Not to fix yourself. Not to become someone new. But to lay down what you’ve been carrying long enough to remember who you were underneath it.
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In a world that keeps asking for more of you, this is your invitation to step out of the noise. To exhale. To soften. To be held. To nourish your body, quieten your mind, open your heart and let your spirit come back online.
Five days of the magic that’s bigger than the plan.
We listen to the land, the room, spirit and you—then meet what wants to emerge for this group, at this time.
Activations
Group Healings
Sacred Ceremony
Transformational Workshops
Sacred Sound Medicine
Movement + Rest
Connection
Laughter
Integration
And of course… Light Language ✦
There’s something about Mana
Where you begin to hear yourself again.
Maybe it’s the land, the mountains or the sanctuary. Maybe it’s the moment you realise there is absolutely nowhere else you need to be.
Long conversations. Bare feet. Big laughs. Unexpected tears. Ridiculously delicious vegetarian and vegan food. Moments of absolute stillness—and moments you couldn’t explain if you tried.
Then we add Rise Up. The sound, the activations, the healing, the weird and wonderful, the unseen and the people.
And that’s when things get interesting.
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Mana felt like my heart cracked open even wider than I thought possible.
The unconditional love from everyone and nature had me in tears. I have also felt a sense of liberation.
Rise Up Retreat Attendee
You might just find your people here
A tribe was never part of the plan.
People arrive at Mana as strangers and somehow leave feeling like they’ve known each other for years. The masks come off, the armour softens and the conversations get real.
Every attendee is invited into our free Rise Up WhatsApp community, where the friendships, conversations and beautiful weirdness continue long after everyone drives back down the Mana hill.
We’re not just creating retreats anymore. We’re building a community.
I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a group of 30+ people so authentic, open and vulnerable.Rise Up Retreat Attendee
This retreat was outstanding, extraordinary, magnificent and magical. Thank you for holding me, seeing me and accepting me for who I am.Rise Up Retreat Attendee
I have struggled with self-belief all my life. I now have a little more belief in myself—and it is already showing in my sessions and in general.Rise Up Retreat Attendee
Maybe this is for you
For the ones who know there is more.
For the ones craving deeper connection. For the ones exhausted from being strong. For the curious, the courageous, the slightly weird and the deeply feeling. For the ones who want more intimacy with life, more abundance, more truth and more aliveness.
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You do not need to know what you are ready for yet. Sometimes the body knows before the mind catches up.
Your two-part booking
One retreat. Two simple payments.
Your place is secured in two parts: first with Mana for your stay, then with Rise Up for the retreat experience. Booking sooner gives you more time to spread your tuition payments before January.
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Secure your food + accommodation
Make your initial booking directly with Mana Retreat Centre to reserve your room, four nights of accommodation and nourishing vegetarian/vegan meals.
Accommodation options and pricing are managed directly by Mana.
Important: Both parts are required to confirm your full retreat place—your Mana accommodation and meal booking, plus your Rise Up tuition plan.
You wanted longer
So we added an entire extra night—and kept our Rise Up tuition the same.
More time to land. More time to open. More time to integrate. More time together.
We fly across the world for this.
Every time we gather at Mana, people soften, remember, finally say the thing they’ve been holding inside, and leave different from how they arrived. We’re not standing outside of this experience teaching it to you. We’re in it with you.
The practical magic
Frequently asked questions
Your Rise Up tuition covers the five-day retreat programme, including teachings, workshops, activations, group healings, sacred ceremony, sound medicine and the experiences held by Melly Rose and Samantha May.
Mana manages your accommodation, meals and room allocation directly. Rise Up separately manages your retreat tuition and payment plan. Both bookings are required to confirm your place.
If you choose to pay your Rise Up tuition via a payment plan, your first payment will be charged on the day you enrol. Your remaining payments will then be automatically charged to the same card, on the same date each following month, until your tuition is paid in full.
For example, if you make your first payment on the 12th, your next payment will automatically be charged on the 12th of the following month.
We recommend adding your payment dates to your calendar so you know exactly when each payment is due and can ensure sufficient funds are available.
Please note: by choosing a payment plan, you are committing to the full tuition amount. It is your responsibility to ensure your payment method remains valid and that scheduled payments can be successfully processed.
If a payment fails, we will contact you to arrange payment of the outstanding amount. Repeated failed or overdue payments may result in your participation being placed on hold or, if the outstanding balance remains unresolved, your retreat space being forfeited.
We understand that circumstances can change. If you anticipate having difficulty with an upcoming payment, please reach out to us before your payment date wherever possible so we can communicate with you and understand your circumstances.
No. You don’t need to be healed, spiritual enough, experienced enough, brave enough or anything enough. Come curious, nervous, excited, messy or exhausted. You just need to be willing.
Mana is loved for its nourishing and delicious vegetarian and vegan food. Please share specific dietary requirements directly with Mana during your accommodation booking.
The retreat investment is split into TWO payments. (All payments are to be made through the two links on this page — Mana direct and either our Pay in Full option or Payment Plan.)
1. Non-refundable deposit which is the Mana Fee (accommodation & meals). This amount varies based on which accommodation option you choose. 2. Tuition fee of $999 presale, increases to $1,150 on 1st November
Yes! If you book a shared room, please liaise with the team at Mana directly to share with a friend.
Rise Up: HEAL is a 5 day, 4 night immersive retreat held at Mana Retreat Centre.
Arrival from: 4pm, 27 January Farewell & departure: 12pm, 31 January
Our retreat schedule will be revealed upon your arrival—let yourself surrender to the mystery. There will be plenty of free time to enjoy the retreat grounds, sanctuary, sauna, gardens and more.
We are unable to provide refunds, so having travel insurance can help protect yourself should any unforeseen events happen that prevent you from being able to attend. Your payments with us are non-refundable, however in some cases we may be able to transfer the funds to a future retreat.
Rise Up: HEAL is open to men & women who are wanting more intimacy with life, more abundance, more truth and more aliveness. You must be in good physical and mental health and be willing to take radical self responsibility of yourself during the retreat.
✔ 4 nights accommodation at our magical venue—Mana Retreat Centre ✔ 4 daily nourishing meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) ✔ All workshops, ceremonies and guided practices held by Melly Rose & Samantha May ✔ Ceremonial cacao, blue lotus tea, connection circles
This retreat is open to all.
Leave it at the end of the drive
Come as you are.
Come dance with us. Laugh with us. Unravel with us. Grow with us. Rest with us. Come heal with us.
27–31 January 2027 · 5 Days · 4 Nights · Mana Retreat Centre