Embark on a transformative journey with our Women's Wellness Escape, providing a sanctuary to recover from relationship stressors and avoid breakdowns during breakups. Nestled in a picturesque seaside village, our retreat offers one-on-one services to help you RELAX, REFRESH, RENEW, and RESET. Flexible payment plans ensure access to empowering programs. Check session availability before booking. Single Mum's with children are welcome. Pet-friendly accommodation available.
The space
Escape to our tranquil self-contained studio apartment nestled in a serene seaside village, known for its picturesque setting and relaxed atmosphere.
Enjoy easy access to local amenities and a scenic beach just 1km away. Our wellness retreat offers a tailored program designed to help you relax, refresh, renew, and reset.
Day 1: Arrival and Orientation
Check-in from 2pm
Welcome Session with Sandy to set intentions
Overview of Schedule and Available Activities
Relaxation Time with complimentary tea and coffee
Day 2: Renewal Program for Women
Morning:
Sunrise Guided Meditation Walk or solo nature walk
Healthy Breakfast Voucher for a local cafe
Late Morning:
2-hour Counseling/Coaching Session with Sandy
Afternoon:
Free Time for Self-Reflection and Rest
Evening:
Sunset Reflective Journaling Session or Guided Meditation Walk
Optional Extras: Vibrosauna Massage Therapy, Intuitive Guidance Session, Lunch/Dinner Vouchers
Day 3: Departure and Reflection
Morning:
Optional Yoga or Stretching Session via TV
Farewell Check-out at 10.30am with Sandy
Our eclectic retro space ensures comfort and relaxation, featuring a QS bed, fully equipped kitchen, and amenities like WiFi and a TV. Enjoy off-street parking, a private entrance, and a pet-friendly environment. Experience our extra cleaning measures for your safety and peace of mind. Single Mum's with children are welcome. There is a bunk bed for the kiddies.
Guest access
Guests can self-check-in and self-check-out.
The studio apartment is fully self-contained with everything you need to make it feel like a home away from home.
The guest accommodation is located above our family home.
There is a dedicated off-street car space for guests on a gravel driveway underneath a shade sail. Guests then follow the gravel path to the stairs that lead to the apartment.
The yard has a gate to make it fully self-contained, perfect for pets to run around.
The accommodation is located within a half-hour drive from Ocean Grove surf beach.
And is only a fifteen-minute drive from the Port Phillip ferry service (We are happy to provide a transport service for guests who use the Port Phillip ferry if you are without a vehicle). And a 25-minute drive away from the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry service.
The accommodation is less than ten minute's walk to the nearest bus stop. The bus route is #60. Buses operate on the MYKI system. The bus is an hour's ride from Geelong (some people like to catch the bus because it is quite scenic from Drysdale to St Leonard's).
Port Phillip Ferries also run a ferrie service from the Docklands to Portarlington. We offer pick up and drop off at Uber rates (this service needs to be prearranged to ensure availability).
The township is approximately 1km away from the accommodation and has an IGA supermarket, a chemist, a GP, a news agency, takeaway shops, cafes,a bakery, a pilates and gym studio, and hairdressers.
Other things to note
The Key to Be Free Support Services: Empowering Your Journey
Services Offered
At The Key to Be Free, our mission is to help you feel free and empowered through a range of supportive services. Our exclusive Women's Wellness Escape offers face-to-face services designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, emotions, and soul.
The Women's Wellness Escape to Freedom Trip
Experience a sanctuary where you can relax, refresh, renew, and reset. This escape provides a nurturing environment to help you achieve a renewed sense of calm and clarity.
Trauma to Triumphs Program
For ongoing support, we offer one-to-one online Zoom sessions via our Trauma to Triumphs Program. These sessions provide individualised mentorship and support to help you navigate life's challenges and thrive.
Holistic Approach to Wellbeing
Our holistic approach addresses all aspects of your well-being:
Mind: Mental clarity and emotional balance
Body: Physical health and wellness
Emotions: Emotional resilience and healing
Soul: Spiritual growth and inner peace
Community and Support
We are committed to helping you meet your goals and needs, ensuring your overall well-being. Our services empower you to thrive and become a valued member of the community. We proudly support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community as well as the LGBTIQA+ community and are a peer support organisation with lived experience in domestic violence and physical and mental challenges.
Meet Sandy
Sandy, our host and founder, is also the creator of the Tiaras Tears and Triumphs podcast, a free resource for women who have experienced various forms of relationship abuse. This podcast is easy to find on platforms like Spotify and Apple, providing a safe space for support and encouragement.
Sandy is a survivor of an abusive relationship that was high risk and involved gaslighting, coercive control, and significant financial abuse. As a mother, she had to self-advocate to keep herself and her children safe. Sandy's lived experience adds profound value to her peer support services, helping women navigate similar challenges with empathy and understanding.
Sandy does not provide financial or legal advice but is well-trained to connect women with professional support services to ensure they receive the right help at the right time. While Sandy does not offer crisis support services, she is happy to assist with referrals to appropriate services in a collaborative process.
Feel free to contact us for more information or to book your transformative experience. Let us help you unlock the key to be free and live the life you deserve.
