Beautiful Minds® Signature Mother & Daughter Retreat | SOMA at Byron Bay
She won't be this age again.
Thirteen to seventeen.
The years that shape everything. The years she’s deciding who she is
The moments that matter, slipping past.
SOMA is your chance to stop the clock. Four days in one of the most extraordinary private sanctuaries in Australia — just the two of you, creating forever moments.
This is not a holiday. It’s an investment in the relationship that will outlast everything.
Twenty-two acres. One extraordinary address.
SOMA sits quietly in the Byron Bay hinterland — 22 acres of lush forest, ancient bamboo, and open fields, just ten minutes from the Byron Bay township.
You may recognise it. The breathtaking estate was chosen as the filming location for Nicole Kidman’s Nine Perfect Strangers — and standing on the grounds, it’s easy to understand why.
Now guided by the beloved women’s activewear founder Lorna Jane Clarkson.
We have hired it exclusively. Every room, every space, every acre — ours for four days.
✦ Freshwater magnesium infinity pool
✦ Geodesic yoga dome flanked by giant bamboo
✦ Infrared sauna & ice bath
✦ Forest treatment rooms for massage & bodywork
✦ Communal fire pit & sunset entertaining deck
✦ Architecturally designed suites with ensuite bathrooms & sunset valley views
✦ Whole food dining — all meals included
What four days here actually looks like.
Every element of SOMA has been curated to create magic and long lasting connection — between you and your daughter.
🌅 Morning movement sessions in the geodesic dome
🧘 Breathwork, meditation & mindfulness practices
💆 Bodywork & massage in the Forest Treatment rooms (add-on)
💬 Beautiful Minds mother–daughter connection workshops
🌿 Nature walks through 22 acres of private rainforest
🔥 Evening fire pit rituals & guided reflection
📷 Private professional mother–daughter photo session
🍽️ Whole food dining, all catering for the full four days
📔 Beautiful Minds journal
🌊 Byron Bay town access — beaches, boutiques, dining
A Like-Minded Community Of Mums
Social isolation is a thing.
At our Signature Retreat, you’ll meet a fun group of like-minded Mums from around Australia just like you. Our Beautiful Minds events are renowned for connection and their ability to create life-long besties.
From Beautiful Minds®
The SOMA Residence features ten private king bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathroom, overlooking an infinity pool and rolling green hills.
The long communal dining table seats twenty. The outdoor deck faces west into the last of the day’s light. The fire pit is sunken into the earth — a place where, by the final evening, mothers and daughters sit a little closer than they arrived.
Escape The Winter ❄️
July in the Byron hinterland means crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and the kind of light that makes every moment feel worth keeping.
Perfectly timed with the school holidays, the Signature Retreat becomes the anchor for a broader Byron getaway.
Fly into Ballina (30 minutes) or Gold Coast Airport (45 minutes). Arrive at SOMA. And when the experience ends — the holiday doesn’t have to.
Stay on for the rest of the holidays: Cape Byron Lighthouse at sunrise, Wategos Beach, the boutiques of Bangalow, brunch at Three Blue Ducks, and the world-class surf and sunsets that make Byron one of the most loved destinations on earth.
From Beautiful Minds®
Beautiful Minds is one of Australia’s most beloved family well-being brands.
Since 2003, we’ve helped 1.8m families find connection, transformation & belonging.
And we’re just getting started.
We work with the world’s best storytellers, child development and health experts to create content, events & experiences, including:
Retreats, family camps, workshops, live online courses and more. We also work with over 935 schools.
Beautiful Minds has partnered with, and is trusted by leading brands: Nestle, Fujifilm, NBCUniversal, Netflix, The North Melbourne Kangaroos & Tenderfoot TV.
From Beautiful Minds®
Over 23 years, Marina has helped more than 1.8 million families build confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
A qualified counsellor, Marina was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2018.
She has been invited to Parliament House to share insights on the challenges facing young people today.