A calm women's sanctuary in Port Stephens, NSW
A women-only, not-for-profit retreat on six peaceful acres. A quiet place to pause, breathe, and feel supported, without pressure or expectation. Your stay also helps make rest accessible to another woman who needs it.
About the Sanctuary
Your space to rest, reset, and feel cared for
Women’s Healing Sanctuary is a registered Australian charity on six secluded acres in Port Stephens. We’re a small, women-only sanctuary designed for privacy, gentle connection if you want it, and meals taken care of so you don’t have to think about anything.
We’re not a clinical service or a luxury escape. We’re a supportive place to step away from daily pressure and rest at your own pace.
Retreats and stays
Find the stay that feels right for you
Three gentle ways to spend time at the Sanctuary, each grounded in the same intention: space to rest, reconnect, and feel supported in your own time.
Individual stays
A private space to rest and recover
Step away from daily demands and rest privately. A quiet option for women navigating grief, exhaustion, or a difficult season.
Small group weekends
Restorative weekends with gentle connection
Weekends that blend rest with light structure, gentle activities, and the company of other women if you’d like it.
Workshops and groups
Facilitated retreats and hosted groups
Bring your own women’s group or join a facilitated retreat in our studio and grounds, with accommodation and meals included.
Who we welcome
For women navigating grief, exhaustion, or change
You don’t need to have everything figured out to come here. Many women arrive feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply very tired.
The Sanctuary is a safe, supportive space where you can pause, rest, and begin to feel steadier in your own time. Our approach is calm and human, never clinical, and you choose how much you engage on any given day.
Women supporting women
Women supporting women
Women’s Healing Sanctuary is a registered Australian charity with DGR status. Through our Angel Sponsorship model, paid stays help fund subsidised stays for women who need rest and recovery but can’t access it alone.
Take the next step
If you feel ready, we're here
Share a few details and we’ll help you find the right fit, whether that’s a personal stay, a small group weekend, or a hosted workshop. Simple and at your pace.