YOU'RE INVITED
THE NOURISHED MOTHER
A HALF-DAY RETREAT EXPERIENCE
Reclaiming the Woman Within the Mother
Modern motherhood asks a lot—often everything. But when a mother is held and deeply supported, grounded, and clear in who she is, she moves through the world with greater ease, purpose, and confidence.
This retreat was an opportunity to return to that version of you. We slowed down, were held, asked the real questions, and received the knowledge, tools, and community that will continue to support us far beyond this one day. This was where our next chapter began—not with burnout, but with alignment.
Set within one of the most breathtaking private estates in the Scenic Rim, this experience invited you to step away from the noise and the pressure… and to step into a space that was intentionally designed for you.
Here, we were guided through powerful tools that regulated our nervous systems, restored our energy, and reconnected us with our identity beyond the roles we hold. We received expert-led support across clinical nutrition, emotional wellbeing, mindset, and modern motherhood, all within a setting that inspired connection, presence, and true restoration.
This wasn't just about self-care—it was about realignment. It was about creating the space to hear your own voice again.
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WHEN:
Thursday, 8 May 2025
TIME:
10 AM – 5 PM
where:
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THE EXPERIENCE
We began the day with a nervous system reset and sound healing meditation held on the lawn, overlooking the sweeping views of the hinterland. With every breath, our bodies shifted out of survival mode and into calm, grounded presence.
From here, we moved into our morning immersion, where we were introduced to the 5-Step Motherhood Reset Framework—a powerful process designed to move you from guilt and depletion to self-trust, clarity, and regulation.
Then, we gathered around a beautifully styled long-table lunch, where nourishment was served, not just through food, but through connection and conversation. Over three chef-curated courses, we were joined by three of Australia’s most inspiring female founders—leaders who are redefining what it means to grow a business, raise a family, and honour their wellbeing along the way.
Together, we explored:
⌓ Finding peace within the push and pull of motherhood and ambition
⌓ How to regulate your nervous system in high-pressure seasons
⌓ Releasing outdated beliefs and building trust in your own inner wisdom
In the afternoon, we were invited to sink into the elements—infrared sauna, hot tub, fire circle, and space for stillness and reflection. As the sun set over Tamborine Mountain, we closed with a heartfelt integration and sharing circle—this was a chance to anchor everything we received before you returned to your world, deeply restored.
THIS WAS FOR THE WOMAN WHO...
⌓ Was constantly navigating the push and pull between motherhood, ambition, and identity
⌓ Craved more clarity, peace, and nervous system regulation in her everyday life
⌓ Was seeking real, raw conversations about motherhood—not surface-level support
⌓ Wanted to reconnect with herself as a woman, not just as a mother
⌓ Desired expert guidance and holistic support—a full-body reset before Mother’s Day
⌓ Longed for connection with a community of like-minded women on a shared journey
Meet Your Guides
We were honoured to welcome a lineup of bold, forward-thinking women who are not just navigating the worlds of business, motherhood, and wellness—they’re actively reshaping them. These are the voices redefining what it means to be a mother, a leader, and a woman in today’s world. Through their lived experience, professional expertise, and unapologetic honesty, they offered us new perspectives, challenged outdated narratives, and opened the door to deeper self-trust, alignment,
and personal power.
AVALON NETHERY
Founder of Borne | Maternal Systems Innovator
Avalon Nethery is the founder of Borne, Australia’s first postpartum recovery hotel—and a woman on a mission to reimagine how we care for new mothers. After navigating her own experience with postpartum depression, Avalon realised that the system wasn’t broken—it simply didn’t exist. So she built one. With a background in property and postpartum doula training, and a family of her own, Avalon brings a rare fusion of vision, softness, and strategy. Through Borne, she offers mothers something revolutionary: permission to rest, be cared for, and heal in a way that honours the profound transition into motherhood. At the retreat, Avalon will share her personal story and powerful perspective on how mothers can return to their own inner wisdom and lead their families from a place of strength, clarity, and self-trust.
LUCY HENRY HICKS
Founder of DISSH | Advocate for Working Mothers
Lucy Henry-Hicks is the mother and creative force behind DISSH, one of Australia’s most loved contemporary fashion brands. While she leads a global team and navigates the ever-changing demands of running a business in the public eye, she’s also a mother learning, growing, and evolving with a son and daughter both under two. Lucy has become a passionate advocate for redefining modern motherhood in the workplace—pioneering progressive parental policies and speaking openly about the juggle between ambition and presence.
At the retreat, Lucy will share her real and raw experience of trying to hold both—a thriving career and a deeply rooted family life. Her story is a powerful reminder that we don’t have to sacrifice ourselves to succeed, and that success, when led from self-trust, can be redefined on our own terms.
EMMA MORRIS
Emma Morris is Mother, leading Clinical Nutritionist, and the founder of Maia Mothers Collective—a holistic clinic supporting women across the motherhood journey. With a background in psychology and nutrition, Emma blends science with soul to help mothers restore their energy, regulate their nervous systems, and feel deeply supported—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Her work goes beyond quick fixes—it’s about education, empowerment, and the nourishment that truly sustains us. At the retreat, Emma will share foundational tools that every mother should have access to but so often doesn’t—tools for nervous system regulation, nutritional healing, and rebuilding trust in your own body.
Clinical Nutritionist | Founder of Maia Mothers Collective
THE VENUE
VERANDAH HOUSE COUNTRY ESTATE
Perched atop Tamborine Mountain, Verandah House Country Estate offers a sanctuary where luxury meets nature. Guests can immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the surrounding landscapes, explore nearby walking trails and waterfalls, or indulge in the estate's premium amenities, including a magnesium pool, cedar hot tubs, and an infrared sauna.
For the mothers who wished to extend their retreat experience, Verandah House Country Estate offered an exclusive opportunity to transform the half-day retreat into an overnight rejuvenation with the opportunity to book a luxurious suite at a discounted rate, allowing for deeper relaxation and integration of the retreat's offerings. We were awakened to the tranquil sounds of nature, enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, and some even indulged in a spa treatment that completed their restorative journey.
The Journey of Unlocking with Holding Space with Grace
Holding Space with Grace experiences go beyond mindset—they offer a return to the body, a softening of the nervous system, and a deep unravelling of the patterns and societal stories that keep us stuck. While much of personal development focuses on thought alone, true transformation happens when we bring the body, the subconscious, and the emotional landscape into the conversation.
Each experience is guided by our signature five-part unlocking framework, weaving together safety and connection, subconscious reprogramming, nervous system regulation, embodiment practices, and practical integration. Through a powerful blend of somatic healing and expert-led, practical workshops, every woman is supported from awareness to full embodiment—ensuring transformation isn’t just a moment, but a lasting shift in how she moves through the world.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Grace Henry hicks is on a mission to create immersive experiences that help women break free from subconscious limitations and step into their full potential. She believes true transformation goes beyond mindset—working at the level of the subconscious, nervous system, and body to create lasting change.
With a deep understanding of subconscious reprogramming, nervous system regulation, and embodiment practices, Grace curates high-frequency spaces where women can unravel conditioned beliefs, regulate their bodies, and integrate transformation into their daily lives.
Her work is not about temporary breakthroughs—it’s about helping women step into a completely new way of being. Because once a woman unlocks what’s truly possible, there’s no going back.
WORDS FROM YOU
The space you create in your events is like nothing I’ve ever experienced and it always leaves me feeling so empowered and inspired to continue making change. I’m so so thankful I’ve had the chance to connect with you and all of the magical work you do 🤍