Our highly anticipated Daylesford retreat began once Louise & I collected our fabulous special guest host, Vikki Speller at Tullamarine airport from the Sunshine Coast, before heading off towards our accommodation - Historic Carrington House. The road trip itself was full of laughter & excitement as we looked forward to running this weeklong retreat with twelve women all seeking restorative rest & a wholesome good time. Louise & I have viewed Carrington House the year before

There’s something truly special about stepping away from the busyness of everyday life and giving yourself permission to simply be… and that’s exactly what I feel this retreat offers. I’m so excited (and deeply honoured) to be joining Branch Out Retreats as a special guest host in Daylesford, Victoria. Travelling down from Queensland, there’s a real sense of anticipation in my heart, not just for the gorgeous surroundings that this area has to offer, but for the connections,

From left to right, an old Homestead in the Golden Triangle District outside of Newstead. My beloved fifteen-year-old Goldfish. An ancient Peppercorn Tree that has told a thousand tales. PASSION I don't recall how old I was when photography became my happy place. Capturing the beguiling, twisted arms of the Ghost Gum in mum's backyard, or the haunting images of the blue-stone stables in Glenormiston South, were amongst my favourite things to shoot. Every family Christmas gath

Our specially selected teacups for our tea leaf reading sessions With no expectations other than hoping our guests would have a fabulous time with us at our inaugural Petite Retreat, our excitement levels were through the roof! This was an achievement in itself given that Louise and I had just finished four-day consecutive shifts including sleepovers. Upon leaving work, we headed to Costco for all the fresh produce, a shot of Gin, then home to pack our cars full of Branch Out