SOMA Byron Bay
Lorna Jane
About
SOMA Byron Bay is a wellness retreat set on 22 acres in the Byron Bay hinterland, blending Vedic meditation, somatic practices, and Lorna Jane's Active Living philosophy. Originally a bamboo farm founded in 2016, it focuses on stillness, connection, and inner reset through movement, nourishment, nature immersion, and expert-led workshops. It is currently undergoing refurbishment and launching a curated retreat calendar in September 2026.
“LUXURY LIFE ENHANCING WELLNESS RETREATS BYRON BAY”
Programs Offered
Retreats by SOMA
Curated retreats launching September 2026 that weave Lorna Jane's Active Living philosophy with somatic wisdom and holistic practices. Each retreat centres on a meaningful life area such as resetting habits, longevity, hormonal harmony, gut health, or building a purposeful business, with a daily rhythm of movement, nourishment, nature immersion, workshops, and restorative rituals.
Rise Online
Retreat Hire (Run Your Own Retreat)
SOMA is available to hire as a private retreat venue for facilitators, brands and groups seeking a calm, high-end environment for meaningful experiences including wellness immersions, leadership retreats, creative intensives or intimate events.
facilitators, brands and groups
A Typical Day
A typical day at SOMA weaves movement, nourishment, nature and rest around the core theme we explore.
Activities & Fitness
Meals & Nutrition
whole foods
The Team
SOMA is collaborating with leading life and wellness experts to craft retreat programs. A wholefoods chef is available, and local experts from a directory can be booked for sound healing, cacao ceremonies, breathwork, yoga, embodied movement, and interactive wellness workshops.
Lorna Jane Clarkson
Owner and Guiding Force
Gary Gorrow
Founder
Vedic meditation teacher
Pricing
Quick Facts
Facilities
Byron Bay hinterland, 22 acres of forest and open fields, originally a bamboo farm
22 acres
Medical & Safety
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