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Deep Simplification

Deep 

Simplification

A RETREAT TO RETURN TO WHAT IS ESSENTIAL

 

This is an invitation to slow all the way down.

To remember what life feels like when life is simple enough to breathe.
 
RedHill, Victoria
27-29 November 2026
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 Deep Simplification 

is a small, intimate retreat held at a luxurious farm house in the rolling countryside of Red Hill — where fertile soil, open fires, slow meals, and spacious days create the conditions for true rest. EDIT: This retreat is now full. Please contact me to be placed on a waitlist. I may run a second retreat at a similar time if there is sufficient interest.

Imagine this...

 

Your morning begins gently at a stunning, private, luxury farmhouse.

You wake without urgency, roll out a yoga mat on the deck or grass, and move slowly — guided through a soft, nourishing practice to regulate the nervous system and enjoy the feeling of being in your body.

Nothing too strenuous or performative here.
Just breath, sensation, and presence in the sunshine and fresh air of the stunning Red Hill wine region.

 

Afterwards, we sit together for quiet meditation allowing the mind to settle and the day to unfold without force and WITH a whole lot of MAGIC.

Tea and hot coffee on the verandah follows.
Journals open.

Pen to paper allows intuition to speak clearly as words flow. 

 

Afterwards, we sit together for quiet meditation allowing the mind to settle and the day to unfold without force and WITH a whole lot of MAGIC.

Tea and hot coffee on the verandah follows.
Journals open.

Pen to paper allows intuition to speak clearly as words flow. 

 

Later, after a delicious hot breakfast prepared by our private chef we wander into the garden together, baskets in hand, gathering organic produce that is warm from the late spring sun. Picking herbs for the dinner later. Vegetables picked and pulled from the earth. This is TRULY abundance.

Delicious meals are prepared simply by our chef.
Shared communally and eaten slowly around the table.

 

Afternoons are spacious — with time for rest and reading by the pool in the November sun, chats with new friends, gentle walks exploring the property, or simply doing nothing at all. 

As evening falls, the fire is lit.

 

We gather wrapped in blankets with glasses of organic red wine, conversation flows easily. The kind of connection that only happens when the company is excellent and the nervous system feels safe enough to land.

 

Afternoons are spacious — with time for rest and reading by the pool in the November sun, chats with new friends, gentle walks exploring the property, or simply doing nothing at all. 

As evening falls, the fire is lit.

 

We gather wrapped in blankets with glasses of organic red wine, conversation flows easily. The kind of connection that only happens when the company is excellent and the nervous system feels safe enough to land.

Yoga & Meditation at this Retreat

The practices offered during Deep Simplification are intentionally minimal, accessible, and deeply grounding.

This is not about pushing, achieving, or perfecting a posture. 

 

You can expect:

  • Gentle, slow-flow yoga to support regulation and release
  • Restorative practices that invite deep rest
  • Simple, guided meditations and Nidra
  • Space to sit in silence without needing to “do it right”

 

These practices are invitations — never obligations.

You are always free to rest instead.

Secure Your Spot Now!

What Deep Simplification is (and isn’t) 

This Retreat is:

  • A nervous-system-led experience
  • Rooted in simplicity, rhythm, and seasonal living
  • A balance of gentle movement, stillness, and spacious time
  • Designed to help you come home to your natural pace

 

This retreat is not:

  • A physically demanding yoga retreat
  • A productivity container
  • A high-energy healing bootcamp
  • A space for spiritual performance

What we’ll explore together

  • Deep Simplification as a way of living
     Exploring where life has become noisy or overcomplicated — and what it looks like to soften back into enough.

  • Embodied presence through yoga & meditation
    Using the body and breath as anchors for regulation and clarity.

  • Seasonal nourishment
    Organic, simple meals that support grounding and vitality.

  • Journaling & reflection
    Gentle prompts to explore what truly matters to you and what is ready to be released.

  • Evening fires & connection
    Unstructured, honest moments of togetherness in the elements.

Who this

Retreat is for

This retreat is for you if:

 

  • You feel overstimulated, overextended, or exhausted in any way
  • You’re sensitive, thoughtful, and deeply affected by your environment
  • You crave yoga and meditation practices that feel supportive and healing not demanding or performative
  • You love the idea of a luxurious weekend away at a stunning Red Hill farm
  • You long for simplicity, beauty, and slowness at the end of the year before the Christmas silliness hits 

You do not need prior yoga or meditation experience.


 Just a willingness to slow down and be present and respectful to yourself and others.

What you’ll leave with

 

  • A calmer, more regulated nervous system
  • A felt sense of spaciousness in your body
  • Clarity around what truly matters to you

A deeper trust in your own intuition and internal guidance 

The setting

 

Set amongst the fertile land of Red Hill, this stunning farm house is designed for warmth, connection, and rest — with decks for morning practice, gardens for wandering, and fires for gathering. 

Everything here supports simplicity.

*Address will be supplied to guests once booked.

What's included 

Yoga and Meditation

 

Juicy vinyasa and yin yoga, breath and meditation classes on the deck or grass (weather permitting)​

Yoga and Meditation

 

Juicy vinyasa and yin yoga, breath and meditation classes on the deck or grass (weather permitting)​

Incredible Food 

 

prepared by our chef with contributions from the produce garden on site - (dietaries catered for) 

Welcome platter and dinner on Friday 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday 

Light fruits and then a hearty brunch on Sunday 

Option to enjoy a glass of wine by the fire each night.

Incredible Food 

 

prepared by our chef with contributions from the produce garden on site - (dietaries catered for) 

Welcome platter and dinner on Friday 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday 

Light fruits and then a hearty brunch on Sunday 

Option to enjoy a glass of wine by the fire each night.

Rest & Sacred Space

 

Unstructured time for rest, journaling, swimming, or solitude. Deep nourishment for body and spirit. An opportunity to drop into the embodied experience of DEEP SIMPLIFICATION.

Rest & Sacred Space

 

Unstructured time for rest, journaling, swimming, or solitude. Deep nourishment for body and spirit. An opportunity to drop into the embodied experience of DEEP SIMPLIFICATION.

Yoga Mat + Journal

will be supplied ​

Yoga Mat + Journal will be supplied ​

You will receive a special retreat journal and pen to write down all your insights that will no doubt channel through you during our time together. You will also be gifted a stunning yoga mat to use during retreat and for you to take home to continue your practice.

Community

Community

Bring your partner, best friend or come alone and make a new soul family. By the end of our time together you will likely feel like you have known each other for a lifetime!

Strictly limited spaces are available for this retreat. If after reading all this your intuition gives you a full body YES, then please don't delay in securing your place by sending me an email here and begin your own journey to this magical place.

I cannot wait to see you there. 

Investment for 2 days/nights – all prices in AUD.

Payment Plans are available and encouraged

$ 1150

per person in a 4 person bunk room. These are adult sized bunks with king single beds. (4 available)

$ 1450

per person in a twin room with two single beds and an ensuite bathroom. 2 available. Perfect for two friends wanting to share this experience and have their own privacy at the same time.

$ 2150

per person single occupancy in a queen bed room (two available)

Strictly limited spaces are available for this retreat.

If after reading all this your intuition gives you a full body YES, then please don't delay in securing your place by sending me an email here and begin your own journey to this magical place.

I cannot wait to see you there. It's an experience like no other.

Real Experiences, Real Healing

Words from Past Retreat Guests

I attended Lou’s yoga retreat on Koh Phangan Thailand in 2025 and it was an incredible experience. Guided through the elements of water, fire, earth, ether and air listening to our intuition the retreat felt intentional, deeply grounding and truly transformative. The accommodation, nourishing food and stunning beaches created a perfect sense of escape. What made it especially memorable was the beautiful sense of community with people from all over the world and special moments like Water Day cruising the coastline together snorkelling, sharing laughter and fun. This was my second retreat with Lou on Koh Phangan and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking connection restoration and renewal.

- Mary

Where do I begin with Lou and her INCREDIBLE retreat. I booked this solo as a gift to myself before stepping into a huge new chapter of life. As a small business owner, I was searching for deep rest, a chance to unplug from online and to reconnect to myself. 

The space is stunning and peaceful, the food was lovely but my favourite part was the way Lou held space for everyone. I don’t think words can capture the true magic of The Sanctuary with Lou as your guide back to yourself. More than 6 months after retreat and I’m still reflecting on the gifts I received from my time on the Let Your Light Lead retreat. Thank you beautiful Lou

- Amanda

If you’re in need of a reset, time in nature and to connect back to yourself and with others, this is the perfect place!

Lou creates a safe and healing space on the retreat, and everyone feels like family. 

Thankyou so much Lou!

- Olivia

So much love to you, I honestly can not thank you enough. The space you created and held truly saved and healed a part of me I was unsure I would ever be able to repair. Thank you for being you and sharing your gifts 

- Sara

Retreat booking terms and conditions 

To secure your place on retreat payment must either be made in full at time of booking OR the option to commence an extended monthly payment plan that must be complete 45 days from retreat commencement. Payment plans incur a $50AUD charge to cover stripe transaction costs.

100% refund of balance will be given for cancellation 60+ days from the event start date. 50% refund of balance for cancellation 30-59 days from event start date. No refund for cancellation 0-29 days before the event start date. Transfers to another person are available in some conditions.

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