Ocean Experience Retreat
Next dates to be announced soon!
Join an empowering ocean retreat to grow your confidence, connection and community, so you can thrive and the planet can too.
Guided by our ocean teacher and salty sea guide Shannon Hurley, grow your confidence, connection, and community while we learn practical ways to care for the planet.
Together with your salty sister tribe we embark on a weekend of self and planetary care, empowerment and play.
If you are feeling like you:
Want to grow your confidence so you can act on your life’s desires
Want to reconnect with nature and help the environmental crisis
Want to make heartfelt sisterhood connections
The ocean and Shannon have your back!
Through ocean immersions and workshops at the stunning surf coast town of Anglesea, we will explore the 3 C’s of the Salty Sister Tribe - connection, confidence and communi-sea - for your life in the ocean and on land.
So, salty sister, let’s dive in to explore our ocean within and without!
Your inner world and this blue planet can thrive.
Let’s learn how.
CONFIDENCE
Learn to ignite your power within.
Through experiencing the wisdom of the ocean, let it ignite your confidence, courage and comfort within. Learn how to navigate its waters safely.
CONNECTION
Restore your connection with the ocean.
Be guided back to the ocean. Relearn to connect with your salty teacher through playful and nurturing water connection practices and adventures.
COMMUNI-SEA
Grow your community while you care for the planet.
Learn practical ways to contribute to the planet and use the collective power of your salty tribe to turn overwhelm and grief into collective waves of impact.
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Sarah Walton
WRITER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
Shannon’s ocean retreat was full of joy, mindfulness, heart centred activities, FUN and connection. One of my favourite activities was the sea bathing exercise, where I felt truly held and supported by the ocean and this feeling stayed with me. This year I have swam in the ocean more consistently than I ever have in my life and each time I feel that deeper connection and intimacy with the ocean that I felt on the retreat!
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Tania Pownall
MANIFESTATION & BREAKTHROUGH HEALING COACH
Shannon's oceans day retreat was one of the most wonderful experiences I've had the pleasure of being part of. The beach and personal development are my two favourite things and this retreat combined both beautifully and exceeded my expectations. Shannon is a warm and generous host, with a great understanding of the ocean. Her love for the environment is inspiring.
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Erin Lindwall
OWNER MATCHA YU TEA
Shannon is one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated humans on the subject of environmental conservation, specifically the oceans and sharks. A woman that’s not afraid to speak with passion and conviction on the issues she deeply cares about. You can’t help feeling inspired to do better when you listen to her. I have no doubt she is and will continue to make the world a better place by spreading the word on why we need to fight and protect our planet.
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Mary-Ann Hamilton
Shannon is an extension of the ocean she embodies it in her daily life her passion and knowledge for it are contagious. Through Shannon I’m more connected to the ocean more now than I’ve ever been before I feel so expanded within all the oceans teachings to the point that I have called this year, the year of the ocean. I now have a deep passion which has led me to a mollusc obsession. If you’ve always felt called to the sea but you feel disconnected from it Shannon is a mermaid waiting to take you back from where you know you belong. I’m back anchored and home.
Your ocean experience retreat:
Friday Night
Arrival at our beautiful beach house in Anglesea will be greeted with incredible ocean views and a welcome dinner. You will get to know your salty sisters, and be introduced to the adventures of the weekend.
Your Saturday
starts with salt and fun. Immerse yourself in the sea for a salty sunrise swim and wave play. Today is all about restoring your connection with the ocean and grow your confidence. Other activities include:
water connection practices such as sea bathing and ocean mindfulness
ocean literacy to increase your knowledge about the ocean and it’s marine life, and our impacts on one another
waterwomanship skills to increase your ocean safety
Sunday is action
and adventure. This is where we take our connection and confidence to new levels and immerse ourselves in a snorkel experience on the surf coast.*
Using the strengths of the sisterhood dive into how to collectively turn our grief, overwhelm, into waves of impact for ourselves and planet - and have fun while doing it.
You will also be introduced to Wayapa Wuurrk, an earth connection practice based on ancient Indigenous wisdom.
You will be nourished with wholesome food, have some time to choose your own down-time adventure, and be invited to continue connections with our new Salty Tribe.
*snorkel site dependent on weather conditions and is optional.
**Itinerary subject to change pending weather conditions
Join Our Salty Sister Tribe For Powerful Ocean Therapy For Your Soul.
This experience is for you if:
You are keen to take a deep dive into your water woman within, to explore your connection between you, the sea and your salty sister tribe!
If you are:
Craving connection (and time) - with yourself, other women and the ocean
Feeling a lack of confidence in some area of your life and want to explore how to grow it through the ocean and in your everyday life
Eager to learn more about the reciprocal impacts between us and the ocean
Looking for ways to make a positive contribution to the planet
Into personal growth and want to feel your inner power through the ocean
Hello Salty Sister!
I am Shannon, a snorkel and dive instructor, educator and conservationist, (and self proclaimed ocean-preneur ;))
The inspiration I feel in my life is largely thanks the ocean and the times I have spent diving, snorkelling, sailing, surfing or just in it’s mere presence, get’s me all loved up! The ocean is calling me to share this love with other salty souls and together explore how we can better individually and collectively explore the art of reciprocity - both giving and receiving some love to our big blue ocean mamma!
As well as having your fellow salty sisters to help create a nurturing, fun and inspiring weekend (with a sprinkle of challenge), you will also have the expertise of some of my ocean community joining in to help make this one a safe and salty one. Read more about me and my mission here.
Anglesea, where the bush meets the sea.
This gem on the Great Ocean Road is known for it’s pristine beaches and surf coast vibes.
Investment
All inclusive:
Yummy, wholesome meals for the duration of the retreat
Beach house style accommodation (shared and limited private rooms available)
All workshops designed to grow your 3 C’s of the Salty Sister Tribe Model - Connection, Confidence and Communi-sea
Personal equipment for our ocean adventures
A connected, confident salty sister with her communi-sea!
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The Great White Shark Room
This is for you if you need solitary time. Queen room with your own ensuite.
Price: $690
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Tiger Shark Room
You need solitary time but happy to share a bathroom. Queen room with shared bathroom.
SOLD OUT
Price $650
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Port Jackson Shark Room
You don’t mind sharing with one other. Two single beds in a shared room.
ONE LEFT
Price $620
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Scalloped Hammerhead Shark Room
You are all about the sister school! Shared bunk style beds shared with 3 other women.
Price $590
Prices vary depending on your room choice. See above for room options with a sharky twist.
*Different price available for the local salty who doesn’t require accommodation.
Unsure about joining the ocean retreat due to Covid-19 times?
In the interest of looking out for our communi-sea, all salty sisters should be Covid-negative prior to attending. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
