An invitation to reconnect to yourself and find a deeper sense of self acceptance and love.
Kinglake, Victoria 1st - 4th August 2025
Be enveloped in nature and nourishing practices to reconnect with your true unique self.
All inclusive 3 night, 4 day stay.
Location: Cheeky Fox Retreat, King Lake.
One hour outside of Melbourne CBD.
Ignite Your Spark is based on relieving anxiety and tight grips of the mind, and igniting your inner spark - that aliveness and freedom that comes from within when you find a deeper sense of self acceptance.
Is this for you?
You would like to “Ignite Your Spark” - through a 3 night retreat of reconnecting and nourishing yourself.
You wish to deepen your yoga and meditation practice with daily practices in our own Yoga Shala over looking the mountains.
You love nature and are open to creating your own unique painting through an intimate art workshop.
You love delighting your taste buds, senses and and nourishing your soul in delicious vegan meals, prepared by our private chef.
You want to experience ultimate nervous system relaxation through sound healing.
You would like to unwind during free time taking nature walks, resting, using a sauna or make it exhilarating hot cold therapy in the gorgeous pool.
You want to connect and meet a new group of friends and make lasting memories
What’s included
Daily yoga + meditation
4 x 75min Vinyasa, 4 x 15min Meditation, 1 x Yin, 1 x Sound Bath
In our private Yoga Shala we will move through yoga classes that are sequenced with a focus on breath and the subtle body, allowing you to move from head to heart.
Art Therapy & Creative Self-discovery workshop - Led by Iliana Contos
Immerse in a transformative experience that fuses art with creative self-discovery. This unique event will be facilitated by Iliana, a creative art therapist, reiki practitioner and yoga teacher. Together we'll deepen the connection between mind, body and spirit through painting, drawing, poetry, somatic movement, breath awareness and meditation. This lush and soulful experience yokes inspiration, connection and self-discovery.
Embodiment & Self-expression workshop - Led by Carla de Kretser
The process of embodiment is a being and awareness process, rather than a doing and thinking process. Inwardly open your eyes into your limitless spirit. Together we’ll explore five elements, each to connect us deeper to ourselves. Our practice will include guided movement, tai-chi, embodied exploration and is a space to invite curiosity.
There is no right or wrong and this workshop is tailored for beginners to embodiment practices. No experience is necessary.
Private Vegan Chef - Ashley Mariani
Delight your tastebuds throughout the retreat with all meals cooked onsite by our spectacular vegan chef Ashley Mariani.
Dietary requirements can be catered for.
Sound Healing
Experience deep rest and healing via sound frequencies. Shift other vibrations in your body into a healthier and more wholesome state.
Extra lush amenities
Deeply rest as you spend time in our on site;
- Sauna
- Outdoor Pool for Hot Cold therapy
- Indoor hot tub/spa bath
- *Optional 1:1 treatments with Tegan Chapman from Relax and Unwind (*pricing not included in retreat for 1:1 treatments)
- BONUS Goodies upon arrival
Your nurturing collective
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Carla de Kretser
Carla de Kretser is a yoga and meditation facilitator with further qualifications in holistic counselling, reiki and sound healing based in Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula.
Carla specialises in helping people struggling with anxiety or have lost touch with their bodies and inner guidance due to traumas and self-doubt.
Her goal is to guide you towards self-trust and confidence by reconnecting with your body and heart via her retreats, workshops and 121 private coaching sessions. -
Iliana Contos
Iliana Contos is a creative art therapist, reiki practitioner and yoga teacher.
Her unique method of facilitating is poetic, inspiring and soulful. She combines meditation, somatic movement, breathwork, energetic awareness and creative expression, drawing from years of acting training and therapeutic study to create an uplifting space for participants to experience embodiment, expansion and ease.She has worked with diverse populations in Melbourne and New York City, in settings such as yoga studios, private clubs, corporate workplaces, reform and rehabilitation systems, residential care, clinical practice, theatres and film sets. Most recently, she designed and delivered a therapeutic art program for at-risk youth recovering from significant trauma, and was nominated for the Victorian Minister's Award for Excellence in Protecting Children.
Iliana's greatest joy is to slow down time and share the magnitude of how it feels to live in presence, in practical and meaningful ways.
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Ashley Mariani
Ashley Mariani is a chef, textile artist and educator who has been working in the industry for more than 20yrs. She has taught cooking for Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food and the Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Programme. She currently focuses on retreat catering and travels up and down the east coast creating magic with different yoga, meditation, sound healing, reiki, and personal development based facilitators. Ashley takes pride and pleasure from creating food that is both nourishing and inspirational. Always happy to cater for different dietary needs, Mediterranean flavours are the back bone of Ashley’s meals, that are created from seasonal, local ingredients.
Accommodation Options + Pricing
All rooms are warmly lit and elegantly furnished to provide the most luxurious space for your retreat. We want you to feel the energy of peace and tranquillity upon arrival and have you settle into this energy throughout your all inclusive three night stay.
Pricing starts from $1,297*
Check in Friday 1st August 2.00pm - Check out Monday 4th August 12.00pm
*Early Bird ends April 30, 2025
Master Private King w ensuite - BOOKED
Private w shared bathroom
Private Early Bird: $1,797 per person
Private Full Price: $1,997 per person
*Please note bed configuration is
1 x Queen Bed
1 x Single
Twin room w shared bathroom
Book with a friend/partner or come along solo and share with a new buddy.
Early Bird: $1,497 per person
Full Price: $1,697 per person
*Please note bed configuration is below
1 x Queen Bed
1 x Single
3 Person room w shared bathroom
Have a group of 3 friends all happy to share? This room is for you!
Early Bird: $1,297 per person
Full Price: $1,497 per person
*Please note bed configuration is below and two people will share a queen.
1 x Queen Bed
1 x Single
About our retreat property.
Cheeky Fox Retreat
The Kinglake Ranges represents the boundary between the traditional lands of the Taungurung people to the north, and the Wurundjeri people to the south, and was an important meeting place for ceremonies and trading between the two tribes of the Kulin Nation.
Cheeky Fox Retreat honours that spirit of union, acknowledging and respecting First Nations people as the traditional custodians of this land, and drawing inspiration from their culture and connection to Country.
Nestled deep in the tranquil ranges of Kinglake, Cheeky Fox Retreat offers an experience like no other. Kinglake is surrounded by the Kinglake National Park, which has a great selection of walking tracks, impressive waterfalls and picnic areas, you will feel right at home burrowed in nature.
As you drive up the long, tree-lined driveway, you'll arrive at this stunning, welcoming, retreat. With cosy living areas, toasty fireplaces, and our own magical Yoga Shala, Cheeky Fox Retreat is sure to feel like a big warm hug, keeping you snug whilst connected to yourself, nature and new friends.
The space
Key Features Include
Yoga Shala overlooking mountains and bush land
Sauna
Outdoor Deck
Acres of tranquil mountain bushland
Indoor Fireplace with endless firewood
High quality linen provided
High quality bath and pool/sauna towels provided
No need to BYO Yoga mat or props, we’ve got that covered for you too!
Ready to book?
Please fill out the below form so we can get to know you
Read over our RETREAT FAQS
Transfer your $400 non refundable deposit (bank details below).
Account Name: Malu Yoga Melbourne
BSB: 063-240
ACC: 1118 8652
Have questions?
Please reach out directly to Carla via email
hello@maluyogamelbourne.com to arrange a call.