Nervous System
A one-day immersive longevity retreat for women
Age Well. Feel Better. Live Longer.
- Thursday 7 January 2027
- Canto Wellness, Avoca Beach
- 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
- $450 per person
- Limited to 10 women
From the co-founder of Destination Deluxe's 2025 Group Retreat of the Year
The Reset
A different way to begin the year.
What if, instead of starting another year with more goals, more pressure and another list of things to achieve, you gave yourself permission to slow down? We spend so much of our lives switched on, juggling responsibilities, managing stress and pushing through when our bodies are asking us to pause.
Your nervous system plays a fundamental role in how you feel, function and recover. It shapes everything from your sleep and energy to your digestion, mood and stress response.
The Well Reset is an intimate, one-day longevity experience designed to help you understand your nervous system, reconnect with your body and discover practical ways to support your health. Combining science-led education with restorative therapies, nourishing food and meaningful connection, it's your chance to step away from everyday life and start 2027 from a different place.
Not another list of resolutions, just one day to pause, reconnect and reset.
The Why
How you feel today shapes how you age tomorrow.
When we talk about longevity, we focus on nutrition, exercise, supplements and sleep. The nervous system rarely gets a mention, yet it is constantly responding to the world around you, driving your stress response, sleep, digestion, heart rate and the processes your wellbeing depends on.
When stress becomes chronic and recovery time disappears, your physical and emotional health pays the price. Learning to recognise your body's stress signals and support nervous system regulation is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health.
Throughout the day, we'll explore the science of the nervous system, the relationship between stress and healthy ageing, and simple techniques you can use every day.
This isn't about eliminating stress. It's about understanding how your body responds to it and building the capacity to recover.
Is this for you?
Created for women who:
- Feel constantly busy, overwhelmed or switched on
- Are experiencing stress, fatigue or disrupted sleep
- Want to understand their nervous system and its connection to their health
- Are navigating midlife, perimenopause or changing energy levels
- Are curious about longevity and healthy ageing
- Want practical tools to support their wellbeing
- Would love a day dedicated entirely to themselves
You don't need any previous experience with meditation, breathwork or contrast therapy, just an open mind and a willingness to give yourself the space to slow down.
The Experience
Science meets restoration.
- 01
Breathwork and slow movement
We'll begin by gently moving out of our busy minds and back into our bodies. Through guided breathwork, gentle movement and grounding practices, you'll slow down, release tension and experience techniques that support nervous system regulation. Led by an experienced breathwork facilitator, this session sets the tone for the day.
- 02
Understanding your nervous system
An interactive, science-led session with Camilla covering:
- The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- How chronic stress affects sleep, energy, hormones and recovery
- The connection between nervous system regulation and healthy ageing
- Recognising your own stress responses
- Practical tools for regulation and recovery
- Simple strategies for your everyday routine
- 03
30-minute Nervous System Reset Massage
Every guest enjoys a dedicated 30-minute Nervous System Reset Massage with Steph, who owns Canto Wellness and has the healing hands to match, designed to release physical tension and create space for deep rest.
- 04
Contrast therapy and restoration
Sauna, cold plunge and ice baths, a wood-fired hot tub and relaxation spaces at Canto Wellness. Move between them at your own pace, with time to rest and recharge. Cold immersion is entirely optional and subject to individual suitability.
- 05
Women’s health: Ask Me Anything
An intimate, open conversation with Camilla on women’s health, longevity and the link between your biology and how you feel every day. Topics include perimenopause and hormonal changes, sleep and recovery, stress and nervous system regulation, energy and metabolic health, nutrition and healthy ageing, and sustainable lifestyle practices.
- 06
Guided Yoga Nidra
A deeply restorative practice guided by Camilla. Often called yogic sleep, Yoga Nidra brings both body and mind into deep rest while you stay aware.
- 07
Mindful tea ceremony
A beautiful ritual guided by Steph and Camilla, bringing you back to the present moment and reconnecting you with your senses.
- 08
Organic nourishment
Seasonal, wholefood and organic, all gluten-free and dairy-free: morning tea, a nourishing lunch, afternoon tea, and herbal teas and refreshments throughout the day.
- 09
Connection and intention
We open with a circle to share what brought us together and set intentions for the day, and close with reflection on what you’d like to carry into the year ahead.
Agenda
Your day at a glance
| Time | Experience |
|---|---|
| 8.30 am | Arrival, herbal tea and welcome |
| 9.00 am | Opening circle and intention setting |
| 9.20 am | Guided breathwork, slow movement and grounding |
| 10.20 am | Organic morning tea |
| 10.45 am | Understanding your nervous system with Camilla |
| 11.45 am | Practical nervous system regulation tools |
| 12.15 pm | Nourishing organic lunch |
| 1.00 pm | Women’s health: Ask Me Anything |
| 1.45 pm | Nervous System Reset Massages, sauna, cold plunge, hot tub and relaxation |
| 4.15 pm | Mindful tea ceremony with Steph and Camilla, and afternoon tea |
| 4.40 pm | Guided Yoga Nidra with Camilla |
| 5.10 pm | Closing circle and intentions for 2027 |
| 5.30 pm | Close |
The programme may change slightly. All restorative experiences are optional and can be adapted to your needs.
Your host
Camilla Thompson
Longevity practitioner · Health coach · Nutritionist · Executive coach · Author of Biohack Me
Camilla Thompson is a longevity practitioner, health coach, Nationally Recognised Nutritionist, ICF PCC executive coach, international keynote speaker and author of Biohack Me, Australia's first biohacking book.
With almost 25 years in business and coaching, she works where biology meets behaviour change, turning longevity science into practical strategies that help people understand their bodies and feel better at every age.
As co-founder of Destination Deluxe's 2025 Group Retreat of the Year, Camilla is passionate about making healthy ageing accessible, affordable and achievable. Having navigated significant health challenges herself, she knows what it takes to recognise the body's signals and make space for rest.
Age Well. Feel Better. Live Longer.
The place
Canto Wellness, Avoca Beach
Hosted at the stunning Canto Wellness, a very special place in the heart of Avoca Beach.
Set in the coastal surroundings of Avoca Beach on the NSW Central Coast, Canto Wellness is an intimate setting to step away from the demands of everyday life, with beautiful wellness facilities and spaces for relaxation and connection. With just 10 women attending, the day is personal and boutique.
Optional accommodation is available by separate arrangement, subject to availability and additional cost.
Your takeaways
A day of restoration. Tools for everyday life.
More than a day of relaxation, The Well Reset gives you knowledge and tools you'll use long after the day ends. You'll leave with:
- A deeper understanding of your nervous system
- Practical techniques for relaxation and recovery
- Greater awareness of your body’s stress responses
- New insights into women’s health and healthy ageing
- A day of restorative experiences and nourishing food
- Meaningful connections with other women
- Personal intentions and simple habits for 2027
Your investment
$450per person
Strictly 10 places
Your full-day experience includes:
- Expert-led longevity and nervous system education
- Guided breathwork and gentle movement
- A personal 30-minute Nervous System Reset Massage with Steph
- Guided Yoga Nidra with Camilla
- Women’s health Ask Me Anything session
- Sauna, cold plunge and wood-fired hot tub
- Mindful tea ceremony
- Organic morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Herbal teas and refreshments
- Opening and closing circles
- Practical wellbeing tools to take home
Thursday 7 January 2027 · 8.30 am to 5.30 pm · Canto Wellness, Avoca Beach
Book your placeOptional accommodation is available separately, subject to confirmation.
The series
A new series of immersive longevity experiences.
The Well Reset brings together longevity science, practical education and restorative experiences to help you reconnect with your health. Each Reset explores a different part of your healthspan, from nervous system regulation and sleep to energy, brain health, movement and the environments we live in. It's created for people who want to feel better today while investing in their long-term health.
Questions
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