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25.01.2022 Did you set a New Year Resolution? Have you already forgotten what it was? How can you ensure that your determination to get healthier in 2021 sticks around? By creating new habits. Creating new habits takes time and energy. A new behavior won't become automatic overnight, but you may enjoy some of its benefits fairly quickly. Also, as you start to engage in stress-soothing practices, new exercise classes, walks or creative health eating, you’ll find you won't feel quite right if you stop. That's a great incentive to continue. So, keep nudging yourself in the direction you'd like to go. Unhealthy behaviors like overeating and smoking have immediate, pleasurable payoffs so they are hard to kick. Stick to your guns. You got this! Long term achievement feels wayy more satisfying than short terms self sabotage.

25.01.2022 Have you booked your 2021 retreat yet? We have a full schedule and they are creeping up quickly! Save a Sunday and join us just for the day, or take the day off Friday and ignite your senses for the whole weekend!... Day Retreats: Sunday 7 Feb Sunday 28 Feb Sunday 14 March Sunday 28 March Sunday 12 Sept Weekend Retreats: (day activities as per usual, night workshops below) Fabulous in April (23 - 25 April) - Ecstatic Dance w/ Louise Fabulous in May (30 April - 2 May) - Chanting workshop w/ Carmella Fabulous in July (30 June -1 July) - Chanting workshop w/ Carmella Fabulous in August (6 - 9 August) - Chanting workshop w/ Carmella Fabulous in October (29 - 31 October) - Ecstatic Dance w/ Louise Fabulous in November (5 - 7 November) - Chanting workshop w/ Carmella Save the date and put the time aside for yourself - you deserve it!

25.01.2022 Feeling Fabulous, wearing Mumma’s @fabulousretreats hoodie, after swimming lessons awaiting a baby chino to warm me up!

24.01.2022 So much gratitude for our Valley. So much of our lives spent here exploring, canoeing, swimming, building cubby houses that got washed away time and time again by floods, building sand castle cities, rock climbing and chilling in caves, horse riding and playing. What are you grateful for beginning with V?

24.01.2022 Happy New Year! What do you want to bring into your life 2021? Come on let’s shake things up. Have you been eating too much,drinking too much, and having too many late nights over the festive season? Shake it up. Have you been resting and relaxing and feeling rejuvenated? Shake it up. Whatever you are feeling, whatever your experience right now, shake it up. How can you make the most of what you have? How can you be your most creative? How can you shake up mind body soul spirit to make it happen? Come on you got this.

24.01.2022 What are you grateful for beginning with M?

24.01.2022 Dare to Dream What are you grateful for beginning with D?

23.01.2022 What are your fears that hold you back? Fear of Rejection? Fear of Failure? Fear of Uncertainty? Fear of Loneliness? Fear of Change? Fear of Loss of Freedom? ... Fear of Being Judged ? Fear of Getting Hurt? Fear that you are not enough? Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. Marianne Williamson - A Return to Love. Shine bright Fabulous Tribe See more

23.01.2022 Nothing quite like breakfast by the fire.

22.01.2022 Is this Dawn or Dusk @fabulousretreats? What’s your favourite time of day?

22.01.2022 Heart Shaped Box - Nirvana. She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks I've been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black Hey... Wait I got a new complaint Forever in debt to your priceless advice Hey Wait I got a new complaint Forever in debt to your priceless advice Hey Wait I got a new complaint Forever in debt to your priceless advice Your advice Meat-eating orchids forgive no one just yet Cut myself on angel hair and baby's breath Broken hymen of Your Highness, I'm left black Throw down your umbilical noose so I can climb right back Hey Wait I got a new complaint Forever in debt to your priceless advice Hey Wait I got a new complaint Forever in debt to your priceless advice What’s inside your heart shaped box? See more

22.01.2022 The streets will make you feel brand new, the lights will inspire you Alicia Keys New York City is the inspiration to many. Not us per se. We are more bush girls, inspired by the natural wonders of the world. What inspires you?

22.01.2022 Yin is moving to hump day! To make the week more manageable, join in online 8pm Wednesday, in your pj’s if you prefer, for some deep stretching and deep breathing. Soph sets a challenge of no screen time post class, so set your alarm pre class and pop your phone on aeroplane mode, and get ready to FEEL an amazing refreshing night of sleep. Roll off the mat and into bed or bath or shower. Have the lights low or candles to keep you relaxed and in your parasympathetic nervous system.

21.01.2022 Gratitude for the present moment and the fullness of life now is the true prosperity. Eckhart Tolle We are grateful for today. What are you grateful for beginning with T?

21.01.2022 Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the longest day of the year. It also marks the start of summer. What?? What about December 1? ‘Australia is one of just a few countries that considers December 1 the beginning of summer says astronomer Fred Watson. "My understanding is that that comes from colonial times because it was the 1st of December when the troops got their summer uniforms and got out of their winter uniforms," Professor Watson says.’ abc.net.au what is your favourite thing about summer?

21.01.2022 ‘the voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls’ Nietzsche

20.01.2022 What makes you feel fabulous? Sometimes you gotta shake things up. Change your point of view. It’s not always easy, in fact the biggest best changes can be down right painful, but the outcome is usually worth it.

20.01.2022 Join the guest list. Yin Yoga is FREE tonight. 8pm. See you on the mat To join the guest list: www.fabulousretreats.com.au Online classes... Yin Yoga w Soph Join the guest list You will receive an email with the Zoom class link. See more

20.01.2022 Fabulous in April is around the corner! Yes we still have some places available and we can't wait to meet you! What's on the schedule in April? DANCE:... We have Louise Donnelly aka Wandering Minstrel on the decks for our Ecstatic Dance session Saturday night! Eyes closed we dance up a storm, letting ourselves be free of judgement and one with the music. Arts n Crafts: Crafternoons hosted by Tor. We will be making Kokedames (hanging plant creations) Fabulous as always we bring all your favourite activities; Yoga, Pilates, Bellydance, Canoeing, Bushwalking, Sound Journey, Meditations, and divine vegetarian cuisine made with love by the amazing Lani Jean

20.01.2022 Are you S.M.A.R.T with your goals? Specific highly detailed statement on what you want to accomplish (use who, what, where, how etc.) Measurable- how will you demonstrate and evaluate how your goal has been met? Attainable- they can be achieved by your own hard work and dedication- make sure your goals are within your ability to achieve Relevant- how does your goals align with your objectives? Time based- set 1 or more target dates- these are the by whens to guide your goal to successful and timely completion (include deadlines, frequency and dates)

20.01.2022 Bushwalking in the valley with a bunch of Fabulous humans at the August Retreat

19.01.2022 We are committed to providing quality events no matter what mother nature throws at us! So you know exactly what you're in for, check out or Sunny Day & Rainy Day Retreat Programs! Our next day retreat is jist around the corner - Sunday March 28th! ... This will be our last day retreat until September! Weekend Retreats kick off in April and we can not wait to collaborate with all the amazing artists we have lined up Check out all the details on our website and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with what's happening!

19.01.2022 We are eva so grateful 4 u! What are you grateful for beginning with U?

19.01.2022 Christmas time looks so pretty. The lights, the decorations, the FOOD !!!!!!! Here at Fabulous Retreats, we make sure our food looks Christmas quality all year round, fresh, colourful, seasonal and delicious! This is the Roast Veggie Wrap with home made beetroot dip and olive baba ganoush - soooooooo gooooooood! What’s your favourite colourful meal?

19.01.2022 What's different at Fabulous in May? Sacred Saturday evening filled with the talents of amazing songstress Carmella Gitanjali Baynie. We will join her singing, chanting, dancing and raising vibrations. Arts n Crafts: ... Crafternoons hosted by Jez, we will play with clay. Art n Crafts is always beautiful, as those who believe they are not artistic - so many people - fall in love with their creations. Fabulous as always the weekend is full to the brim with activities to help you explore internal and external landscapes, Yoga, Pilates, Bellydance, Canoeing, Bushwalking, Sound Journey, Meditations, .......and divine vegetarian cuisine made with love by the amazing Lani Jean.

19.01.2022 Look at this beautiful soul. Way too young to die. Leaving behind her 3 children, her gorgeous husband, a grieving family and friends. Victoria Leo Finnane 26 May 1986 - 1 December 2020. Rest in Peace sweet angel. You are a reminder to live each moment and try best as we can to cherish and appreciate every moment.

19.01.2022 Pilates with The Pilates Jeanie Online at 7:30am via zoom! Tue & Fri this week (Dec 15 & 18) Mon & Tue next week (Dec 21 & 22) ... Then off till the 11th January 2021! Check out our website for bookings! See you on the mat! --- www.fabulousretreats.com.au

18.01.2022 If you want it. Make it happen

18.01.2022 Why? Gratitude is an appreciation of what you have. Instead of reaching for something new in the hopes it will make you happier, or thinking you can't feel satisfied until every physical and material need is met, gratitude helps you refocus on what you have, instead of what you lack. Although it may feel contrived at first, it is reported that this mental state grows stronger with use and practice. Most of the studies published on gratitude support an association between gratitude and an individual's well-being. What are you grateful for beginning with Y? (You can definitely get creative with the harder letters of the alphabet- go on!)

18.01.2022 Happy New Year tribe. May you do you best to bring your best. Love you all so much.

18.01.2022 Kindness. Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle. Charles Glassman. What are you grateful for beginning with K?

18.01.2022 Sincerity What are you grateful for beginning with S?

17.01.2022 Tori’s Kokedame workshop is always a hit. Who doesn’t love getting their hands dirty in the pursuit of art!?!

17.01.2022 So magic to be surrounded by beautiful beautiful Mother Nature showing off her colourful sunset. You are gorgeous darling. Put you hand up if you love Sunsets

17.01.2022 Take a moment to stop and be fully present. Feel your body, smell, touch & admire your surroundings. Take a moment to remember the events that lead you to this moment. ... Be grateful. You are precious. Your life and the journey you are on is precious. Take a moment to be fully present, this is where our answers come from

17.01.2022 Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the longest day of the year. It also marks the start of summer. WHAT? What about December 1? ‘Australia is one of just a few countries that considers December 1 the beginning of summer says astronomer Fred Watson. My understanding is that that comes from colonial times because it was the 1st of December when the troops got their summer uniforms and got out of their winter uniforms," Professor Watson says. Most of the rest of the world marks the start of summer (or winter) on the solstice.’ abc.net.au

16.01.2022 Introducing the fabulous Carmella Baynie! We have the pleasure this hosting sacred songstress at 4 of our Fabulous 2021 Retreats! Carmella weaves sacred Indian traditions of sound yoga with other cultural explorations of sacred music and song, which awaken the heart, uplift the spirit and open the channels of inspiration.... Her sound is a healing force, a vehicle of transformation and vibrational healing. She sings. We sing. We sway. We dance and play! Join us to sing, chant and raise the vibrations with Carmella at: Fabulous in May, July, August & November

16.01.2022 What are you grateful for starting with P?

16.01.2022 The last day of the year is the first letter of the alphabet! What are you grateful for beginning with A?

16.01.2022 Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like - Lao Tzu

15.01.2022 Carpe Diem. Carpe is the second-person singular present active imperative of carp "pick or pluck" used by Horace to mean "enjoy, seize, use, make use of".[2] Diem is the accusative of dies "day". A more literal translation of carpe diem would thus be "pluck the day [as it is ripe]"that is, enjoy the moment. It has been argued by various authors that this interpretation is closer to Horace's original meaning [3] - Wikipedia. What are you grateful for beginning with C?

15.01.2022 Free Yin Tonight. If you are not a Hawkesbury local and attending Lani Jean's pilates class tonight, join me online for a FREE Yin class. This year I aim to inspire self care rituals. Will Yin be one of yours?

15.01.2022 GIVEAWAY WIN a Fabulous Day Retreat! Were super excited for our first day retreat of 2021! So we thought we’d share our excitement and do a giveaway! ... Entry requirements: 1. Follow @fabulousretreats 2. Like this post 3. Tag 5 friends in comments 4. Share this post to your story and tag us Winners will be announced on the 31st of Jan 2021. One winner from Facebook, one from Instagram. Yes you can enter on both platforms. Good Luck

14.01.2022 One of our favourite jobs is picking fresh greenery to decorate our Fabulous dining area for Retreat guests not long till we will be welcoming our Fabulous in October & November Retreat guests! Exciteded doesn't cover the emotions we feel leading up to detreats We still have a couple spots left in for the November Retreat 6-8 2020 if you haven't booked yet, make sure you do as qe have had a lot of interest More information & bookings on our website. www.fabulousretreats.com.au

14.01.2022 Happy Summer Solstice! ‘Today is the longest day of the year. It also marks the start of summer.Hang on, what about December 1? Australia is one of just a few countries that considers December 1 the beginning of summer says astronomer Fred Watson. "My understanding is that that comes from colonial times because it was the 1st of December when the troops got their summer uniforms and got out of their winter uniforms," Professor Watson says. Most of the rest of the world marks the start of summer (or winter) on the solstice.’ abc.net.au

14.01.2022 If you zoom in on that little oval picture frame you will see it says it’s ok to be afraid, go with it. What motivates you to embrace your fears and move through them? We love this amazing quote below. After hearing Brene Brown recite it many times in podcasts and interviews, it feels ever more powerful. We hope it provides inspiration for you today "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could h...ave done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt See more

14.01.2022 Join us tomorrow night on Insta live for Ecstatic Dance w/ live tunes by the amazing @wandering__minstrel We are SO excited for our upcoming retreats and want to give you a little taste test of what Saturday nights at Fabulous Retreats looks like (insert star lit sky, fire crackling & lanterns eliminating the dance floor)! Set your mood lighting & join us for 45 minutes of mysic self-transcenence!

13.01.2022 What are you grateful for beginning with J? Ours is journey. ‘The only impossible journey is the one you never begin’ Tony Robbins

12.01.2022 What are you grateful for beginning with H? We are grateful for happy hearts

12.01.2022 What lights you up? We light up the world by following what lights us up. We don’t discover our dharma or purpose, we uncover it by following the trail of things that light us up and then lose ourselves in the doing.

12.01.2022 The Chakra Bowl - definatly one of Fabulous Reteats favorite dishes! All thanks must be given to the beautiful Gabi for this delicious creation! Any other Chakra Bowl lover's out there?

10.01.2022 Blessings on this beautiful day. What are you grateful for beginning with B?

08.01.2022 The early bird catches the worm! We have some killer deals happening until December 24th on all our Fabulous weekend retreats in 2021! Prices start at just $499 for a fully catered, accommodated, healing, adventurous & entertaining weekend! ... Have you seen all our dates for 2021 yet? We have 6 weekend retreats and 5 day retreats coming for you! For retreat dates, more info and bookings see our website- link in bio. www.fabulousretreats.com.au

08.01.2022 What’s stopping you?

08.01.2022 26 days of gratitude moving through the letters of the alphabet. Can notice any changes in you, simply by taking a few moments to find something for which you are grateful? What are you grateful for beginning with X? (Does anyone immediately think of Xylophone when they see the letter X ?)

08.01.2022 What are the daily practices that keep you sane and grounded? For us movement is essential!

08.01.2022 For the next 26 days lets find gratitude for something beginning with each letter of the alphabet.... starting at Z. What is that for you?

08.01.2022 What are you grateful for beginning with N?

07.01.2022 Crafternoons are always fun. A lovely chilled way to get creative, chat with fellow retreaters, and of course there is always something yummy for crafternoon tea!

07.01.2022 Today was the funeral of our beautiful cousin Torie. So many expressed their gratitude for having her in their lives;as a daughter, a sibling, a wife, a mother, a midwife, a cousin, an Aunty, a bright light with a loving smile and a skip in her step. She will be dearly missed by all. Today is a reminder to be grateful for the little things, as you never know when it is your time. Love this Irish prayer that was in her funeral booklet : May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

07.01.2022 After another overwhelming response we are excited to have only 2 spots left for our Fabulous in November Retreat! This is our last retreat for 2020 if you have been putting it off ask yourself what is holding you back? You deserve a weekend away totally devoted to you! We all do For more retreat info head to our website or shoot us a PM! www.fabulousretreats.com.au Fabulous in November: 6-8 2020

07.01.2022 Voted one of our favourite dishes: Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Bake with Green Bean and Barley salad. Did you know the Vegan Cauliflower Bake recipe is on our YouTube page? https://youtu.be/fNyqwSKK8VA

07.01.2022 Speak your truth. Satya, which can be translated as truthfulness, is the second of the five Yama’s described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra’s. Satya guides us to think, speak, and act with integrity. The Yamas and Niyamas (in the Yoga Sutra’s) provide ways in which we can not only build a better relationship with the world around us, but with ourselves too so if we can’t be honest with ourselves first, we can’t really be honest in any other part of our lives.

06.01.2022 Attitude of gratitude. The beautiful @cardi.x soaking up the mornings glory pre yoga. Love ya babe. It’s always a pleasure to watch you appreciate joy in everything around you

06.01.2022 Sending lots of Christmas love to all

06.01.2022 What are you grateful for beginning with water. For us it’s a no brainer, especially on such a hot hot weekend! WATER that life giving force. Nothing better than being submerged

06.01.2022 Gee Golly goodness what can you think of beginning with G that brings you gratitude?

06.01.2022 What are you working on at the moment? Physically, spiritually, emotionally?

06.01.2022 This time next week we will all be settled into Fabulous in October Retreat We are SO excited to have so many return guests! 3 that were even with us 2 months ago We must be doing something Fabulous, right?

06.01.2022 Fun fact: fitness feels fabulous. What are you grateful for beginning with F?

05.01.2022 Morning rituals create sacred space. We love to sage the yoga room, light candles and play beautiful music to enhance the magic of the space.

05.01.2022 At least you can still hug and kiss puppies! COVID restrictions have made Christmas a little bit different this year. Hopefully you can still enjoy and make the most of whatever life has for you tomorrow. Sending out so much love to everyone struggling this Christmas emotionally, financially, physically, to everyone having their first Christmas without a a loved one. We feel you. We love you.

05.01.2022 What’s your favourite downtime activity?

05.01.2022 By the warmth of the fire, many stories are shared

04.01.2022 15 days til early bird special is OVER! Jump in. Start creating a magic 2021 with plans that serve your highest self. Bookings online. Link in bio

04.01.2022 ‘Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace’ - Dalai Lama. Peace to you Fabulous Tribe. No matter your day, can you find a moment to cultivate a little peace within.

04.01.2022 Enjoy the present moment, place, space and time

04.01.2022 Questions that prompt your gratitude: Who do I appreciate? Why? What opportunities do I have that I am thankful for? How can I be thankful for the challenges that I’ve experienced? What did I learn from them? Where can I help people more? How can I say thank you more? What are are you grateful for beginning with Q?

04.01.2022 One if your fabulous views for your retreat weekend

04.01.2022 What are you grateful for beginning with R?

03.01.2022 Deb Skinner sent this and we love love love it! This is exactly what we are trying to do on retreats jump, dance, sing so you live happier

03.01.2022 There is NO Yin Yoga next Thursday 10/12There is NO Yin Yoga next Thursday 10/12

03.01.2022 Not sure if you can make it to the creek and back? Got dodgy knees? No worries We got you covered. Oh what a feeling - Toyota!

03.01.2022 I feel therefore I am. What are you grateful for beginning with I?

02.01.2022 From where you’d rather be - if it wasn’t 41 degrees Last Retreat these lovely ladies had hot billy tea in the cool creek, what a treat.

02.01.2022 Tadpole Gully is gorgeous. Tucked away in the corner of the valley, shaded by the huge Ghost Gums, it is a totally different eco system in here. Little pools of water trickle into one another beneath huge mossy boulders. Many frogs begin their life here, many guest enjoy their time here.

02.01.2022 Mum and Dad have been busy! All the storms have bought down quite a few trees. This huge guy pulled up the water lines when he fell. Luckily Papa Bear is pretty handy with the plumbing. The next guests have a pretty epic bonfire to look forward to!

02.01.2022 What are you grateful for beginning with O? We are grateful for Ordinary moments made magic by being present

01.01.2022 Nothing better than being outdoors in the mountains - except being outside in the mountains with amazing people. Have you heard some of the research on on the natural environmental and gut health ? It’s quite fascinating. When you go outdoors, you expose yourself to millions of microbes, many of which can benefit your body and microbiome. In fact, scientists now know that exposing children to dirt and germs is actually essential for strengthening their immune system. Low diversity in the gut is heavily associated with a higher risk of inflammation and disease. As a general rule of thumb, the more species that reside in your belly, the healthier you are. Aside from taking probiotic supplements and eating a variety of foods, one of the best ways to increase your microbial diversity is to simply step outside.

01.01.2022 Lots of Christmas wishes from Kurrajong Trails and Cottages, The Finnane’s, Del Rio’s, Polverino’s. Hope you had a lovely day, even if it’s not what you were expecting Lots of love Fabulous Tribe