Women's Wellness Escape in the Ferguson Valley, Western Australia

Ferguson Valley Escape sits on twelve acres of gardens and bushland in Crooked Brook, Western Australia. The property has a tropical feel—frangipani, lavender, birdsong—that the owners deliberately lean into. Sasha and Marty Ott run the place, and they're both qualified chefs. Sasha fronts the wellness retreats; Marty's background includes running restaurants in the Cocos Islands, Singapore, and Perth, and he started Tony Roma's in WA. He handles much of the cooking, which guests consistently rate as a highlight.

The retreat runs from Friday to Monday. Friday is arrival and settling in: a welcome drink, a property tour, and a Caribbean-inspired vegetarian dinner. Saturday is the fullest day—morning stretch and walk, then free time for massages or lounging, a cooking demo and lunch, then more free time with the option of paint and Prosecco, sauna, or the ice pool. Dinner is followed by sound healing or a pamper circle. Sunday is about deep rest: yoga or a bushwalk, a picnic lunch at a surprise location, and a closing circle with head and foot massage. Monday is a light breakfast and checkout.

A few things set this retreat apart. The food is a big one—Sasha and Marty cook everything fresh on site, using produce from their own gardens where possible, and they cater to a wide range of diets including vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo, and gluten-free. The spa treatments are also a core part of the experience, with Lomi Lomi massage, Ayurvedic head massage, and foot rituals included in the price. The property itself is another draw: it has a sauna, a spring-fed pool that doubles as an ice bath, and plenty of quiet corners for reading or napping.

The retreat is women-only and low-pressure by design. There's no expectation to 'do' anything—the schedule is flexible enough that you could spend the whole weekend in a hammock if that's what you need. For many guests, that lack of pressure is the point. It's a space to rest, get a massage, eat well, and go home feeling lighter.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga classes or guided bush walk - 45-minute Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage - 30-minute pamper circle (head massage & foot bath) - Healthy cooking demo - Paint & prosecco class - Sound healing session - Surprise lakeside picnic with local wine tasting - Welcome drink - Course manual - Parking - Luggage storage - Wi-Fi connection - Transportation during the retreat - Specialized workshops - Group excursions/activities - Daily pranayama classes

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Alcohol (you can BYO) - Additional activities not in the itinerary