Host your Retreat!

Avana is a family run, fully private, nature-immersed retreat venue in the Byron Bay hinterland, designed for facilitators who want to create an unforgettable experience.


With accommodation for up to 60 guests in beautifully styled shared bell tents & classic dome tents and exclusive access to the entire riverside property.

A minimum three-night stay ensures space for true immersion.

Here, rainforest replaces distraction.
River replaces noise.
Fire replaces screens.

  • Private exclusive use

  • Accomodation for up to 60 guests

  • Large outdoor covered practice spaces

  • Main House. Workhop space, kitchens + bathrooms.

  • Sauna, cold immersion & river

  • Fire circle & communal dining

  • Catering can be organised

Optional retreat coordination & logistics support available.

Everything is designed so you can focus on your people.
We have many groups booking in for their 3rd and 4th retreat with us and are now part of the Avana family. We welcome you to join us.

What makes Avana special.

Glamping in the rainforest

The shaded rainforest holds our Glamping Bell Tents, dotted along the river with comfy beds and beautiful linen.

Indoor spaces and kitchen

The main house here provides opportunities for indoor activities and use of amenities. There is an upstairs and downstairs kitchen to prepare meals, privately or via a professional catering service. There is a medium-sized presentation room on the downstairs level.

Luxe Facilities

Designed and built by Avana’s creator Alex Southcombe, these outdoor bathrooms are a beautiful surprise for all the guests.
Bamboo toilets with a glass roof and showers under the stars.

Lush facilitation areas

We have a flat grassed area by the riverside that are shaded by a large festival tents to hold your activities, presentations, rituals, talks.

Sauna & Cold Plunges

We have a beautiful wood fired sauna andtwo cold plunges by the river, so you can sweat, plunge and detox.
This is a very unique rainforest sauna experience.

The river

Flowing mountain water cleanses all who choose to bathe in its beauty and power.
Nestled between 2 national parks, this is heaven on earth.

We can cater epic food

Have all your nourishing food taken care of so you can focus on what matters.

We can organise healthy food to be catered to your needs.

  • Get the day started with gorgeous breakfast spreads

  • Lunch to be served

  • Dinners that can include all you need to bring your people together

  • Snacks, tea, smoothies

Contact us to begin creating your retreat with us