Escape to the serene beautiy of remote Parachilna & discover the wonder of being present. Over two-nights in the norther Flinders Ranges, immerse yourself in the holistic experience designed to rejuvenate your mind, body & spirit. Your base in the iconic Prairie Hotel, an Outback Oasis of refined accomodation & hallmark dining experiences surrounded by dramatic, ancient landscapes. 

Carefully created by The Holistic Nest, the retreat aims to help you achieve a calm & conscious state through mindfulness, meditation & aromatherapy workshops, providing you with simple tools to take into you everyday life. Combined with the remarkable 'Arabella Green' visiting the Ediacaran Fossils, Nilpena Sand Dunes, Parachilna Gorge, you will depart feeling connected to self, nature, culture & community. 

DAY ONE

Arrive, unwind & settle into the calm surroundings of the Prairie. Begin your journey with a mindfulness and self-care session led by Adele from The Holistic Nest, setting the tone for the retreat. As the evening unfolds, relax by the fire pit with wine and an antipasto platter, followed by dinner. 

DAY TWO

Wake feeling the stress of day to day life slipping away, after a peaceful night’s sleep in semi-inground accommodation. Today is all about connection with your surrounds, as you embark on a tour of nearby Nilpena Station & the Nilpena Ediacara National Park with Annie of Arabella Green. Discover the dawn of animal life on earth, an indescribable experience which will give you a new perspective of human life on earth. Reflect on your journey so far as you walk through the red sand dunes of Nilpena, sipping on billy bush herbal tea. 

Return to the Prairie for some self-care. Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing shoulder, neck and head massage, releasing any tension and providing a space to feel calm and present. Drinks and a delightful curated dinner conclude your day. 

DAY THREE

Experience the stillness & beauty of the bush at first light with a sunrise walk and meditation in Parachilna Gorge, including a light breakfast served in the creek bed. Return and engage in an aromatherapy workshop, learning about the properties & benefits of aromatherapy and creating your own personal blend with Australian Native essential oils. You’ll depart Parachilna with your own hand wash & room spray, a reminder of your journey, and reinstate the calmness felt throughout the retreat at home.