A calm setting for women-centred retreats in NSW
Set on six secluded acres in Port Stephens, the Sanctuary offers a supportive, women-first space for small-group retreats, gentle workshops, and wellbeing days. A place to slow the pace, hold space with care, and create connection without pressure. Your retreat, your way.
Venue hire
What hiring the Sanctuary offers
Hiring the Sanctuary gives your group access to a calm, thoughtfully held environment that supports rest, reflection, and gentle connection. Flexible use lets you shape time in a way that feels right for your group, with options for exclusive small-group use.
Our approach is gentle and trauma-aware in tone, without presenting as a clinical or therapeutic service. We hold space with warmth, clarity, and emotional safety so facilitators and guests can move at an unhurried pace.
Six secluded acres in Port Stephens, NSW, surrounded by natural spaces that support rest and an unhurried pace.
Options for private, exclusive use that protect your group's privacy and allow sessions to unfold without interruption.
Your sessions can take shape in a way that feels right for your group. We work with you, not around a rigid schedule.
From first contact through to your hire, communication is grounded in emotional safety, warmth, and clarity.
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A calm, nature-connected setting
Six secluded acres in Port Stephens, NSW, surrounded by natural spaces that support rest and an unhurried pace.
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Exclusive use for small groups
Options for private, exclusive use that protect your group’s privacy and allow sessions to unfold without interruption.
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Flexible, supportive use of the space
Your sessions can take shape in a way that feels right for your group. We work with you, not around a rigid schedule.
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Clear, human communication throughout
From first contact through to your hire, communication is grounded in emotional safety, warmth, and clarity.
- Women-led organisations and community groups hosting gentle workshops or circles
- Referral partners coordinating a restorative group stay as part of a broader care pathway
- Facilitators offering reflective, connection-focused sessions for women
- Workplaces planning a women's wellbeing day or leadership offsite that prioritises care and calm
Our approach
Emotional safety comes first
Our approach is gentle and trauma-aware, with communication and hosting designed to feel calm, respectful, and free from pressure. The Sanctuary is not a clinical or therapeutic service. We hold space thoughtfully so women can participate in ways that feel manageable and personally meaningful, with rest and recovery respected throughout.
Common questions about hiring the Sanctuary
Where is the Sanctuary located?
We are on six secluded acres in Port Stephens, NSW, surrounded by calm natural spaces that support rest and reflection.
How many people can you host?
The Sanctuary is designed for small groups. We will confirm capacity, sleeping arrangements, and space use during your enquiry so nothing feels unclear.
Is the Sanctuary a clinical service?
No. We provide a supportive, gentle environment without presenting as a clinical or therapeutic provider.
Can we bring our own facilitator or run our own program?
Yes, we welcome enquiries from aligned facilitators and partners. We will talk through suitability and how we work together during your enquiry.
Does our hire help other women access the Sanctuary?
Yes. As a registered charity, hire fees help sustain our model and support stays for women who could not otherwise access them.
Get in touch
Enquire about hiring the Sanctuary
Tell us a little about your group, preferred dates, and what would help your time here feel supportive. We will respond with the information you need to plan with confidence.