A weekend of freediving, snorkeling, and wellness for anyone looking to connect with the ocean.
14-17 March, 2025
Join Shannon and Lola for an immersive freediving, snorkelling, and wellbeing retreat in the stunning Jervis Bay this March 2025.
Over the course of 4 days and 3 nights, you'll experience boutique beachside accommodation with breathtaking views of Jervis Bay, NSW. Each day will feature water adventures, wellbeing practices, and deep nature immersion, all designed to enhance your connection to the ocean and yourself.
Our journey begins with a freediving and snorkelling skills session, followed by an ocean orientation in the waters of Jervis Bay. Then, over two days, you'll explore the open waters with Woebegone Freediving, swimming with seals, diving through vast schools of fish, and observing the majestic grey nurse sharks that inhabit the rocky shores of the Great Southern Reef.
In addition to water activities, there will be land-based sessions focused on grounding and nurturing your sense of wellbeing, including guided nature walks, yoga, breathwork for freediving and snorkelling, circles, and journaling.
Who is this retreat for?
Open to all genders and levels of experience of snorkelling/freediving, especially if you are looking to connect more deeply with the ocean and ignite your confidence, courage and adventurous spirit!
You will have a desire to:
Enhance your wellbeing (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and earth) through connection with nature.
Learn more about the ocean and sharks, and be open to getting up close and personal with these beauties of the sea (even if afraid!)
Feel greater confidence and comfort in the ocean, with sharks, and in yourself.
Be part of a wholesome community.
Be challenged to delve into deeper levels of self awareness.
What to expect on this Shark Retreat?
You will have the opportunity to revel in both land and water activities including:
Snorkeling and freediving with the famous locals, the Grey Nurse Sharks in a personalised and supportive environment.
Snorkeling and freedive training to help you feel more confident in the water and improve your diving and breath hold ability.
Learn about and encounter the marine life of Jervis Bay such as Port Jackson Sharks, Grey Nurse Sharks, fur seals, eagle rays, and kelp forests.
Develop ocean and self awareness
Engage in breathwork, yoga and wellbeing activities
Guided nature walks and activities
Participate in shark and ocean research (optional)
The details
LOCATION:
Jervis Bay is a coastal paradise less than 3 hours drive south of Sydney. It’s aquamarine waters, white sand and wildlife encounters make it the perfect destination to connect with nature and soak up the salt and sun.
Beneath the surface, the underwater world is equally breathtaking, featuring kelp forest seascapes and the playful presence of grey nurse sharks, dolphins, and seals.
ACCOMMODATION:
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from our cosy beach house style accommodation, located directly opposite the beach! Whether you opt for a private Queen bedroom to yourself (or with your partner) or a Twin Share Room, your senses will be invigorated by the scenery and salty air.
INCLUSIONS:
Three nights of stylish beach house accommodation at Jervis Bay
All wholesome meals and snacks throughout the weekend
All workshops and activities including:
Guided snorkelling/freediving training and adventures including all equipment
Personal boat trip with Woebegone Freedive to see the Grey Nurse Sharks and stunning cliffs of Jervis Bay
Sunrise swims
Breathwork and yoga sessions
Ocean Mindfulness Sessions
Education sessions to learn about the marine life of Jervis Bay
Nature immersion, journaling and self reflection activities
The opportunity to partake in shark and ocean research in collaboration with the University of South Australia (optional).
COST:
14-17 March, 2025
$2900 - $3500 per person for singles depending on room selection.
$3000 each for a couple in a deluxe Queen Bedroom.
*Payment plans available*
*Limited to 10 spots*
Read more about The Salty Tribe here.
EXAMPLE ITINERARY:
A day in the life of our shark retreat looks like:
Rise and shine with an unforgettable adventure on the boat as we explore the crystal-clear waters of Jervis Bay, where we'll encounter the awe-inspiring Grey Nurse Sharks and play among the kelp forests of the Great Southern Reef. Practice your breath-holding skills, learn about the quirky lives of marine life and be mesmerized by the breath taking cliffs that line the bay.
Afterward, indulge in a delicious lunch feast, followed by some downtime to unwind. Be guided through a relaxing breathwork session and enjoy a peaceful nature walk. In the evening, come together for a wholesome dinner as we share salty tales from our day’s adventures.
Meet Shannon, your Salty Guide
Hello! I am the proud founder of The Salty Tribe, where I am passionate about helping people foster a deep connection, boost their confidence, and nurture their care for the underwater world.
With over a decade of experience as a snorkel and dive instructor, educator, conservationist, and more recently as a certified results coach, people I have guided say I have a knack for creating a safe and comfortable environment for them to explore the ocean. But let's not forget, sharks are the true guides!
Sharks have truly transformed my life. From swimming with Great Whites, Bull Sharks, Reef Sharks, Hammerheads, to Whale Sharks around the globe, they have revealed to me the beauty that lies beneath the veil of fear that often surrounds them. One significant moment occurred when I faced anxiety and a panic attack 30 meters below the ocean's surface.
Confronting my own challenges and doubts, I began to embrace and confront my fear which taught me practical ways to manage anxiety and fear. The sharks became catalysts for rediscovering my strength and self-love, which I thought I had lost during that anxious period.
I am thrilled to guide you on a journey where sharks have the power to rock your world too! I firmly believe they are some of the most incredible teachers when it comes to fear and serve as indicators of our planet's well-being.
For more details about my qualifications explore here. See a recent shark talk I delivered here.
I am so grateful to introduce my fellow shark lover and ocean extraordinaire Hannah Maloney who will be joining us!
Meet Lola
Lola Broomhall is a water-baby. From her early days refusing to leave the bath as a toddler, to refusing to leave the pool after swim lessons, to refusing to leave the beach on family holidays - Lola has always loved being in the water. She lives on the Mornington Peninsula and spends her spare time immersing in the bay and the rockpools of the back beaches close to her home.
Lola has a deep appreciation for nature and her gifts, and understands how important it is for people to connect into these gifts on a regular basis in order to cultivate a healthy body-mind-and-spirit. And she loves sharing moments of connection with people. She is only too aware of how important the ocean is for healing and inner-work after experiencing her own personal challenges and difficulties. The ocean was where she felt able to connect back into herself and reset. These days Lola cannot imagine her life without the beautiful and therapeutic effects of being in the ocean in some format - from taking a cold dip, to freediving, and even mermaiding!
As a qualified physiotherapist, and yoga, pilates and breathwork instructor - Lola has a passion for helping people cultivate health and wellbeing. She takes a holistic approach to her work and loves nothing more than teaching people tools that empower them to take care of themeslves. So alongside typical physiotherapy interventions she often prescribes clifftop beach walks, ocean grounding exercises, and cold water immersion or even pier jumps for clients! In addition to clinical work Lola teaches regular yoga and breathwork classes, and special breath workshops for freedivers and surfers.
Lola is a Master Level PADI freediver and PADI Mermaid Instructor. She is trained in the Bradcliff breathing Method and has a 200hr YTT certificate and APPI Pilates certifications.
