Villo Retreats

💛 A heartfelt goodbye from Villo 💛

It’s time for me to say goodbye to Villo - and my heart feels so full (and a little tender) as I do.

What started as a simple dream - to create a space where mums could pause, breathe, and be cared for - has turned into something so much more beautiful than I ever imagined. Watching women arrive tired and frazzled, and leave glowing, grounded, and connected… it’s been pure magic. ✨

My family + I are moving to Margaret River, so it’s time to close this chapter. But Villo will always hold a special place in my heart -— as will every mum who showed up, shared, laughed, cried, and reminded me why we need spaces like this in the first place.

Thank you for trusting me, for your warmth, and for being part of this little community that grew out of love and care.

This isn’t goodbye forever - just a gentle pause while a new season begins. 🌿

With love and endless gratitude,
Alex x

P.S. If you have a gift card that you haven’t used then please DM for a full refund # # #

I’ve been protesting, donating, writing letters, and doing everything I can to speak out about what’s happening in Gaza. Like many of you, I’ve felt heartbreak, helplessness, and a deep need to do more 💔

At the same time, I’ve wrestled with the idea of holding space for wellness, joy, or retreat while others are suffering so deeply. It’s felt strange - even indulgent - to talk about self-care in this moment.

But here’s what I’ve come to: we can care for ourselves and act in solidarity. The two aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, they can strengthen one another.

That’s why for the remaining 4 tickets for the next Villo on 16th August, I’ll be donating 50% of all proceeds to relief efforts in Gaza. The money will go directly to The Sameer Project, a donations-based aid initiative in Gaza led by Palestinians. Their multiple campaigns serve families across Gaza, with medical supplies, food, tents, and other necessities.

This retreat is still a space to breathe, reset, and reconnect - especially for mums who are carrying so much. But it’s also a chance to turn that care outward. To nourish yourself while standing with others in a meaningful way.

If you've been feeling the same heaviness, the same grief, and the same conflict about showing up for yourself - I get it. This is a small step that allows us to do both.

With love,�Alex 💛

This was me after a Villo day at The Sebel last year.

Happy, relaxed, reset; excited that I had a night in a beautiful hotel room.

This could also be you on 16th August, as we have a few hotel rooms for only $350 a night for a double. So if you and your bestie came together you could have a day at Villo and a night at The Sebel for only $565 each.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed and like you’re not really coping; this ones for you.

DM me for more info x

Villo is going a little bit fancy for its ice bath session at The Sebel Yarrawonga - check out this beautiful set up!

We will have private hire of this area at Sebel’s very own exclusive spa; Sol Wellness, with guests being able to hop in the ice bath, followed by some time in the infrared sauna to warm up.

Some feedback on Anna’s breath work practice and ice bath session at our last Villo:

“My favourite!!! This was the best breathwork experience I’ve ever had. Anna was so knowledgeable and I loved all that she shared at the start of the experience then fell so deeply into the breathwork which usually I find more difficult. I loved the ice bath and how it made me feel, and Anna’s support.”

“I surprised myself on how I could zone out and felt the ice bath was something I did with ease (due to this breath work preparation) and would do again”

“Incredible. I’m going to make ice baths a regular in my house now! I finally get what the hype is all about!!”

Tickets on sale now: https://www.villo.com.au/winter-sebel

Yoga in an Aboriginal art gallery, workshop in a tower with incredible views, breathwork in a cellar, ice baths out by the lagoon - Mitchelton Wines was just the most amazing venue.

It was our first, but it certainly won’t be our last at this stunner.

Just a few mentions…
- The 22 brave and beautiful mums who showed up, made connections and inspired the day
- Mitchelton Wines for the incredible venue
- Franki Jay; her voice echoing off the walls of the gallery was 👌
- Gayle - an engaging and inspiring workshop with so many practical take-home tips
- Anna for providing so much love and encouragement that the majority of women jumped into an ice bath in MAY
- Sarah - amazing pics, beautiful lady

Missed out? Our next retreat is on Saturday 16th August at The Sebel, Yarrawonga. https://www.villo.com.au/winter-sebel

Love,

Alex x

NOW LIVE

Saturday 16th August
The Sebel, Yarrawonga

After a hugely successful retreat at The Sebel last year, we’ve decided to return to this beautiful 4.5 star luxury hotel on the banks of Lake Mulwala this winter.

The agenda for this retreat includes some real goodies:

- As always, a beautiful restorative sound healing yoga from Franki Jay
- A workshop from Ash from Your Village at on burnout + overwhelm, with practical steps on how to move through it
- A beautiful breath work practice with Anna from Vidaflow - before popping over to Sol Wellness for a private ice bath and sauna sesh
- Gourmet food + drink provided all day

We’re also delighted to join forces with the team at Dr Becky - who are going to be joining us on site to offer IV infusions; the perfect nervous system reset.

This retreat is for the modern mum - by a mum who loves yoga, but also loves wine.

So if you’re looking for self-care (but without the sage stick) then we’re you’re gang. Come join us # # #

https://www.villo.com.au/winter-sebel

Sorry folks, but you’ve missed your chance for this Saturday - as we’ve officially sold out.

I can’t wait to welcome 22 mums to the beautiful Mitchelton Winery in Nagambie. Comment below if you’re coming and what you’re most excited for!!

Gutted to have missed out? Pop over to https://www.villo.com.au/subscribe to join our mailing list to be the first to hear about any upcoming retreats… we’ve got a few in the pipeline… x

2.5 weeks to go and only 2 tickets left, here is the agenda for our autumn Villo on Sat 3rd May at Mitchelton Winery - thrilled to be able to use all of these amazing spaces for each session of the day!

9am: Arrival + Goodie Bags

9:15am: Meditation + Sound Healing Yoga and Massage - ART GALLERY

10:45am: Morning Tea + Barista Coffees - ASHTON TOWERS

11:15am: Sustainable Wellbeing Workshop - ASHTON TOWERS

12:15pm: 2 Course Seated Lunch - MUSE RESTAURANT

1pm: Breathwork Session - CELLAR

2pm: Ice Baths - LAGOON

2:30pm: Afternoon Tea with Wine - ASHTON TOWERS

3:30pm: Wine Tasting (optional) - CELLAR DOOR

4:30pm: Farewells

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https://www.villo.com.au/autumn-mitchelton

Ever done yoga in an art gallery before?

Join me for a one day retreat at Mitchelton Wines - I’m so excited about exploring all of the different areas of the venue for each session of the day 💛

4 tickets left - https://www.villo.com.au/autumn-mitchelton

It’s all about balance.

If I could sum up Villo in a pic this would be it. A little bit of self development (notebook being the perfect ‘prop’), a nice comfy seat and a little bit of wine.