Marc and MillySERPENTINE RIDGE CONSCIOUS LIVING HEALING 50-acre RETREAT is an incredible place for families to come and stay, and take time out from the fast pace of city living.
Step onto the land and immediately “meld” into the beautiful vibe of the Earth that welcomes you with open arms, inviting restoration and a deeper connection.
Tucked into the ancient folds of Widgee Mountain in Southeast Queensland lies this Mountain Retreat, not just a scenic backdrop, but a living, breathing partner in transformation.
In an era defined by digital saturation, fractured attention, and chronic stress, places like our Serpentine Ridge Retreat are becoming essential medicine. They offer something human nervous systems have been quietly craving!!
It’s a return to authentic connection, ethical simplicity, and the healing potency of nature’s intelligence.
Benefits to human well-being when entering into the quiet of wilderness and natural bushland are extensive and deeply healing. We’ve made a nice list of what we’ve experienced personally living here and what our guests have experienced while immersing themselves in the Widgee Wilderness Experience here on the land at Serpentine Ridge Conscious Living Healing Retreat.
BENEFITS OF BEING IN THE WILDERNESS
Research in environmental psychology consistently shows that immersion in natural landscape:
Lowers Cortisol
Reduces Blood Pressure
Improves Immune Function
Enhances Emotional Regulation
Increases Cognitive Clarity
THE HEALING INTELLIGENCE OF WILDERNESS IMMERSION
Beyond science, the land itself seems to exhale, and inhale, it is alive, we are closely linked with it, the stillness is not empty, it is full of life, movement, and quiet wisdom, and you feel it the moment you step from your vehicle, your breathing deepens, you have arrived!!
The bushland surrounding Serpentine Ridge is wild in the most nourishing way. Towering gums, glistening Livistona Palm trees feel like they are almost waving to you. Xanthorrea (grass trees) with their nectar-filled, tiny star-like flowers enticing butterflies, bees, nectar-eating birds constantly flying past. Koala, Kangaroo, Wallabies, Glossy, Red Tail and Yellow tail black Cockatoos, King Parrots, Brilliant Rainbow Bee Eaters, Spangled Drongos, Finches, Wrens Quail, Echidnas, Goannas, feather-tailed gliders – Wildlife corridors & dreaming pathways, weave closely through the land here, creating a sensory environment that gently recalibrates the nervous system. The bushland works its steady magic.
A RETREAT ROOTED IN ETHICAL CONSCIOUS LIVING
What sets Serpentine Ridge apart is its commitment to authentic, ethical stewardship of the land. Every structure, pathway, and guest experience is shaped by a philosophy of minimal impact and maximum presence. The retreat is managed with a deep respect for Country, honouring the rhythms of the land rather than imposing upon them.
Solar power, rainwater harvesting, wildlife-safe practices, and regenerative land care form the backbone of its operations. This ethical foundation creates a subtle yet powerful energy background, creating a sense of safety and alignment
STRENGTHENING FAMILY BONDS THROUGH SHARED EARTH-BASED EXPERIENCES
We love to co-create with the families to mix and match the right blend for their wilderness experience.
The retreat’s natural bushland setting encourages activities that strengthen family connection.
BENEFITS
Long Conversations
Quiet Reflection
Creative Play
Mindful Observation
Emotional Reset
Taking time out from scrolling on the screen
WE ENCOURAGE
Going for long walks & photography, (we are on 50 acres, we have a map with trail suggestions), spotting wallabies, kangaroos & koalas, bird watching, sunrise & sunset viewing, stargazing & identification, in a sky free from light pollution. These moments become the stories families carry home – the ones that shape identity and belonging. Children thrive in this environment. They become explorers, storytellers, and caretakers of the land. Parents rediscover the joy of unstructured time.
Other experiences we offer are massage, sound healing, meditation, art, sound healing, drumming, singing, our company by the campfire – stories, sharing food, outdoor cinema experiences, tours, walk & talks on plants and wildlife.
Serpentine Ridge offers something rare: in this time that is often fragmented by schedules and screens, we value collective presence – time to spend together in nature!!
Book accommodation here: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1407665599532602881?unique_share_id=1aa20e01-228d-48c0-8c2c-9eb594505386&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76
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Email: serpentineridge@gmail.com
Lisa Brough
Ann Moir-Bussy
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