Soul Spa Days

A restorative day retreat for your soul, body and nervous system

Hosted by Cara Szellemes in the beautiful Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia

What if you could gift yourself a whole day to be cared for?

No deadlines. No screens. No rushing.
Just deep rest, nourishment, and space to return to yourself.

Soul Spa Days are personalised one-day retreats curated for you when you feel burned out, overwhelmed, or just in need of a reset. You’ll be held in a beautiful, calm space in the Glass House Mountains, with nourishing food, grounding practices, and gentle, soul support.

It's a day just for you, tailored to your needs

rest and reflect

Space & quiet time to rest and reflect

wholefood meals

Nourishing wholefood meals

nourishing experiences

A menu of soul nourishing experiences to choose from

I decided to gift myself this full day experience as I was feeling the need to be held for a few hours, to put all things aside & to just BE. I received so much more than I imagined. Cara weaves her knowledge through the day. Cara is a space holder, a counsellor. Though I personally would not go and seek out a counsellor, I found her approach throughout the day gentle, loving and nurturing. I walked, danced, learned some new things around consent, and was fed a delicious lunch. Each experience holds its own flavour, which is discussed prior to the day. I wholeheartedly recommend this and look forward to the next day I attend.
Lisa Shine
Lisa ShineAuthor & Support Coordinator

Choose up to 4 experiences for your day (2 if a half day)

meditation

Guided restorative meditation

Be guided through a restorative 20 minute meditation to calm the nervous system and soothe your soul.

forest bathing

Forest bathing/ mindful hiking

Listen to the sounds of nature, feel the wind, take in the scents in this mindful exploration of the forest. You can choose a walk through a flat forest or a walk around or up a mountain in this 1-1.5 hour excursion experience.

why touch is therapeutic

Somatic dance session

Work through what is alive in your nervous system through somatic dance. I will create a playlist just for you and guide you through this 1-1.5 hour experience.

touch

Gentle, consensual, platonic touch

In this 1-1.5 hour heart-opening co-regulating session, we’ll move from gentle non-contact activities through to gentle touch that feels enlivening for you. This is your chance to ask for what you need. Please note, all touch is platonic and 100% consensual. 

art therapy

Creative play - art, music, craft

Art, music and craft can provide the perfect medium for you to explore how you feel, and what your heart desires. In this 1 hour session you get to choose the tools and explore. Creativity helps to release oxytocin, the hormone of love, and it calms an activated nervous system.

gentled guided inquiry

Gentle, guided self-inquiry

Through conversation, together we start a dialogue to explore what is alive for you, where you are at and what is important to you. In this 1 hour conversation, you will be deeply listened to and deeply held. You may wish to bring a journal as well to jot down any insights that arise during the session.

Your Soul Spa Day Guide - Cara Szellemes

Cara Szellemes

With over 20 years of experience in mentoring and coaching others in communication, self-care, and creative self-expression, I created Soul Spa Days to help people reconnect with themselves during times of burnout and transition. As a woman with CPTSD and AuDHD, I’ve walked this path, and I’m here to gently walk beside you as you remember how to be cared for. 

My credentials: Grad. cert. in Counselling, Master of Business (Communication Studies), BA in Eng. Lit., Birth and Postnatal Doula (trained with DONA International), first aid & CPR-certified, yellow card, blue card. Plus, I have practised (and continue to) somatic embodiment for 3.5 years as part of my healing journey, and I’m now a certified play facilitator with training in mental health counselling, trauma-informed care and facilitation.

🌟 Pricing

Soul Spa Day bookings are available in half-day (10 am to 1 pm/1 pm to 4 pm) or full-day slots (10 am to 4 pm) for individuals,
couples and small groups (up to 6 people). 

Individuals: Half-day $385 | Full-day $770. 

Couples: Half-day $220 per person | Full-day $423.50 per person.

Groups: Half-day $165 per person | Full-day $385 per person.

Ongoing burnout recovery and life coaching sessions can be held online or in person and are $220 per session.
All prices are inclusive of GST. 

NDIS Participants: If you are on NDIS, I’m committed to being inclusive. I am in conversation with NDIA so stay tuned.

For regular bookings, a 50% deposit is required at the time of scheduling to confirm your first booking. The remainder is due on the day. 

How to Book

Please fill in the form below and share a little about yourself and your ideal Soul Spa Day. I’ll be in touch by phone to discuss the experience you’d love to have, and a date can be scheduled at that time.Â