Carer’s Retreat to the Farm: Pause, Breathe, Laugh & Connect

Fri, 17 Oct, 10am – 2pm AEDT

Jordy’s Place

Somersby NSW, Australia

Event description

Take a Breath, You Deserve This: A Retreat Just for You

Friday 17th October | 10am-2pm | Jordy’s Place Farm A special event for National Carers Week, hosted by Trilogy Foundation

Being a carer means putting others first – but when did you last put yourself at the centre of care? This October, we’re creating a sanctuary where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful setting of Jordy’s Place Farm.

What Awaits You:

🐴 Horse Healing Workshop with Merja Sumiloff, Experience the gentle power of psychology-based horsemanship. These ground-based sessions (no riding involved!) offer a unique opportunity to build confidence, regulate emotions, and discover healthy boundaries through meaningful connection with horses. No experience needed – just bring your open heart.

💚 Wellness Insights with Karen Lyons, RN, Drawing from nearly 30 years in healthcare and holistic nutrition, Karen brings her warm, empathetic approach to supporting your wellbeing journey. Discover practical ways to nurture your health while caring for others.

🧠 Mindful Tools for Mental Health with Alex Wilson, Alex is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & the founder of Mindful Recovery Services, providing high-quality care to the NSW Central Coast community since 2010. Learn how to expand your capacity to handle life’s challenges in a mindful way using effective tools and techniques.

🤝 Accessing Support with Keiko Clements from Carers NSW, the Carer Gateway provider in Central Coast, Hunter, New England and North Coast of NSW. Keiko’s wealth of knowledge and genuine warmth will help you navigate available support designed to help carers not just survive but thrive.

This retreat is your invitation to:

• Step away from daily demands and into a space of calm
• Connect with others who understand your journey
• Discover tools for emotional resilience and self-care
• Learn about practical support available to you
• Simply be present with yourself in nature

You give so much of yourself every day. Let us give something back to you.

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, nurturing experience. Registration essential.

Registration for this event is from this link:

https://events.humanitix.com/carer-s-retreat-to-the-farm-pause-breathe-laugh-and-connect

For more information and to secure your place, contact [email protected]

Proudly supporting Central Coast carers during National Carers Week 2025