Host Your Own Retreat 

Bring Your Vision to Life

Mt Jukes is a purposeful venue for retreat hosts, coaches, facilitators and anyone leading meaningful work with a group. Fully off-grid. Real food. A dedicated practice space. 30 minutes from Mackay, 60 minutes from Whitsunday Coast Airport.

Mt Jukes is fully off-grid — 100% solar, rainwater harvested, no grid connection. Groups who stay here are asked to treat the land and its resources with the same care we do. This is a genuine part of what makes the space work.

Thinking about your first retreat?

You’ve been thinking about it for a while.

Maybe a year. Maybe longer. Your students keep asking when you’ll do a weekend. You’ve watched other teachers run them. You know your practice, and you know your people. What’s stopping you isn’t the teaching.

It’s everything around it.

The cost of hiring a venue. The risk of not filling. The logistics — accommodation, food, deposits. The quiet worry that if it doesn’t work the first time, you won’t try again.

So it gets parked. Again.

Here’s another way.

The Retreat House + Shala at Mt Jukes is built for the first-time host. It can cater up to 10 guests. A retreat house, a shala, a spring, a garden — everything you need. Two nights, mid-week or weekend.

Lower cost. Lower risk. A first retreat that actually happens.

If you’re ready for something bigger, Exclusive Use of the whole property is here for you too — up to 18 guests, all four glamping tents included. But you don’t have to start there.

"We just wanted to say a big thank you again for hosting us at your retreat centre. The group had a wonderful time, as did Tanya and I! The food was delicious, the beds super comfortable, and the yoga shala a delight to teach in… we can't wait to be back next year. Thank you for providing such a beautiful retreat space in the Whitsundays."

— Emily & Tanya, retreat facilitators


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Your Event, Your Way

Immerse your group in nature. Whether it’s a weekend yoga training, a meditation circle, a corporate Wellness escape, anything to do with wellness, Mt Jukes Eco Retreat is your canvas. Design your own schedule, connect deeply with nature, and create memories for your community in a genuinely off-grid property that gives your guests something to talk about. You have the option to self-cater, or we can cater for you. 

Exclusive Use - The Full Property

The entire Mt Jukes property — yours for the duration of your retreat.

4 eco glamping tents with private outdoor baths and ensuites. The Supreme Lodge — handcrafted timber lodge plus five timber cabins, all with ensuites. The Shala. The spring. The fire pit. The fruit forest. The outdoor gathering areas.

Up to 18 guests. Two night minimum. One sauna session included.

Catering by Aune available as an add-on — seasonal vegetarian meals, prepared before your group arrives.

Rates and availability on enquiry.

Retreat House + Shala

The Supreme Lodge, five timber cabins and the Shala — a complete retreat setup for smaller groups.

The Lodge is the communal hub — full kitchen, lounge, outdoor dining that seats 10 comfortably. The five cabins each have ensuites. Sleeps up to 10 people. Fireplace included

The Shala is included — purpose-built timber practice space, yoga props available, natural acoustics.

Access to the natural spring. Small fire pit included. Sauna available as an add-on.

Catering by Aune available as an add-on.

Rates and availability on enquiry.

What Can Be Included in Venue Hire

• Exclusive use of the entire property or just the accommodation
  - 4 eco glamping tents with private outdoor baths and ensuites
  - The Supreme Lodge, a handcrafted timber lodge plus five timber cabins all with ensuites.

Accommodates up to 18 guests.

• Retreat spaces
  - Spacious timber-crafted yoga shala with props available
  - Meditation viewing/platform and outdoor gathering areas
  - Large fire pit near the creek
• Nature immersion
  - Natural cold spring — cold water through 32 million year old volcanic rocks for swimming and reflection
  - Orchard walks through 350+ fruit trees, 50 different varieties from all parts of the world, and a booklet filled with educational information to go with the trees.  Also, over 350 bamboo trees and lush gardens
  - Sweeping views of the stunning Mt Jukes and the surrounding     ranges

• Sustainability at its heart
  - 100% solar powered, rainwater harvesting, natural spring water
  - Grey-water reuse and permaculture/organic gardens

• Facilities & support
  - Communal spaces
  - On-site support from our friendly team

Optional Add-Ons

• Farm-to-Table Catering
  - Seasonal vegetarian menus by Aune, inspired by our gardens or local farms
  - Fresh produce straight from our fruit forest and gardens when in   season
• Healing Experiences
  - Infrared Sauna — Group Sessions
  - Fire by the creek for those cozy nighttime setups if booking the entire property. 

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Organiser Information

• Maximum guests: 18
• Venue hire only — you curate your own offerings
• Organisers assume responsibility for:
  - Guest conduct & payments
  - Medical disclosures & safety
  - Adherence to retreat guidelines
  - Damage or incident liability
• We recommend all facilitators hold appropriate insurance.

Why Choose Mt Jukes Eco Retreat?

• Fully off-grid, genuinely sustainable, and impossible to replicate. Real credentials — 100% solar, natural spring, 350+ fruit trees.
• A purpose-built timber yoga Shala with natural acoustics, yoga props, and room for 18 in practice.

• 350 fruit trees across 50 varieties. Organic gardens. Fire pit. Outdoor baths with mountain views.
• Catering available — seasonal vegetarian meals, batch-cooked by Aune from the property and local farms.

30 minutes from Mackay. 60 minutes from Whitsunday Coast Airport. Easy to get to. Hard to forget.

Every Retreat Has Its Own Flavour

At Mt Jukes, we honour that each retreat is unique.

Each facilitator brings their own offering — whether that is yoga, breathwork, embodiment, creative work, coaching, or group practices — shaping a meaningful and interactive experience for their guests.

Mt Jukes provides the space.
The facilitator guides the journey.
All heart-led wellbeing offerings are welcome here.

 Who This Venue Is Ideal For

Mt Jukes suits facilitators who do meaningful work with people and want a space that matches the quality of that work. You don't need to be a yoga teacher. You need to care about what you do. We welcome:

  • Yoga & Meditation
  • Sound Healing
  • Breathwork & Embodiment
  • Coaches & Facilitators
  • Women’s & Men’s Circles
  • Wellness Therapists & Energy Workers
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Nature Immersion & Photography
  • Creative & Writing Retreats
  • Corporate Wellness Groups

If you respect shared spaces, care about the land, and want somewhere your guests will still be talking about six months later — this is your venue.

Off-Grid Living — What To Expect

Our retreat is fully solar-powered, nourished by rainwater, and surrounded by fruit forests, wildlife and mountain energy. We ask facilitators and their groups to treat the land with the same respect and awareness that we do.

This includes:

  • Conscious use of energy (especially air-conditioning and appliances)
  • Mindful use of water
  • Keeping group volume low, especially in the evenings
  • Respecting wildlife, gardens and natural spaces
  • Supporting our recycling and waste systems

This is not a restriction, but an invitation to slow down, live lightly, and connect with the land.

"It has been an absolute privilege hosting retreats at Mt Jukes and sharing your special place with so many incredible women. We can't wait to be back."

— Kylie, Lead Love Leap, Townsville · four retreats at Mt Jukes in twelve months

Rates & Availability

Every retreat is unique, and we’re here to support your vision.
Enquire below and we will send you the full venue information pack.