The Bay of Fires Wintering Retreat (May 2027)

• Accommodation at the Bay of Fires Bush Retreat (see details below for your options)
• All breakfasts (3) and all dinners (3)
• Workshops with Jodi and book clubs with Bri
• The two required readings will be posted to you approximately two months before our retreat begins
• Unlimited marshmallows for roasting on the fire

• Flights and transfers
• Lunches (There are lovely cafes and restaurants in the nearby town a short drive away. For those without a car there is a pre-prepared meal selection from the honesty bar freezer on-site. Guests choose their meals, heat and serve them in the communal kitchen, and we provide complimentary sides (rice, pasta, couscous) plus access to our onsite veggie garden.)
• Alcohol and other drinks are available from the honesty bar on-site
• Comprehensive travel insurance (required for travel as per our Terms & Conditions)
• Visas, international taxes, and vaccines for international guests

On-site there are bell tents, a shared bunk house, and a private king room.

Bell tents are available in private or shared options. Private bell tents all have king beds. Shared bell tents have one king and one single bed option.

The bunk house has four bunk beds and one king bed option.

IMPORTANT: Please read and carefully consider which accommodation style you would prefer. There are limited numbers of each type and we cannot guarantee a swap will be available if you change your mind. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Please note: bathroom facilities at the Bay of Fires Bush Retreat are shared, regardless of your choice of accommodation option.

Jodi's Workshops

Before the bright ideas come, you need to create space. Jodi's new book, A Brain That Breathes: Essential habits for an overwhelming world, is full of reliable research presented in actionable language and lists. "Understanding your brain (how it works and what it needs to work well) is a vital foundation for a creative life. In this three-part workshop I’ll guide you through practices that will help you stay focused, encourage you to follow your instincts down a path of curiosity, and create in a way that’s sustainable for you. Together we’ll read, discuss, brainstorm and write, while softening the body, settling the nervous system and keeping the mind attentive and aware."

Bri's Book Clubs

You will receive two "required readings" that Bri has set for this trip. Please read them and come ready to discuss in the first two book clubs. The third is what Bri calls "bring a plate" - everyone arrives with one other book relevant to the themes of the trip, ready to discuss what it meant to them and recommend it to others. We leave with a wonderful, varied list to follow up on!

Travellers must make their non-refundable deposit to secure their spot on the trip because places are limited.

Once the minimum threshold of travellers is reached and the trip is confirmed as proceeding, you will then receive an email asking how you would like to manage the remaining amount due. At this time you may choose to either pay the amount in full (no later than 30 January 2027) or sign up for the payment plan of three installments (to be paid in October, November, and December 2026).

Please read our Terms & Conditions page for further details.

The 2026 Bay of Fires Creative Retreat sold out in 12 hours, and we have over 120 people on the earlybird list for a 2027 repeat, so we have created two different retreats. This one is the 'Wintering Retreat' and the other is the 'Enoughness Retreat'.

This Wintering Retreat is for those interested in pursuing a creative life but are unsure where to begin, or feel stuck in the middle of a project, or just need the gentle but firm guidance of someone a little further ahead on the path. This retreat will allow you to work through fear and doubt so you can feel more confident in yourself and your ideas. It is co-hosted by Jodi Wilson and Bri Lee.

The Enoughness Retreat is an opportunity to dig deep into your inner life - no skimming or scrolling here, just careful consideration and quiet contemplation. Curiosity always leads to clarity so as you work through your values and priorities, you’ll come away with an awareness of what you need to live well and an enoughness practice you can use as a framework for daily life. It is hosted by Jodi Wilson.

It will be cold in Tasmania in May - cool but stunning. Jodi says the rest of us 'mainlanders' will need to rug up.

Your tents have heaters in them as well as electric blankets and a hot water bottle for every guest too. There are overhead heaters in the workshop space as well. We'll send a suggested packing list the month before departure.

The Bay of Fires Bush Retreat - Where It Is and How to Get There

The Bay of Fires Bush Retreat is located in North-East Tasmania at the Southern entrance to the Bay of Fires, 2 minutes drive to the township of Binalong Bay, and 10 minutes from St Helens. It is a 2h drive from Launceston Airport and a 3hr 15 min drive from Hobart Airport.

IMPORTANT: Please allow plenty of time for flights and driving, and make sure you are arriving at our retreat at 2:00pm on the Thursday. We will be checking out on the Sunday at 11:00am.

Once we have received the minimum number of guests (10) for the trip to proceed, we will add you to a Bibliocarta WhatsApp group. For those flying into Tasmania, you can get in touch with your fellow guests to arrange carpools.

See more detailed information here.

The food on this retreat is a big, special part of it, and we are committed to making sure everyone can enjoy the meals. If you've got a standard dietary requirement such as gluten free or vegetarian, we can definitely cater to you. If you have severe allergies or something a little less common, please email us and we're happy to check with our catering partners.