The weekend is built around Ustadha Saara Sabbagh's classes on purification of the heart, with reflection sessions where the group works through what has been taught. Those sessions are the spine of the three days; the walking, art and journaling sit around them rather than competing with them.

A scenic coastal walk is on the schedule, along with therapeutic art and journaling. Dhikr is part of the programme, and the organisers describe spacious moments of stillness as a deliberate part of the weekend — time that is not filled.

Meals are provided and described as nourishing. The group eats together, which is where a lot of the conversation between sessions happens.

Sakinah Retreats launched in January 2024 and says it has hosted over two thousand Muslim women across its retreats and events in Australia and abroad, including in New Zealand, Morocco, Spain, Turkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Indonesia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. This weekend is the Australian one for late 2026.

The location is the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, a coastal region south-east of Melbourne. The page does not name the specific venue or give the full address.

What's included

- Two nights on the Mornington Peninsula, Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November 2026 - Classes with Ustadha Saara Sabbagh on 'Purification of the Heart' - Reflection sessions - Scenic coastal walk - Therapeutic art session - Journaling - Dhikr - Meals through the weekend - Time for stillness

What's not included

- Travel to and from the Mornington Peninsula - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Anything not listed as included — the page does not publish a full inclusions list, so confirm with the operator

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