Back by popular demand Rainforest Radiance is returning! After December sold out so quickly, we've decided to return to O'Reilly's again in February!

Rainforest Radiance - Dream Big! A summer retreat to reconnect with yourself, explore new possibilities & dream big for women mid 30s and beyond.

19-21 February 2027 | O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Gold Coast Hinterland, QLD

~2hrs from Brisbane and ~90mins inland from Gold Coast

Arrivals from 4pm Friday

Retreat close ~1:30pm Sunday

Early Bird Pricing until 25 Nov 2026

TRIP RATING: MODERATE (2 x Grade 4 walks) (One big walk 10-12kms on Saturday and shorter walk on the Sunday)

When was the last time you really listened to yourself? Remembered what lights you up and thought about what you really want?

Maybe you've been putting it off, telling yourself you'll get to it another day. Or perhaps you know deep down what you'd love to do, but haven't quite made the space for it.

This retreat is an invitation to pause, step away from everyday life and reconnect with yourself. A chance to remember your dreams, explore what's possible and imagine a 2027 filled with adventure, fun and more time for YOU!

Dream, discover and explore what's possible.

We'll spend time hiking through the ancient Gondwana rainforest, with the walks forming part of our discovery process. Time to slow down, reflect, gain a fresh perspective and get curious about what's possible.

Your dreams might be a big adventure, travelling somewhere new, learning a skill, making a life change or simply finding more time for the things that make you happy.

Through hiking, yoga, women's circles and dedicated dreaming and intention-setting time, Lotus will guide you to explore what lights you up and start stepping into the things you'd love to bring into your life.

There's something special about women coming together.

Nature Ritual retreats have a special kind of magic. Women arrive with their own stories and often leave feeling like old friends, sharing experiences and already planning their next adventures together. You'll also have the opportunity to stay connected after the retreat, sharing your dreams and cheering each other on.

Time for you, held by nature.

Enjoy three days at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, surrounded by mountains and rainforest. Delicious meals, beautiful views, villa accommodation, an infinity pool and spa provide plenty of time to relax between our adventures.

Ready to Dream Big?

Join Lotus and the Nature Ritual women for three days of rainforest hiking, yoga, connection and new possibilities.

You don't need to arrive with your dreams already figured out. Just come with an open mind and a willingness to explore what's possible.

Inclusions:

• Guided bushwalks through Lamington National Park (moderate, grade 4). Day 2 will be the big walk and Day 3 a short walk. Nature Ritual walks are slower and include nature connection practices to promote slowing down and connecting with the forest.

• Yoga, meditation & breathwork (gentle, beginner friendly) (all Yoga props provided)

• Luxury Accomodation: O'Reilly's Rainforest Villas. Twin share with ensuite OR King Room with ensuite all to yourself (limited). All linen, towels and bedding included. Modern and spacious.

• Gourmet whole food vegetarian meals (gf on request) lovingly prepared by your host. 2x 2-course dinners, 2x breakfasts, 1x picnic lunch. Yummy hot and cold drinks (non-alcoholic)

• Women’s circle practices to foster connection and belonging

• Nature connection practices to deepen your connection to nature, yourself, and others

• Resort infinity pool, spa on villa deck and access to massage treatments (if you feel called)

• Glow worm tour - step into your playfulness with a beautiful night tour of the glow worms hosted by O'Reilly's

Everything is taken care of - you just arrive, slow down, and let the rainforest do the rest.

'Connecting with nature was a way to return back to myself while experiencing anxiety'

Lotus is a Nature Connection Mentor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and professionally trained Outdoor Leader specialising in hiking. Through her business Nature Ritual, she offers transformative women’s hiking and yoga experiences, nature-based retreats, and 90-day transformational programs designed to empower women and help them reconnect with their true essence.

For years, Lotus was a self-proclaimed party girl chasing freedom across the globe - yet beneath the adventure, she found herself caught in cycles of anxiety, escapism, and habits that left her feeling disconnected and restless. It was in nature, away from the noise, that she finally found her way home. In nature’s stillness, she discovered the medicine of presence - a deep remembering that she was never separate from the world around her.

These insights became the catalyst for profound change. Lotus began to release patterns that no longer served her, including her relationship with alcohol, reclaiming clarity, purpose, and connection to life itself. That awakening set her on a path to guide and support others.

Since then, Lotus has immersed herself in the study of nature-based healing, embodied leadership, and the interconnected wisdom of ecology, mindfulness, and movement. A seasoned traveller who has hiked everywhere from Patagonia to Nepal to Alaska, she now channels her lived experience and professional training into guiding others.

Through Nature Ritual, Lotus helps women step into the wild - both within and without - to feel grounded, inspired, and deeply connected through nature, movement, and mindful adventure. 

Nature Ritual is a professional outdoor recreation and retreat business working collaboratively with QLD Parks & Wildlife Service and NSW National Parks. Nature Ritual holds all necessary permits to host commercial guiding in the QLD and NSW national parks (NSW EcoPass). Our guides are professionally trained with Wilderness or Remote First Aid and carry emergency communication devices and group first aid kits. Nature Rtual aims to bring transformative outdoor events to women in mid-life and beyond with the majority of women who attend being 35-65yrs young.

"I’ve attended a number of retreats over the years, but this was my first all-female retreat [Mountain Magic Hiking & Yoga Retreat], and there was something very special about the experience Lotus created.

As one of the more mature women in the group, I was conscious before the retreat about keeping pace on the hikes and not holding anyone up. What really stood out was Lotus’s ability to quietly tune into each person individually. She seemed to instinctively know when someone needed a little extra care or encouragement, without ever making a fuss about it. With a group of around ten women, that level of awareness and genuine care was quite remarkable.

There was also such an easy camaraderie within the group. We stayed together in the house, shared beautiful, healthy meals around the dinner table and enjoyed conversations that flowed effortlessly. One evening Lotus had organised a birthday cake for one of the women, which became a lovely moment of celebration and connection for all of us.

We commented more than once on how fortunate we were to have landed with such a wonderful group of women. But on reflection, I don’t think that atmosphere happened by chance. Lotus set the tone. Her warmth and the way she conducted the retreat created an environment where everyone could relax, connect and simply enjoy each other’s company.

The hiking, yoga and meditation were wonderful, the clean and varied food was delicious, and everything felt thoughtfully considered from the moment we arrived until we left.

A genuinely lovely retreat, and one I’m very glad I experienced." Jonine B.

"I cannot recommend Nature Ritual highly enough. I recently attended a [Rainforest Immersion] Hiking & Yoga Retreat and enjoyed every single moment of the experience.

Going into the retreat, I was feeling quite burnt out, emotionally overwhelmed, and stuck in my own thoughts. The combination of time in nature, yoga, meaningful connection, and the supportive environment created by Lotus was exactly what I needed. Lotus is an incredible host and facilitator—warm, genuine, knowledgeable, and passionate about creating a space where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Spending two days immersed in nature alongside a group of beautiful, like-minded women left me feeling grounded, connected, refreshed, and calm. It genuinely felt like my nervous system had been reset, and I returned home with a renewed sense of clarity and wellbeing.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to disconnect from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself, I highly recommend Nature Ritual. I will definitely be joining future retreats and day and multi-day hikes. Thank you, Lotus, for such a wonderful and transformative experience. 💚🌿🥾✨" Susie R.

TRIP RATING: MODERATE (Grade 4, ~10-12km walks)

• Bushwalking experience isn’t required, a good level of walking fitness is recommended

• You will be walking pack free (day packs only)

• The trails are mostly undulating, with some steep and rocky sections

• The length of the trails will be ~10-12kms / 3-5hrs walking (depending on speed of group)

• Please ensure you have some hill walking experience, please build this into your walking routine in preparation for the retreat

• If you have injuries or medical conditions please ensure you inform us and have clearance from your healthcare practitioner with a management and preparation plan in place leading up to the retreat

• Trip rating: Moderate

• Read Nature Ritual Terms & Conditions and complete the Nature Ritual Risk Warning and Waiver of Liabilitybefore booking

• Itinerary and price subject to change at any time

• Travel Insurance is recommended. Get a quote from a travel insurance provider like Covermore (Nature Ritual has no affiliation). Ambulance cover for the state you reside is mandatory.

• Note weather, group member welfare and a range of circumstances outside our control can mean last minute changes to our itinerary are necessary once on tour/retreat.  All walks are completed as a group.

• Outdoor leaders are certified in Wilderness First-Aid and carry a group first-aid kit, emergency communications device, emergency documentation and equipment

• Please contact us before booking any flights. Depending on flight arrival and departure times extra nights accommodation may be required at own expense

• Transport to and from the retreat is not included

• A minimum number of travellers are required for this trip to depart so ask someone to join you. If minimum numbers aren’t reached, we may decide to still go or we will provide a full refund

• If this trip departs during Fire Ban Season – last minute changes to our itinerary or walking days may be required for safety reasons

• If you have additional needs please connect with us, we’re committed to being inclusive and accessible