Celestial Events Inner Circle Reading Retreat III
A special weekend to catch up, connect, read and solve a mystery all at once. Hosted by Carly and Victoria - come and get spoilt with us.
Date and time
Location
Landers Shoot
Landers Shoot Landers Shoot, QLD 4555 AustraliaRefund Policy
Agenda
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FRI: Arrival
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FRI: First Night Dinner
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SAT: Yoga
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SAT: Breakfast
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
SAT: Free Time / Reading / Writing Challenge / Colouring
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SAT: High Tea Style Lunch
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
SAT: Free Time / Reading and Relaxation
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT: Murder Mystery Dinner
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
SUN: Yoga
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
SUN: Breakfast
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
SUN: Departure
About this event
Escape to a Fantasy Reading Retreat with us!
****THIS IS FOR INNER CIRCLE CLUB SUBSCRIBERS ONLY...TO JOIN THE CLUB APPLY HERE****
Join your fellow "Celestial Inner Circle" members for a restful, magical weekend. Slow down and indulge in some much-needed relaxation. Enjoy quiet moments with a good book, pamper yourself with soothing treatments, and stretch out with gentle yoga sessions. Savour delicious food and get ready for an exciting evening as we dress up and solve a thrilling murder mystery together. All this in an idyllic, picturesque setting.
Your Weekend of Literary Bliss awaits...
Friday Afternoon 3pm onwards:
- Arrival & Welcome: Settle in with a grazing plate, meet and greet fellow book lovers, and enjoy a mead tasting (or a non-alcoholic version).
- Get Comfortable: Find your bed, collect your book and a notebook. Get your comfy clothes on and get ready to discover the activities planned for the weekend. Bed layout breakdown here.
- Relaxed Italian Dinner: Enjoy a delicious comfort meal (salads, pizza, pasta and gelati) with vegan and vegetarian options available.
- Get ready to smutty game play: The evening will feature "Cards Against Fantasy Smut" and other fantasy-based games to have fun with your bookish friends. Or if you prefer to read on the couch that is totally ok too!
The journey continues...
Saturday Morning:
- Yoga on the Grass: Start the day with a relaxing yoga session suitable for all levels. If it rains, we'll use our beautiful deck. Mats provided.
- Breakfast: Enjoy an array of cereals, yoghurts, croissants, fresh juice, toast, coffee, and hot chocolate.
- Morning Activities: Spend the morning reading by the pond, participating in our writing challenge, colouring-in options, or chatting with your bookish friends in real life.
Saturday Lunch:
- High Tea Lunch: Indulge in finger sandwiches and scones - this is a TIARA moment if you want to bring one. There is croquet in the garden (weather permitting) if you want to really live your best high-tea moment.
Saturday Afternoon:
- Reading and Relax time: Relax time! Guests will receive a book to read, this is your chance for some R&R, or colouring in time.
Did someone say dress up and fantasy murder mystery...
Saturday Evening:
- Fantasy Murder Mystery: Get into character for an evening of intrigue. You will have received your character prior to the event, so take the afternoon to get ready if you plan on dressing up.
- Gourmet Dinner: Our private personal chef will serve a sit-down dinner of canapés, entrees, and dessert while we uncover the fantasy murderer. What an absolute treat! Capelli Foods are well known to cater the most prestigious events on the Sunshine Coast.
Time to sleep in ...
Sunday Morning:
- Sleep In & Yoga: Start your day with a relaxing yoga session on the grass, followed by breakfast.
- Wrap-Up: Share your notebook reading tasks with the group, bid our farewells, and head back to reality.
About your MURDER MYSTERY....
The elusive 1300th Witch’s Coven is set to convene once more, gathering under a shroud of enchantment in the hidden depths of Ravenwood Forest—a place concealed by magic, right beneath our noses on the Sunshine Coast.
Potions will be brewed, spells perfected, and whispers of warlocks will dance through the air. Yet, an unease lingers. Some witches claim the coven’s energy feels… off. Tensions simmer! A few Witches have voiced strong opinions about "making" some of the witches attend counseling to restore harmony before the sacred gathering.
Onyx Blazen isn’t taking heed to any of the nonsense and has made it mandatory for all witches of the coven to attend.
YOU are a member of the 1300th Coven. This is where your story begins.
(your fantasy role will be allocated at your time of retreat booking with further information - please note that roles for this are predominately she/her)
Meet your yoga instructor and co-host Victoria...(aka Murder Mystery Onyx Blaxen this weekend!)
I was born and raised in New York and moved to Australia in 2016. Now, I live in Brisbane with my husband and two fluffy Samoyeds.
I completed my Pilates training in 2022 and my 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training last year. I am also qualified in first aid and CPR.
In my free time, I love performing and choreographing musicals. I've been in productions like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Phantom of the Opera, and choreographed shows like The Wedding Singer and Kinky Boots.
When not performing, I enjoy camping, the beach, and reading. My favorite series is Zodiac Academy, and my top read this year is Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole.
I’m excited for the reading retreat to connect with fellow book lovers. I look forward to sharing my passion for books and enjoying the supportive community of the Celestial Inner Circle.
So let's make that really clear
Here are the inclusions:
- Two nights accommodation in an ideallic setting with your bookish friends. There are a mix of separate bedrooms, and rooms with multiple beds, it is more of a "sleepover" feeling and getting to know your friends than staying in a hotel with totally separate rooms. We are sharing the house all together to catch up. However there is plenty of space on the grounds if you need alone time and want to read by yourself at the pond or go for a swim etc. For a full view of the rooms please click here.
- All meals included, welcome grazing platter and mead tasting (or non-alcoholic version), Italian order-in dinner, popcorn and rockyroad for movie and games night, breakfasts (please choose at Checkout when booking), high-tea style tiara lunch with fresh scones and jam and cream, PRIVATE CHEF served dinner - three canapes, main course and dessert, and breakfast.
- Book
- Theme merchandise
- Yoga each morning (professional qualified coach with mats provided)
What you need to bring:
- Your own alcohol or what you prefer to drink. We are going to have a lot of fun at our murder mystery night and our games night, but we don't want sore heads or anyone sick. So while we say bring your own alcohol, please don't bring excessive amounts as this is not the vibe for the weekend. While there will be OJ for breakfast and non-alcoholic options ... if your life is not complete without Coke or Red Bull etc please bring these along, or any other comfort foods or speciality items you require (special sugar, milks etc). We will try and cater for everyone, but if it is really important - bring it along just in case.
- A big smile
- Swimmers
Pricing:
Bedding can be viewed in more detail at this link.
Queen Shared Room - $880 + Eventbrite Booking Fee x 1
Double Bed - $880 + Evenbrite Booking Fee x 2
Single Bed - $850 + Eventbrite Booking Fee x 6
Single Sofa Bed - $820 + Eventbrite Booking Fee x 2
Single Top Bunk - $820 + Eventbrite Booking Fee x 1
Single Rollaway - $780 + Eventbrite Booking Fee x 2
(all prices already include GST and a business receipt will be issued at checkout)
Check out Tips:
- You must choose your meals when you check out.
- Make bookings per person - do not try and book for two people as you can't choose separate meal choices.
It's a reading retreat ... so what will you be reading you ask??
Our book choice will be uploaded here a little closer to time!
YOUR CELESTIAL FESTIVAL HOST
I am so excited to meet you all! I hope I have answered all your questions below. Please reach out if there is anything missing. I have loved bringing events like Brisbane Fashion Month and Women in Fashion to life. Building Celestial Events has been a passion project dream come true. You can see some of my other projects on my YouTube Channel or my website. Follow at the private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celestialevents.com.au
I can't wait to meet you at all.
x CVW
Looking for extra things to do before you arrive on Friday or when you leave on Sunday?
- Visit the AMAZE WORLD not only for great photos but it is tricky to do! $33 Link: https://www.instagram.com/amazeworldau/
- Try our indoor archery $30 https://www.facebook.com/BrokenArrowArchery/
- Gin Tasting Sunshine & Sons $15 https://www.sunshineandsons.com.au/tours-and-tastings/
- Local Independent Bookstore owned by girlies from our group who started their own business https://www.instagram.com/forever_fables_aus/
- Horse Riding https://www.glasshousemountainsridingschool.com.au/riding-lessons
Frequently asked questions
This is at a privately booked AirBNB. It is not a commercial venue, and on this occasion it is not wheelchair friendly.
This is a relaxing weekend, so you can literally wear your gym gear all weekend OR by all means you can really get dressed up on Sat night for the murder mystery party. This is no judgement weekend, so don't feel like you need to buy anything special to be part of it.
The yoga is very gentle yoga, but always best to check with your Doctor or health care professional.
Yes there is parking at the venue
Clothes, swimmers, PJ's, tiara if you have one, dress up items for Sat night if you want, any alcohol or zero-alcohol you want to consume (however this is not a big boozy weekend - please drink in moderation we don't want anyone being sick on the night).
This is a 18+ age event.
No - sorry this is for Celestial Inner Circle Only.
No! All Celestial Events are open and supportive for any fantasy fans to join in the fun.
Refunds will be case by case. Generally this is non-refundable
There is a maximum occupancy at the venue of 15 adults so there is no benefit to sharing a bed. We will need to reconnect the KING beds which have been separated instead (so you need to book two single beds in rooms 1 or 2). Email me at hello@celestialevents.com.au if this is your case.
We need minimum attendees, if we do not have a minimum number I may need to postpone and offer a full refund.
At Checkout when booking, you need to approve that you choose to participate in this event at your own risk, and that event organiser will not be liable for any injury, or loss of personal items which may occur at the event.
No problems if you have a question please email us at hello@celestialevents.com.au
Your accomodation, food, and entertainment for the weekend. Entertainment includes a murder mystery party, private chef, pamper pack, a booklet of challenges, a reading book and a Celestial merchandise item.
Alcohol and drinks like coke etc will not be provided, except for the mead tasting on arrival if you would like a welcome drink. If you need special sugar, specific milk types or have very specific dietary need, we will try and provide these. Please email, otherwise potentially pack and bring these
You need to organise your transport to and from the venue. However we are happy to facilitate car pooling options, or pick up from the local train station. Please communicate your needs and we will try and assist. hello@celestialevents.com.au
If you have PayPal - you can choose the pay in four option.
This is a make believe event where each attendee is given a character to play throughout the dinner. You are given clues to disclose in conversation with others, and during the night one of the attendees "pretends to get murdered" and the guests have to work together using the clues to find out "who
I am sorry the venue has a strict 15 guest policy and no events, meaning no additional visitors or events to happen at the property.
If you have a certified carer and need them to be with you for the duration, they will need to book a full ticket as well.
We will be able to cater for some requirements like vegetarian / vegan. But if you need to bring all your own food for the entire weekend, we can look at a slight reduction in pricing. Please email your medical dietary requirement if this is your case hello@celestialevents.com.au
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Celestial Events Australia create unique events taking inspiration from some of our favourite authors, including Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros. Dress as your favourite character and join us for immersive experiences with unforgettable events, bookish fun, and new best friends. Celestial Events are non-licensed, non-official, fan-based events where we worship our favourite authors and get to dress up and try and relive our fantasy moments together.