HARD WORK deep rest.
HARD WORK
deep rest.
Most people are good at one or the other. Pushing hard, or switching off completely. This retreat is designed to give you the skills to do both with intention.
This retreat is built around a simple idea: the ability to push hard and recover deeply is what creates real strength. Across three days, you'll experience both - challenging training designed to expand your capacity, alongside breathwork, recovery and purposeful rest.
Three days designed to change the way you move through life.
Accommodation
Nestled in the heart of Port Stephens, The Ambers is an oasis. The kind of place that slows you down the moment you arrive. Resort-style pool, fire pits, sweeping outdoor spaces and the kind of stillness that makes the work feel worth it.
This spacious property offers everything you need for a memorable getaway. Spend your days lounging by the pool, playing tennis, or enjoying backyard dining. The Ambers promises a stay filled with comfort, entertainment, and lasting memories.
Fitness
This is where hard work stops being a concept and becomes something you feel.
Each session is designed to show you what you're capable of. From strength focused training and bootcamp-style group workouts, to competitive challenges out on the sand dunes, every session has a purpose behind it.
We built the fitness agenda for people who are ready to show up and do the work. Discover what you're capable of.
Wellness
Deep Rest is more than recovery. It’s a practice in slowing down, restoring, and reconnecting with yourself.
Across the weekend, breathwork, guided mobility, and optional on-site massage treatments create space for genuine rest. Woven throughout are education sessions designed to give you something lasting: a system to take home.
You’ll leave feeling restored, with practical tools, sustainable rhythms, and a plan to carry that energy into real life.
Your Retreat Agenda
Day 1
- • Arrival & Settle In
- • Welcome & Introductions
- • Chef Dinner Experience
- • Breathwork, Mobility & Rest Reset
Day 2
- • Hard Work Training Session
- • Tomaree Head Walk & Coastal Lunch
- • Sand Dunes Adventure
- • Deep Rest & Habit Workshop
Day 3
- • Focused Strength Session
- • Mindset & Education Session
- • Movement Olympics & Recovery Time
- • Celebration Evening
Day 4
- • Closing Breathwork Session
- • Brunch Together
- • Reflections & Send-Off
- • Departures
Day 1
- • Arrival & Settle In
- • Welcome & Introductions
- • Chef Dinner Experience
- • Breathwork, Mobility & Rest Reset
Day 2
- • Hard Work Training Session
- • Tomaree Head Walk & Coastal Lunch
- • Sand Dunes Adventure
- • Deep Rest & Habit Workshop
Day 3
- • Focused Strength Session
- • Mindset & Education Session
- • Movement Olympics & Recovery Time
- • Celebration Evening
Day 4
- • Closing Breathwork Session
- • Brunch Together
- • Reflections & Send-Off
- • Departures
Day 1
- • Arrival & Settle In
- • Welcome & Introductions
- • Chef Dinner Experience
- • Breathwork, Mobility & Rest Reset
Day 2
- • Hard Work Training Session
- • Tomaree Head Walk & Coastal Lunch
- • Sand Dunes Adventure
- • Deep Rest & Habit Workshop
Day 3
- • Focused Strength Session
- • Mindset & Education Session
- • Movement Olympics & Recovery Time
- • Celebration Evening
Day 4
- • Closing Breathwork Session
- • Brunch Together
- • Reflections & Send-Off
- • Departures
Your Destination Coaches
Ariel Comeau
Master Coach
- 15 Years as a High Performance Health Coach
- Strength & Conditioning
- Mobility Specialist
- Retired Professional Dancer
After nearly a decade training high-performers and executives in New York, Ariel learned the hard way that success means nothing without a body that can sustain it. Burnout forced her to realise that striving, hustling, and chasing physical perfection isn’t the path to health. Real transformation happens when you learn to balance hard work with deep rest.
Her work combines strength, mobility, and energy management to create a more sustainable approach to training. Ariel is committed to helping busy professionals break the cycle of depletion and step into their most vibrant life.
Joey Bowling
Master Coach
- 10 Years as a High Performance Coach
- Strength & Conditioning
- Boxing & Muay Thai Specialist
- Boxing, Football and American Football Competitor
Joey Angus Bowling brings over a decade of coaching experience across boxing, strength and conditioning, and group fitness. Having competed in boxing since the age of 14, he understands first-hand what it takes to train, perform and stay consistent. With one of the most recognisable smiles across the gym, Joey's sessions combine structure, intensity and energy, designed to challenge individuals while keeping training engaging and accessible.
For Joey, training is more than just physical. It’s a mental practice as much as a physical one. He encourages people to stay present, push through discomfort and build resilience. Joey describes training as a form of active meditation where focus, discipline and self-awareness come together to help people not just perform better, but live better.
Join us for an experience like no other
- All meals & dining experiences included
- Full access to training, recovery & retreat programming
- Exclusive room rates for couples
- A complete 3-night fitness and wellness escape
rooms from $2,999
3 nights,
4 days,
all inclusive escape.
FAQs
For any questions about the retreat, feel free to contact our host, Ariel, at arielcwellness@gmail.com. She’ll be happy to help with anything from accommodation, inclusions and suitability.
Your retreat price includes accommodation, all meals, and the full retreat experience - including training sessions, recovery sessions, and scheduled activities. Additional personal purchases, such as coffees or incidentals, and travel to and from the retreat are not included.
Yes - there is free time built into the retreat for rest, recovery, and enjoying the property. While the itinerary is thoughtfully curated, activities are not mandatory, so you can move through the weekend in a way that feels right for you.
Yes - the retreat is designed for a range of fitness levels, from beginners through to more experienced participants. Our coaches will guide each session and offer modifications where needed, so you can take part in a way that feels both challenging and appropriate for you.
No - all activities are optional. We encourage guests to take part fully, but part of the retreat experience is learning to listen to your body and choose what feels right for you.