Escape the Demands of Everyday life.
Modern living often leaves us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves.
Our 3-day Magnetic Island retreat offers a vital chance to reset physically and mentally within our calm, nurturing, adults-only spa sanctuary.
Why Magnetic Island?
National Park & Wildlife
Magnetic Island is a protected haven where koalas doze in the eucalyptus trees and rock wallabies greet you at dusk, connecting you to the raw beauty of the Australian wild.
Pristine Beaches
Discover 23 secluded bays and calm turquoise waters, perfect for quiet afternoon reflection and morning dips that awaken the spirit and soothe the nervous system.
The Island Pace
Life slows down here. Accessible only by a scenic ferry ride, the island rhythm invites you to exhale and settle into a state of deep presence and unhurried peace.
The Boutique Retreat Difference
Purpose-built Wellness Sanctuary
Daily Yoga
Sound Healing
Gourmet Lunches prepared by in house head Chef
Daily Wellness Workshops
Free afternoons to explore
Workshops
Only 8 Guests
On site Day Spa
Your retreat will be personally guided by Dominique Battensby, founder of MI Retreat & Spa and a passionate wellness practitioner with more than 16 years of experience helping people slow down, restore balance and reconnect with themselves.
With a successful day spa and yoga studio in Melbourne, Dominique spent many years helping others through massage, yoga and meditation, teaching more than 12 weekly classes to over 150 students during each school term. She later hosted boutique wellness retreats across Bali and North Queensland before following her dream of relocating to the tranquil beauty of Magnetic Island in 2022. She instantly fell in love with the island's peaceful energy and knew it was the perfect place to create a sanctuary where people could truly rest and reset.
Drawing from years of study in massage therapy, yoga, meditation, sound healing, Pranic Healing, energy healing, nervous system restoration and holistic wellness, Dominique creates retreats that nurture the whole person—not just the body. Every experience is thoughtfully designed to help guests leave feeling lighter, calmer and deeply restored.
Whether you're completely new to wellness or have attended many retreats before, you'll be welcomed into a warm, intimate environment where every guest receives genuine personal care.
🌿 16+ Years Experience
🧘 Qualified Yoga Teacher
💆 Certified Massage Therapist
✨ Pranic & Energy Healer
🎵 Sound Healing Practitioner
🌊 Ocean Therapy Practitioner
🌏 Retreat Facilitator – Bali, North Queensland & Magnetic Island
Read more of Dominique's Story here
Meet your retreat host
Dominique Battensby
Dominique Battensby
Meet our Head Chef
Damian Battensby
Nourishing Wellness Cuisine by Chef Damian
Fresh • Seasonal • Wholesome
A retreat is about nourishing your whole self—and that includes what you eat.
With over 25 years of culinary experience, Chef Damian has worked in fine dining in New Zealand and in restaurants and cafés throughout Melbourne. Today, he brings his passion for fresh, seasonal food to every MI Retreat & Spa experience.
Each retreat includes a beautifully prepared gourmet lunch, thoughtfully designed to be light, wholesome and full of flavour, leaving you feeling nourished and energised.
Sample Retreat Lunches
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🥗 Mediterranean Grazing Table
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🥙 Roasted Pumpkin & Halloumi Salad
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🥧 Spinach, Feta & Caramelised Onion Tart
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🍄 Wild Mushroom & Herb Risotto
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🥑 Wellness Buddha Bowl
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🧀 Gourmet Cheese & Seasonal Fruit Board
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🍓 Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Handmade Sweet Treats
Menus change with the seasons, allowing us to showcase the freshest local produce while catering for most dietary requirements.
Meet Chef Damian →
Explore Your Retreat
A Day on the Retreat
8:00am
Yoga (with Dominique)
Gentle, grounding movement to wake the body
Breath work
Slow, conscious breathing to calm the mind.
Meditation
Deep Relaxation Guided rest to fully soften and let go.
9.30am
Refreshments (with Chef Damian)
Enjoy Chef Damians Gourmet Tea collection and Fruit Platter.
9:45am
Wellness Journey Workshops (with Dominique)
Soulful teachings to support your inner journey.
10:45am
Chef’s Banquet Brunch (with Chef Damian)
Nourishing gourmet brunch, shared in good company
11:45am Sound Journey (with Dominique)
Immersive sound to soothe your nervous system
12:30pm
Afternoon Exploring
On your own or with new friends
Swim, wander the island, or simply rest.
Extra Bonus free time inclusions
To explore the Island or to book spa treatments on site.
Unlimited Lifetime access take home gift
135 online workshop, yoga and meditation classes
created and presented by Dominique your retreat host.
Plus
Take home Keep Sake Gift
Is this Retreat for you?
Feeling stressed?
Need a break?
Never done yoga?
Travelling solo?
Need better sleep?
Feeling burnt out?