Come and nourish your
BODY, MIND, HEART & SOUL
Imagine a day dedicated to nourishing and enriching your body, mind, heart and soul amidst the serene and healing presence of nature that is Peninsula Hot Springs. Experience practical wisdom that you can transfer to your whole life.
What better place to connect with your own extraordinary nature than in the breathtaking and magical surrounds and energy of Peninsula Hot Springs.
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Come and feel soothed,
NURTURED & ENERGISED
This is not a ‘to do’ self-help workshop. It’s an empowering, nurturing, practical + life-enhancing experience that can enrich your whole life.
A remembrance of your natural wisdom.
It’s a connection. An investment in your future. To embrace your extraordinary and enhance your Wellness + Aliveness on the daily.
Live more well
SWITCH ON YOUR WELLNESS
Do you ever feel the effects of stress in your life? Feeling tired and wired—over thinking, busy brain? Going through the motions? Lacking energy? Tension, worry, anxiousness? Burnt out? Or experience wellness or health issues?
Would you love to learn how to move from un-energised, to un-locking your energy, enriching your life force and switching on your wellness? Creating more health, vibrancy, vitality and joy?
Wellness is where we create our inner resources, our fuel, energy and life force that makes everything else we desire in life possible and sustainable.
In this experiential + practical workshop you experience simple yet powerful practices that aim to help you connect with your body, mind, heart and natures wisdom. Supporting you to switch on your wellness and feel more resourced in everyday life. This leads to helping you feel more alive, in flow and having more to give—to yourself, others and to life.
Live more fully
AWAKEN YOUR ALIVENESS
Do you ever feel like you are existing rather than fully living? On the treadmill or merry-go-round of life? Feeling limited, stuck, unfulfilled, mediocre? Doing all ‘the things’ you’re ‘supposed’ to do but still not getting your desired results and you want to know how?
Would you love to create space to feel more fulfilled and alive. Lit Up?
When you are more resourced and have more energy in your tank, you wake up your vibrance and vitality and un-lock life.
When you awaken your aliveness and are more tapped in to your extraordinary potential, the sky is the limit—which is no limit— you are more resourced to consciously create your dreams and desires into reality and a more extraordinary life. Plus life is more fun.
This is what this Embrace Your Extraordinary Wellness + Aliveness Retreat has been made for. Offering you practical, nourishing, soothing, revitalising, energizing, enriching and fun experiences that can remind you how extraordinary you are. To switch on your wellness + awaken your aliveness and support you in everyday life.
Contribute more to life
ENRICH YOUR LEGACY
Do you ever feel like you’re not leading the way you really want to? Or not feeling fully YOU—in the way you dream of that keeps you awake at night? Or not having the effect, influence or impact you want to have? Feel un-visible, un-effective and you yearn to feel lit up and have more to give?
Do you have desires to lead, love and live as full YOU? To live with no-regrets and leave a positive footprint? Shine your light + create a pathway to make it okay for others to do it too? Have conscious connected relationships?
It starts with You, and this Wellness + Aliveness Retreat has been crafted specifically to support you to access your extraordinary well of potential and life-force energy to enhance your wellness and light up. To un-lock effect, so that you have more capacity to lead and shine as extraordinary, one-in-billions, one-of-a-kind YOU! Where your presence has a beautiful, enriching ripple effect to those around you.
The Retreat Details
YOU RECEIVE
EMBRACE YOUR EXTRAORDINARY WELLNESS + ALIVENESS WORKSHOP.
Experience the nourishing and enriching E.Y.E Wellness + Aliveness workshop in the morning with a small exclusive group of like-minded, like-heart extraordinary people to feel nourished and lit up. Offering you practical, life-enriching take-aways inspired by the signature Embrace Your Extraordinary framework. All designed to support your connection with your body, mind, heart and soul, beyond this retreat to switch on wellness + aliveness in everyday life.
DELICIOUS NOURISHING FOOD & TULSI TEA IN NATURAL SURROUNDS.
Enjoy nourishing your body with delicious, nutritious morning tea and lunch prepared by the Peninsula Hot Springs chefs, where possible, locally and organically grown. Sip on and hydrate your body with Beautiful Water that is quality filtered + blessed for your wellness, and life-enhancing auyervedic tulsi tea—yoga in a cup. Enjoy natures beauty nourishing you all the way through this retreat experience.
FULL ACCESS TO BATH HOUSE GEOTHERMAL MINERAL BATHING UNTIL 11PM.
After lunch, the afternoon is for bathing and wellness experiences. You receive full access to bath house bathing for the entire day, with free time after lunch before workshops, and well after our retreat comes to a close. Inclusive of a towel, robe and locker, you are free to keep bathing and nourishing yourself in the tranquil, healing, geothermal mineral waters, warmed by mother nature until 11pm if you choose.
PRIVATE FIRE & ICE CONTRAST THERAPIES WELLNESS EXPERIENCE.
Experience the contrasts of hot and cold therapies in our private, exclusive Fire and Ice Wellness Experience. There is a cascade of wonderful benefits to help you access your life-force energy + enhance your health, happiness and strength. Concepts learned can support your body connection + trust, nervous system regulation and conscious creation in everyday life.
PRIVATE BODY CLAY, NATURE & CREATIVE PLAY RITUAL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE.
Enhance your Wellness + Aliveness through minerals creative play and mindfulness in our private, exclusive Body Clay Wellness Experience. You apply Australian mineral-rich healing clay as a nutritive mask and artwork to your skin, enhancing your body + earth connection, nutrition and wellness. Complemented by meditation and massaging geo-thermal showers to nourish yourself from the outside in and the inside out.
The Embrace Your Extraordinary Duo,
Co-founders Jodie Ross & Deidre Dattoli.
Hey there, welcome
WE’RE JODIE AND DEIDRE
“Welcome! We are Jodie and Deidre. We believe that you are completely extraordinary, even the parts you think are ordinary. You are literally truly extraordinary, remarkable, gifted, but like many of us, may not yet realise it, or perhaps not the full extent of how extraordinary and powerful you and your body truly are. Or maybe you know it on some level but experience repeating obstacles, or are not quite sure how to fully access it. We walk this path ourselves, and our heart’s desires are to share what we believe and know so far, with the intention to inspire you to remember and embrace your own beautiful, unique extraordinary.
We are so happy to share this Wellness + Aliveness Retreat with you at magical Peninsula Hot Springs. Our vision is to support you to connect with your extraordinary true nature and tap into your well of potential. To help you switch on your wellness, awaken your aliveness and enrich your legacy, both during and well beyond this retreat experience.
Thank you so much for joining us. We are beyond excited to share this retreat experience with you and look forward to working with you. We hope you enjoy!
Embrace your extraordinary with an open heart and mind, love Jodie and Deidre xoxo.
ABOUT THE DUO
Jodie and Deidre have known each other for over 20 years and have collective experience of over 60 years working with people in many areas. They are soul friends and business partners. Over the past 2 decades have worked together, coached each other, been each others mentors at different times, both developed in different areas, are devoted mothers and have had many lived experiences. Ranging from hairdressing to education and training, writing and creating education curriculums, senior leaders in corporate management and leadership, to entrepreneurs, business ownership, personal and professional development, to health, healing, wellness and conscious creation. Collectively they have both journeyed through their own highs, lows and experiences of being human, have learned and continue to learn more about embracing their own extraordinary, and have supported, nourished and led many thousands of people to feel and be extraordinary in various ways from the outside in and the inside out.
Deidre’s wealth of experience spans emotional intelligence, transformational and executive coaching, leadership development, team dynamics, performance enhancement, effortless meditation, and positive psychology. Jodie’s areas of expertise and experience are in the fields of mind-body integrative health, healing, wellness, nervous system, emotional alchemy, breathwork, meditation, personal development and conscious creation. Together the dymanic duo offer a collaborative whole person, whole being holistic approach in empowering people to empower themselves through their journey of being human, and embracing their extraordinary true nature to live more well, live more fully and create their most extraordinary life.
Between them, Jodie and Deidre have life experiences of training, coaching and holding space for tens of thousands of people, and hold various coaching, practitioner and healing certifications. Including N.L.P, Emotional Freedom Techniques (Tapping), Matrix Reimprinting, Matrix Birth Reimprinting, Matrix Therapies, Lifestyle Prescriptions Health Coaching, Transformation Coaching, Masculine and Feminine & Passion and Purpose Archetypal Coaching, Advanced Soma Breath Instructor and more. Collectively, they have extensive studies and life experiences in the areas of personal growth and transformation, leadership, organ-mind-brain anatomy, somatics, breathwork, meditation, emotional alchemy, shadow work, the effects of stress, trauma and relaxation on the nervous system, hormonal system and behaviour, embodiment, energetics, consciousness and more.
The co-creation and birth of Embrace Your Extraordinary is a collaborative heart and soul-led education platform, inspired by Jodie and Deidre’s vision to help ordinary everyday people realise and embrace their extraordinary true nature to create extraordinary, and have a beautiful ripple effect in the world.
We are excited to welcome you to our Embrace Your Extraordinary Wellness + Aliveness Retreat. Below are some answers to frequently asked questions to help you plan your visit to our enriching retreat at magical Peninsula Hot Springs.Â
What is the "Embrace Your Extraordinary Wellness + Aliveness Retreat"?
It’s a nourishing treat! for your body, your mind, your heart and your soul.
A transformative experience held amidst the serene ambience of Peninsula Hot Springs. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in nature, nurturing every aspect of your being—body, mind, heart, and soul. It’s not just another self-help workshop; it’s a practical, life enhancing and empowering Retreat designed to help you awaken and connect with your extraordinary innate wisdom to enhance your wellness + aliveness on a daily basis.
It’s a space to come and feel soothed, nurtured, inspired and energised. Where you learn how to apply practical applications into your daily life to switch on your wellness + aliveness and fill up your inner resources so that you feel more lit up and aligned to create the life you desire, and also have more to give.
This is a beautiful life changing and enriching experience that can support you well beyond the day of the retreat.
Who is this retreat for?
The retreat is for those who want to un-lock their energy and be more tapped in and turned on to their natural and extraordinary wisdom to switch on their wellness and feel more alive, aligned and lit up. Also for those who may be feeling tired, stressed, or stuck in the treadmill or merry-go-round of life, and seeking relaxation, inspiration, fulfilment and vitality.
Whether you’re longing for energy, clarity, battling burnout, or aiming for greater impact and authenticity, this transformative journey will nourish you from top to toe and inside out, plus reignite your spark and connection to your true nature to embrace your potential to create the extraordinary life you desire and are here for.
Additionally, if you’re simply looking for a beautiful, rejuvenating day out to connect with like-minded, like-hearted people on a similar journey, this Wellness + Aliveness Retreat is for you.
What can I expect during the retreat?
Fun, relaxation, rejuvenation, kindness, inspiration, energisation, connection, a reset, an uplift, and practical, enriching experiences and wisdom that you can transfer to your whole life.Â
The morning is an Embrace Your Extraordinary (E.Y.E) Workshop, where you’ll join a small, exclusive group of like-hearted people for a transformative morning session, gaining practical tools inspired by our signature E.Y.E framework to deepen your connection with your body, mind, heart, and soul to create an extraordinary life.Â
In the afternoon, enjoy nourishing meals and hydrating Beautiful Water and Tulsi tea amidst nature’s beauty, free time bathing in the life-enhancing mineral rich geothermal waters. Followed by exclusive workshops in Fire and Ice contrast therapies and Body Clay Rituals, unlocking life-force energy and enhancing overall wellness + aliveness.
After our retreat has come to a close, you can enrich your experience even further will full access to bath house bathing until 11pm for further relaxation and rejuvenation if you choose.
Do I need to participate in the experiences?
Your participation in the experiences is optional, however for maximum benefits of the wellness + aliveness aspects of this retreat, we highly recommend taking part as they are integral to the retreat’s holistic approach to wellness. These experiences have been intentionally chosen, to offer you an opportunity for pleasure, fun, learning to relax while stretching your comfort zone, grounding and connecting to earth and yourself, and to empower your potential for wellness + aliveness even further, all with very supportive guidance.Â
Fire and Ice Workshop:
Engaging in our Fire and Ice experience presents an opportunity to experience the rejuvenating effects of hot and cold contrast therapy. Led by our wellness professional, Jodie, you’ll navigate between the sauna, mineral showers, cold plunge pool, and ice plunge pool. Contrast therapy is becoming increasingly popular and renowned for its myriad of health benefits to help you access your life-force energy + enhance your health, happiness and strength. Some benefits include increased life-force energy, reduced inflammation, reduced pain, calming of ‘busy-brain’, healing and tissue repair, improved stress responses, resilience, enhanced detoxification, improved sleep, heightened mood, improved cardiovascular and overall health, among many other benefits. With a very strong focus on how to use your breath and mental focus while adapting to heat and cold, the concepts learned and experienced in this workshop can support your body connection + trust, nervous system regulation and conscious creation in everyday life.
Body Clay Ritual:
Our Body Clay Ritual enhances your wellness through, play, creativity and natures minerals, combining the natural healing properties of relaxation, earth and water. You can experience the therapeutic, creative and ceremonial benefits of various detoxifying clays sourced from across Australia, each selected for its unique healing properties. Through this immersive experience, you’ll not only learn about the benefits of clay but also reconnect with nature, fostering a sense of play and profound relaxation. You apply Australian mineral-rich healing clay as a nutritive mask and artwork to your skin, enhancing your body + earth connection, nutrition and wellness. Complemented by meditation and the massaging geo-thermal showers to nourish yourself from the outside in and the inside out, making it the perfect way to conclude our Wellness + Aliveness Retreat.Â
What modalities and practices are included in the retreat?
Jodie and Deidre are trained and experienced in many modalities and practices to support you to connect with and embrace your extraordinary natural wisdom.
Some practices that you may expect to experience in the retreat include: Nervous system regulation and inner safety, meditation, Soma Breath and conscious breathing practices, nature connection, earthing, grounding, consciousness, energetics, emotional alchemy, somatics and body work, heart coherence, embodiment, contrast therapies, body clay, water therapy, consciousness of water, elevating levels of vibrational energy, fun, play, journalling, etc.
Where is the retreat held?
Our retreat takes place amidst the breathtaking and magical surroundings of Peninsula Hot Springs. Nestled less than 90 minutes from Melbourne, Peninsula Hot Springs are a natural geothermal mineral springs and day spa renowned for its healing waters and serene ambience. Surrounded by the beauty of nature and infused with tranquil energy, it offers the perfect setting to connect with your own extraordinary nature, rejuvenate your body, and nourish your soul.
Is there public transport available to get to Peninsula Hot Springs?
Public transport options on the Mornington Peninsula are limited. We recommend the following if you wish to take public transport:
If you are travelling from Melbourne, board a Frankston line train to Frankston, then take the No. 788 bus to Rye Hotel, where you can catch an Uber or taxi service. Alternatively, you can walk from Rye, which takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes; please take care when walking as it is along a busy road with a high-speed limit.
Is the retreat suitable for introverts?
Absolutely! Our retreat is thoughtfully crafted to cater to people of all personality types, including introverts. With a focus on providing opportunities for quiet reflection and personal exploration, introverts will feel comfortable and supported throughout their experience. Additionally, it’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded, like-hearted people, fostering meaningful connections and shared experiences in a warm and welcoming environment.
Is there a specific age requirement for participants?
While our retreat is open to adults of all ages, participants must be at least 18 years old to attend. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and life stages to join us in embracing their extraordinary selves.
How can I register for the retreat?
Registration for the Embrace Your Extraordinary Wellness + Aliveness Retreat can be completed online through our website. Simply navigate to the registration page, select your desired payment and follow the prompts to secure your ticket. Spaces are limited, so we encourage early registration to guarantee your place. You can book here.
What are the payment options?
To best support you, we offer you flexible payment options to purchase 1 or 2 tickets at a time. You can book using either one time payment or pay over time methods for yourself or come with a friend. Simply select the payment option that best suits you and make your booking.
COME WITH YOU
Book 1 Ticket:
1. One Time Payment: $897
Opt for the early bird special rate, with a one-time payment of $897, securing your spot and savings! Save $100. Best Value. available until Sunday 21st April 2024. After the early bird period, starting from 22nd April, the investment is $997.
OR
2. Pay Over Time: $333 x 3
Spread your investment and pay over time with flexible payment options of three payment instalments of $333. (Total investment $999). The details for payment instalments are:
– On the day of your ticket purchase, you pay a deposit of $333, then two weeks later, a payment of $333, then two weeks later the final payment of $333.
– As all tickets must be paid in full prior to the retreat, this payment option with fortnightly payments is available to purchase until Friday 29th March 2024. After this time and until Friday 12th April, pay over time is available to purchase with 3 x weekly payment instalments of $333.
– If you purchase the pay over time option after 29th March and until 12th April, on the day of your ticket purchase, you pay a deposit of $333, then one week later, a payment of $333, then one week later the final payment of $333.
COME WITH A FRIEND
Book 2 Tickets:
1. One Time Payment: $1,695
Come with a friend and book 2 tickets with our one time payment special rate of $1,695. Save $300. Best Value.
OR
2. Pay Over Time: $628 x 3
Come with a friend and spread your investment over time and with flexible payment options for you both of three payment instalments of $628. (Total investment $1884). The details for payment instalments are:
– On the day of your ticket purchase, you pay a deposit of $628, then two weeks later, a payment of $628, then two weeks later the final payment of $628.
– As all tickets must be paid in full prior to the retreat, this payment option with fortnightly payments is available to purchase until Friday 29th March 2024. After this time and until Friday 12th April, pay over time is available to purchase with 3 x weekly payment instalments of $628.Â
– If you purchase the pay over time option after 29th March and until 12th April, on the day of your ticket purchase, you pay a deposit of $628, then one week later, a payment of $628, then one week later the final payment of $628.
Please note that after Friday 12th April 2024, one time payments for 1 or 2 ticket options are available ONLY—while tickets are available—up until Friday 26th April 2024.
What if I want to book for more than 2 people?
Fantastic! This is such a beautiful experience to share.
If you wish to book for more than 2 people, you can book the come with a friend option more than once or alternatively, contact us by emailing hello@embraceyourextraordinary.co or direct message on instragram @embraceyourextraordinary where we can chat about your requirements and organise a ticket and payment cart specific to you and your group.
What should I bring to the retreat?
We want you to feel comfortable and fully prepared for your retreat experience. Here’s what we suggest bringing:
- Comfortable Clothing and Appropriate Footwear: Dress in comfortable clothing and suitable footwear, especially around the pools and wet areas, to ensure safety and prevent slips.
- Water Bottle: Stay hydrated throughout the retreat and during bathing activities by bringing your own plastic or stainless steel water bottle. There are convenient Beautiful Water taps throughout the Hot Springs that offer you high quality filtered and blessed water to hydrate and refill your bottle as needed.
- Journal or Notebook: Bring along a journal or notebook for reflection purposes. This will be your space to jot down insights, inspirations, and personal reflections as you embark on your journey of wellness + aliveness. Additionally, we will provide handouts to complement the learnings throughout the day, allowing you to further deepen your understanding and integration of the concepts explored during workshops and activities.
- An Open Mind: Come with an open mind, ready to embrace new experiences and perspectives. This retreat offers a unique opportunity for growth and transformation, and having an open mind will enhance your ability to fully immerse yourself in the process.
Swimwear:
We want you to feel comfortable and confident during your visit, especially when enjoying our rejuvenating water experiences. Here’s what you need to know about swimwear for our retreat:
- Suitable swimwear for bathing sessions—the fire and ice and body clay experiences. We encourage you to choose swimwear you feel good in that is appropriate for all bathing areas.
- Stay SunSmart – Protect your skin with sun protection you choose or wearing a rash vest when bathing. We want you to enjoy the benefits of the water while prioritising your skin’s health.
- Please Note: Due to the mineral-rich water, there’s a possibility of swimwear discolouration. We recommend choosing garments that you don’t mind being affected. Street apparel such as jeans and cargo shorts are not suitable to be worn in the pools.
- Towels, Robes, and Locker: While towels, robes, and lockers will be provided for your convenience, feel free to bring any personal items or additional comforts you may desire for your bathing and relaxation sessions.
What do I need to leave at home or in my car?
We want you to fully enjoy your retreat experience without worrying about your belongings. Here are a few items we recommend leaving behind:
- Valuables: For your peace of mind, we suggest leaving all valuables, including jewellery, at home or securely stored in the lockers provided. Wearing jewellery in the pools may cause it to tarnish due to the mineral water, so it’s best to keep them safely stored during your time with us.
Is there a refund policy?
We understand that circumstances may change, and plans may need to be adjusted. Please refer to our refund policy outlined in our T&Cs for details regarding cancellations and refunds. We strive to accommodate our guests to the best of our ability while also maintaining the integrity of our retreat experience.
How can I contact the organisers if I have more questions?
If you have any additional questions or require further information about the retreat, please feel free to reach out to us via email at hello@embraceyourextraordinary.co or by direct message on instagram @embraceyourextraordinary. Jodie and Deidre are dedicated to ensuring that your Embrace Your Extraordinary Wellness + Aliveness Retreat experience is enriching and fulfilling, and are here to assist you every step of the way.
How can I continue with my wellness + aliveness and my self-development after the retreat ends?
You can continue your wellness + aliveness and self-development journey after the retreat ends by implementing some of the practices that resonate most with you into your life, plus staying connected with our Embrace Your Extraordinary community and accessing our resources. We offer ongoing support through a range of services aimed at helping you live more fully, awaken your aliveness, and enrich your legacy. Our offerings, from coaching to training, are designed to support you in tapping into your extraordinary potential and consciously creating the life you desire. With our signature Embrace Your Extraordinary framework, you’ll explore and expand your awareness, empowering yourself to tune into your natural talents and abilities. Whether your goals are related to health, career, relationships, or personal growth, our approach focuses on empowering the whole, extraordinary you to become your own healer, guru, and conscious creator of your reality.
Where can I find all the extra information about the frequently asked questions when visiting the Peninsula Hot Springs?
For additional information and answers to frequently asked questions about visiting the Peninsula Hot Springs, please visit their official website at Peninsula Hot Springs FAQ. There, you’ll find comprehensive details to help plan your visit and ensure a memorable experience at the hot springs.
