Run. Restore. Recover.
Nourish yourself with a weekend of movement, learning, and connection in nature.
This weekend retreat with Sam Lutze and the Sapiens crew is an opportunity to refresh your body, your nutrition, and reset your relationship with running. Fill your lungs with the fresh air. Fill your belly with naturopath prepared wholesome meals. Fill your mind with positive inspiration on how to fuel your nutrition for activity and life.
Days will include a gentle run or hike at a relaxed and easy pace – more about soaking in the spectacular surroundings and forest bathing. Practice active recovery with MFR and Yin yoga classes with special guest Steve Cutts to aid relaxation and deep rest. You’ll feast on a buffet of vegetarian meals and snacks, prepared especially to support the body’s healing and natural restoration by Naturopath and Herbalist Bianca Markovic of The Herbal Alchemist.
Your retreat also includes a Fuel to Flourish workshop by Nicola Burdette on how to create optimal nutrition for peak performance. Plus, enjoy a recovery session at Mind Over Matter in Victor Harbour to melt into saunas and contrast with cold therapy to rejuvenate your body.
This retreat is perfect for people who are engaged in running at any level and want to revitalise their practice, mindset, and approach.
Dates:
Fri 11 – Sun 13 October, 2024
Location:
Inman Valley
Fleurieu Peninsula | Ngarrindjeri Country
South Australia
Cost:
$799. Including all accom, meals, classes and activities. Payment plan available.
Contact:
For all enquiries or payment plans contact Retreat Coordinator Annabel at annabel@humankindstudios.com.au
Location
Located in Inman Valley, you’ll unwind at this stunning, ecologically designed facility. Set on a large property with native bushland and next to a conservation park, guests tread lightly on the land, using sustainable products, clean composting toilets, and rainwater-fed hot showers.
The main building is a breathtaking open space with sweeping views of the Fleurieu and ocean.
This off-grid paradise is home to many native birds and animals. Kangaroos often graze and relax a few metres from the premises and eagles soar on the ridgetop. The traditional custodians of the land are the Ngarrindjeri people, we are incredibly fortunate and privileged to be guests in this majestic place and commit to treading lightly.
Activities
–Daily easy runs or hikes
around the land and local region to get your body moving and soak in the stunning natural environment.
–Daily guided Yin and Myofascial release classes
to target key areas for running recovery and holistic care.
– Fuel to Flourish workshop
with naturopath Nicola Burdette. Explore the fundamentals of energy balance, hydration, and sleep, tailored specifically to the needs of runners. Delve into the importance of refuelling with the right nutrients to support glycogen stores and maintain electrolyte balance during endurance training. Learn how to effectively fuel the body before, during, and after running to optimise both performance and recovery.
–Sauna and cold plunge
recovery session at Mind Over Matter in Victor Harbour. Immerse in infrared saunas and ice baths to use contrast therapy to rejuvenate your body.
Plus plenty of down time to read a book, watch the kangaroos and enjoy the sunsets.
Food
All meals will fully taken care of so you can sit back and enjoy. Your caterer, Naturopath and Herbalist Bianca Markovic of The Herbal Alchemist, has a deep interest in the intricacies of gut health. All meals will be wholesome and complete vegetarian buffet style food and include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday breakfast, plus snacks and desserts.
Sample menu:
Dinner- Chickpea, sweet potato curry with seasonal prebiotic rich greens like Chicory, served with turmeric rice, cucumber raita homemade naan infused with pressed flowers
Lunch- Thai style homegrown pumpkin soup, ft ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, topped with toasted sunflower seeds, coriander and chilli oil (optional) with Roasted Veg Rainbow salad.
Accomodation
You’ll rest easy in a simple and spacious bunkhouse that accommodates 10 people. Semi-partitioned into three alcoves, the bunkhouse has a mixture of ground and loft-style beds.
This is a communal nature-lovers retreat, perfect to come along solo and get to know your fellow community members. The bathrooms are in a seperate zone with composting toilets and warm rainwater showers.
Pricing
Details:
$799 per person investment includes:
-2 night accommodation
-All meals and snacks from Friday afternoon tea until Sunday brunch
-Guided runs and hikes with Physio Sam
– Yin and MFR classes
– Nutrition workshop
Retreat begins: Fri 11 Oct at 4pm (afternoon tea and dinner provided)
Retreat ends: Sun 13 Oct 12:30pm (final session ends at Victor Harbour)
Transport to/from retreat venue not included (we will support connections for car-pooling).
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
- Payment in full required to reserve your place. If you require payment plan please email us to arrange.
- No refunds f you cancel your booking 1 months before retreat (before 11 April), refund of payment will be given minus a 15% admin fee.
- If you cancel more than 1 month before the event, a refund (minus 15% admin fee) will be given ONLY if Human.Kind can fill your spot. If your spot cannot be filled, no refund will be given.
- If you cancel within 1 month of retreat (after 11 September 2024) no refund will be given.
- If the event is fully booked, a waitlist will be created and those people will be contacted first in case of a cancellation.
Meet the Facilitators
Sam Lutze – Retreat leader
Sam’s relationship with movement as a young person was defined by focus, commitment & competitiveness as a long & middle-distance runner. It wasn’t until his early 20’s when on a gap year (or 3) chasing the snow between Victoria and Japan that he discovered the freedom and fulfilment of moving in harmony with the natural world. On completion of his degree he then travelled to India to immerse himself in yoga teacher training and has been on a journey of deeper and deeper self-knowing since.
In recent years, Sam has amalgamated these mindsets through the world of Adventure Racing – trekking, mountain biking & kayaking through bush, wilderness & whitewater (often multiple days at a time) using only a map & compass.
Outside of the clinic and studio, Sam enjoys spending quality time out in nature – trail running, bushwalking, mountain biking, kayaking and showing his young daughter Maya how to (safely) jump out of trees!
Nicola Burdette – Naturopath
About to become a qualified Naturopath at the end of 2024, Nicola has a deep passion for supporting others through nutrition, lifestyle, and herbal medicine to optimise health. Over the past 6 months she has discovered a love for running, and with a deep understanding of the body’s nutritional needs, is excited to lean more into this space and support other runners in optimising their energy, performance, and recovery.
Steven Cutts – Yoga teacher
Steve has been a student of yoga for about 5 years. He fell in love with the practice after visiting Nepal in 2020.
His passion for yoga also stemmed from an interest in all aspects of the mind which led him to study psychology at university. He completed his 200 hour vinyasa teacher training in 2023, which sparked his passion for anatomy and philosophy. “For me, yoga has always been about coming home to myself. Having the opportunity to spend part of my day bringing awareness to my breath has really helped me navigate the chaos of modern living.”
Bianca Markovic – Catering
Bianca is a degree Naturopath and herbalist with a deep interest in the intricacies of gut and skin health. Alongside of her naturopathic practice she also offers educational workshops on herbalism, food as medicine and wild edible weeds to inspire a love for the natural world and instill a deep sense of connection to it. Her Italian roots guide the way as she delves deeper into mediterranean wisdoms and traditional medicine of the south of Italy where her family originates. She has returned just this year from learning with some of the best organic medicinal herb growers and traditional herbalists throughout Italy and continues to weave these learnings deeper into her practice and workshops.
