THE UNlOcked WOMAN
A 4-DAY JOURNEY TOWARDS THE VERSION OF YOU THAT WAS WAITING
A Transformative 4-Day Immersion in THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND
What if the success, clarity, and alignment you had been seeking were waiting for you all along—just beneath the surface?
Too often, we push forward in life and business without realising the subconscious patterns, stored emotions, and nervous system imprints keeping us stuck. We chase bigger goals, and push ourselves harder—without first clearing the blocks that hold us back.
The Unlocked Woman was made to change the game.
This retreat wasn't just about hitting pause—it was about lasting transformation at the deepest level. Over four days, we unraveled the unseen barriers between ourselves and our fullest expression, reprogrammed mind and nervous system, and walked away with clarity, confidence, and a strategy that aligns with each of our individual unique design. We received insider insights, hard-won lessons, and real-world strategies from women who have built businesses, navigated expansion, and mastered what it means to create success in full alignment with who they are.
Held in the tranquil surrounds of Hillside Carool, this experience was carefully curated to help you integrate both the inner work and the tangible action steps needed to create sustainable, aligned success.
finer details
WHEN:
Sunday 27th April - Wednesday 30th April
TIME:
Arrival: Anytime after 4pm Sunday
Departure: 10am Wednesday
where:
WHAT AWAITed YOU
Retreat to the Stunning GoldCoast Hinterland | Set in the breathtaking Gold Coast Hinterland, Hillside Carool is a sanctuary designed for deep restoration and expansion. This retreat was part of a new era—one that embraces harmony with nature, recognising its role in transformation. Here, amidst rolling hills and ocean views, we immersed ourselves in a setting intentionally created for deep work. We experienced world-class wellness facilities, including an infrared sauna, ice plunge, and heated pool, all supporting a journey of renewal and alignment.
Personalised Human Design & Astrology Workshops | Understanding your energy and purpose started with Hilary McVeigh, who guided us through a tailored mentoring session that was designed to uncover personal energetic blueprint, intuition, and the path forward. Kristy Gray then guided us through a deeper layer of astrological insight, she wove in the planetary transits shaping the world and how they influence our personal journey. Across multiple days, Kristy provided a big-picture perspective alongside each of our own personalised astrology sessions, and gave us the clarity, confidence, and strategy we needed to step forward with purpose and harness each of our unique strengths.
Nervous System Rewiring & Emotional Release | Through daily somatic breathwork and nervous system rewiring, Alanna Simpson helped us to identify and release stored patterns, and integrated science-backed manifestation practices, expanding our capacity to receive, process, and embody change—this ensured that breakthroughs didn't just happen on retreat, but continued to unfold long after the experience.
Feminine-Led Sales & Business Strategy | Blending deep inner alignment with clear, practical sales strategy. Riley May offered expert guidance through her 4C framework—Concept, Clarity, Creation, and Conversion—and supported us in refining messaging, building authentic offers, and growing our businesses with confidence. Whether you were clarifying your direction, expanding your reach, or seeking more ease in how you sell, this session offered grounded, actionable tools that support sustainable growth in a way that truly feels aligned.
Connection, Reflection & Fireside Conversations | What better way would there have been to experience International Women’s Day than in the company of like-minded women, coming together for real conversations, deep connection, and shared transformation? Every detail was thoughtfully considered, with The Lussh bringing their signature styling to create a space that felt beautiful, grounding, and expansive—an environment that held us as we stepped into what’s next.
Inclusions
DAILY YOGA, MEDITATION & BREATHWORK
Mornings began with grounding wellness sessions guided by Alanna Simpson. Through somatic practices and nervous system rewiring, we released subconscious blocks, moved through science-backed manifestation that actually work, and expanded our capacity to hold more in both life and business—allowing us to move through each day with clarity, presence, and ease.
PERSONALISED HUMAN DESIGN & ASTROLOGY WORKSHOPS
Delved into our unique energetic blueprints with Kristy Gray and Hillary McVeigh. Through deeply individualised Astrology and Human Design sessions, we each gained profound insights into our intuitive strengths, natural cycles, and decision-making patterns. Tailored & daily sessions from Kristy served as a roadmap for alignment, allowing us to navigate life and business with clarity and confidence.
BUSINESS & SALES COACHING
Learned feminine-led sales strategy with Riley May in a session that blended grounded business insight with practical tools to help us share and sell our work with confidence. Rooted in her signature 4C framework—Concept, Clarity, Creation, and Conversion—this session was designed to support founders in building authentic, easeful momentum. We walked away with actionable steps to refine our messages, connect with our audiences, and grow our businesses in a way that felt aligned and sustainable.
LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AT HILLSIDE CAROOL
A retreat space designed for deep restoration and connection, Hillside Carool is nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland with breathtaking ocean views, boutique-style rooms, and beautifully designed interiors. With expansive outdoor spaces, a vineyard, a heated spa, sauna, ice bath, a 20m lap pool, and multiple quiet nooks, this sanctuary was the perfect backdrop for reflection, growth, and renewal.
CHEF-CURATED, NOURISHING MEALS
Every meal was thoughtfully crafted by a private chef, offering seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine designed to nourish both body and mind. Long-table dinners under the stars, light and nourishing lunches, and energising breakfasts supported our integration and embodiment throughout the retreat.
FREE TIME TO EXPLORE AND INTEGRATE
With intentional moments of spaciousness woven into the schedule, we had time to pause, journal, connect with nature, and simply be. Whether it was taking a nature walk, dipping into the ice bath or heated spa, or enjoying a quiet moment on the deck, these moments of stillness ensured that the insights from each session were truly embodied—so we left feeling deeply grounded, expanded, and clear on our next steps.
MEET OUR GUEST HOST
KRISTY GRAY
Kristy Gray is a trusted Australian astrologer and transformational guide who has empowered over 1000+ clients to connect with their Higher Self. As the resident astrologer at Body + Soul and Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Kristy brings a unique blend of spiritual wisdom and practical insight to her work. During this transformative retreat, she guided us through powerful themes including astrology for your higher self, igniting your personal revolution, cultivating your destiny, and aligning with divine timing. Drawing from her extensive background in personal development and astrology, Kristy creates a sacred space for deep self-exploration and authentic growth. Her approach makes the profound wisdom of astrology accessible and actionable, helping you navigate life's cycles with greater purpose and clarity.
MEET OUR GUEST HOST
Alanna SIMPSON
Alanna Simpson is a somatic practitioner and nervous system specialist who helps individuals unlock their full potential by rewiring subconscious patterns and expanding their capacity for success. With a background in breathwork, neuroscience, and holistic healing, she bridges the gap between science and spirituality, offering powerful tools for deep transformation. In her session, Alanna guided us through somatic breathwork and nervous system regulation, helping to clear emotional blocks, and regulate stress, as we stepped into a more embodied, aligned version of ourselves—so we can move through life and business with clarity, confidence, and ease.
MEET OUR GUEST HOST
HILLARY MCVEIGH
Hillary McVeigh is a Human Design Teacher; Retreat Facilitator; Vedic, IFS & Breathwork Practitioner, and Certified Coach committed to helping people reconnect with their authentic, powerful, and abundant selves. A former lawyer, she experienced firsthand the disconnect between societal expectations and true alignment, leading her to explore the transformative power of Human Design, subconscious work, and somatic healing. Inspired by her own journey, she now guides individuals to trust their intuitive wisdom, break free from conditioned limitations, and create a life that feels deeply fulfilling and rewarding. Working with clients globally, Hillary blends spirituality, psychology, and holistic practices to facilitate profound clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through her integrative approach, she empowers others to step into their highest potential and experience true transformation.
RILEY MAY
MEET OUR GUEST HOST
Riley May is a feminine-led sales coach with over six years of experience in the online service space, having generated seven-figures in organic sales. She helps women scale their businesses sustainably using feminine-led sales tactics, sales psychology, and tailored strategy. At the retreat, Riley led a powerful workshop centred on helping women generate more leads, increase sales, and build a business that feels deeply aligned with who they are. Through a blend of mindset, embodiment, and strategic refinement, she supported each woman in identifying bottlenecks and streamlining their business model so they could scale with ease, authenticity, and alignment.
THE VENUE
HILLSIDE CAROOL | GOLD COAST HINTERLAND
Nestled in the serene Gold Coast Hinterland, Hillside Carool is a secluded, architecturally designed retreat offering breathtaking ocean and valley views. Set on ten acres of lush land, this boutique estate provided the perfect blend of luxury, tranquility, and nature immersion, and created an environment designed for restoration and transformation. With expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces, a heated mineral pool, infrared sauna, cold plunge, and open-air deck, Hillside Carool is designed to support nervous system regulation, deep connection, and relaxation. The beautifully curated interiors feature modern aesthetics, floor-to-ceiling windows, and boutique-style accommodations made this the ideal setting to slow down, integrate, and expand.
WORDS FROM YOU
The retreat was next level! The accomodation, food, conversations to workshops. So expansive to be surrounded by like minded women, who love and support. To feel connected, seen and heard. I cannot wait to go on the next one. Grace thinks of every single detail, absolutely perfect.
In proud partnership with
At Holding Space with Grace, our mission is to create experiences that support deep transformation, personal alignment, and sustainable success—alongside partners who share that same commitment to wellbeing. Which is why we’re proud to announce our partnership with Found Space.
Found Space is a trailblazer in the world of infrared saunas and cold plunges, leading the way with revolutionary hormetic technology designed to support physical, emotional, and energetic renewal. Their approach offers more than just a wellness tool—it’s a modality for health and longevity. A way to detox the mind, body, and soul. To pause, come home to yourself, and create space for clarity and reconnection.
Found Space believes that getting healthy should be an exciting and rewarding experience—and that investing in your wellbeing is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.
