Before the year gathers its pace, we pause.
To exhale what lies behind, to inhale what awaits ahead —
and to come home to what aligns us.
23 — 26 jan 2026 | northern nsw hinterland
the experience
Resting within the lush rolling hills of the Northern Rivers hinterland, this four-day retreat carries us to a place where everything around and within begins to slow.
Each sunrise invites practices of Pilates, meditation, guided breath work and ice bathing. Each sunset welcomes rituals of massage, stretching and sauna.
Through
~ invigorating movement,
~ purifying nourishment,
~ cleansing rejuvenation and
~ mindful learnings,
we let our deep essence unfold.
At REALIGN, space opens for what truly matters to rise to the surface, for sustainable habits to take root, and for direction, clear and true to self, to emerge.
the inclusions.
dynamic sunrise pilates and restorative sunset pilates
BY ELAINE KOEBER | CITTA COLLECTIVE
wholesome, plant-based and cleansing meals by our private chef
BY TASH & TOM | BURBURY WHOLEFOODS
guided breathwork and ice bath by the Wim Hof method
BY BENNY BERRY | SOL HOUSE STUDIO
exploration of meditation, mindful practices & sustainable wellbeing
BY ELAINE KOEBER | CITTA COLLECTIVE
ADDITIONALLY
~ soothing full-body massage
~ personal intention setting + closing reflection session
~ welcome gift bag with wellness products valued at $150
~ pool, spa, vineyard and fireplaces to unwind
~ homemade teas and fruit available all day
~ 3-month membership to citta collective’s ongoing learning journal
the people and vision behind.
What began in 2023 as the very first citta collective retreat — the one that quietly set everything in motion — returns this January, evolved and more aligned than ever before. REALIGN has grown with us, shaped by the people who’ve become part of its story.
Curated and hosted by Elaine Koeber, whose roots in movement, wellbeing, and holistic health have guided the vision from the beginning. This retreat marks a full-circle moment. Tracing back to after the seed for citta collective was quietly planted. Elaine spend time on a retreat to manifest and plan the launch, when paths crossed with Tash and Tom of Burbury Wholefoods — private chefs whose vibrant, wholesome cuisine and impeccable care for food left a lasting mark.
It was through the first REALIGN retreat that Benny Berry became part of the journey — his incomparable breath work and ice bath experiences have become an integral, transformative layer of this unique weekend. Shared values and connection bring us now together for the third time.
REALIGN is for those seeking to set the tone for the year ahead —
to begin in rhythm with self,
to replace resolutions with sustainable pace and habits,
to reawaken clarity beneath the clutter,
to release what no longer serves,
to make space for joy and connection,
and to return with a grounded sense of who they are becoming.
HILLSIDE CAROOL \\ NSW AUSTRALIA
the home.
When we think of escaping into hinterlands, we imagine expansive green hills and valleys, the ocean in shimmering distance, an abundance of fresh air, the sunrise bathing expansive farmlands into a golden light and cosy fireplaces to wind down on. Set on a hill and yet tucked away in the Northern Rivers Hinterland in NSW — Hillside Carool — a former winery and now private sanctuary, has all of this on offer.
It’s the venues elevated position, the expansion from a curated garden, pool and spa into rolling meadows and boasting rows of grape vines, that create a feeling of space. With a dedicated attention to detail, the owners created a homestead that invites to get cosy, to connect and to venture at the same time.
Hillside Carool invites into a spacious home with a variety of bedrooms, multiple dining and living spaces, bathrooms, kitchen, sauna, ice bath, pool. hot tub, indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
Explore the 6 available rooms for our stay and choose one of the 2 solo rooms, 3 double rooms and 1 twin share room.
bookings.
To secure a booking we require a non refundable deposit of $500 and a filled out Booking Form.
By making a booking you agree to the citta collective Booking Terms.
The retreat starts Fri 23rd Jan 3pm and concludes Mon 26th Jan 10am.
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acknowledgement & giving back.
We respectfully acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal people of the Bundjalung Country, as being the Traditional owners of this beautiful land on which we meet for this retreat. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
With each retreat we are supporting a dedicated project to help protecting the endangered biodiversity. For this retreat 1% of your purchase will go towards the initiative of WWF Australia to protect native species and habitats from extinction and support innovative ways to reduce the stress of climate change on the Australian wildlife.