My cup feels very full right now, in fact it is spilling over. So much so that I need to write all about it. I have just returned from a weekend away to Bridgetown. Wow. Such a magical little town. Green, lush, rolling hills, chirping birds, friendly people, I wanted to stay forever. I eyed off the school, and started looking more at property, maybe I could move there? The thing is with me, is I want to move everywhere, all the time. But honestly, this place did feel very special to me. I have always wanted a little down south get away. This town could just be the place I have been looking for. 

I signed up to a one day yoga retreat with a Women’s circle, somewhat randomly. I felt instantly drawn to it, and bang, booked it just like that. You know how you deliberate on some things and wonder if you can really fit it in to your busy schedule? Well this time I did not even hesitate, and just thought; I will make this happen. I packed Thursday night and headed off straight after school Friday. 

I arrived at dark Friday night, and found some friends in the next door campsite. The good news is people are everywhere! I travel solo quite a bit, much to the surprise of many, but honestly, it’s great. I can do what I want, act spontaneously, wake up at a ridiculous hour, and chat to all the strangers that I like. I nabbed a great camping spot right by the river, with calming trees views, pops of yellow wattle and woke to the incessant squeak squawk of equally early rising twitterers. I donned my daggy crocs and went out to explore, at 5.20am. I wandered all along the river and admired the early morning river reflections, green trees, wild purple peas, and just enjoyed the nature stroll. 

I set off for my yoga retreat with other equally “Wyld Women” around 8am. I was excited, and looking forward to a day of time out, calm, tranquility and peace. Dalmore Farm is such a special place. I instantly felt exhilarated, my energy rising by the beauty of the place. The owner was an amazing woman, with a fascinating history of international travel and big life living. Rolling hills, big magic trees, loads of farm animals, and a converted sheering shed to create a perfect haven for yoga retreats. She also hosts weddings, which would be amazing. 

The day was rich with connection, a huge variety of women coming together, to connect, share, recharge, and learn from each other. I felt so inspired and uplifted. I realised that when women come together we really can do some amazing things. We can hold each other up, support each other, and share our energy. Although we were strangers at the beginning, we felt very connected by the end. After opening up and sharing in a circle at the beginning, we did some yoga, then some energy chakra work, ate a delicious vegan lunch and afternoon tea and finished with a wonderful sound healing. I loved all of it. And I really want to do more of these type of things. I loved it so much I want to start my own women’s circle!

So now I am on the look out for more hippie dippy day retreats, yoga intensives, woo woo wellness days, bring it on! 

We need to take more time out for ourselves. Life really does rush by in a blur of work, emotions, demands, chores, busyness. Taking time out to pause, find some calm and peace in a beautiful environment was really a memorable experience for me. I hope this inspires you to find some time out for yourself too! 

I drove back into town on cloud nine. I loved my weekend away, and will be planning another one soon.

On my last morning I went to explore a few open gardens, as part of a festival. However turned out I was a few weeks early! Not to worry, I still managed to see a couple of beautiful gardens, one cottage style garden that really took my fancy. Now I have what I call a cottage style garden but this was really next level. Everything was so perfect and beautiful and lush, quite inspiring. 

It has been so long since I wrote on my blog, perhaps all year? I have been caught up with a new man, a full time job, and the busyness of life in general. Sometimes I get a bit self conscious around my blog too, and don’t want to share things too personal. And other times I don’t seem to mind at all and blab it all out. Stuff it! We are all going through similar things I think! I had an old high school friend reach out to me recently and tell me he had stumbled across my blog. Wow! I really never know who reads it, and for this reason, I am inspired to keep writing it! So, here you go… a fresh blog. 

Much love, 

Anita xxx