a playground for change
Permaworld Retreat
The Permaworld Retreat
The Permaworld Retreat is a quiet, private and peaceful oasis, surrounded by bushland and nestled on 1.5 acres at Bonogin, west of Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Tools of Change Workshop
Join in the Weekend Workshop at the retreat. It is an interactive, hands-on lifestyle program based on the Tools of Change principles and tools. NOTE: Weekend Workshop temporarity on hold due to Hiking Trip
Attend the workshop daily
If you like to participate in the workshop on Saturday and Sunday, simply arrive each day before 9am. Enjoy the workshop, morning and afternoon tea breaks and a gourmet buffet lunch and finish the day at 5pm.
Stay Friday and/or Saturday night
You can arrive on Friday afternoon and leave Sunday afternoon completing the workshop and staying both Friday and Saturday nights.
Alternatively, arrive before 9am on Saturday, join in the workshop, stay Saturday night and enjoy the Sunday session before leaving on Sunday afternoon.
Delicious Meals and Snacks
During the workshop we break for morning tea, a nutritious, healthy lunch and afternoon tea. If you are staying at the retreat, breakfast and dinner treats await. We also incorporate hands on, ‘learn-by-doing’ in the kitchen where, if you choose, you can explore many new simple food preparation ideas.
Surrounded by Birdlife and Nature
From daybreak and throughout the day you can interact with Rainbow Lorikeets, King Parrots, Cockatoos and Kookaburras who congregate on the verandah for some snacks, hand feeding and playtime. Wallabies and the occasional koala visit as well.
A Personalised Reset and Action Plan
Join in the fun and experience the tools of change workshop. We’d love for you to leave armed with an action plan of new, practical, health and life strategies, together with a feeling of lightness, joy and peaceful wellbeing.
Accomodation
There are two bedrooms available at the Retreat. Both bedrooms are cozy, with a pleasant, peaceful and relaxed ambience. One bedroom is slightly smaller than the other.
All linens and towels are supplied.
Workshop Only
$200.00 Single
Saturday Night Accomodation and Workshop
$400.00 Single
$650.00 Couple
Friday & Saturday Night Accomodation and Workshop
$600.00 Single
$900.00 Couple
- Saturday Workshop
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Sunday Workshop
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Saturday Workshop
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Dinner
- Accomodation
- Breakfast
- Sunday Workshop
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Friday Dinner
- Accomodation
- Saturday Workshop
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Saturday Dinner
- Accomodation
- Breakfast
- Sunday Workshop
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
Additional Information
comfortable Accomodation
For those staying at the Retreat, there are two bedrooms available. Each offers a tranquil and quiet space for you to enjoy.
Dinner & Breakfast
If you are staying at the retreat you will enjoy the tasty and nutritious plant based breakfasts and dinners.
Food and Drinks
All workshop attendees receive morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Saturday and Sunday. Fresh squeezed fruit / vegetable juices or herbal teas.
ample Parking
There is ample parking for your vehicle at the Retreat and the location is easy to find via Google or Apple maps on your phone.
Natural setting
The pool area and grounds are landscaped with a vast array of trees and shrubs for a beautiful natural setting.
Balinese Influences
The retreats decor is influenced with many imported Indonesian artifacts and furnishings, including large stone carvings in the garden and by the pool
Pool Activities
Relax in a hammock by the pool or take a dip between sessions or after lunch. Needing time out from the workshop. Just take time to relax by the pool or anywhere else instead.
Inspirational Talks and Discussions
Interact in our daily talks related to all subject matter. Get tips and new tools for your ongoing healthy lifestyle.
Exercise and Movement
Engage in a variety of light exercises, including the 5 Tibetan Rites, rebounder class and other forms of movement for gentle lymph activation you can incorporate at your home.
walking tracks
A short walk from the retreat and you are at the entrance to a vast network of trails bordering the Upper Mudgereeba Conservation Area
Excellent mobile phone signal
You can stay connected with your mobile phone, laptop or tablet here at the Retreat. Good signal strength and coverage.
Learn-By-Doing
Rather than just show you how something is created, you can immerse yourself in our fun and educational learn-by-doing food prep classes