Come in from the Cold:

Gay Men's 4-Day Retreat

  • Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 September 2026

  • Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula

  • Limited to 20 guests

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Winter is long. Come in from the cold for four days of yoga, genuine connection, and an inclusive space that leaves you feeling restored, reconnected, and ready for spring.

For queer men who want to support their wellbeing and be amongst community. Whether you're new to yoga or have been practising for years, all you need to bring is yourself.

Arrive Thursday afternoon to a warm, private coastal property and the simple relief of having nowhere else to be.

Over the next four days, you'll move and breathe through daily yoga, enjoy nourishing meals made for you, and find yourself in conversations that only happen when you can be yourself.

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

“This is one of the most wholesome and grounded spaces for gay men I have been in.”
— Gay Men's Yoga

A day at the retreat

Each day is gently structured with plenty of breathing room. Everything is optional, allowing you to curate your own experience and find your own blend of connection, to yourself and to the people around you.

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

The location

Ninety 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

  • Solarium Dining

  • Cozy Social Spaces

  • Outdoor Fire Pit & Seating

  • Private Room Sanctuaries

  • Billliards Room

  • Indoor Outdoor Flow

  • Spacious Room Options

  • Open & Bright Common Areas

  • Private Balconies & Views

  • 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).

*Early bird pricing available until 15 July. Prices increase $300 after this date.

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  • Triple Share (AU$1,390pp)*

    Three 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.

    *Early bird pricing until 15 July

  • Twin King Share (AU$1,690pp)*

    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.

    *Early bird pricing until 15 July

  • Private King Suite (AU$2,090pp)*

    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$990.

    *Early bird pricing until 15 July

Our Workshops

Animal Flow

Primal movement modality

Crawl, flow, and play your way through a full-body movement session that strips back the rules and gets you out of your head. Animal Flow draws on ground-based movement to build strength, mobility, and body awareness in a way that actually feels good. No experience needed, just you, the floor, and a willingness to move differently.

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, with laughter guaranteed along the way. Every pose is taught from the ground up, you'll leave with new skills and probably a few new friends.

Creating shapes with a buddy

Acro Yoga

“This retreat was exactly where I needed to be. I didn’t realise how lonely I have been feeling within myself. Will and Justin held the space in such a way that didn’t feel invasive and I left feeling a bit more whole.”
— retreat guest
“The entire retreat was filled with a sense of community and support. Will and Justin created a safe and inclusive space where everyone felt welcome and encouraged to explore their own journey.”
— retreat guest
“I arrived tired and stressed and left feeling so much happier, well rested and nourished.”
— 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

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$500 per person

Remaining balance

Pay in full at time of booking, or across 2 instalments: 1 July and 1 August.

Payment by bank transfer or credit card (2.2% fee applies).

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.

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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