ALCHEMY: A Day Retreat (Warrandyte)

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ALCHEMY is a full-day immersive experience where your body leads you back to what's true through transformational breathwork, somatic release, and sacred ritual.

Held in a private sanctuary nestled in the beautiful bushland of Warrandyte State Park, experience profound inner-healing, self-compassion and embodied presence as you journey deep within yourself.

Hosted by Master Breathwork Facilitator, Rachel Bale, specialising in trauma-informed somatic healing, this nourishing day blends both grounding and activating breathwork, somatic healing practices to release stored tension and emotion, a fire release ceremony to honour what’s complete and call in what’s next, and the sacred container of being held in community while you do your deepest inner work.

The day also includes a fresh, seasonal lunch & afternoon tea, time on the land to reconnect with the earth beneath you, and integration space to reflect and land in what’s moved within you.You’ll be nourished from the inside out and guided back to the embodied wisdom that has lived within you all along.

Your transformation awaits ✨

Location: North Space, Warrandyte (45 mins approx from Melbourne CBD)

Date: Saturday 30 May

Time: 10AM - 4PM

Tickets: $350 Early Bird (until 16 May) | $380 full price

Limited Spots: 10 spaces only (our last retreat sold out quickly with a waitlist)

*if you wish to avoid the Eventbrite ticket fee, please contact Rachel for an alternative payment option

10am - Arrival + Connection - be greeted with a hot drink and an opportunity to gently connect with the bushland and each other before we go begin.

10:30am - Grounding Breathwork - we begin with gentle and grounding breathwork on the grass to anchor into the body, settle into the present and open into the journey ahead.

11am - Somatic Release Practices - we’ll work intentionally with somatic practices and movement designed to release the bracing patterns and stored tension living in your fascia and muscle memory.

12pm - Lunch - be nourished by a fresh, seasonal meal around the shared table(dietary requirements will of course be supported)

1pm - Breakthrough Breathwork - experience a deeply transformative holotropic breathwork journey to break through the thinking mind and access the powerful somatic wisdom your body holds. Expect new levels of freedom, emotional release and profound perspective shifts.

3pm - 4pm - Fire Release Ritual (weather permitting) + Afternoon tea - we’ll close our day gathering together around the outdoor fire pit to ceremonially release what’s complete and honour your journey. We’ll sit together, enjoy afternoon tea and integrate what’s shifted. You'll leave feeling deeply rooted in yourself and intimately connected to those who journeyed alongside you.

This is for you if you've been living more in your head than your body. You can feel the disconnection and the sense that you've drifted from yourself... and you're ready to find your way back.

Maybe you're already on an inner healing journey or maybe you're just beginning. Either way, you know you don't want to do this alone. You're craving community (real community) – the kind where you can show up fully and be held by others who are there for the exact same reason as you.

You recognise that nature carries a wisdom that the everyday world cannot offer and that the bush has its own intelligence. You know that getting away to nature isn't about escaping, but about remembering. That being surrounded by open sky and earth creates more space for what needs to move through you.

This retreat is for those ready to feel more free. To breathe, release, and remember alongside others who are just as committed to coming home to themselves as you are.

May 30 sits at a powerful threshold. It's on the very cusp of winter (and something in the body already knows this).

The days are shorter now and the air carries a coolness that asks something of you – to slow down, to layer up and stop moving quite so fast. There is a natural pull inward at this time of year, whether we honour it or not.

Most of us don't. We push through the seasonal shift the same way we push through everything else, keeping busy and outrunning stillness.

ALCHEMY is your invitation to spend one full day doing what the rest of life rarely makes space for – to stop, turn inward and let your body lead you somewhere your mind cannot. Held in the pristine Warrandyte bushland as winter arrives, this is a day to release what you've been carrying and return to the deeper truth of who you are.

Rachel Bale is a Master Breathwork Instructor specialising in trauma-informed somatic healing.

With a background in teaching, Rachel spent years living in her head – achieving, managing, pushing through – while her body quietly kept the score. Her body eventually started speaking to her through burnout, postpartum depression and autoimmune illness, but she didn't know how to listen.

Breathwork brought her home to herself. It showed her that you can't think your way into healing. You have to feel it, release it and let your body know it's safe to live in the present.

Now Rachel helps others do the same. Her sessions blend science and spirit, offering trauma-informed, compassionate spaces where your mind can quiet, your body can release and you can remember what wholeness feels like.

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• You’ve spent a long time living in your head (overthinking, managing, pushing through) and something in you knows you need to get out of your mind and into your body
• You’re carrying stress, tension or emotion that needs somewhere to go and you want practices that actually release it from your system
• You’re craving real connection with others who are doing the same deep work as you
• You recognise that getting away to nature for a full day isn’t just ‘nice’ but it creates the space for deeper healing and restoration that everyday life just doesn’t allow for
• You’re ready to commit a full day to yourself (not just a few hours) and experience what becomes possible when you actually give your body enough time to release and transform

What to bring:

• Comfortable layers (we’ll be moving between indoor and outdoor spaces)
• Water bottle
• Journal and pen
• Eye mask (optional for breathwork)
• The willingness and trust to let your body lead

Provided for you:

Fresh, nourishing lunch and afternoon tea, yoga mats, blankets

Early Bird: $350 (until 16 May)

Full Price: $380

Spots are strictly limited. Our last retreat sold out – we recommend securing your space early.

*photos featured were taken at our last day retreat in March.

The retreat was magical, in a challenging but incredible way. I’ve felt disconnected from my true self for a while and Rachel’s guidance and breathwork throughout the day really helped me zero in on what’s important and where to next. All the little details were thought of, and Rachel’s facilitation style was wonderful where she explained what to expect in your body during breathwork as well as what to do which made me feel super safe and looked after throughout the entire experience. - Emma (attended March retreat)

As I'm moving through the week... as I sit in the quiet moments I really feel such a sense of calm, peace and joy at just being me and where I am right now! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. The day was really just the medicine I needed. - Name withheld (attended March retreat)

Thank you for an incredible day. The retreat was truly lovely from start to finish... I sure feel like it's been a huge reset and lifted a lot of heaviness for me. - Name withheld (attended March retreat)

I came to Rachel as someone who has spent years exploring healing, many modalities, many experiences, a long and intentional journey. And yet somehow, all of it led me to exactly that day with Rachel.
From the moment Rachel explained what we would move through, I felt held. She walked us through what could happen with such clarity and care that I felt completely safe before we even began. Her field is extraordinary, there is a security in her presence that is rare.
What happened inside that session I don’t have full words for. It was like entering an orbit entirely my own, one I didn’t want to return from. All I could feel was vibration, peace, and joy. My frequency completely shifted. I tuned out of everything that wasn’t me, and tuned into everything that was. I left feeling more myself than I ever have.
As someone who works with people every day on identity and self expression, I understand the power of feeling truly seen and truly safe. Rachel does this at a level that goes beyond technique. She works with what’s ahead. She knows what’s possible for you before you do.
This was a game changer. I will be back. If you are ready, go to Rachel. - Meaghan

[My therapist] has recently been encouraging me to explore somatic healing because she notices I am good at intellectualising but find it hard to let myself feel too many strong emotions. This Breakthrough breathwork workshop showed up at the perfect time. Rachel sharing her own experiences, and then taking the time to explain what we were doing, why it helps, and what to expect during the process was so helpful. It really allowed me to let go and trust the process, and explore with curiosity.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who feels ready to get out of your head, get into your body, and really get to know yourself. It’s the first time I’ve truly understood how much my body has been holding. I came out of the workshop feeling lighter and safer in my body. The biggest change I’ve noticed is that I feel more confident trusting my instincts, and more grounded in myself. It’s like a piece of me that was lost has found its way home. - Name withheld

The actual experience was like nothing I’ve experienced before. I’ve been doing therapy for years but finally dropping into my body felt like I was able to speak to parts of myself I haven’t been able to hear before. It was more healing than years of therapy. In the week after I felt more grounded and connected to myself. I will be going again! Thank you so much Rachel for holding space with us all. - Louie

My first Breakthrough Breathwork experience was truly unforgettable ✨ The session was peaceful, grounding, and unlike anything I’ve experienced before. Letting my body lead instead of my mind took me into a calm, safe space that felt deeply relaxing and transformative. I felt fully supported throughout, which made it easy to surrender and trust the process...This truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m excited to explore more. I’ll definitely be bringing my husband along next time. - Name withheld

Rachel is an amazing facilitator, so warm and welcoming and holds a beautiful safe space. I had been to other breakthrough breathwork sessions by a headphone recording before coming across Rachel and I’ve since been lucky to have attended two of hers. I’ll continue to come back to Rachel. The experience itself is called breakthrough for a reason, a very powerful experience if you’re willing to put in the work! Just wow! – Sharon

I felt like I was tapped into universal consciousness and everything was pure love. It was like I was remembering something I'd came into the world knowing but had forgotten. – Ben

The Breakthrough Breathwork session was amazing... I could feel your energy so deeply. Your story connected with me so dearly it even brought tears as I saw myself in you. And the best part was when I got to experience this with my husband. That was special. I felt so blessed to have had that beautiful experience in your safe and intimate container. – Madhavi

I recently met Rachel at my local yoga school where she facilitated a gentle guided breathwork as part of the studios birthday celebration. I instantly knew that I would one day go to one of Rachel's breakthrough sessions. I did this last week and what a magical experience it was... I felt so safe and so comfortable that I was fully able to fully let go. Rachel's gentle touch and reassuring words allowing me to continue supported when it felt tough. I could not recommend Rachel highly enough. She is truly wonderful and it was such an amazing experience. So much gratitude Rachel ☺️🙏 - Fiona

The Breakthrough session gave me the space I needed to set an intention and connect deeply with a part of life I struggle with. I ended the session with the realisation that I could find joy in it and let go of the struggle, which was a huge perspective shift for me. I also found Rachel's story inspiring and an important reminder to connect with who we are and what our bodies really need. And I loved the incense, music and flowers all around; it was the perfect 'soft' place to land! – Name withheld

What a transformative experience! Rachel set up the space beautifully making us all feel comfortable and safe in her hands. She took the time to explain the process and what to expect and shared some of her own journey about how breathwork has changed her life.She guided us gentle through this breathwork that opened my emotions and provided clarity and purpose. I left feeling overwhelmingly positive about where my life is heading with a great sense of calm. Thank you Rachel – Name withheld

Rachel provided an incredible experience in an amazing setting. As a person whom had never tried breathwork, I was nervous but Rachel really made me feel at ease. She guided the group through a transformative Holotropic experience. It was emotional, warm, spiritual and loving. – Cameron

Rachel’s breath work session was so powerful. Having not done any breath work before, I was unsure what to expect... However, Rachel was incredibly supportive and reassuring throughout the whole process. It was through her calming presence that I could surrender myself to the experience. I felt very held by Rachel throughout the whole session and I would highly recommend her breathwork sessions. – Christine

At the start of the class Rachel did an amazing job of explaining what to expect, which helped me open up to the experience. I felt a big emotional release during the class and I felt lighter for days afterwards. I’m definitely interested in doing breathwork classes again. – Rebecca

I walked out feeling lighter, more grounded with a sense of calm and acceptance like something had loosened its grip without needing words or logic. What surprised me most was how intelligent the body is. The gentleness of the release stood out - there was no force. For the first time, I saw some beautiful geometric patterns that I have only heard about and that was significant for me. – Tanvi

You created such a safe space for everyone and wow - what a powerful experience! – Jess

I can't wait for the next one given the breakthroughts of the last one! - Name withheld

I have never experienced anything like that before. I did not think I would be able to go as deep as I did. I absolutely loved it...I feel a lot lighter. I cannot thank you enough for guiding me through it. I am so glad that I went. – Name withheld

I feel more like myself than I have in a really long time. – Name withheld

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North Space, 100 Gold Memorial Road, Warrandyte, Australia

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