Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, and you will be far from the only one.

    Coming alone can feel daunting, but The Self Love Retreat is intentionally intimate, with up to 16 women, and designed to help you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive.

    Many women find that arriving without anyone from their everyday life gives them the freedom to completely exhale, be themselves and experience the retreat in the way they need.

  • The retreat has been created for women aged 40 and over, although it speaks to a season of life more than a number.

    It is for the woman who has spent years caring for everyone else, carrying responsibilities and meeting the needs of the people around her, only to realise that she has lost touch with herself along the way.

  • The retreat begins on Thursday, 12 November 2026, with arrival from 2.00 pm.

    The retreat concludes on Monday, 16 November 2026, with departure by 10.00 am.

    Your full arrival information and retreat schedule will be included in your welcome information after booking.

  • Not at all.

    The movement sessions are gentle and designed to meet you where you are, including if you have never stepped onto a yoga mat before.

    The breathwork journeys, meditations and other experiences are fully guided by qualified facilitators. You will be supported throughout and can rest whenever you need to.

  • No. Everything is offered as an invitation, not an obligation. You are welcome to sit out an activity, take some quiet time or choose rest instead.

    Rest is an important part of the retreat experience and never something you need to earn or justify.

  • Emotions are completely welcome here.

    This is a space where you do not have to hold everything together or pretend that you are fine.

    You will be supported by experienced facilitators and surrounded by a small group of women who may understand more than you expect.

    There will never be pressure to speak, share your story or reveal more than feels comfortable for you.

  • You will stay in welcoming apartment style accommodation at Premalaya, surrounded by the peaceful natural beauty of Yallingup. Every guest has her own bed.

    You can book a whole private apartment with your friends, for two to five women, or take one of only three solo places, which give you your own bed in a shared apartment.

    Your final room and bed allocation will be confirmed with you before the retreat.

  • Yes. Meals will be freshly prepared, and most dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances can be accommodated with advance notice. You will be asked to provide your dietary information before the retreat.

    If you have a severe allergy or complex dietary requirement, please contact us before booking so we can confirm that your needs can be safely accommodated

  • Premalaya is located at 1701 Wildwood Road, Yallingup, approximately three hours by car from Perth.

    The nearest airport is Busselton Margaret River Airport, approximately 40 minutes from Premalaya by car.

    Travel to and from the retreat is not included, and guests are responsible for arranging their own transport. If you would like to carpool, please let Tee know. Where possible, and with everyone’s permission, we may be able to connect you with another guest travelling from a similar area.

    Carpool and transfer arrangements remain the responsibility of the guests involved.

  • Bring comfortable clothing that allows you to move, relax and feel like yourself.

    We recommend packing:

    • Comfortable clothes for movement and relaxation

    • A few warm layers for cooler mornings and evenings

    • Swimwear for the sauna and ice bath experiences

    • Comfortable shoes and easy footwear

    • A reusable water bottle

    • Personal toiletries

    • Any medication you require

    • Anything small that helps you feel comfortable and at home

    A journal and pen will be waiting for you at the retreat. You will receive a complete packing guide and all final details before you arrive.

  • Alcohol is not supplied as part of the retreat, but you may bring your own if you wish.

    The retreat is a restorative and wellbeing focused experience, so we ask that any alcohol is consumed thoughtfully and in moderation.

    For your safety, alcohol must not be consumed before or during breathwork, sauna, ice bath or any other facilitated retreat experience.

  • Massage and facial treatments are not included in the retreat price.

    Optional extras, including massage and facial treatments, will be offered to booked guests closer to the retreat. A full treatment menu, including prices and booking instructions, will be provided before the retreat.

    All optional treatments are booked and paid for separately.

  • After booking, you will be asked to complete a confidential health and wellbeing questionnaire.

    This will include information about relevant medical conditions, medications, injuries, allergies, accessibility requirements and anything that may affect your safe participation in breathwork, movement, sauna or ice bath experiences.

    Certain health conditions may require medical clearance or an alternative experience.

    Please answer the questionnaire honestly so that our facilitators can support you safely. The retreat is designed to support rest, reconnection and personal wellbeing.

    It is not a substitute for medical, psychological or crisis care.

  • Bookings are subject to The Self Love Retreat Booking Terms and Conditions, linked in the footer of this website. Please read them in full before booking.

    In summary: the $2,000 apartment deposit, or $500 solo place deposit, is non-refundable except as required by Australian Consumer Law. Cancellations more than 30 days before arrival may be transferred as a credit to another Your Velvet Passport retreat within 12 months. For cancellations 30 days or less before arrival, no refund or transfer is available.

    If the retreat does not proceed, all payments are refunded in full.

    All cancellations must be made in writing to info@yourvelvetpassport.com, and the date we receive your written cancellation is the effective date.

  • Yes. A $2,000 deposit per apartment, or a $500 deposit per solo place, secures your booking. The deposit is non-refundable except as required by Australian Consumer Law.

    The balance is then paid in two automatic instalments on 13 September and 13 October 2026. The full payment schedule is shown on the booking page before you confirm.

    Bookings close on 31 October 2026.

  • Once your deposit and booking form have been received, your place at The Self Love Retreat is secured. You will receive a welcome email confirming your booking, followed by everything you need to prepare, including your health questionnaire, packing guide, treatment menu, arrival information and final retreat details.

    Tee will also be personally in touch along the way, so you will feel supported before you even arrive.

    All that is left for you to do is begin looking forward to the experience.