Personalised Ayurvedic Retreat, Macedon Ranges

A guest lying face down on a massage table, warm window light across her shoulder and neck

The retreat

What it is

You choose the length. The assessment comes first, because what suits you in October may not be what suited you in March, and a retreat designed before we have met you is a timetable rather than a retreat.

From there it is your treatments, yoga and meditation, and food cooked for how you are eating at the time. In the Macedon Ranges, an hour from Melbourne.

We dedicate the entire session to your process, tailoring all treatments to your body's needs each day, as you learn to utilise the system of Ayurveda to maintain your own health. We specialise in burnout recovery, nervous system and trauma support.

What you choose
Beyond the massage you choose three more therapies from the menu: shirodhara, garshan or udvartana, swedana, reflexology, reiki, kati basti, ear candling, or pinda swedana. You do not have to decide any of it before you arrive.
An example plan
A daily private yoga, meditation or sound healing session, an Ayurvedic wellbeing consultation, Ayurvedic massage (abhyanga), an organic plant-based Ayurvedic facial, reflexology, and somatic or energy healing.
Where you stay
The Piper Street Tea Room cottages, three self-contained units a short walk from us in what used to be the bluestone Tea Rooms. Full kitchens, one with a freestanding bath, cosy king and queen bedrooms with panel heaters, a split system in the lounge, with smart TV, books and board games, and big double-glazed doors and windows for the sun and sunsets. Free all-day parking out the front and everything you need within walking distance.
Food
Home-style organic vegetarian and Ayurvedic meals can be included in your package, or you can self-cater, or you can explore the variety of local eateries on Piper Street, a foodie haven, which is the reason a lot of people come to Kyneton in the first place.
When to come
Book ahead. Weekends and midweek both work, and midweek is quieter and cheaper.
In Ash's words
Transformational. I reached out to Marye during a tough time seeking some clarity and self direction. I did a 3 day retreat away from the daily stress and bombardment to just find some time for me. Marye was incredibly quick to understand my situation. Her unique approach to guiding you which then leads to arming you with what you need to self heal and understand more about yourself is the true gift I walked away with. Every session was 1; productive, 2; practical and 3; spiritual. It's very, very rare to find all 3 that work so well together, which was exactly what I needed. Thanks Marye. Ash, Melbourne, June 2019.
The mid-week reset
Four nights, Sunday to Thursday arrival, for the price of three: daily yoga, yoga nidra and meditation (three 90 minute sessions), an Ayurvedic wellbeing consultation, three hours of treatments each day over three afternoons, and all meals, snacks and herbal teas. $2,850 a person. Book by 30 November 2026, stay by 31 March 2027.

First, the assessmentBefore anything is booked. What suits you in October may not be what suited you in March, and a retreat designed before we have met you is a timetable.
Each dayThree or four hours of treatment: a private practice session, a full body Ayurvedic massage, then whatever the assessment pointed at.
The rest of the dayYours. Herbal tea whenever you want it, Piper Street on the doorstep, and nobody moving you along.

A cottage lounge with a wood heater, a leather armchair and a deep sofa by the window

A cottage bathroom with a freestanding bath, a round mirror and copper taps

A cottage kitchen and dining table, the lounge and its wood heater beyond

Warm oil dripping into a small brass bowl held in cupped hands

A blue and white bowl of kitchari, rice and lentils with herbs

A guest resting her face on a white towel, eyes closed

Included

What's included

01Private ensuite accommodation at the Piper Street Tea Room cottages
02Ayurvedic assessment on arrival, with nutritional and lifestyle advice
03Three hours of tailored treatment each day
04Daily full body Ayurvedic massage
05A private yoga, meditation or sound healing session each day
06Your choice of three further therapies from the spa menu
07Ayurvedic herbal teas through the day
08All meals, cooked to suit you, or self-cater if you would rather

If that is the weekend you have been looking for, tell us and we'll hold you a place.

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In a guest's words

What you provide is so intense & so utterly beautiful that it is bound to wake up things hidden & forgotten. I have exquisite memories of being held in such a loving way.

Marie-Louise, Ballarat, March 2022

Cost

What it costs

Per day, all inclusivefrom $980
Mid-week reset, four nights for the price of three, book by 30 November 2026$2,850

Before you ask

Worth knowing

What people say after they leave

4.9 from 111 Google reviews. 5.0 from 43 on TripAdvisor.

Yesterday I had the most amazing facial and massage with Claudia. From the moment I walked in I felt instantly nurtured, the whole experience made me feel taken care of. What an amazing place, the products used are beautiful and the ambience throughout was so relaxing. I would definitely book again the next time I am in Kyneton.

Personalised Ayurvedic Retreat

What it is

What you choose

An example plan

Where you stay

Food

When to come

In Ash's words

The mid-week reset

What's included

What it costs

Worth knowing

What people say after they leave

When you're ready