Women's weekends & group stays
A women's weekend with purpose
Bring a small group of women together for time that feels calm, supportive, and unhurried. Shape the weekend your way, with meals included and optional gentle activities, in a peaceful Port Stephens setting. Your stay also helps fund supported stays for women who could not otherwise access rest and recovery.
The experience
Create space to rest and reconnect, together
A group stay is a gentle, flexible way to spend time with women you care about. Whether you are planning a weekend with friends or coordinating a restorative break through a support organisation, the experience is rest-focused and human-centred.
Meals are provided, and you are free to shape your time in a way that suits your group. Optional self-guided activities such as journaling, meditation, and gentle movement are available. The Sanctuary hosts a maximum of seven guests at any time, keeping the pace unhurried and the environment quiet.
Women’s Healing Sanctuary also works alongside referral partners and support organisations as part of broader care pathways. A calm, supportive setting for rest and recovery, not a clinical service.
Arrive to a quiet, supportive environment where privacy and tranquillity are at the heart of the experience.
Spend time together or take space for yourself. Choose optional self-guided practices like journaling, meditation, or gentle movement when it feels right.
All meals are provided. Dine with your group, enjoy meals in your own space, or choose an outdoor setting such as the verandah or by the pool.
The Sanctuary hosts up to seven guests at any time, keeping the atmosphere unhurried and supportive for connection and quiet time alike.
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A calm welcome
Arrive to a quiet, supportive environment where privacy and tranquillity are at the heart of the experience.
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Your weekend, your way
Spend time together or take space for yourself. Choose optional self-guided practices like journaling, meditation, or gentle movement when it feels right.
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Meals sorted
All meals are provided. Dine with your group, enjoy meals in your own space, or choose an outdoor setting such as the verandah or by the pool.
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Small group rhythm
The Sanctuary hosts up to seven guests at any time, keeping the atmosphere unhurried and supportive for connection and quiet time alike.
Who this suits
Who this is for
A women’s weekend or group stay may suit:
Friends seeking a meaningful alternative to a typical getaway, with time to rest and reconnect at an easy pace.
Peer support or community groups wanting a calm space for connection and reflection, without pressure to participate.
Referral partners and support organisations coordinating a restorative option as part of a broader care pathway for women they support.
Your safety matters
Emotional safety, always
Women’s Healing Sanctuary is rest-focused and trauma-aware without being clinical. The environment is compassionate, flexible, and free from pressure or expectation. You are supported to engage in ways that feel right for you.
The Sanctuary is not a crisis refuge or emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. The Sanctuary’s role is to offer a serene, supportive environment where women can step away from daily pressures and rest safely.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can we bring?
The Sanctuary hosts a maximum of seven guests at any time. For some groups, exclusive-use options may be available. Please enquire to discuss your dates and group size.
Are meals included?
Yes. All meals are provided. You can dine together or enjoy meals privately, including outdoor settings such as the verandah or by the pool.
Do we have to join activities?
No. The experience is designed as space, not structure. Optional self-guided practices are available, and participation is always your choice.
Is this a clinical or crisis service?
No. The Sanctuary is a calm, supportive environment for rest and recovery, not a refuge or emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.
Can referral partners coordinate a group stay?
Yes. The Sanctuary works alongside counsellors, therapists, and support organisations to offer a safe, supportive setting as part of broader care pathways.
Get in touch
Plan your women's weekend together
Share your preferred dates, group size, and any support needs. The team will work with you to shape a gentle, restorative stay that fits your group.