return t0 love
Return to the love of yourself and your life. Explore one of the most beautiful regions of Australia and care for your mind, body, soul, and spirit. Within this 7-day immersion, you will meet deeper layers of yourself and connect with women from around the world.
I invite you to explore our retreat with curiosity and an open heart. Ask yourself, what intrigues you about this experience? Why did you feel called to click on this link?
My name is KJ and I’m the visionary behind “Return To” Retreats. My intention is to curate an experience that will expand you in every way. It’s important for you to know that you get to choose how you step into a space like this. Retreats are life changing, transformative experiences where you gave the opportunity to meet women from all over the world who all bring something to the table. We co create this experience together and your yes starts your journey to Australia. It doesn’t start when you board the plane or get in the car. It starts the moment you say yes to yourself and this life changing decision.
My retreats are for women who are ready to look within, love themselves more, discover themselves more and are not afraid to be brave. As we connect deeply to ourselves and we are willing to heal and grow in new ways, we then have the opportunity to connect with others from a place of truth and authenticity. Something to know about me too, I’m super playful and believe transformation and change is really fun and exciting! Just as the tides ebb and flow so do our emotions and it is such a gift to feel deeply and connect to our vulnerability within.
All women are welcome on my retreats. You do not need experience in yoga/movement, you don’t need to look, dress or be a certain way. All I ask is you BE YOU. We need you in your fullest expression and vibrancy and I would be honored to walk alongside you as your guide and mentor.
I am intentional about building these safe and caring containers from the start. I am in communication with you as much as you want to be connected before we head to our retreat. I offer multiple zoom calls so you are able to meet the women you’ll be experiencing this retreat alongside. You are not alone in this. You have my full attention and support.
I hope whether you decide to join us for this experience or it’s one down the road that you know you are on time with your choices. You’re not a moment too soon or a moment too late. You’ll know if this is the experience for you.
I look forward to meeting you!
Thoughtfully,
KJ
What Return to love is All About
Our Australia retreat is all about blowing your mind and opening your heart—in the best possible way! KJ The Rooted Yogi has crafted this experience to leave you feeling restored, renewed, and re-energized. We’re all about bringing people together and making a real impact by collaborating with amazing local healers and supporting small businesses.
Together, we’ll make a difference that begins from the inside-out.
Your Home Away from Home
KJ chose Wybalena Organic Farm because it’s 170 acres of lush land with daily access to a sauna, steam room, cold plunge and magnesium pool. The yoga studio is beautiful you’ll experience 2 movement classes a day.
Your retreat package includes:
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Our rooms range from private king bedrooms with ensuites, to self contained cabins and some twin-share options.
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Savor three scrumptious meals a day by Om Cade, complete with cold-pressed juices and homemade nut milk.
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Wellness Activities: Dive into daily movement classes, sound healing, and access to our sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and magnesium pool.
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Enjoy bush walks, live music, ecstatic dance, and art workshops. Plus, connect with amazing women from all over the world!
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Personal Growth: Engage in connection circles, a 1:1 coaching session with KJ, and group workshops. And, of course, expect a few surprises along the way!
Not included: Your transportation to and from the retreat. (Flights, Shuttles), Private Massages or Healing Sessions.
on-site wellness facilities
INFRARED SAUNA & STEAM ROOM
MAGNESIUM POOL
ODIN ICE BATH
Accommodations
Every room at Wybalena Organic Farm is unique and tailored to your needs.
Whether you want a cozy private space or don’t mind sharing with new friends, we’ve got options:
Shared Bedroom (Twin or Double Beds) w/ Shared Bathroom:
(6 available)
ONE TIME PAYMENT
$2,900
Non Refundable $500 Deposit
Private Bedroom with Shared Bathroom
(7 available)
ONE TIME PAYMENT
$3,800
Non Refundable $500 Deposit
Private Bedroom with Private Bathroom
(4 available)
ONE TIME PAYMENT
$4,200
Non Refundable $500 Deposit
All rooming requires a non-refundable $500 deposit.
My intention is for friends to be in a shared space together. If you have a sister you want to room with please email me and I’ll make sure you’re together in a room. I want to make sure you are taken care of and comfortable in the room you are in. Please reach out with any additional questions.
Sisters From Previous Retreats Are Saying…
“When I went there Costa Rica on KJ’s retreat, I was unsure, excited, nervous… BUT, my most valuable and beloved memories EVER… they were created on this retreat. I learned to trust my inner strength, I also learned to trust women again. I keep in touch with most everyone to this day. My room is plastered with framed photos of this retreat. It’s the best decision I ever made… to say “YES”, to myself. If you are considering a retreat with KJ, in my opinion… JUST SAY YES, and let your spirit and heart out to play!!”
Lisa L.
“KJ is safe space, especially the safe space to believe in yourself, to remember your worthiness, and to courageously shine your unique light. Since meeting KJ I have healed and grown thanks to her ability to see and bring out the best in me, and as I learned at the Shine Solstice retreat, she has the same effect on groups! It was miraculous and wonderful to see us twenty women from different backgrounds at different stages in life gel and blossom over the week through movement sessions, guided introspection, fun group adventures, and restorative downtime— all sprinkled with KJ’s spontaneous inspirational channelings… (I freaking love when these drop!!). For me, the Shine Solstice retreat was a revelation of the power of centering on and amplifying all that is true and beautiful within each of us. I left feeling more connected to my authentic Self, more able to trust feeling good, and with so many amazing new soul sisters!! P.S. I think KJ might be an inner-child whisperer because it felt like being at an extended sleepover by the end.”
Jules B
“The friendships, insights and experiences from this retreat completely changed my life. Any retreat with KJ will connect you with the most beautiful, authentic and expansive friendships… And what an incredible gift. The daily schedule was so well balanced with group connection and freedom to explore the land. All the spaciousness allowed me to really slow down time, get familiar with my own heart and spend quality time with mother nature. Not exaggerating when I say that when I came home…I felt like a completely new woman.”
Hannah B. T.
It’s a big deal to commit this time to focused attention time for yourself. And sister, let me tell you… you are worthy of every little ounce of your time and energy. You give endlessly to others. What if you turned that energy inward, poured into your spirit and filled your cup until it was overflowing so much you could give tirelessly to your family, your loved ones, and your life? Your experience is entirely up to you. You set the intention of what you want to experience and decide to have an open heart and open hands to what this time has for you.
Saying YES to this retreat will be life changing for you.
Meet Your Guide
KJ The Rooted Yogi
It’s been twenty years of my entrepreneurship journey. I said yes to an opportunity in 2004 and was scared to try. I knew that if I didn’t want to pursue this business I didn’t have to, but I decided to try. I will be forever for my first “yes”. It changed the trajectory of my life. In my wildest dreams I couldn’t have imagined landing where I am today. For 16 years I was full time in the skin care and cosmetics industry. I trained and coached over 600 people in this time to build and grow their businesses. I had a brief stint practicing prenatal yoga in 2002 when I was pregnant with my first daughter. It wasn’t until I tore my ACL/meniscus twice on my right knee in 2009 and 2012 that I started my consistent yoga practice to heal from my surgeries.
Teaching and leading retreats was never on my radar until I took a leap and committed to my 200 hour YTT. I graduated that in February of 2017 and started teaching immediately. I was juggling two businesses and in December 2019 I decided to go full time yoga. As you can imagine it’s been a wild journey as my decision came right before my marriage came to an end in January of 2020 and the pandemic hit. My life has consistently brought me to my knees, but I get up over and over again. I will always alchemize my pain into my purpose.
I am here to support you every step of the way. I am with you through the process leading up to the actual retreat and with you the entirety of the retreat. You can count on me to ease your worries and encourage your dreams. I believe in you wholeheartedly. Thank you for trusting me. I see you❤️
with support from
Cade McConnell
Cade McConnell is a cook, poet and maker based on Bundjalung Country, just north of Byron Bay, Australia.
Cade runs a plant-based catering business, Om Cade, where he sources local produce from organic and regenerative farmers.
He is the founder of Quiet Earth, a clay and stone cookware company that supports traditional artisans from around the world.
His cooking is inspired by his travels, traditional ways and foods, and his daily mindfulness practices. The heart of what Cade hopes to share with others is simple: cook more, and be there for it.
He sees cooking as a sacred task, profoundly worthy of our time and care.
massage and physical therpay
Optional Session Add-On
jodi
Jodi, the visionary behind @byron.spa.menu , boasts an impressive background with extensive experience in some of the world’s finest health retreats and day spas. Accumulating over 13 years in the industry, her ongoing commitment to learning has cultivated a wealth of knowledge, underpinned by a holistic approach to skin treatment and client nurturing. Jodi’s dedication to a chemical-free lifestyle aligns seamlessly with our retreat ethos. Teaming up with Mukti Organics for treatments ensures that our guests partake in experiences that not only pamper but also honor a natural and wholesome lifestyle. The anticipation builds as we eagerly await Jodi’s expert touch in treating and pampering our guests during their retreat.
movement, creativity & meditation
Optional Session Add-On
emma vanoncini
Emma’s offerings are birthed from a desire to understand how to show up for herself by cultivating her passions to their fullest potential and seeking what brings her energy, joy, nourishment, connection and vitality. Growing up as a dancer and an athlete and leading weight lifting, bootcamps, and choreography for dance instilled in Emma an innate desire to move and stretch her body, ultimately leading her to yoga. Emma received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in Costa Rica at Danyasa, where she learned to integrate yoga, dance, meditation and breathwork into her practice. These practices allow her to show up with compassion and strength in her own offerings, while teaching her the lessons necessary to guide others into trusting their resilient nature. She continued to develop her offerings as she earned her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition at Cal Poly and began coaching others with her holistic health coaching certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Nutrition extends beyond food and into every sense we take in through our surroundings. Emma looks forward to sharing her gifts encompassing movement, nutrition and overall wellness!
I wrote this poem in honor of sisterhood:
Come sit at the table sister
We’ve prepared a place for you
Drop your guard
You’re safe here
Every one of us worthy
Not because of what we do
Because we are born worthy
The world’s weight has been on your shoulders
For quite some time
Too long
Are you willing to lay down your judgements
Of yourself and others?
Are you willing to forgive yourself for times you thought you knew but it turned out you didn’t?
Are you willing to look into your sisters eyes and see that you are her and she is you?
Sister you are welcome here
Sister you are needed here
Sister you are seen, safe and loved here
Are you willing to take a leap of faith into the unknown where there could be more beauty than ever before?
Booking Policy
By placing your deposit with KJ The Rooted Yogi you are reserving a space on our retreat and agreeing to our policies stated in our AGREEMENT. All deposits are non-refundable. Should you choose to cancel, any payments made are non-refundable. Final payments are due January 25th.