alchemy Retreat

Welcome to a sanctuary where stillness and flow coexist naturally: a space to pause, breathe, and listen. Here, the whispers of spirit unfold quietly, and presence guides each moment. Let the gentle rhythm of connecting with the land, your breath, and your own body awaken a sense of clarity and ease while here.

Slow down. Settle into being and move with the gentle rhythms of the property. Daily practices, reflection, and mindful movement guide each day, inviting you to reconnect with yourself, your senses, and the subtle alchemy within.

Retreat with Lucia Patience Yoga, open to all seeking presence, insight, and embodied renewal.

A Sanctuary for Presence and Embodied Renewal

elegant entry of Temple Retreat welcomes you.

Abide in Stillness, Flow, and Inner Listening

Abide in the sanctuary of this retreat. Let the quiet stirrings of your spirit guide your attention and allow space for reflection, insight, and gentle awareness. Here, stillness and flow weave together naturally, and the body’s wisdom becomes a quiet compass. This is a space to sink into yourself, to notice, and to follow the threads that call to you — wherever they may lead.

View from a wooden balcony overlooking a foggy landscape with green grass, trees, and hills in the distance at sunrise or sunset.

Experience: Daily Practices, Reflection, and Mindful Movement

Each moment will unfold with a gentle rhythm, guided by presence. There is space to sink into stillness — to notice your breath, settle into being, or simply sit in quiet reflection. Daily practices invite reconnection with your body, spirit, and senses. Time glides softly, and the land itself invites quiet noticing and gentle exploration with mindful, embodied awareness.

Every moment offers a chance to reconnect — with yourself, community, or shared practice, and the subtle rhythms around you. Space is created for reflection, insight, and the gentle emergence of clarity, allowing presence to deepen and anchor within. Whether in solitude, community, or shared practice, the retreat provides a sanctuary where awareness, reflection, and the alchemy of becoming embodied quietly unfold.

Alchemy

Alchemy is the quiet metamorphosis that happens when you bring your presence fully into being. At this retreat, it is less about doing and more about allowing: the gentle unfolding of awareness, and the subtle shifts that arise as an experience of being in body, breath, and spirit.

Here, shifts and metamorphosis emerge naturally as you settle into presence, reflection, and embodiment — living through the felt experience of body and breath. Each practice, each moment of noticing, becomes an opportunity for insight, clarity, and replenishment. The alchemy of the retreat lies in the ordinary being seen with new eyes, the familiar experienced with deeper awareness, and the embrace of yourself with clarity and kindness.

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Temple Retreat

Luxury Private Valley Retreat near brisbane

Set within a quiet private valley overlooking Moggill State Forest, Temple Retreat is a luxury retreat venue in Queensland’s vast Australian countryside — just outside Brisbane, yet feeling worlds away. Set on 10 private acres, the property combines tranquility with understated elegance and charm, making it a premier destination for wellness escapes, reflective retreats, and soulful getaways.

Wide skies. Open land. A deep exhale the moment you arrive.

Surrounded by the stillness of nature, this Brisbane retreat offers a profoundly calming, soulful environment for rest, reflection, and meaningful gathering. The property is spacious and beautifully restored, with original hardwood floors underfoot and light that moves gently through generous rooms. Originally built in the 1940s and thoughtfully reimagined, the buildings now hold a softened, refined energy — where history lingers quietly in the background and sanctuary takes centre stage.

Luxury here is understated and intentional. Quality beds and beautiful linen invite deep rest. Each space feels both expansive and intimate — offering room to gather, and room to withdraw into quiet.

Meals at Temple Retreat are a chance to nourish body and spirit. Breakfast and lunch are thoughtfully prepared by a chef, ready to enjoy at the table or on the deck, offering space for quiet reflection or a gentle pause in the day. Dinner is crafted by a private chef and becomes a warm gathering — a time to share stories, presence, and connection around the table. Every meal is designed to support wellbeing, slow the pace, and celebrate simple, satisfying food in a beautiful setting.

This is more than a venue. It is a private valley sanctuary — a luxury retreat in Queensland where land, stillness, and quiet elegance meet, and where the spaciousness of the Australian countryside gently invites spaciousness within.

Temple Retreat is a place where the alchemy of presence and intention transforms everyday moments into something meaningful. Here, the stillness of the valley, the care woven into every detail, and the nourishment of body and spirit create the conditions for your own turning — a shift, a renewal that emerges naturally from within.

Experience a transformative retreat from $1,950

Guiding the way, Lucia brings this space alive: holding presence with warmth and clarity, she turns the stillness of the valley into living alchemy, gently leading guests into moments of curiosity, insight, and subtle transformation — crafting experiences that linger long after the retreat ends.

Reconnect with Your Body, Spirit, and Senses

Outdoor balcony with two white sofas, a wooden coffee table with a potted plant, and a view of green trees and hills in the background.
Modern house with a large wooden deck, dark exterior walls, and a sloped metal roof. Large sliding glass doors provide a view into the interior, which has a dining area with a table and benches. The house is surrounded by native plants and rocks.
A wooden table with a potted orchid, a small dish, and four brown bowls on a balcony with a view of green trees and a wire railing.
A large, old tree with sprawling branches and a thick trunk, situated in a grassy area with a wooden table and chairs underneath it.
A living room with a cream sectional sofa, decorative pillows, a round knitted ottoman, a wooden coffee table with a potted orchid, framed artwork on the wall, and a wooden side table with a stack of books. There is a staircase partially visible to t
A dirt path through a forest with tall trees and sunlight filtering through the branches, with some smoke or mist in the distance.