APRIL 23-26, 2026

BICHENO, TASMANIA

YOGA & SWIMMING RETREAT

SWIMMING & YOGA RETREAT

Shaped by place, community, and a shared love of ocean swimming— this guided experience is created for those looking to deepen their connection with self, nature, and flow. Spend three days immersed in Bicheno’s wild coastal landscapes, familiarising yourself with the Devil of a Swim course, currents, and conditions. Shared within a welcoming small-group setting - boat-supported ocean swims, mindful movement practices, restoriative wellness rituals, and nourishing local meals shape the rhythm of your stay.

JOIN US FOR AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE TASMANIAN WILD

JOIN US FOR AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE TASMANIAN WILD

RETREAT INQUIRY

Retreat Highlights

Three people sitting inside a wooden sauna, dressed in bathing suits, smiling and enjoying. The woman in the middle is laughing, with two other people on either side.

Yoga Designed
for Swimmers

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Guided course familiarization

Catered
Dining

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Aiport
Transfer

Oceant-front Accomodation

In-house
Wellness Rituals

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Devil of a Swim
Race Entry

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Accomodation

Tucked into a quiet corner of Bicheno’s coastline, Harveys Farm sits where granite rocks meet the sea — with sweeping views to the north and across the Pacific Ocean. Set on five acres of native bushland and open grass, it’s a place designed to slow down, unwind, and share meaningful moments.

Ocean-Front Accomodation

  • A white house with a red metal roof, arched windows with curtains, and a wooden deck with umbrellas and potted plants, surrounded by trees and lawn.

    The House

  • Bright dining room with a large wooden table, white chairs, and houseplants, white walls, and framed art, natural light streaming through sheer curtains.

    Dining Area

  • Bright living room with high vaulted ceiling, white walls, large windows with sheer curtains, and wooden flooring. Features include a white sofa, a dining table with white chairs, potted plants, and decorative items.

    Living/Dining Room

  • Person sitting at a wooden outdoor dining table under a white umbrella beside a white house with potted plants, trees, and a grassy yard in the background.

    Outdoor entertaining terrace with views and access to the water

  • Bright living room with white walls, high vaulted ceiling, and large windows. Furnished with light gray sofas, decorative pillows, wooden coffee table, and various plants and artwork. Natural light fills the space.

    Living/Dining room through to the kitchen, laundry and third bathroom

  • Scenic view of a grassy area with trees and bushes, overlooking the ocean with a hilly island and scattered clouds in the sky.

    View from house out to the ocean

  • A serene scene of trees with exposed branches and green foliage near the beach, with the ocean visible in the background during sunset.

    Outdoor fire pit and access to the water and rocks

  • Bright living room with white curtains, framed artwork, a white couch with decorative pillows and a throw blanket, a side table, a wooden coffee table with books and decor, and a blue patterned rug.

    Main lounge room

  • A neatly made bedroom with a bed that has white and yellow pillows. Two wooden nightstands with white lamps and decorative items are beside the bed, with two framed floral pictures hanging above.

    Bedroom one with king size bed and views to the ocean and doors to the garden

Meals & Dining

Lunches and dinners are prepared by local chef Tristan Punelle, drawing on over a decade of cooking in Tasmania and close relationships with local producers. Using seasonal Tasmanian ingredients, the food blends French influence with modern Australian flavours, offering simple, nourishing meals that support presence, rest, and the flow of the retreat.

Catered Lunch & Dinner

A bowl with a piece of grilled meat topped with sliced onions in a green sauce.

French Cuisine

A male chef with curly hair and a beard, wearing a white chef's jacket and a black apron, pouring yellow sauce from a squeeze bottle into a container in a professional kitchen.

Tristan

Deluxe buffet style breakfast with seasonal fruit and plenty of options to fuel your morning activites.
Any dietary requirements - just let us know!

Breakfast

Wellness

Located in the heart of Bicheno, Selkie Wellness offers a unique blend of evidence-based Remedial Massage, Bodywork, and restorative wellness rituals including Sauna and Ice Bath therapy.

Within the Massage Studio and Wellness Garden, you are invited to reset your nervous system, release stored tension and reconnect with your body, breath and self. The treatments are tailored with clinical precision and intuitive care, designed to support physical recovery while honouring emotional and energetic layers of your wellbeing.

Located in the heart of Bicheno, Selkie Wellness offers a unique blend of evidence-based Remedial Massage, Bodywork, and restorative wellness rituals including Sauna and Ice Bath therapy.

Wooden outdoor sauna on a wooden deck surrounded by bushes and trees.

Sauna

A person giving a massage to someone's back while lying face down on a massage table, covered with a towel.

Massage

Flow of the Day

Breathwork & Flow

7:00am

Guided 2K Ocean Swim

Breakfast

Lunch Break

8:00am

9:30am

12:00pm

Yoga & Sound Bath

2K Swim / Body Surf

Dinner

2:30pm

5:30pm

7:00pm

A person swimming underwater in a clear body of water, with grass visible beneath the surface.

Free time / Board Games

Guided 2K Swim / Body Surf

8:00pm

Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath

Your Guides

Led by former national-level athletes and seasoned open water swimmers, our retreats combine yoga and swimming for a holistic approach to well-being. With expertise in their respective wellness fields, our team equips you with the tools for lasting impact through experiences focused on exploration and empowerment.

A man with glasses, a beard, and curly hair stands outdoors on a rocky landscape near the water, wearing a light gray T-shirt and black pants, with clouds in the sky overhead.

Certified Yoga Instructor
USA National Team Member

Mark Nikolaev

Swimming Coach
Australia National Swimming Champion

Linnea Mack

Linnea Mack

Certified Yoga Instructor
USA National Team Member

Explore our range of room options designed for your needs and circustances.

Rooms & Pricing

A neatly made bed with white bedding and pillows, contrasting gray headboard, flanked by two wooden nightstands with table lamps, framed artwork above the bed, and an open magazine on the foot of the bed.

King & Queen Rooms

Spacious rooms with ocean or garden views.

Shared rooms are ideal for couples or close friends booking together. Private rooms reserved for those looking for a little more space. 

A white bunk bed situated beneath a sloped ceiling with a ceiling fan overhead.

Shared Room

Shared room with one queen bed and a king size bunk. To be shared between two guests.

Upper bunk can be booked upon request.

Living room with white vaulted ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a black armchair with a brown pillow, a white chair with a striped pillow, a gray sofa with patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table with books, a beige rug, and a wicker pendant light.

Private Alcove

Spacious upstairs nook featuring a comfortable sofa bed with private balcony.

Ideal for solo guests prefering privacy.

  • Retreat pricing starts from $2,250

    Pricing reflects your accommodation choice, all options include the full retreat experience, meals, and activities.

  • Room Allocation

    Room assignments are confirmed after booking and allocated in order of registration. Couples booking together are prioritised for private rooms where available.

    Shared Room

    Queen Room with King Bunk (Shared Option)

    This room features a Queen bed and a King-size bunk, allowing the space to be comfortably shared by up to three guests travelling together.
    It’s a flexible option for friends or small groups who are happy to share and want to stay in the same room.

    Pricing:
    Rates are adjusted accordingly when this room is shared by three guests. Please enquire at the time of booking for exact pricing.

    Accommodation & Group Size

    The retreat is intentionally intimate and is hosted at Harvey’s Farm Villa for up to 8 guests.

    If 9 or more participants are confirmed, an additional guesthouse opens to comfortably welcome the expanded group.

    All meals, workshops, yoga sessions and gatherings continue to take place in the main villa.

Ready to dive in?

  • Complete the retreat registration form (linked below under Book Your Stay).

  • Upon compelting registration you will recive payment details for the initial 50% deposit PLUS a fillable waiver outlining cancellation policy and release of liability. Once we have these - you’re in!

  • After completing your booking, you’ll recieve the full Welcome Packet outlining everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your travel to and from Hobart airport as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive and depart within alloted window for airport transfer.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for the adventure!