More than 60 bespoke wellness experiences and events are headlining the 2023 Wellness wander three-day weekend in the Adelaide Hills later this month.
In line with the growing appetite for wellness tourism experiences across the globe, and building on the overwhelming success of the inaugural event last year, this year’s Wellness wander will champion even more local wellness practitioners and operators who are abundant in the region, with events that traverse the Adelaide Hills from Stirling, to Hahndorf, Mount Barker to Lobethal, Crafers to Paracombe and the greater surrounds.
The event program is diverse, from more well-known wellness experiences like; walking, wildlife, yoga, pilates, spas and mindfulness through to newer experiences like reiki, forest bathing and sound healing – there is a wellness experience for everyone, from solos, friends and couples, through to the whole family.
With even more events on offer this year, wellness seekers can expect brand new events to join last year’s favourites, all of which fall under one or more of the five event wellness pillars; Provenance, Relax & Unwind, Nature, Learn & Create and Stay – providing more ways to fill your wellness cup!
One of the signature new events on the program is a Sensory Journey at the Ukaria Cultural Centre. Hosted by Well Traveller, you will immerse yourself in wellness, with inspiring speakers, delicious and sustainable food, the magic of sound, holistic pampering culminating in an afternoon of connection. Barry Du Bois, from Network Ten’s The Living Room and Well Traveller TV celebrity host, will join you for an intimate conversation to support your own health and wellbeing. Indulge in an afternoon tea by Kane Pollard, Executive Chef and Founder of Topiary, one of Adelaide Hills award-winning sustainable dining experiences. Skincare local and global icon, Jurlique, will help you feel pampered with a lounge for hand massages and product sampling, with each guest receiving a gift bag valued at more than $100 which will include the newly released Jurlique Aloe Vera products. To finish off, immerse yourself in a sound bath led by Shanti Sounds.
Want more from Jurlique, book the Immersion Experience and connect with nature and learn about biodynamic farming principles amongst other Jurlique insights with the 90 minute behind the scenes tour of their Farm. Realise the power of forest bathing to restore and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with Forest Bathing at historic Eurilla, Mount Lofty Summit or join the intimate one day journey Trailblazer On Fire – Women’s Empowerment Workshop to take courageous steps forward in your life.
WalkSublime is a highly personalised, relaxing walk in nature with trained horses as your walking companion – try it with Walking with horses in Kuitpo Forest, or surrender to the sound of an acoustic guitar as you stretch out the day with Candlelight Yin with Live Music.
Be transported to the heart of Northern Italy for an unforgettable evening where you will experience food provenance and pizza making followed by an evening meal with internationally awarded Italian chef and Mindfulness teacher, Enrico Sgarboosa at Tilbrook Estate’s Adelaide Hill’s beautiful new eco cellar door with A Mindful Gastronomic trip to Italy!
Try your hand at wheel throwing and learn how working with clay connects you to earth and nature with Wheel throwing pottery or join a walking tour with indigenous tourism experts through Howard Vineyard lands and talk about past, present and future with ‘Walk & Talk’ with Kool Tours at Howard Vineyard.
