The Reef House, Palm Cove

Reset, Rebalance & Return To Yourself: A Retreat with Dr Mai

Step away from the noise. Slow down, restore your energy, and return to yourself in a retreat built around genuine rest.

Palm Cove, Queensland

Your Coastal Wellness Reset

Set within the tranquil surrounds of The Reef House in Palm Cove, this three-night retreat blends Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga and nervous system regulation under the guidance of Dr Mai. Spaces are intentionally limited, creating an intimate setting to slow down, reset and return home feeling grounded and clear.

What's Included

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

This retreat exists to help you step away from the noise of everyday life. Guided by Dr Mai, every workshop, ritual and quiet moment is designed to calm your nervous system, restore your energy and help you return home feeling grounded, clear and deeply nourished.

📍 Address: The Reef House, Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia. Transfer: Guests typically fly into Cairns Airport and transfer around 30 minutes to Palm Cove. A $500pp deposit secures your place, with final payment due 6 September 2026.

At a Glance

  • Location: The Reef House, Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia.
  • Wellness Focus: Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga, breathwork and nervous system regulation, guided by Dr Mai.
  • Travel Season: 6 – 9 November 2026, three nights and four days.
  • Grading: Luxury Boutique Resort – accommodation in a Brigadier King Room.
  • Unique Environment Note: Set within The Reef House, Palm Cove, this retreat blends Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and nervous system regulation for a deeply restorative, intimate wellness experience.
Experience

What Makes This Retreat Special

Discover the rituals, workshops and quiet moments that shape this restorative Reef House retreat with Dr Mai.

Nervous System Reset

Breathwork, sound healing and gentle movement are woven through each day to help calm an overstimulated nervous system, giving your body permission to shift out of stress mode and into genuine rest.

Ayurveda & TCM Rituals

Daily workshops weave together Ayurvedic wisdom and Traditional Chinese Medicine, from acupuncture and Gua Sha to mindful rituals that support digestion, sleep and emotional balance, offered in small, intimate group settings throughout the retreat.

Guided by Dr Mai

Dr Mai brings more than 20 years of experience in health and education, combining a background in emergency nursing with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda and nervous system regulation. Her calm, compassionate presence anchors every session, helping guests reconnect with their body’s natural rhythms.

Explore

A Restorative Retreat Nestled in Tranquil Palm Cove

A serene beachfront dining setup at a wellness retreat featuring fresh fruit platters, orange

The Reef House Signature Inclusions

Beyond the retreat programme, guests enjoy access to The Reef House’s 28 Signature Inclusions, adding further layers of comfort and care to an already immersive experience in one of Queensland’s most peaceful coastal settings.

Brigadier King Accommodation

Guests are accommodated for three nights in a Brigadier King Room at The Reef House, a tranquil base in Palm Cove designed for genuine rest between workshops, treatments and quiet reflection.

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A luxurious tropical pool area at Reef House Wellness Retreats in Palm Cove, featuring multiple

Nourishing Meals

Each day includes a daily à la carte breakfast alongside an included lunch, plus a Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner shared with fellow guests. Evenings are rounded out with punch and canapés, a gentle reminder that nourishment and connection go hand in hand.

Details

Inside the Retreat Experience

Integrate & Return

Clarity & Integration

Gentle yoga and meditation lead into a Travel Reset Integration Session, where you’ll create personalised daily rituals to carry home with you. After free time to relax or explore Palm Cove, the retreat closes with a Farewell Dinner, before a final morning of yoga, meditation and breakfast on Monday as the retreat concludes.

Restore & Rebalance

Regulate & Realign

A day dedicated to regulating and realigning, opening with morning yoga and breathwork before an Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine workshop with Dr Mai. After an included lunch and free time to rest, guests join a Gua Sha and Face Yoga workshop, an evening mantra song circle, and further group acupuncture and sound healing.

Arrival & Exhale

Slow Down & Land

The retreat begins with a welcome tea ritual, giving you time to slow down and land as you meet fellow guests over a shared Welcome Dinner. The evening deepens with an Opening Circle for intention setting, followed by group acupuncture and a sound journey designed to ease you gently out of everyday busyness.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

This retreat runs on fixed dates, from 6 to 9 November 2026, with spaces intentionally limited to maintain an intimate group size. A $500pp deposit secures your place, and final payment is due by 6 September 2026.

This retreat stands apart because every element, from Dr Mai’s clinical background in emergency nursing to her blend of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and nervous system regulation, is built around genuine restoration rather than a generic spa break. Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal and deeply cared for.

The Reef House is located in Palm Cove, a short drive north of Cairns. Guests typically fly into Cairns Airport and transfer to Palm Cove, with our team happy to help arrange this as part of your booking.

Pack comfortable clothing for yoga and breathwork sessions, light breathable layers suited to Far North Queensland’s tropical climate, swimwear, and something a little more polished for the Welcome and Farewell Dinners. A journal is also worth bringing for quiet reflection between sessions.

Absolutely. Daily à la carte breakfast, the included lunch, and the Welcome and Farewell Dinners can all be adjusted for dietary requirements. Simply let our team know when booking so The Reef House kitchen can prepare accordingly.

Guests stay for three nights in a Brigadier King Room at The Reef House, Palm Cove. The resort’s relaxed, tropical setting offers a peaceful base between each day’s workshops and rituals.

This retreat runs for three nights and four days, from 6 to 9 November 2026, a length of time carefully chosen to allow for genuine arrival, restoration and integration without feeling rushed. Dr Mai’s programme is designed so the effects of slowing down continue well after you return home.

The retreat runs across three nights and four days, moving through themes of arrival and exhale, restore and rebalance, and integrate and return. Daily workshops with Dr Mai combine yoga, breathwork, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, sound healing and Gua Sha, alongside shared meals and free time to rest.

Yes, WiFi is available at The Reef House. Many guests still choose to reduce their screen time during the retreat, finding that the quiet, intimate setting and Dr Mai’s guided sessions naturally encourage a break from constant connectivity.

Beyond the structured retreat sessions, guests can enjoy The Reef House’s 28 Signature Inclusions, along with the resort’s tranquil pools, lush tropical gardens and relaxed Palm Cove setting. It’s an easy environment in which to unwind between workshops, treatments and quiet time.

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 take care of every detail, from securing your place on this limited retreat to arranging any additional travel around it, so your experience with Dr Mai feels seamless from start to finish.

Get Started

Ready to Reset at The Reef House?

Our wellness travel specialists are here to help you secure your place on this Reef House retreat with Dr Mai. Contact us to discuss the programme, accommodation and any dietary or travel questions, with the personalised care Spencer Travel Wellness is known for.