BUILT different.
BUILT
different.
Built Different integrates high-performance physical training with identity-shifting mindset work.
You will train hard. You will think deeply. You will confront what you tolerate.
Through demanding physical sessions and honest conversations, this retreat recalibrates how you show up in challenge, under pressure, in leadership and in life.
You don’t perform differently until you believe differently. And you don’t believe differently until you’re tested.
Accommodation
Set on five private acres in the heart of Gerringong, Seacliff House is a secluded coastal sanctuary surrounded by rolling dairy country and endless ocean views. Just minutes from town and an easy two-hour drive from Sydney, it’s the perfect setting to gather, unwind, and experience the South Coast at its best.
Comprising two beautifully designed five-bedroom homes, the property accommodates in comfort and style. With spacious living areas, a resort-style pool, expansive outdoor entertaining spaces, and breathtaking views in every direction, Seacliff House offers a stay that feels both luxurious and deeply relaxed.
Fitness
Fitness at the retreat is built to test more than your body. It’s designed to show you how you respond when things get hard. Through performance sessions, movement work, group challenges, and commitment-based training, you’ll build strength, resilience, and the ability to stay with the work when it counts.
Mindset
Mindset is the foundation of the retreat. Through workshops, reflection, and real conversation, you’ll unpack the patterns, stories, and habits that shape your results. This is about building awareness, raising your standard, and leaving with a clearer way to lead yourself long after the retreat ends.
Your Retreat Agenda
Day 1
- • Check-In & Welcome
- • Built Different Baseline Session
- • Performance Workshop
- • Dinner & Reflection
Day 2
- • Sunrise Walk
- • Stories That Run Your Life Workshop
- • Movement, Recovery & Breathwork
- • Dinner & Fireside Conversation
Day 3
- • Commitment Test
- • Identity Reset Workshop
- • Team Challenge & Personal Standard
- • Recovery, Dinner & Fireside Experience
Day 4
- • Sunrise Walk & Performance Session
- • Breakfast & Reset
- • Personal Standard Workshop
- • Closing Circle & Departure
Day 1
- • Check-In & Welcome
- • Built Different Baseline Session
- • Performance Workshop
- • Dinner & Reflection
Day 2
- • Sunrise Walk
- • Stories That Run Your Life Workshop
- • Movement, Recovery & Breathwork
- • Dinner & Fireside Conversation
Day 3
- • Commitment Test
- • Identity Reset Workshop
- • Team Challenge & Personal Standard
- • Recovery, Dinner & Fireside Experience
Day 4
- • Sunrise Walk & Performance Session
- • Breakfast & Reset
- • Personal Standard Workshop
- • Closing Circle & Departure
Day 1
- • Check-In & Welcome
- • Built Different Baseline Session
- • Performance Workshop
- • Dinner & Reflection
Day 2
- • Sunrise Walk
- • Stories That Run Your Life Workshop
- • Movement, Recovery & Breathwork
- • Dinner & Fireside Conversation
Day 3
- • Commitment Test
- • Identity Reset Workshop
- • Team Challenge & Personal Standard
- • Recovery, Dinner & Fireside Experience
Day 4
- • Sunrise Walk & Performance Session
- • Breakfast & Reset
- • Personal Standard Workshop
- • Closing Circle & Departure
Your Destination Coaches
Matt Gardner
Master Coach
- Body Composition & Strength Expert
- Ex-Professional Rugby League Player
- Super Dad
Matt has been a part of the One Playground family for 7+ years and is the co-host of the Built Different retreat.
He has been a coach for 16 years, mastering in strength, conditioning and body composition. Matt's background in fitness stems from a professional rugby league career, representing England and Brazil at International level.
Matts professional background has shaped his training philosophy in his coaching. He will push you to step out of your comfort zones and challenge yourself to achieve what you might not believe you can.
Gab Roux
Executive Coach
- Founder of The Human Strategist
- Performance, Mindset and Identity Coach
- Practical and Human Leader
Gab Roux is the co-host of the Built Different retreat and founder of The Human Strategist. Her work sits at the intersection of mindset, performance and identity, helping people uncover the patterns and behaviours that shape how they train, lead and live.
Drawing on her experience coaching across industries and leading high-performing teams, Gab brings a practical and deeply personal approach to transformation. At the retreat, she leads the mindset and emotional performance work, guiding guests to challenge what they’ve been tolerating, raise their standards and step into a more intentional way of living.
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 $2,250
3 nights,
4 days,
all inclusive escape.
FAQs
For any questions about the retreat, feel free to contact our host, Gab, at gab@thehumanstrategist.com.au. 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.