MONARTO SAFARI RESORT x BEYOND WELLNESS CO X COLLECTIVE COURAGE

RETURN TO GROUND SPRING WELLNESS RETREAT: MONARTO

Friday 30 October - Sunday 1 November 2026

  • Lady relaxing in a spa

    The Retreat

    Set on the open plains east of Adelaide on Ngarrindjeri Country, Monarto Safari Resort is one of South Australia's most distinctive locations. Wide sky, red earth, animals moving through the morning light. The land is too large, and the moment is too present, to stay anxious in.

    Co-hosted with Anna Ronaldo of Collective Courage and Jenny O’Brien of Beyond Wellness, the weekend weaves gentle movement, a sound bath at sunrise, reflective workshops, and a dawn wildlife safari. Shared meals at Kutjera Restaurant. Time in the Soak House at the Marula Day Spa.

    Friday arrives slowly. Saturday is built around space. Sunday begins with the safari, and guests don't quite want to leave.

  • Twin Share room at Monarto Safari Resort

    Monarto Safari Resort

    Welcome to Monarto Safari Resort, set within Monarto Safari Park, the largest open-range zoo outside Africa. Opened in 2024, the architect-designed resort blends low-impact contemporary design with the rhythm of the South Australian plains around it.

    Wide views from every room. Kutjera Restaurant and Bar on site. Two pool areas. And the Marula Day Spa with a mineral pool, sauna and cold plunge.

    Situated just over an hour from Adelaide CBD, Monarto is your gateway to an experience that exists nowhere else in South Australia. The setting does some of the work the moment you arrive.

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the weekend

Three days. One at a Time

 

01 · FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER

Arrival & Settling

  • Reception arrival from 12 pm

  • Optional spa bookings and free time on the property

  • 2.30pm Welcome & Reflective Workshop

  • Welcome drinks and canapés at the Pool Lounge from 4 pm

  • 5- 5.45pm Yin Yoga Session

  • Dinner in Kutjera Restaurant

  • Outdoor reflection moment under the stars

02 · SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER

Rest, Reflect, Restore

  • Gentle movement and Breathwork

  • Breakfast at Kutjera Restaurant Morning

  • Reflective workshop

  • Lunch at Kutjera Restaurant

  • Free time and optional spa treatments

  • Private Soak House session at the Marula Day Spa

  • Reflective Workshop

  • Dinner at Kutjera Restaurant

03 · SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER

Return to the World

  • Dawn Wildlife Safari at sunrise (7 to 9 am)

  • Breakfast at your own pace

  • Closing reflection

  • Check-out by 11 am

  • Optional Monarto Safari Park day pass available

What's Included

  • Monarto Hospitality

    • Two nights luxury accommodation at Monarto Safari Resort

    • Complimentary self-parking and Wi-Fi

    • Exclusive use of retreat spaces during sessions

    • Daily breakfast at Kutjera Restaurant, at your own pace

    • Welcome canapés and Grapes for Good beverages on Friday

    • Two 2-course dinners curated by the Kutjera kitchen team

    • Lunch on Saturday with continuous tea and coffee

    • Beverages are on consumption.

    Living room with sliding glass doors opening to a patio and countryside view; two black chairs and a small round table outside, gold floor lamp, and curtains inside.

  • Wellness Experiences

    • Gentle morning movement, all levels welcome

    • Breathwork

    • Reflective workshops

    • Private Soak House session (mineral pool, sauna, plunge)

    • Dawn Wildlife Safari with the Monarto guide team

    • Outdoor evening reflection moments

    • Curated welcome on arrival

    A spacious yoga studio with a high ceiling and exposed brick walls, arranged with nine mats, each with a towel and bolsters, set for a class. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and sunlight enters through small windows.

  • Optional add-Ons

    • Spa treatments at the Marula Day Spa

    • Sunday night extended stay (subject to availability)

    • Monarto Safari Park day pass

    • Private transfers from Adelaide

    A person receiving a back massage from a therapist in a clinical setting.

Choose Your Room

Twin-share rooms and single-occupancy rooms.

Twin-Share Room

Two Guests Sharing. King Bed or King Single Beds

A$1,495 per person

Twin-bedded room for two guests sharing. Includes the full weekend, all meals and experiences as listed.

Single Occupancy

One Guest Per Room.

A$1,895 per person

Your own room for the weekend. Includes the full weekend, all meals and experiences as listed, plus the privacy of your own space.

Reserve Your Space

WHY FIRST EDITION PRICING?

Return to Ground: Monarto launches in 2026 as the first edition of an ongoing series.

We've priced it as an introduction.

Guests at the first edition help us shape the experience for what comes next, and earn the right to come back at the original rate.

YOUR HOSTS

Jenny O’Brien

Founder, Beyond Wellness Co

Jenny founded Beyond Wellness Co to design and deliver wellness experiences in iconic South Australian locations. She works with venues including Kingsford The Barossa, the Adelaide Botanic Garden, EOS by SkyCity, and Monarto Safari Resort. She holds qualifications as an ICF- credentialed coach as well as mindfulness, breathwork, and trauma-informed facilitation, and brings two decades of community development experience to the work. She's also a single mum of one, which keeps her practice grounded in real life rather than retreat-brochure life.

Anna Ronaldo

Founder, Collective Courage

Anna is an ICF-credentialled coach and the founder of Collective Courage. She works with leaders, women in transition, and teams navigating change, with a quiet, curious, deeply human style. Her practice is shaped by Brené Brown's research on courage and vulnerability, and by her own years guiding honest conversations about what matters and what's in the way.

SECURE YOUR PLACE

Waitlist Priority Access

Reply with your preferred room type and number of guests and Jenny will personally help you secure your place ahead of public release.

A 25% deposit secures your booking. Full payment is due 45 days prior to arrival (approximately 16 September 2026).

Get in touch with Jenny

FAQ’s

  • Two room types for this first edition. Four Twin-Share rooms, sold to two guests sharing at $1,495 per person. Six Single Occupancy rooms, sold to one guest at $1,895 per person. All rooms include the complete weekend, all meals, and every wellness session.

  • Yes. Many of our guests do. Single Occupancy rooms give you your own space for the weekend. The group is small (just 14 guests), so you won't feel lost in a crowd.

  • Yes. Twin-Share is the cheapest way for two friends, sisters, or a partner to come together. Each guest pays $1,495.

  • A 25% deposit secures your booking when you confirm. Full payment is taken 45 days prior to arrival, approximately 16 September 2026.

  • Credit card details are collected at time of booking to secure the reservation. Full payment is charged 4 weeks prior to arrival — approximately 3 July 2026.

  • Deposits are non-refundable. Bookings are non-refundable once full payment has been taken (45 days prior to arrival). We strongly recommend travel insurance.

  • None at all. The retreat is designed to be completely accessible. Movement sessions are gentle and suitable for all levels. The sound bath and workshops require no prior knowledge. Many guests are attending a retreat for the first time and are gently guided throughout, never pushed.

  • No. Guests are warmly invited to participate, but nothing is compulsory. The retreat is deliberately designed with significant unstructured time. You're free to rest, read by the pool, or simply opt out of any session. The focus is on rest and restoration, not performance.

  • The Dawn Wildlife Safari is included for every guest. Sunday morning, 7 to 9 am, with the Monarto guide team. Vehicle-based, suitable for all mobility levels.

  • Monarto Safari Resort is at 63 Monarto Road, Monarto, approximately one hour from Adelaide CBD via the South Eastern Freeway. Self-parking at the resort is complimentary. Private transfers from Adelaide are available as an optional add-on.

  • Sunday-night extensions are subject to availability. Mention it when you book and we'll see what's possible.

  • All dietary requirements are accommodated with notice. Please let us know when you confirm your booking, and again seven working days prior so the Kutjera kitchen can finalise menus.

  • Beverages with dinner are on consumption. The two evening dinners at Kutjera Restaurant are à la carte for drinks.

Client Reviews

“An incredible, relaxing and fun weekend. So many great activities, nutritious food and beautiful accommodation. Loved the yoga sessions and Jenny the host was wonderful catering to our every whim.”

— Kaya, Former Retreat Customer

“Beautiful weekend away. Fabulous hosts, nothing was too much trouble and everything was very well organised. Would highly recommend for some R&R.”

— Katrina, Former Retreat Customer
“Some places ask nothing of you. Monarto is one of them. This first edition is for the women who keep putting themselves last. Come as you are. The land does the rest.”
— Jenny O'Brien, Founder, Beyond Wellness

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“Friendly and caring team committed to helping others find space to breathe in a crazy, busy life. Highly recommend.”

— Monica, Former Retreat Customer

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