couple — quiet, welcoming, and full of rustic charm.
