Mindful Leadership Retreats

Leading From the Inside Out

Give Yourself The Time And Space You Deserve

In today’s relentless and ever-connected world, leaders are constantly pulled in a hundred different directions—juggling demands, managing teams, and making decisions that carry significant weight. The constant barrage of information, deadlines, and distractions can leave even the most experienced leaders feeling overwhelmed, unfocused, and disconnected from their true purpose.

This is why taking the time to step away from it all is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. A mindful leadership retreat provides the perfect setting to break free from the noise of the outside world and reconnect with the most important asset you have: yourself.

This retreat is designed to help you step out of the fast lane and into a space where stillness and reflection can emerge. In peaceful backdrops, surrounded by nature, you’ll have the rare chance to quieten the mental chatter and go within—exploring the deeper layers of your mind, body and soul and tapping into a well of clarity, creativity, and wisdom that often gets buried under the demands of daily life.

By taking a break from the endless noise—emails, meetings, devices, and the constant swirl of decisions—you give yourself the space to truly recharge. This retreat is about allowing yourself to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the inner resources that make you a strong and effective leader. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of focus, balance, and purpose, equipped to handle the challenges ahead with greater calm and confidence.

This retreat offers a transformative experience that will help you cultivate mindfulness, foster inner resilience, and return to your leadership role with a clear mind and a refreshed perspective. This break from the noise of the world isn’t just an indulgence—it’s an investment in your ability to lead with vision, wisdom, and heart.

Program Outline

What To Expect

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An immersive retreat in a serene, natural environment to quieten the mind, and move into an inner flow of self-reflection, mindfulness and exploration.

We have curated the most beautiful and soul-full experiences for you, including a somatic therapy workshop, slow flow yoga, spinal energetics healing, a sound-bath meditation and more to help you re-set, re-discover, re-align and re-charge.

Experience a program that allows you to embody meditation, stillness and mindfulness practices with guided discussions and coaching circles.

This is the space you never realised you needed to help you rediscover the fundamental qualities of authentic leadership: presence, mindfulness, awareness, wisdom, and loving-kindness.

What You Will Gain

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  • Foster Creativity & Strategic Thinking

    - Create space for deeper thinking and tap into your inner creativity and wisdom to solve complex challenges

    - Build relationships that can support and sustain your growth beyond the retreat

  • Recharge & Renew Your Energy

    - Take time for rest, relaxation and personal rejuvenation in a natural and serene environment

    - Experience the restorative benefits of connecting with nature and prioritizing self-care

  • Build Community & Support Networks

    - Connect with like-minded leaders to share insights and foster mutual accountability

    - Build relationships that can support and sustain your growth beyond the retreat

  • Gain Practical Strategies for Leadership Growth

    - Access tools and frameworks to implement mindfulness, self-care and reflective practices into your daily leadership routine

    - Leave with actionable strategies to lead with greater focus, confidence and heart

Renewed energy, enthusiasm and purpose.

Rest, relaxation and time for your personal development and growth.

Access to strategies, tools and resources to support your development as a leader.

New connections with like-minded individuals to enhance your experience and foster accountability.

Time and space to bathe in nature, sleep well and be nourished.

What You Will Experience and Walk Away With….

  • Cultivate Mindfulness & Self-Reflection

    - Learn to quieten the mental chatter and embrace stillness to foster clarity and inner peace

    - Develop mindfulness practices that enhance self-awareness and emotional intelligence

  • Reconnect with Authentic Leadership Qualities

    - Explore and embody the foundational qualities of authentic leadership: presence, mindfulness, wisdom, awareness and compassion

    - Reflect on your leadership style and reconnect with your purpose

  • Develop Inner Resilience & Emotional Wellbeing

    - Engage in activities like somatic therapy, yoga and sound-bath meditation to promote emotional healing and resilience

    - Gain tools to maintain balance and composure under pressure

Retreat Details

*Details of our next retreat will be provided soon

“Just wow! What a journey you have taken me on Artemis. I will be forever grateful for this experience right when I needed it most. I will be back for more. I truly had a fabulous and transformative time. I felt supported and loved.”
— Melissa K, Lawyer
“Life is better with you in it Art! Your presence, authenticity and kindness is unparalleled. Thank you for holding the space for all to be in presence and authenticity. When are we going again??”
— Anonymous Retreat Participant
“I loved the connections that we built through the weekend, it was such a diverse group of women but everyone was so open minded and open hearted. It was a safe space to truly reveal yourself and be held in this beautiful circle of feminine energy. I loved every minute of it, so many laughs along the way.”
— Stephanie P, Yogi & Spinal Energetics Practitioner
“Attending Artemis’ retreat was truly life-changing. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed, grounded, and gently held in a space of deep presence and care. Every detail reflected her intuitive wisdom and heartfelt intention.

Guided meditations and quiet reflection opened our hearts to our sessions with Artemis. Each session was inspiring, honest and authentic and Artemis held space for all opinions and points of view. She (with love, clarity and deep insight) ushered us towards a true transformation. With lots of laughter and some tears we all left the retreat feeling lighter, more centred and deeply inspired.”
— Helen K, Teacher
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A river or creek running through a forested area with tall trees and some underbrush, sunlight shining through the trees.
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Your Host - Artemis Evangelidi

Artemis’s why is: ‘To raise human consciousness so that everyone can be free to live a life of joy’.

With degrees in Science, Law and Psychology, Artemis has dedicated the better part of her career to integrating Conscious Leadership into all that she does. A successful legal career spanning 20 years and 4 continents, included the launching of her own corporate consulting firm in 2013, transitioning to focus exclusively on Conscious Leadership coaching, teaching and consulting in 2020.

As a professional development consultant she has developed retreats, workshops, seminars, training modules, presentations, consulting and coaching services for clients internationally and across all industries including law, investment firms, start-ups, charities and schools.

As a Teacher of Presence & Mindfulness, she has trained with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield and more, adding to her list of complementary trainings and certifications where Eastern traditions, ancient wisdom and philosophy intersect with science.

Her first book, Life. Thoughts That Make The World Go Around (And Up, Not Down) was published in London in 2019.

Based in Melbourne Australia, Artemis is married with two children. She runs meditation circles on the weekends, loves being in nature, makes a killer keto chocolate brownie, and is enrolled in at least one personal development/spirituality course at any given time.

Your Guest Facilitators

(*vary depending on the theme and length of each retreat)

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    Stephanie Pauchnik

    Yoga Instructor & Spinal Energetics Healer

    Steph is a passionate yogi who has practiced yoga across six continents over the past 20 years. Her warm spirit creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for your practice. With creative flows and a focus on conscious presence, her classes offer mindful moments and modifications for all levels. 

    A lifelong learner dedicated to her spiritual growth and development, she is always studying new topics and deepening her practice. With training in Spinal Energetics, Kundalini Activation and Reiki she focuses on creating dynamic energy flow through movement of the body to release trapped emotions, unravel unhelpful patterns and align with your truest self. 

     

  • A smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a gray dress, sitting indoors near green houseplants.

    Janneke Ferwerda

    Sound Bath Practitioner

    Janneke is a classically trained vocalist and sound bath facilitator. She holds a degree in music from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and has developed a deep passion for integrating vocal techniques and her musical skills into meditative and therapeutic environments. After completing additional training in India, Nepal, and Dubai, Janneke began offering sound and meditation events in 2018. As an established facilitator, she regularly leads sessions and provides live sound for yoga and meditation events in studios across Melbourne. Her sessions feature the soothing vibrations of a diverse range of instruments, including singing bowls, tongue drums, chimes, and her ethereal vocals, all meticulously crafted to create a deeply relaxing and transformative experience.

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    Rachel Rosenberg

    Somatic Therapy Practitioner

    It’s hard to know when & how my ‘journey’ truly began, as the threads weave together, you can only really see the rich tapestry being created when you look back. 

    I’ve been curious about the mind for as long as I can remember, however it was only after travelling to France in my mid-twenties that I started to attend to my own mental health challenges. I went to some yoga classes in a small town in the south of France and almost instantly felt a shift. Like a light had been turned on in a long forgotten room, I started to be curious again and explore that connection between mind, body and spirit. 

    This curiosity led me to complete my first 350 hour yoga training which opened my eyes and my heart even further. I observed the changes I could see in myself and I knew this was something I wanted to share with others. Several yoga and meditation courses and many yoga classes taught later, I came across a Somatic course through The Embody Lab - these body based practices intertwine beautifully with yogic contemplation & self enquiry (and in many cases are drawn from these ancient lineages). I love both the simplicity and the power of Somatics & Embodiment. It is my hope to empower others to explore this curiosity & connection within their internal landscape. To discover this freedom & spaciousness within themselves.

    Through breath, mindfulness and somatic practices we can influence our entire being - our energy, hormones, mental state. We can set the stage for genuine connection with ourselves and also with others. 

    We can feel whole.

Register Your Interest

If you would like to join us at our next retreat, register your interest here to be one of the first to know.

By expressing your interest you are not bound to attend nor is a place guaranteed for you until you register and pay your deposit.

PAYMENT TERMS: If you are successful in securing a place at the retreat, you will be invoiced for the payment of a non-refundable deposit of $795 AUD Fee within 7 days of registration. Balance can be paid in up to 3 monthly instalments, but in any case, no later than 1 week before the commencement of the retreat.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS:

  • The deposit of $795 AUD is non-refundable.

  • In the event that you can no longer attend, and you advise us more than 30 days before the retreat commences, all amounts paid minus the deposit and a 30% administration fee will be refunded to you.

  • In the event that you can no longer attend, and you advise us within 30 days of the retreat commencing, all amounts paid are non- refundable, but you may transfer your spot if you can find someone to take your place.

  • Please appreciate that the venue and facilitators have contracts in place that require payment in full for the number of guests confirmed upon signing and these contracts must be honoured, requiring payment even where participants can no longer attend.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Let us start by saying what this retreat is not:

    This is not a medical retreat, nor is it designed to replace any medical or mental health support or treatment you may be receiving.

    We do not provide any counselling services, health support or psychological treatment during this retreat.

    This retreat is an opportunity to disconnect from the everyday busy-ness of the world, spend some quality time in nature, attend curated workshops, guided meditations and other specified activities.

    It is an opportunity to connect deeply with self and source and revisit those parts of ourselves that are often drowned out by the noise of the everyday.

    Please note that this is a smoke free retreat, and that it is strictly prohibited to have any illegal substances with you. We reserve the right to ask you to leave if you are found to be doing so.

  • The retreat is made up of a structured timetable of daily sessions including meditations, mindfulness activities and expert-led workshops.

    You are encouraged to attend all the structured sessions so that you can make the most of this experience, as everything has been planned to enable a flow of knowledge from day to day.

    You are however free to choose to opt in or out of sessions whenever your intuition guides you to do so.

    Please note that there will be no discounts or refunds if you choose not to participate in any of the sessions, as all have been pre-paid based on the assumption that by signing up to the retreat you consent to participate in all of the sessions provided to you.

  • You will be required to inform us on you registration form of any conditions you may have that require ongoing support, attention or treatment. You will need to provide a letter from your doctor outlining what you may need during your stay, what medications you take daily and what to do in an emergency.

    You will also need to show proof of medical insurance or medical cover in Australia for the duration of your stay as all countries have different regulations in place for medical treatment particularly if you are not an Australian permanent resident.

    Travel insurance for non-Australian residents is a requirement to attend.

  • The retreat program has been structured in such a way to provide you with ample free time between sessions.

    The communal areas have comfortable spaces for you to sit, mingle with your fellow retreat goers, walk in nature or journal in silence.

  • This retreat is open to people aged 18 years old and over.

    MEDICAL CONDITIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    You must inform the facilitators on our registration form of any medical conditions, pregnancy, disability or any other mental and or physical condition which may affect fitness to travel, including medications you are currently taking.

    Failure to notify us may result in you being refused certain activities during the retreat at your own expense. Some activities may be unsuitable for you due to age, mobility, disability, pregnancy or physical or mental conditions. Please email us if you have concerns.

    It is absolutely vital that you are accurate with your fitness level and medical conditions for your own safety.

    The facilitators will do their best to meet special requests including dietary or physical limitations but such requests may not always be possible and you acknowledge that this is the case.

    PHOTOS, VIDEO AND CONTENT CREATION

    In the course of participation in the retreat, photos or video may be taken by the facilitators, participants, guides and professional photographers. These images may be used in any of the facilitators’ promotional materials, website, all social media platforms (i.e. Instagram), etc., unless you specifically request to us in writing not use any material your image is depicted in. Otherwise, permission is granted to the facilitators of a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to use such images for publicity and promotional purposes.

    LIMITED LIABILITY OF RETREAT FACILITATORS

    The retreat facilitator Artemis Evangelidis shall not be liable for any unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond their reasonable control, of which the consequences could not have been avoided even when exercising all reasonable care. Such circumstances or events include, but are not limited to, pandemic outbreaks, war or threat of war, riot, civil unrest, industrial disputes or strikes, accidents or failure to perform by third parties, including suppliers and subcontractors, unavoidable technical problems with the accommodation, transport or closure or congestion of airports, terrorist activity, natural disasters, industrial disasters, fire, theft, flooding and adverse weather conditions including snow storms and any incidents with wildlife. In the event of any the above, refunds and compensation payments cannot be made.

    The facilitators accept no liability for loss, damage, injury or illnesses which may be suffered by you during your stay or travelling to and from the retreat centre.

    All guests must take responsibility for their own medical and physical fitness and be able to use the facilities as stated herein and participate in activities.

    The facilitators are not liable for any injuries or losses to guests, as a result of their use of retreat facilities or participation in activities.

    Whilst all care is taken, the facilitators cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of personal possessions or valuables of guests.

    DATA PROTECTION

    To ensure that our retreat runs smoothly, the facilitators will need to use personal information (such as name, address, special needs, health conditions, dietary requirements etc.) provided by you to us, and also pass on such information to other outfitters/guides or suppliers involved in the operation of the retreat. The facilitators will apply appropriate security measures to protect such personal data and will only pass on data that is applicable to outfitters or suppliers responsible for the retreat. By completing our Retreat Booking Form, you consent to this information being transferred as required.

    ACCEPTANCE OF RISK

    You acknowledge that the nature of the retreat may involve personal risk. You hereby assume all such risk and hereby release the facilitators from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks. At the time of payment, you may be required to sign our RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. Please read this carefully.

    Please note that the facilitators reserve the right to change the structure of the sessions and or bring in additional presenters and facilitators where they deem it appropriate.

  • Yes, travel insurance for this retreat is required if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident. You must email the facilitators proof of this no later than the 30 days prior to the commencement of the retreat.

  • Details of the location will be provided shortly.

    Previous retreats have been run at the Yarra Valley Lodge which is less than 60 minutes from the centre of Melbourne.

  • Up to 30 days before the retreat, payments made minus the non-refundable deposit and a 30% administration fee, will be returned to you in the event that you can no longer attend.

    Within 30 days of the retreat, no refunds can be made unless you find another person to fill your spot.