Be Well CPD Retreat Bowral
A Wellbeing & CPD retreat designed by physicians for physicians
Come join us for an intimate, relaxing & fun retreat in Bowral NSW. You will leave having completed 12 hours of CPD hours including your mandatory Annual Conversation & Professional Development Plan, and a Self-Care Audit. Attendance to all CPD group sessions makes completion of your Minimum Annual CPD requirement easy, PLUS you’ll learn new methods of self-care for continued wellness.
CPD Retreat Information
Learn leadership, self-care & CPD skills to optimise your wellbeing, & personal & professional growth.
Enjoy optional gentle beginner yoga, hikes, relaxation sessions, self-care skills practice, mindfulness, wine tasting, down-time & more.
Connect, make mates & enjoy learning from each other.
Tickets on sale now for 2025:
15th-18th May 2025 – Tickets now available. Tap the Book Now button to reserve your spot.
Email your interest: hello@ataraxiacollective.com.au
There are day pass visits with access to all retreat offerings and meals with offsite accomodation. We can help you find a hotel that suits your needs nearby. This is perfect for someone who wants to travel with a partner or family or just likes their own downtime.
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- Yoga & Relaxation: Enjoy 3 rejuvenating yoga sessions and 2 calming relaxation sessions.
- Culinary Delights: Indulge in nourishing wholefood meals, including hot and continental breakfasts, buffet-style lunches, and a seated 3-course dinner on Friday. Savour 2 afternoon teas, grazing boards paired with wine tasting on Saturday evening, followed by a light supper. Access to a kitchen with tea, Nespresso coffee, and fruit stations is available throughout your stay.
- Expert Talks: Participate in insightful talks on CPD and wellbeing skills by Dr. Susannah Ward (Rehabilitation Specialist & Yoga/Mindfulness Teacher, Ataraxia Collective) and Dr. Sarah Dalton (Emergency Paediatrician & Physician Coach, Capstan Coaching).
This retreat is thoughtfully designed by physicians, for physicians.
The retreat will be hosted by Dr. Susannah Ward and Dr. Sarah Dalton at Sage Manor, a boutique homestay nestled in the heart of Bowral, NSW.
Venue Highlights:
- A warm, cozy retreat perfect for unwinding, reflecting, and connecting with others. Kylie, Jason, and their friendly therapy dog Harley are dedicated to making you feel pampered and at home.
- There is a range of ticket & room options. You can share a room, enjoy your own private room or stay offsite and attend using a day pass ticket.
- Enjoy the sunroom with plush armchairs and serene garden views, a heritage-style library for peaceful reading, and the sunlit conservatory ideal for group activities or quiet moments.
- Stroll through expansive gardens, relax in a hammock, or gather around the outdoor fire pit. Explore walking tracks, including a scenic hike to Mount Gibraltar.
- Surround yourself with vibrant flowers, singing birds, fluttering butterflies, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the local wombat family.
- Immerse yourself in an area with deep historical roots, possibly inhabited by the Gundungurra people for over 40,000 years.
Rooms:
There is a range of ticket & room options. You can share a room, enjoy your own private room or stay offsite and attend using a day pass ticket.
Due to the intimate nature of the retreat only retreat participants will stay onsite.
Places are limited, so be sure to book early.
Tickets on sale now https://www.sagemanorbowral.com.au/cpdwellness
Contact hello@ataraxiacollective.com.au for more information
View the BE WELL CPD TERMS & CONDITIONS here!
- Comfy clothing
- A sense of curiosity, fun & non-judgement.
- Willingness to connect, share & listen.
- Expertly facilitated and coached CPD sessions.
- Protected & supported time for self-reflection & self-care skills.
- Optional hikes, mandala drawing, wine making, shopping trips, gentle yoga, guided relaxation & mindfulness meditation.
- Complete 2 hours of category 1, 5 hours of category 2 (including the mandatory annual conversation and professional development plan), and 5 hours of category 3 making completion of your 2025 CPD requirements easy and effective.
- With total attendance to all CPD activities instructed, you can complete 12 hours of CPD.
- RACP templates & use of the RACP CPD home to record your achievements signed off by your hosts Dr Dalton & Dr Ward
What past attendees have said:
“Great concept beautifully facilitated & planned. It was nice to meet other doctors from around Australia. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you!”
“It was valuable to share discussions about performance & self-care in a group of people from outside my work.”
“The retreat made something tricky, that I was avoiding & dreading, into something worthwhile & fun”
“Probably the most valuable thing was to share ideas & strategies with colleagues”
“I’m planning to come next year because this is perfect!”
“I would definitely come again; it provided an opportunity to breathe & focus on me”
