MATRESSENCE RETREAT - women practicing yoga in the SOMA Dome

Active Living Retreat

Lorna Jane's Move Nourish Believe philosophy that's shaped 37 years of Active Living.

Four nights at SOMA. A pool that looks out over the hinterland. A day spa tucked in the forest. Long, warm, unhurried afternoons in the bathhouse. And a friend in the room next door, because this kind of rest is better shared.

Mornings are guided by Shannon McNeill; Naturopath, RN, and one of the most trusted voices in women's health. The pace is gentle, never a bootcamp. Afternoons are yours: float in the pool, book a facial, sink into the sauna, or do absolutely nothing with a cup of tea in hand.
Invest in Yourself

Meet your Educator & Facilitator

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Shannon McNeill

Naturopath · Registered Nurse · Women’s Health Educator


With 2 decades of clinical experience, Shannon has a rare ability to translate complex health science into something clear, practical, and immediately applicable, without losing any of the depth.

Her approach is warm, grounded, and deeply empowering. Shannon doesn’t teach you what to do. She teaches you how to understand your own body, so that the choices you make are yours, and they last.
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This Retreat is For You If...

Come as you are. Leave lighter.

A plan that's yours, simple enough to actually keep.

Clarity, not more to carry.

You just want someone to make sense of it all.

You'll want to bring your best friend.

Real conversation, real connection, the kind that happens by the pool, not on a to-do list.
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MATRESSENCE RETREAT - women practicing yoga in the SOMA Dome

Active Living Retreat

21 Sep - 25 Sep

Lorna Jane's Move Nourish Believe philosophy with Shannon McNeill

with Shannon McNeill

Escape for four nights and rediscover personal wellbeing with a daily rhythm that is both restful and uplifting. This retreat is a generous and grounded exploration of movement, nutrition and mindset woven into morning movement sessions, delicious meals, afternoons in the spa and bathhouse, and quiet time in nature. 

Leave with a practical approach to health that is built around your life and designed to last.

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SOMA Concept - Garden Path

Rewire Your Habits

7 Sep - 11 Sep

The neuroscience of lasting behaviour change

with Dr Gina Cleo

Step away for genuine reset in the Byron hinterland, where the science of lasting habit change is woven into every part of the experience. The learning unfolds as part of a daily rhythm that includes movement, nourishing meals, time in the bathhouse and spa, and learning sessions that make the neuroscience of behaviour change possible.

Leave with a personalised blueprint to finally make your desired habits stick.

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Nervous System Reset

11 Oct - 15 Oct

Listen to and learn from the Vagus Nerve

with Tracy Whitton

Press pause and give your nervous system the care it has been yearning for. This retreat looks at new information on the Vagus nerve, the stress response and how to regulate the nervous system. Learning is one part science and one part practice within a daily rhythm of nourishing food, nature, quiet and deeply rejuvenating afternoons in the spa and bathhouse.

Leave with a personal repair plan and a deep understanding of the Vagus nerve.

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SOMA Concept - Garden Path

Rewire Your Habits

23 Oct - 26 Oct

The neuroscience of lasting behaviour change

with Dr Gina Cleo

Step away for genuine reset in the Byron hinterland, where the science of lasting habit change is woven into every part of the experience. The learning unfolds as part of a daily rhythm that includes movement, nourishing meals, time in the bathhouse and spa, and learning sessions that make the neuroscience of behaviour change possible.

Leave with a personalised blueprint to finally make your desired habits stick.

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Reset. Realign. Return to Yourself.

12 Nov - 15 Nov

A peaceful pause to vision your dream life

with Patty Perlman

Make space to reconnect with yourself and the life you want to live. Drawing on yoga philosophy, journalling and honest conversation, this retreat creates the conditions for real clarity. The learning is part of a daily rhythm that is both calming and rejuvenating, carried by gentle movement, nourishing food, and long leisure filled afternoons in the spa and bathhouse.

Leave with clarity, a personal practice, and a direction that feels like yours again.

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The Longevity Code

15 Nov - 19 Nov

The feminine science of ageing well

with Shannon McNeill

Give yourself four days that are built entirely around the science of how women age — and what to do about it. One-to-one consultations, personalised results and evidence-based guidance sit inside a daily rhythm that is both refreshing and peaceful, woven between morning movement, longevity-focused meals, and long restorative afternoons in the spa and bathhouse.

Leave with a clear plan for the years ahead built entirely around you.

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The Experience

SOMA Lorna Jane is a 22-acre private sanctuary in the Byron Bay hinterland, where nature, conscious living and Lorna Jane Clarkson's Active Living philosophy converge.

A destination for retreat leaders, brands, creatives and those ready to go deeper. For restoration, connection or celebration.
Whatever brings you here, the land holds the space.

This is where your next chapter begins.
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Enquire about our upcoming SOMA Lorna Jane Retreats, exclusive property hire, and corporate wellbeing programs.

Attend a SOMA Lorna Jane Retreat

Every SOMA Lorna Jane retreat is designed to touch your life in memorable ways. All programs are founded upon Lorna Jane’s Active Living philosophy and introduce relevant topics for a life well lived.

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Corporate Programs - Coming Soon

SOMA Lorna Jane works with companies to tailor wellbeing programs and experiences that wrap around your daily schedule. The result is a team that creates, connects and leaves genuinely recharged.

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Exclusive Hire

The entire 22-acre property, exclusively yours. Whether the occasion calls for stillness or celebration, SOMA Lorna Jane is a place that can accommodate many types of experiences.

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Host a Retreat

SOMA Lorna Jane is a purpose-built retreat venue that is designed to hold space for both facilitators and participants with nature and architecture that inspire a memorable experience.

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