In Chinese culture, menopause is celebrated as a woman’s Second Spring. A time of wisdom, freedom and renewal, waiting to be claimed.
Join host, Susi Whitehead, for She Emerges: An Island Escape
at the KI Dragonfly Guesthouse - your cosy sanctuary
in the heart of historic Kingscote.
Welcome to She Emerges - a unique wellness experience on Kangaroo Island that has been carefully curated for women seeking renewal at the time of your "second spring".
Here, you’ll experience the perfect blend of restful fasting, nourishing food, and mindful activities that support your body, mind, and spirit.
With a small, intimate group of no more than six, you’ll receive personal guidance from your host, Susi, in a peaceful, supportive setting.
You will take home tools, plans and ideas to help you on the journey to un-become someone else’s dreams and create your own reality.
Mind
Learn about the role of hormones on your brain function and what happens during peri-menospause.
Discover useful mindset and mindfulness techniques.
Take time out for peaceful contemplation.
Soul
Indulge in a sound bath, relax into daily guided meditations; sink into a great book; watch a thought provoking movie; sing karaoke; visit the local art galleries.
Connect with nature, self and others.
Remind yourself of what it is like to feel joyful.
Nature
Relax in our garden and forage in the veggie patch.
Enjoy walks along the coastal trails nearby, keep an eye out for dolphins, seals & whales in the bay (seasonal); indulge in bird watching. You may even see one of the town's resident koalas.
Body
Learn about benefits of Fasting & Eating Like A GirlTM, and work out the optimal regime for you. Enjoy coastal walks, attend the local parkrunTM on Saturday morning (Susi walks or volunteers so there is no pressure to run!). Experience the exhilaration of a cold plunge (either in the tidal pool or in the tub), followed by a sauna. For the 5-day package, you will also participate in a local mindful movement class.
Connection
Bond with fellow retreat guests, provide support to one another during fasting (the Escape involves shorter fasting periods only).
Share stories over meal preparation as you learn the principles of Eat Like A GirlTM.
Optional extras!
Kangaroo Island is home to a multitude of healing and wellbeing modalities - not to mention our world famous nature experiences. You may wish to add on an optional service while on your Escape.
Visit the Wellness on KI page for more information on the providers. Investment in the optional extras varies and is set by the operator. Experiences are subject to availability.
She Emerges: An Island Escape is an Alcohol and Cigarette free event.
We proudly support vital dolphin research.
