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Byron Bay Detox Retreats

Byron Bay Detox Retreats

Byron Bay, NSWMax 18 guestsAll fitness levels
DetoxWellnessMedicalYoga & Meditation
3 nights to 6 weeksMeals included

About

Byron Bay Detox Retreats offers holistic naturopathic detox and wellness programs focused on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformation. Led by naturopath Natalie Purcell with over 25 years' experience in detox and 17 years running retreats, the program uses fasting, colonic hydrotherapy, infrared saunas, yoga, meditation and healing treatments. While not primarily a weight loss retreat, natural weight loss is listed as a benefit of their detox programs.

DETOX, FEEL ALIVE AND INCREASE YOUR VITALITY

Programs Offered

Signature Detox Retreat

detox

A 6-night group detox retreat held in healing sanctuaries by the ocean and hinterland. Includes nature walks, spa treatments, meditation, yoga, sound healing, saunas, colonics, consultations and workshops. Maximum 18 guests with personalised support from an experienced facilitator.

Personalised Retreat

customisabledetox

Bespoke one-on-one retreats starting at a 3-night minimum and ranging up to six weeks. Everything is tailored to individual health needs and goals including treatments, meals, fasting and detox therapies with 24/7 one-on-one support.

Weekend Reset Retreat

gentlewellness

A 3-night weekend retreat in nature sanctuary surroundings featuring yoga, meditation, healthy organic cuisine, breathwork, ceremony and healing. Designed to slow down, unwind, recalibrate and recharge.

A Typical Day

Based on testimonial descriptions: morning beach walk at sunrise, followed by approximately 1.5 hours of yoga and meditation, then nurturing treatments throughout the day, workshops in the evening. Juicing for approximately 5 days with raw vegan food reintroduced on the last day.

SunriseBeach walk
MorningYoga and meditation (approximately 1.5 hours)
Throughout the dayNurturing treatments (massages, colonics, infrared sauna, sound healing)
EveningWorkshops, sound healing

Activities & Fitness

yogameditationnature walkssound healingbreathwork
All fitness levels
Pool on site

Meals & Nutrition

Fasting with juices, mineral broth, and raw vegan food reintroduced at end of fast. Organic cuisine for weekend retreats.

Dietary accommodations:

veganraw vegan
Meals included
Professional chef
Calorie controlled
Cooking classes
Nutrition education

Alcohol: prohibited

The Team

Led by head facilitator and naturopath Natalie Purcell with over 25 years' experience in detox. The team includes naturopaths, therapists and healers who guide and support clients on their wellness journeys.

Natalie Purcell

Head Facilitator & Naturopath

B.Nat, I-ACT

Guest Experiences

Hi Nat, I wanted to message you to say how grateful I am for your gift of the detox retreat you have developed. It truly is life changing on so many levels. I have said this before but When I walked through the doors my body was so out of balance, inflamed, carrying excess fluid and bloated. I really felt toxic in all my cells. The week with you and the team really kickstarted my Healing process and 2 months later. So much has changed. My body is feeling so much healthier and healing. The whites of my eyes are not as yellow, I have lost 4 kg most of that was fluid and bloat. I cant pin point just one thing that has changed I really believe it's the combination of everything in your program. It was absolutely the kickstart my body needed to start the healing process and easy to implement tools to continue after the week is over. I will be forever grateful that I was lucky enough to experience your program . I think of you often and what the retreat has done for me. My intention for 2022 was to get my health back and with your help I did it. 2023 is looking a lot brighter and healthier and hopefully I get to do it all again towards the end of the year. Thank you beautiful lady.

Kellie1 weekLost 4 kg

To Natalie and the amazing BBD team, thank you for such a truly amazing week. The moment I stepped up those stairs I felt like I was wrapped in a tight little cocoon. I came on retreat feeling so overwhelmed with the busyness of life and my whole body was inflamed and out of balance, my head and heart was heavy and clouded. For the whole week I felt nurtured , loved and supported by the whole team. A beautiful setting by the beach enabled me to truly escape everyday life and focus on my own health and healing, combined with the ocean, was so so cleansing. It is nourishment for the body, mind and soul. On leaving I felt peaceful, cleansed and lighter with so many tools to flow back into everyday life. Natalie's attention to detail is exceptional, the careful selection of treatments and gifted practitioners contributed to a whole mind, body and soul reset for me, a beautiful cleansing life changing experience. Thank you again Natalie for such a beautiful gift of holding this retreat. I am so grateful to have been able to give this gift to myself, and share this experience with other amazing humans and look forward to doing another one soon.

Allie1 week

Byron Bay Detox is a place I return to year after year. The treatments are healing, relaxing, and the staff and Natalie are always so warm and welcoming. I live locally now and still come and do the locals version of the retreat with on-site colonics and juice cleanse support. There is no better place in Byron to come to unwind, heal and rejuvenate yourself…and lose some kgs while you're at it!

Hilary

Having just completed my third Byron Bay Detox Retreat I would recommend it to anyone. There is nothing to fear and no matter what you will come out the other end glad to have had the experience and cleanse. The sound healing evening with Matty enveloped me in sound in a way where it washed through every cell of my being and the meditation with Lani was extraordinary and very moving. Doing yoga every day at what ever level suits was also wonderful. The program is well designed in every way. I will be coming again – Love

Heather Colman

Natalie has created something truly truly special… a retreat that offers genuine heartfelt care, quality naturopathic expertise, a team of bodywork and healing practitioners at the top of their game, a gorgeous natural beachside location, and a golden opportunity to drop off the grid – rest, recharge, and heal. I've returned a few times over the years and will return again. Thank you Natalie, you've (yet again) woken me up to my true health and spirit and I'm feeling fabulous. So much more than "just" a detox :) Much love to you and the whole amazing team xx

Pamela Pannifex

I recently attended the Byron Bay De-tox retreat in March which was my second retreat after doing it in March last year 2019. I got so much out of 2019 that when I was offered to do it again I jumped at it. I must admit fasting and detoxing is somewhat challenging however after now completing two retreats I can only say from the bottom of my heart to the top of my head what a truly transforming unique experience this is. I will admit that it was particularly difficult for me in the first couple of days and I struggled with those but day three was my turning point and by day five I felt like I could fly. The retreat is not just about fasting it is truly a unique experience for the soul, mind and body. Being held at a private location by the beach and the quietness that this location offers, it gives you the most amazing feeling of being truly taken out of life as you know it with all that goes on and gives you a week to calm the mind, restore the soul and renew the body. Waking up and being able to walk the beach at sunrise to greet the day to then spend an hour and a half with yoga and meditation and then be offered so many nurturing treatments throughout the day is truly a gift to give yourself. Natalie and her dedicated staff are to be commended for the love and commitment you feel from them all in making your week life changing. You may be fasting your body but it is a feast for your soul.

Mary1 week

+42 more guest testimonials on their website

Pricing

Quick Facts

Max guests18
Gendermixed
Duration3 nights - 6 weeks

Facilities

Beachside location near Tallows Beach, Byron Bay, with retreats held in healing sanctuaries by the ocean and hinterland

Spa
Sauna/Steam room
pool
yoga shalainfrared saunapoolspa treatmentscolonic hydrotherapy

Medical & Safety

Health assessment
Dietitian/Nutritionist

Results

Years operating

17 years

Guests served

thousands of clients

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