Meet Your Hosts: Mark Seeto & Tammy Kelly
Tammy and I first met in 2011, opening a Virgin Active health club together in Sydney. I was the Fitness Manager and Tammy was the Operations Manager. We quickly discovered how well we worked together, sharing a love of bringing people together and creating experiences with care, intention and heart.
Over the years, we’ve remained close friends, supporting each other through changing careers, new beginnings and life beyond the work that first connected us.
In September 2025, we came together to guide Ritualise at The Ambers, a retreat exploring how simple, meaningful rituals can enrich everyday life. It was a beautiful opportunity to bring our experience together, and to share something deeply connected to how we both love to live.
That shared vision has also brought us together to launch Wild Light Experiences and Wild Light Café at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Through movement, restoration, nourishing food and connection, we’re excited to bring nature-based wellbeing to Port Stephens and beyond.
Mark brings years of experience in yoga, meditation, mindful movement and community wellbeing, including his former role leading Yoga and Pilates globally for Virgin Active. Through The Nourishment Co, his approach is warm, grounded and welcoming, with space for each person to explore what feels meaningful to them.
Tammy brings a deep connection to nature, water and ritual. Her time in Japan has helped shape her appreciation for simple, attentive practices and the quiet pleasure of slowing down. She brings warmth and thoughtful care to the experiences we create together.
Our strengths complement each other, and we share a belief that the small details matter: how you’re welcomed, how a practice is introduced, the meal waiting afterwards and the freedom to take time for yourself.
We’re so looking forward to guiding Silent Sleepcation together, creating a space where you can feel cared for, settle into your own rhythm and give yourself permission to rest.
Meet Your Hosts: Mark Seeto & Tammy Kelly
Tammy and I first met in 2011, opening a Virgin Active health club together in Sydney. I was the Fitness Manager and Tammy was the Operations Manager. We quickly discovered how well we worked together, sharing a love of bringing people together and creating experiences with care, intention and heart.
Over the years, we’ve remained close friends, supporting each other through changing careers, new beginnings and life beyond the work that first connected us.
In September 2025, we came together to guide Ritualise at The Ambers, a retreat exploring how simple, meaningful rituals can enrich everyday life. It was a beautiful opportunity to bring our experience together, and to share something deeply connected to how we both love to live.
That shared vision has also brought us together to launch Wild Light Experiences and Wild Light Café at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Through movement, restoration, nourishing food and connection, we’re excited to bring nature-based wellbeing to Port Stephens and beyond.
Mark brings years of experience in yoga, meditation, mindful movement and community wellbeing, including his former role leading Yoga and Pilates globally for Virgin Active. Through The Nourishment Co, his approach is warm, grounded and welcoming, with space for each person to explore what feels meaningful to them.
Tammy brings a deep connection to nature, water and ritual. Her time in Japan has helped shape her appreciation for simple, attentive practices and the quiet pleasure of slowing down. She brings warmth and thoughtful care to the experiences we create together.
Our strengths complement each other, and we share a belief that the small details matter: how you’re welcomed, how a practice is introduced, the meal waiting afterwards and the freedom to take time for yourself.
We’re so looking forward to guiding Silent Sleepcation together, creating a space where you can feel cared for, settle into your own rhythm and give yourself permission to rest.
Slow mornings. Spacious days. Restful nights.
Our days will begin at 8:00 am, with time for sleep and an unhurried start.
You’ll be gently guided through practices that encourage rest, alongside dedicated nap time and generous periods of free time. Read, journal, create, enjoy the pool, spa or sauna—or return to your room and sleep.
Everything is an invitation. You are welcome to join a practice or choose rest whenever that is what you need.
Thursday — Arrive and exhale
Arrive between 4:00 and 6:00 pm, settle into your accommodation and join us for dinner and an opening ritual before our first period of silence.
Friday — Sleep, settle and restore
Ease into the retreat through gentle movement, meditation, practical sleep teachings and guided time in nature, with plenty of space to rest.
Saturday — Immerse in quiet
Spend a full day exploring silence, slow meals, reflective practices and deep rest, supported by the rhythm of the retreat.
Sunday — Gently re-emerge
Share a final morning of movement, meditation and breakfast before emerging from silence for reflection, connection and a closing ritual. Depart around 12:00–1:00 pm.
Guided by nature’s rhythms
Nature will help set the pace of our days: morning light, fresh air, time beneath the trees and the gradual transition from daylight into darkness.
Our practices will invite you to notice these rhythms and explore your own. Gentle movement, quiet time outdoors, slow meals and evening rituals will offer opportunities to recognise when you feel awake, when you need to pause and when you’re ready to settle towards sleep.
Through bush bathing, time by the ocean and moments of stillness, we’ll make space to experience nature with our senses—and let the day unfold with a little less urgency.
Our hope is that you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of what helps you rest, and simple practices you can carry into life at home.
Silence, without pressure
This is not a completely silent retreat. Clearly guided periods of silence will be balanced with workshops, shared rituals, guided experiences and opportunities to connect.
You won’t need to make conversation or fill the quiet. You’ll have space to enjoy your own company, notice your surroundings and listen to what you need.
We’ll explain each period of silence and gently support you throughout. You can always speak to us if you need help.
Nourishment throughout
All meals, snacks and refreshments are included, from dinner on Thursday until departure on Sunday.
Our food will be nourishing and sattvic—inspired by the yogic tradition of simple, fresh meals prepared to support balance and clarity. There will be time to eat slowly and savour each meal.
The setting — stay your way
Nestled in native bushland, the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary offers a peaceful setting to step away from your usual routine.
Choose from glamping tents, comfortable studio rooms or spacious one-bedroom suites, with private and twin-share options available.
Whether you settle beneath canvas or into a modern room, you’ll have a welcoming place to retreat to, with nature close by.
Your investment
Your investment includes three nights’ accommodation, all meals, snacks and refreshments, the full retreat programme and guidance from Mark and Tammy throughout your stay.
Choose the accommodation that feels right for you. Come on your own, or share with a partner or friend.
Studio Room
$1,495 per person twin share
$1,950 for one person in a private room
Glamping Tent
$1,525 per person twin share
$1,990 for one person in a private tent
One-Bedroom Suite
$1,545 per person twin share
$2,020 for one person in a private suite
All prices are in Australian dollars and cover the complete three-night retreat. Optional massages and treatments are available at an additional cost.
Included in the Retreat:
Three nights’ accommodation at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, with private or twin-share options
All nourishing sattvic meals, snacks and refreshments from Thursday dinner until Sunday departure
Gentle morning movement and meditation
Guided sleep rituals and practical teachings to support more restful nights
Thoughtfully introduced and supported periods of silence
Guided nature experiences, with opportunities for bush bathing, slow coastal walks and ocean bathing
Dedicated nap time and generous periods of unstructured rest
Creative and reflective practices
Access to a private sauna provided by Wild Light Experiences
Use of the Sanctuary’s swimming pool and heated spa
Sanctuary access and a private koala tour
Opening and closing rituals
Guidance and support from Mark and Tammy throughout your stay
A Little Extra Care
During your free time, you may choose to book a massage or treatment with one of our allied health partners.
Treatments are optional, available at an additional cost and not included in the retreat price.
Your invitation to rest
Three nights to slow down, settle into nature and give yourself permission to rest.
Places are limited to keep the retreat intimate and spacious. Choose your accommodation and join us for Silent Sleepcation.
