Empowering Experience Retreat Nov 7-16th 2024 Espiritu Santo Is. Vanuatu

Join best selling author/yoga instructor/motivational speaker Kat Finnerty and adventurer/foodie/journalist Alex Bortoli on the beautiful island of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu for an all-inclusive Empowering Experience that will rejuvenate, re-energise and transform your life.

Based around the 12 principles outlined in her book Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste, Kat will arm you with the superpowers to become a Master of Disaster with her specially designed 7 day program of workshops, challenging adventures, yoga and meditation. Your body will also undergo a transformation with daily massages and pampering, beautiful fresh organic local food, nutrition advice, cooking classes, daily exercise and stretching.. And of course, you will participate in our program to give back to local communities via Kat’s Vanuatu Chicken Project.

Learn how to shortcut suffering and bounce back into happiness quicker while soaking up the magic of a true Pacific island paradise, voted the Happiest Place on Earth by the Happy Planet Index.

What’s included in your all-inclusive Empowering Experience Retreat Package

Daily Yoga and Exercise 🧘‍♀️

Each day begins with oceanside yoga sessions on our stunning overwater decks guided by Kat. The tranquility of the setting will provide the perfect backdrop for you to reconnect your mind and body. There will also be an option to join in with sunset yoga classes, Pilates classes, water aerobics, high intensity HIT classes and other exercise sessions.

Adventures🥾

In addition to kayaking and Stand-up paddling around the nearby islands and beaches on your doorstep, you will also enjoy a boat trip to stunning Mavea island for snorkelling and hiking, champagne on Champagne Beach, a float down a crystal river from one of Santo’s incredible blue holes and a rainforest hike. All of our adventures are designed to challenge you in some way and push your limits so you can become more comfortable living outside your comfort zone!

Incredible Food 🍽️

Your retreat includes all meals and drinks (non-alcoholic) prepared by onsite foodie/chef Alex Bortoli. He will cater to your individual dietary needs. Many of the meals will be vegetarian based using the amazing variety of local fruits and vegetables. In addition there will be options to enjoy some of the local fish and beef as well as local juices and a variety of herbal teas. Kat will do cooking classes showing you how to prepare healthy smoothies, dips and desserts while Alex will take you on food market and farm tours . You will also be given a chance to try traditional Kai Kai - lap lap - with Vanuatu volcanic stone fire cooking.

Kava Drinking 🚣‍♂️

Kava is the ceremonial drink of Vanuatu and has a number of powerful medicinal effects (anxiety-reducing, muscle relaxant, diuretic, appetite supressant, cancer cure, mood elevation). You’ll get the chance to see how kava is made and experience a local kava bar!

Giving Back to Local Communities 🤝

As part of our 12 Principles, you will be given the opportunity to give back to local communities through Kat’s Chicken Project. This aims to provide local villages with a sustainable supply of meat and eggs by giving them a hand up rather than a hand out. Check it out on Kat’s website www.katfinnerty.com/Vanuatu Chicken Project.

Books and Reference Materials 🏝️

As part of your retreat package you will receive a journal to document your journey, a digital copy of Kat’s memoir Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste and a copy of her powerful new self-help book How to Get Over Betrayal (or any adversity in your life) in 12 Hours.

1 on 1 Personal Coaching 🏖️

Kat will conduct a 30 min personal coaching session with every member of the retreat to empower and uplift you and assist you in mastering your disasters, embrace your challenges.

Cultural Immersion 🐠

Ni-Vanuatu people are not only some of the happiest on Earth but they are also masters of disaster. Their cultural history and customs stretch back almost 3,000 years and they have learnt the secret to leading a happy, stress-free life. As part of the retreat, you’ll visit traditional villages, schools and get the chance to immerse yourself in island culture, community and philosophy. You’ll also be provided with Bislama lessons so you can learn some of the local lingo!

Stunning Location 🏞️

Turtle Bay is the jewel in Espiritu Santo’s crown. It’s a turquoise lagoon surrounded by islands, coconut plantations and reef and features three rivers leading up to three spectacular blue holes that have to be seen to be believed. Santo is the largest island in Vanuatu and you can fly direct to the island from Australia via Brisbane (2.5 hrs). Note - flights not included.

Beachfront Accommodation 🏡

Your accommodation is based at the beautiful Turtle Bay Beach House in Turtle Bay. You will have a choice of a share room or a private room with ensuite in either a cute beachfront cottages or a 2 bedroom Beach House. In addition to the private beach, overwater deck, giant overwater hammock, on site laundry and tropical gardens, your retreat package also includes access to satelitte internet, and free use of all watersports gear. Check out www.turtlebaybeachhouse.com

Transport

Airport pick ups and drop offs are included as part of your package as well as all transport for tours and the occasional town excursion for shopping/food etc. If you want to do some exploring on your own, we can help you catch one of the local share transports or taxis which regularly go by the property.

Massages and Pampering 🏄‍♀️

Find your inner balance, with daily massage sessions and mini-massages from local Ni-Vanuatu women using the locally made organic coconut oil. Kat will also be doing stretching and fascia release classes that will unlock your weary muscles.

Community and Connection 🤝

Join other like-minded souls in experiencing the joys of being part of our incredible Vanuatu community. Make connections that will last a lifetime. An Empowering Experience is life-changing on so many levels.

Seminars and Workshops

You’ll be given a deep dive into Kat’s 12 Principles to become a Master of Disaster and provided with practical and powerful tools to overcome and transform adversity, betrayal, health issues and depression. These will be run by Kat and Alex and may feature some guest speakers as well.

Sunset Cruise 🌅

At least one of your nights will be spent cruising Turtle Lagoon at sunset, enjoying cocktails and mocktails while looking for turtles, dugongs and other local wildlife. Santo is blessed with unforgettable sunsets, where the sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant hues above the coconut trees.

🌅 Escape to Paradise: Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

An Empowering Experience Retreat in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, is more than just a holiday in paradise; it's an experience that will nurture your body, mind, and soul. Kat and Alex, along with their team of Santo locals, the happiest people on Earth, will be opening their hearts and minds to you in order to share their knowledge and joy.

🏝️ Price

Early Bird Special extended to Sept 24!!

$2700 AUD pp for a share room or $3900 pp for a private room. Book today by emailing Kat - katfinnertyauthor@gmail.com or WhatsApp - +61 428861819 Kat Finnerty (Australia)