Gay & Queer Men's 4-Day Retreat

  • Saturday 24 - Tuesday 27 April 2027

  • Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  • Limited to 20 guests

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After summer's late nights, festivals and full calendars, get off the clock, off the grid and back in touch with yourself.

Join a group of gay and queer men who are here to connect across four days on the coast.

Settle into a warm, private coastal property for yoga, mindfulness, movement and home-cooked meals shape the days, with plenty of space to laugh, lounge and linger.

Whether you're new to yoga or have practised for years, you are welcome. All you need to do is arrive and we'll take care of the rest.

“I almost didn't go, and it ended up being the best thing I did all year!”

- Retreat guest

What’s included

  • Daily yoga and movement, accessible for all levels

  • Breath work and meditation to ground your nervous system

  • Optional workshops to dive deeper into your practice

  • Nourishing plant-based meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

  • Downtime to rest, connect, and just be

  • A private coastal property exclusively ours for the 4 days

"I loved that every class, activity and workshop was an invitation without expectation to join."

- Retreat guest

A day at the retreat

Each day is gently structured with plenty of breathing room. Everything is an invitation, so you can take what you need and find your own blend of rest, movement and connection.

Meditation/Breath work

6:45am

Active Yoga

7:30am

Breakfast

9:30am

 Lunch

1:00pm

Workshop

11:00am

Gentle Yoga

4:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Full Retreat Schedule Coming Soon
Images of a luxurious house with panoramic views of a lush green landscape and ocean. The pictures include an interior living room with large windows, outdoor balcony with chaise lounges, aerial view of the house amid trees, and cozy seating areas with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The location

90 minutes from Melbourne, Cape Schanck sits at the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula.

We'll be based at a private luxury property booked exclusively for our group. Think sweeping coastal views, open fireplaces, and the kind of stillness that makes it easy to actually switch off.

Property highlights

  • Spacious and open accommodation with multiple areas indoors and outdoors to relax and connect

  • Guest suites with private ensuite bathrooms

  • Open fireplace and central heating

  • Coastal bushland and Bass Strait views on your doorstep

  • Yoga Space

  • Bright sunlit room with large glass windows and ceiling, white dining table with white chairs, a wicker chair, and potted plants, overlooking a patio area with table and chairs.

    Solarium Dining

  • Living room with two gray sofas facing each other, a wooden coffee table in between, and a light-colored rug. A large circular mirror and decorative vases sit on a mantel above a fireplace, with a wall art and branches in a vase. The room has white walls, ceiling fans, and stairs in the background.

    Cozy Social Spaces

  • Outdoor patio with cushioned seating around a fire pit, overlooking a house with large windows and a balcony, in a grassy yard at sunset.

    Outdoor Fire Pit & Seating

  • A modern living room with large windows showcasing a scenic view of trees and water, a beige sofa with pillows, a bed with a patterned blanket, two armchairs, and framed abstract artwork on the wall.

    Private Room Sanctuaries

  • Indoor game room with a pool table, black felt surface, and wooden frame, white walls decorated with black-and-white photographs, a large paper lantern hanging from the ceiling, and a bench along the wall.

    Billliards Room

  • A modern white house with a patio featuring outdoor seating and a dining area, surrounded by potted plants and a white fence under a clear blue sky.

    Indoor Outdoor Flow

  • Bright modern bedroom with a large bed, rattan headboard, two white nightstands with lamps, a hanging white paper lantern, a statement wall with white slats, a hanging wicker chair with a pink cushion, and a wooden open wardrobe.

    Spacious Room Options

  • Living room corner with a wicker sofa, two wooden stools, a large indoor plant, a decorative ceramic vase, and an open view into another room with additional furniture.

    Open & Bright Common Areas

  • A bedroom with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of lush green trees and hills, a single bed with white bedding and a green pillow, a wicker hanging light fixture, two white armchairs with wooden frames, and a small wicker side table.

    Private Balconies & Views

  • A bright bedroom with large glass sliding doors and windows, a hanging rattan chair, small wooden side table, and a view of the ocean and greenery outside.

    Comfy & Unique Nooks

Rooms and Pricing

Consider this your gift to yourself, four days of yoga, rest, and genuine connection in a private coastal property, with everything taken care of.

All pricing is in Australian Dollars (AUD).

$PRICE deposit at booking + option to pay balance due in 2 instalments, bookings made after DATE must be paid in full.

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  • Aud Share (AU$PRICEpp)

    Four single beds in a shared room with an ensuite. The most social way to do the retreat and great value if you love the energy of sharing your space with others.

  • Twin King Share (AU$PRICEpp)

    Two king beds in a shared room with an ensuite. You'll share with one other guest while having your own large bed and space to unwind at the end of the day.

  • Private King Suite (AU$PRICEpp)

    A private king room entirely your own. Your own space to decompress and recharge between sessions. Option to share with a partner (or friend). Add a second guest for AU$PRICE.

Our Workshops

ACRO YOGA

Part yoga, part acrobatics, part genuine human connection. In this intro session you’ll explore the fundamentals of Acro Yoga, including balancing, counterbalancing and simple flying.

You’ll take turns as base, flyer and spotter, learning to communicate clearly, trust your body and support someone else. It builds strength, balance and awareness, and shows how quickly connection grows when you work towards something together.

Every pose is taught from the ground up, and no experience or partner is needed. Laughter is guaranteed along the way, and you’ll come away with new skills and a few good stories for dinner.

Your breath is with you all day, and it shapes how you feel. This workshop gives you time to explore grounding breaths, which help the body settle, and activating breaths, which are fuller and faster, creating heat, energy and intensity in the body.

Staying with activating breaths for extended periods can build your capacity to remain steady and present through the challenges of everyday life. Everyone experiences their practice differently, whether that’s sensations, emotions or stillness.

There is no right way to experience it. Intensity is yours to set at every point.

WORKSHOP 2

  • It was like a bougie gay version of summer camp. In the winter.

    Retreat guest

  • Being myself without having to hide part of me. Not having to explain my sexuality.

    Retreat guest

  • The retreat was an island of serenity, connection and calm in an ocean of the stresses and busyness of life.

    Retreat guest

  • Like the Love Island house, but instead of going on dates, you go and do yoga. So it's Yoga Island.

    Retreat guest

About your hosts

We're Will (he/him) and Justin (he/him), Melbourne-based coaches and yoga teachers who left corporate careers to pursue our passion for movement, mindset, and helping people feel more like themselves.

As proud members of the queer community, creating safe, inclusive spaces for gay and queer men is at the heart of what we do.

We'll be on site with you for every moment of the 4 days.

Will a young man with dark hair, a beard, and light skin is smiling and looking at the camera. He is wearing a white sleeveless sports shirt and a smartwatch, and appears to be in a room with dark walls and some wooden furniture in the background.

Will

Justin, a man with tattoos and a beard, wearing a black sleeveless shirt and wristwatch, standing in front of a mirror with his hand on his chest and the other hand raised above his head, in a fitness or dance studio.

Justin

Bookings and payments

A deposit secures your spot. To make the retreat accessible, you can pay in full or spread the cost across instalments.

Deposit

  • AU$PRICE per person

Remaining balance

Pay in full at time of booking, or across 2 instalments: DATES and DATES. Bookings made after DATES must be paid in full.

Payment by bank transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Yes. Sessions are designed to be accessible regardless of your experience. You'll never feel out of your depth.

  • Yes. This is an intentional space for gay and queer identifying men.

  • Warm, social, and intentional. Think good yoga, great food, long conversations, and genuine connection.

  • Yes. In the spirit of creating a genuinely inclusive space, this retreat is alcohol and drug free.

  • Accommodation, all meals, daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, and all retreat programming.

    Travel to and from Cape Schanck and any personal expenses are not included.

  • Absolutely. If you'd like to share a twin or triple room, we'll match you thoughtfully, or let us know if you'd like to share with someone specific.

  • Always. Everything is an invitation, not an expectation.

  • Yes, Sunday 25 April falls within the retreat.

    If you'd like to attend a dawn service, there are the closest service is in Rosebud (approx 12 min drive from the venue)

Ready to join us?

If you've been waiting for the right moment to do something for yourself, this is it.

A small group, a private coastal property, and four days that leave you feeling restored, reconnected, and ready for spring.

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