Palm Cove, Queensland

Reset, Rebalance and Return to Yourself with Dr Mai

Three nights in Palm Cove to slow your pace, settle your nervous system and remember what balance feels like. This isn’t a spa weekend. It’s a considered programme of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and mindful ritual, guided by Dr Mai.

Your Retreat Guide

Guided by Dr Mai

A professional spa therapist applies a facial treatment to a relaxed client at Reef House Wellness

This retreat is held in partnership with Dr Mai, whose background spans emergency nursing and more than twenty years in health and education. Working alongside Spencer Travel Wellness, she brings Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda and nervous system regulation into every session, with a calm, compassionate presence that supports guests through stress, fatigue and overwhelm toward genuine balance.

Palm Cove, Queensland

Slow Down. Restore Fully. Return to Yourself.

Set within The Reef House in Palm Cove, this three-night retreat pairs Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine with the practices that rarely make it into daily life at home – breathwork, nervous system regulation, mindful ritual and a dedicated integration session to help the calm last well beyond the retreat itself.

What's Included

Three nights in a Brigadier King Room at The Reef House, daily à la carte breakfast, one included lunch, Welcome and Farewell Dinners, evening punch and canapés, daily workshops and wellness sessions with Dr Mai, and full access to The Reef House’s 28 signature inclusions.

Priced from $1,989pp twin share or $2,589pp single, covering accommodation, meals, workshops and wellness sessions across the three nights. A $500pp deposit secures your place, with final payment due 6 September 2026.

The Reef House sits within Palm Cove’s tranquil coastal setting, close enough to the village to feel connected but calm and contained enough to properly switch off. Between sessions there are lush tropical gardens, a peaceful pool and a pace built for genuine rest rather than sightseeing.

📍 Address: The Reef House, Palm Cove, Far North Queensland. Retreat dates: 6 – 9 November 2026, three nights and four days. Most guests fly into Cairns Airport, with Palm Cove a short transfer along the coast. Our wellness travel specialists can assist with flights and transfers so your journey is as seamless as the retreat itself.

At a Glance

  • Location: The Reef House, Palm Cove, Far North Queensland, Australia.
  • Wellness Focus: Nervous system regulation, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga and mindful rituals, with personalised daily practices guided by Dr Mai.
  • Travel Season: One-time retreat dates, 6 – 9 November 2026.
  • Investment: From $1,989pp twin share, $2,589pp single, inclusive of accommodation, dining and the full retreat programme.
  • Grading: Intimate Wellness Retreat – three nights, four days, at The Reef House.
  • Group Size: Intentionally limited, to keep the retreat personal and closely guided throughout.
Experience

What Makes This Retreat Special

Three threads run through every day at The Reef House: nervous system regulation, traditional healing practice, and Dr Mai’s close personal guidance from the moment you arrive.

Nervous System Regulation

The retreat’s rhythm is built around nervous system regulation, with breathwork, meditation and a dedicated Travel Reset Integration Session helping guests carry a lasting sense of calm home with them.

Ayurveda & TCM Practices

Dr Mai brings Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda into daily workshops, offering practical, healing practices such as Gua Sha and face yoga alongside guided acupuncture and sound journeys.

Guided by Dr Mai

Every workshop and session across the retreat is led personally by Dr Mai, whose blend of clinical grounding and genuine warmth shapes the pace of each day, adjusting rituals to what each guest actually needs.

Programme

How the Days Unfold

Day One

Arrival & Exhale

Friday 6 November opens with a welcome tea ritual, time to meet fellow guests and settle in, before the group gathers for an Opening Circle, intention setting and a Welcome Dinner. The evening closes with group acupuncture and a sound journey.

Day Two

Restore & Rebalance

Saturday 7 November moves through morning yoga and breathwork, an Ayurveda and TCM workshop and an included lunch, with free time to rest before an afternoon Gua Sha and face yoga workshop, an evening mantra song circle and further group acupuncture and sound healing.

Day Three

Integrate & Return

Sunday 8 November brings gentle yoga and meditation alongside a dedicated Travel Reset Integration Session, helping you create personalised daily rituals to take home, with free time to relax or explore Palm Cove before the Farewell Dinner.

Day Four

Depart & Carry It Home

Monday 9 November closes gently with a final session of yoga and meditation and breakfast together, before the retreat concludes and guests head home carrying their new rituals with them.

Explore

A Restorative Base on the Palm Cove Coastline

An aerial view of a luxurious tropical wellness resort pool complex featuring a bright blue lap

The Reef House Signature Inclusions

Alongside the retreat’s dedicated workshop spaces, guests have full access to The Reef House’s 28 signature inclusions, adding further layers of comfort and relaxation to the wellness programme led by Dr Mai.

Brigadier King Accommodation

Guests are accommodated in a Brigadier King Room at The Reef House, a serene property known for its lush gardens and relaxed coastal elegance, offering a peaceful base for the retreat’s daily rituals and workshops.

Reef house wellness retreats palm cove 027
A beautifully plated chocolate açai bowl topped with fresh fruits, edible flowers, granola

Daily Rituals & Workshops

Meals throughout the retreat are considered part of the wellness experience, from daily à la carte breakfast to an included lunch and the Welcome and Farewell Dinners, with evening punch and canapés adding a warm, communal touch to each day.

Images

The Reef House in Pictures

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Dr Mai’s approach is designed to gently support people experiencing stress, fatigue or overwhelm, whatever your experience with wellness practices. Sessions are guided at a pace that suits the group, so you’re never expected to arrive with prior knowledge of Ayurveda, TCM or breathwork.

The investment is $1,989pp twin share or $2,589pp single, covering accommodation, dining, workshops and wellness sessions. The retreat runs once, from 6 to 9 November 2026, with a $500pp deposit required to secure your place and final payment due by 6 October 2026. Because spaces are intentionally limited to protect the intimacy of the experience, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Pack comfortable, breathable clothing for yoga and breathwork sessions, something relaxed for the Welcome and Farewell Dinners, and a journal for quiet reflection and intention setting. Palm Cove’s coastal climate calls for light layers, and we recommend leaving extra room for the sense of ease you’ll be taking home with you.

The Reef House sits in Palm Cove, a peaceful stretch of Far North Queensland coastline. Most guests fly into Cairns Airport, with Palm Cove around a 25 to 30 minute transfer away. Our wellness travel specialists can help coordinate your flights and transfers as part of your booking.

Yes. Meals throughout the retreat, including daily à la carte breakfast, the included lunch and the Welcome and Farewell Dinners, can be adapted to suit your dietary needs. Simply let our wellness travel specialists know your requirements when booking so The Reef House team can prepare accordingly.

Guests stay for three nights in a Brigadier King Room at The Reef House, Palm Cove, one of Australia’s most tranquil coastal settings. The room category is included in your investment, with spaces intentionally limited to keep the retreat personal for every guest.

Yes. Alongside the structured workshops, each day allows time to rest, reflect or quietly explore Palm Cove, with the final morning’s integration session designed to help the sense of calm settle in rather than rush past it.

WiFi is available at The Reef House, though we encourage guests to use this time to step back from screens. The retreat’s intimate, intentional programme, with its acupuncture, sound journeys and mantra circles, naturally invites you to be present and let the outside world wait a while.

As part of Spencer Travel Holdings, with over 20 years of expertise and Virtuoso membership, we offer more than a simple booking. Our wellness travel specialists provide personalised curation, exclusive access to Dr Mai’s small-group retreat and seamless planning, so you can arrive at The Reef House and simply exhale. We handle every detail with care, from your room category to dietary needs, so this time is truly restorative.
Get Started

Ready to Switch Off in Palm Cove?

Our wellness travel specialists are here to help you secure your place at this intimate retreat with Dr Mai at The Reef House, Palm Cove. Call us on +61 2 9192 5600 or email wellness@spencertravel.com.au to arrange your booking, with personalised guidance every step of the way.