Retreat accommodation in NSW designed for rest
Set on six secluded acres in Port Stephens, NSW, Women’s Healing Sanctuary is a calm place to pause, breathe, and rest at your own pace. Our spaces are shaped around privacy, simple comfort, and emotional safety. You can take quiet time on your own, or join others in the shared areas when it feels right.
The experience
A calm place to rest
The accommodation is intentionally simple and uncluttered. The focus is on calm, privacy, and emotional safety rather than resort-style features or clinical settings. There is no programme to keep up with and nothing you need to perform.
You shape your time here in the way that feels right for you. Your retreat. Your way.
Rooms are peaceful and uncluttered, with a simple feel that supports rest and quiet time. There is space to breathe and settle in at your own pace.
Communal areas are there for gentle connection. Join in when it feels right, or take quiet time on your own when you need it. There is no expectation to socialise.
Everything is set up to reduce overwhelm. Nothing is rushed, and you are never expected to share, participate, or perform. Rest in the way that suits you.
Specific inclusions and meals vary by stay type or workshop. We confirm what is included for your dates when you enquire, so there are no surprises.
Your space
Rooms are peaceful and uncluttered, with a simple feel that supports rest and quiet time. There is space to breathe and settle in at your own pace.
Shared spaces
Communal areas are there for gentle connection. Join in when it feels right, or take quiet time on your own when you need it. There is no expectation to socialise.
Your pace
Everything is set up to reduce overwhelm. Nothing is rushed, and you are never expected to share, participate, or perform. Rest in the way that suits you.
Practical details
Specific inclusions and meals vary by stay type or workshop. We confirm what is included for your dates when you enquire, so there are no surprises.
Who we welcome
Who this is for
Women who are feeling emotionally depleted, navigating grief or burnout, or simply needing time away from daily pressure often find the Sanctuary a supportive place to pause. The accommodation also suits small women’s weekends and group stays that value calm, connection, and purpose over performance.
If you are not sure which stay type fits you, we can talk it through gently when you enquire.
Our approach
Emotional safety comes first
Everything about the Sanctuary, from the way we speak to the way our spaces are set up, is guided by calm, compassion, and emotional safety. We invite, never pressure. We are not a clinical or emergency service, and we do not promise outcomes.
We offer a safe, supportive environment where women can rest at their own pace and feel held without judgement.
Common questions
Where are you located?
We are in Port Stephens, NSW, on six secluded acres that feel calm and private.
Is this a clinical service?
No. Women’s Healing Sanctuary is not a medical, psychological, or emergency service. It is a supportive environment focused on rest and recovery.
Can I come on my own or with a group?
Both are welcome. We host individual stays, workshops, women’s weekends, and small group stays. We can guide you to the most suitable option when you enquire.
Are meals included?
This varies by stay or event. Some retreats include meals; others do not. We will confirm what is included for your dates when you enquire.
What should I bring?
We will share a simple checklist based on your dates and stay type after you enquire, so planning stays low-stress.
Ready when you are
Take the next gentle step
If the Sanctuary feels right for you, send us an enquiry. We will reply with availability and what is included for your dates, so you can decide in your own time. There is no pressure, and no expectation to commit.