Tide + Seek 2025

with Bo Wong. Work Well.

Tide + Seek, November 2025

Reignite your purpose and chart the course for the next chapter of your life and career in the peaceful setting of Menang Noongar Country, Denmark, Western Australia.

Overview

Create space for change with us: 5th -9th November, 2025.

Join us for a transformative retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Menang Country at NewFarm Denmark. This immersive program combines professional and personal development, designed to help you reconnect with your inner compass, creativity, and wellbeing, guided by an experienced and supportive team.

The program begins at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5th, and concludes at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 9th.

Who is this retreat for?

Individuals navigating career change or personal transition.
Curious and self-aware people seeking connection to themselves and others in a nature-based setting.
Purpose-driven individuals looking to align their work with their values.
Those interested in personal development to enhance both professional and personal relationships.

What’s included?

A thoughtfully curated program of professional and personal development sessions.
4 nights accommodation (see options below) with exclusive use of NewFarm Denmark’s facilities and grounds.
Expert guidance from a knowledgeable and warm facilitation team.
5 days of delicious, nourishing meals and snacks.
Daily movement and mindfulness practices.
A supportive environment for personal enquiry and reflection.
A guided walk through the ancient Valley of the Giants.
Optional visit to nearby Greens Pool.
Time to restore, replenish, and re-energize.
Ongoing support through access to Alumni Monthly Meets and a network of like-minded individuals.

Sessions include:

Wellbeing Resources

Gain a useful toolkit that you can implement immediately into your life and work with wellbeing and mindfulness sessions integrated throughout the program.

Cycle Deep Dive

By tapping into the wisdom of natural cycles and seasons, we explore ways to support every phase of a project or idea through embodied learning.

Values in Practice

Clarify your values and explore practical ways to put them into action in all domains of your life.

Articulate Your Purpose

Clarify the unique offering you bring to the world using a modified Ikigai framework.

Creativity Tools

Practice daily writing and creativity sessions to build your capacity for imagination, reflection and mental agility.

Support + Resource Mapping

Map your supports and resources to consider the ‘how’ and ‘who’ of your next chapter.

Cycles + Transitions

Use cyclic thinking and the intelligence of your body to expand your capacity for self-compassion.

Mindful Forest Walk

A guided, soulful journey through the ancient Valley of the Giants. Identify local trees and take time to connect deeply with the natural world.

Yoga & Movement

Balancing and restorative yoga sessions are inclusive and fun for all levels of fitness.

Your Facilitators

Meet Our Facilitation Team
With decades of combined experience in business, communications, project development, mental health, wellbeing, mindfulness, and human connection, we’re here to challenge, support, and inspire you. We bring our full selves to the development and delivery of the retreat program, creating an immersive, warm, and inclusive experience. Our facilitators stay onsite, fostering a genuine sense of community throughout each session.

What others are saying about our team:
“In the hands of this professional and charismatic team, I was both challenged and cared for.”
“The relationship between the facilitators made it feel like you are part of a genuine community.”

Have any questions about our team? Feel free to reach out.

Bo Wong

Retreat Lead Facilitator - Communciations and Planning

Bo Wong is a photographer and educator working across the visual arts and culture sectors. She’s passionate about elevating the creative sector through strong imagery and communications. She co-hosts Soul Traders Podcast, the podcast about creative work, where she shares tips and tricks on running a creative business. Bo leads the organisation and program development of her retreats and brings a spirit of collaboration and fun to all of her leadership roles. She also draws on an endless (Greens) pool of ocean-swimming related metaphors for all of her work 🙂

Photo: Louise Coghill

Lucy Peach

Health + Wellbeing Facilitator

Lucy Peach is an award-winning period preacher who draws on her experience as a human biology teacher, sexual health educator and performing artist to create transformational experiences with the menstrual cycle. As a published author, speaker and educator, Lucy has delivered her message to hundreds of thousands of people through her book Period Queen, as a TedX speaker, via her two online courses and her show, My Greatest Period Ever. Understanding the cyclic nature of the planet and our bodies (menstruating or not) is a way of approaching anything from long term strategic business outcomes to daily scheduling. Lucy works with schools, corporates and athletes, championing the importance of rest and reflection and their connection to the more outward facing aspects of our lives. Lucy is here to help you celebrate life, in all of its ebbs and flows, with a warm and compassionate embrace.

Photo: Liz Looker

Ricky England

Mental Health + Wellbeing Facilitator

Ricky England is a senior clinical social worker specialising in mental health and well-being. He leads Rites of Passage camps, suicide prevention programs and personal development camps across multiple organisations including Zero to Hero. He’s an outdoorsy guy with an easy going presence that belies a strong clinical background in mental health. Ricky has been banging on about trees for over 20 years - now scientific evidence is stacking up around our connection with nature and the way it affects our nervous system, our ability to make decisions and our mental health in general.

Photo: Richard Berney

Location

Menang Boodja: The Wildly Beautiful Southern Coastline of Western Australia

Nestled on Menang Boodja, NewFarm Denmark spans 62 acres in the stunning Great Southern Region of Western Australia, located between Denmark and Walpole. For the duration of the retreat, we’ll have exclusive access to the entire property.

Nearby are two of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders: Greens Pool in William Bay National Park and the Valley of the Giants in the Walpole Wilderness Area.

Please note, attendees will need to arrange their own travel to and from NewFarm Denmark. We’ve also curated an epic playlist of podcasts and music to accompany your road trip. If you have any questions about the region or travel arrangements, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Testimonials

It felt like such and inviting and safe space to explore the areas that might be holding us back in business or creativity and to gain tools to better work with our energy/seasons in life and work.

I absolutely loved the writing session with Danielle.

I feel like I have the perfect framework now to begin my writing project with confidence. A great teacher!

The retreat made my struggles in creative business valid and relevant.

I was provided with the tools and strategies I needed.

My experiences of the retreat were: connected, open, inspiring, joyful, supportive, emotional, challenging, freeing. Exactly what I needed.

I’ve loved the energy of family and friendship between the facilitators.

The workshops and experiences have been put together so thoughtfully.

Definitely grateful for the tools to overcome inertia and increase the creative juices!

I feel fed in many ways.

I feel more confident in myself and I had so much fun.

My biggest takeaway from the retreat was Ricky’s gentle guidance regarding self-care and the benefits of connecting with nature.

Investment

Workshop program, all meals and 4 nights accommodation:

$2640 – $3450 + GST

Costs vary based on the accommodation you choose.

Early bird rates have now closed.

Please note there are no day passes available. Invoicing can be tax deductible as professional development.

Unfunded Aboriginal creative practices and businesses receive a 20% fee reduction across Bo Wong’s services, including this retreat.

01. Cabin

Enjoy a queen bed in a spacious NewFarm cabin. Cabins have a fridge and kettle so you can make your own cuppa – plus a balcony to watch the sunset and from.

3 available

$3450 + GST

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02. Bell Tent with Queen Bed

The signature NewFarm experience, enjoy a comfy queen bed in a glamping bell tent complete with an electric blanket and gorgeous views.

6 available

$2990 + GST

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03. Safari Tent with Queen Bed

Spacious safari tents offer a cosy retreat with a queen bed. The attached deck is perfect for soaking up the peaceful surroundings. Powered and well-lit, the tents are just a short stroll to the bathrooms.

3 available

$3450 + GST

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04. Bell Tent with Single Bed

Enjoy a comfy single bed, near all amenities. All NewFarm Denmark bell tents have power and light, and bedding and towels are provided.

3 available

$2860 + GST

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Places are strictly limited

Small Group, Big Impact

We’re keeping the group size small to ensure maximum impact in a confidential, kind environment. We’re ready to dive into your unique challenges, provide strategic support, and help you plan your next endeavour.

Food, glorious food.

“This is literally the best food I have ever eaten in my life”

Sharing meals is a key part of our retreat experience. We take pride in serving fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce from the bountiful region of Western Australia, featured in our platters, shared meals, and snacks throughout the retreat.

More questions?

Is this tax deductible?

You will learn skills that increase your capacity for self-care and communication skills in the workplace, and support bringing the whole self to relationships, work and creative projects. Explain to your accountant how our program will improve your workplace productivity capacity, reduce stress and make you a better colleague, collaborator and leader.

You can read more from the ATO.

community.ato.gov.au/s/question/a0JRF000000ABIM2A4/p00256311

Payments + Cancellations

Payments

Following receipt of your Expression of Interest, we will notify you if a place is available and, if so, send you an invoice. You can accept the offer of a place by paying the deposit of $500 into our bank account. Your place is not confirmed until payment has been received by us.
If you need a more flexible payment plan, please get in contact with Bo.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing.

If you cancel by close of business 12 weeks before the retreat start date, we will refund your deposit less a 20% administration fee.
If you cancel by close of business 8 weeks before the retreat date, your 50% deposit will be forfeited and the balance refunded to you.
If you cancel by close of business 6 weeks before the retreat start date, there is no refund.
We hope this doesn’t happen but it’s possible that we may need to cancel the Retreat. We reserve the right to do so if we think it necessary. If so, we will refund your entire payment.

Accessibility, Health and Safety

Accessibility: Some aspects of the program may be difficult for participants with reduced mobility. While the accommodation and program venue at NewFarm can be wheelchair accessible, the program features excursions to natural locations that are not. While no element of the program and activities is compulsory, it is important that you understand this. There is no discount or refund for activities you do not participate in.

Health and Safety: We work to create an inspiring and culturally safe space for personal development in a collegiate group environment. The program activities are not designed as personal counselling or therapy sessions and if you are looking for that type of program, this may not be the right program for you.
If you require medications or pharmaceuticals (including inhalers and EpiPens) it is your responsibility to bring, maintain and administer these while you are at the Retreat in accordance with your doctor’s advice.

We may travel to Greens Pool which is unpatrolled beach which can have strong surf and rips. If you are not a confident swimmer, it is a great place for a walk.
You accept all risks associated with swimming, physical exertion, bush walking, and exposure to

Do I get 1 on 1 time with the facilitators?

Facilitators are onsite and immersed in the program with you, so you are welcome to chat and connect during mealtimes, walks and whenever the mood aligns – however there are no formal 1:1 sessions available in the retreat setting and all sessions are group sessions.

Food + Drink

With a focus on fresh, regional produce and collaborations with local producers, the food will be AMAZING.

We request that you notify us of any food allergies; however, we cannot guarantee to cater to all combinations of allergies and intolerances. Caterers will be in touch if we see anything in your Expression of Interest that might not align with the menu.

‘All meals included’ means : Breakfast, Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea and Dinner. Coffee, tea and fruit will be available all day, self-serve.

Alcohol is not provided, though if you’d like to BYO, please feel free to bring something to drink with dinner. There are excellent wineries nearby if you’d like to pick up a local drop on your way.

COVID-19 + Hygiene Policy

We follow WA Department of Health guidelines for our retreats.

There are a number of shared facilities at New Farm including the bathrooms – however all spaces are well ventilated and have sanitiser and hand-washing stations.

If you contract COVID-19 and can’t attend we’d like to know as soon as possible so that we can start contacting our waitlist. We’ll need proof of a medically supervised RAT or PCR for a refund, minus administration fees. You’ll have priority placement in the next retreat.

Travel Arrangements

You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to and from NewFarm to attend the Retreat. While most of the program takes place at NewFarm, optional excursions to nearby places of interest may be arranged. You can use your own vehicle or carpool with another participant; however, this is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage or injury you may sustain while driving yourself or as passenger in a vehicle.

WiFi + Connectivity

There is no mobile coverage for any providers except Telstra so if you need/want coverage and are not with Telstra, NewFarm Denmark suggest buying a Telstra SIM prior to your arrival. There is no wifi. Many will take the opportunity to be free of their phone while on the retreat, but it’s not compulsory at all. You might want to use your phone for the Photography Workshop and there will be an emergency mobile phone on site at all times.

Expression of interest

Photo: Rae Fallon

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