


4 Days · 3 Nights at Soma Lorna Jane in Byron Bay NSW
December 29th - January 1st | 4 days, 3 nights
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Breathe and restore through expertly guided breathwork, somatic practices and deeply nourishing moments of movement and stillness
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Connect with the restorative wisdom of horses and nature in the peaceful and picturesque surrounds of the Byron Bay hinterland
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Celebrate the New Year with beautiful accommodation, nourishing cuisine and a meaningful evening of connection, intention and possibility
This immersive five-day New Year retreat is designed to help you step away from the noise of everyday life, reconnect with yourself and create space for what comes next. Experience nourishing cuisine, guided breathwork, meaningful connection with horses and a range of restorative activities that support nervous-system regulation, self-discovery and a renewed sense of clarity and purpose for the year ahead.
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You are not behind. You may simply need space to find your way forward.
2026—the Year of the Fire Horse—carried the promise of momentum, courage and accelerated change. Yet for many, it has felt more like a year of being stuck, uncertain or unable to move forward.
This immersive New Year retreat is an opportunity to pause, uncover what has been holding you back and gently break through the patterns and barriers keeping you there. Through breathwork, connection with horses and nervous-system regulation, you will build greater capacity to meet stress, adapt and recover—before stepping into 2027 with a clear sense of purpose, meaningful intentions and achievable actions to bring your vision to life.
Just as the horse uses their outbreath to regulate and reset, let them help you connect to yourself and nature in the same way - Find your breath, find the passion in your heart, find yourself.
What is included?
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3 nights accommodation
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4 x Group Hands On Horse Experience Sessions
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The Outbreath Method (Equine Assisted Breathwork) workshop
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4 x Breathwork Sessions
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Self-discovery and self-reflection integration sessions
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Nourishing, delicious and flavoursome wholefood meals and snacks, herbal teas and ceremonial drinks
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Spa treatments (1 included in package) and sauna sessions
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Hot/cold breathwork
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New Years Eve Dance Party – Dress Code: Wear the outfit you never get to wear!
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Camp fire gatherings and rituals
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Access to Soma Lorna Jane lounge area, grounds and pool
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Lots of love, connection, joy and a beautiful team of people who will be your biggest cheerleaders
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Post retreat follow up support (Zoom gathering 1 month post retreat)
Optional extras:
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1:1 Reiki/Energy Healing session supported by the horses ($250 per session)
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Additional spa treatments (Prices vary. Please see Spa Pricelist)

This retreat is best suited for people who:
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Want to launch into the new year with purpose, passion and a plan
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Want to experience the healing and intuitive power of horses
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Are beginner or seasoned breathwork participants looking for a breakthrough in their social, emotional or working life
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Are interested in learning about and experiencing Equine Assisted Breathwork
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Are looking for me time
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Those with a busy/hectic life looking for ways to increase their capacity for stress tolerance and nervous system regulation and find better life balance, including executives, couples, friends and solo travellers seeking a truly embodied experience
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Want to release tension in their bodies
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Would like to explore altered states through breathwork
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This retreat is best suited for people who are YOU!
Invest in your health, your wellness and your future

The Soma Lorna Jane Philosophy
The Racing Hearts Outbreath Retreat and SOMA Lorna Jane Retreats are rooted in the same philosophy Lorna Jane Clarkson has lived and led for over 37 years: when people move with intention, nourish themselves deeply, and truly believe in what they’re capable of, everything changes. This is not a wellness trend. It is a proven practice. And SOMA Lorna Jane is its most immersive expression. Set within SOMA Lorna Jane's hinterland sanctuary, retreats are designed so that the environment itself becomes part of the transformation. Surrounded by rolling hills and rainforest, with architecture intentionally shaped for stillness, connection, and restoration, SOMA Lorna Jane creates the ideal conditions for everyone to step out of life’s intensity and into calm and clarity. Facilities include the beautifully appointed SOMA Residence with expansive views across the landscape, a day spa and bathhouse featuring sauna, warm soaking pools and cold-water immersions, two forest Domes, one for mindfulness experiences and one for active strength and movement, and 22 acres of peaceful nature to breathe, explore and restore in. Daily programs weave together a supportive rhythm of movement, nourishing wholefoods, spa and bathhouse rituals, and deeply satisfying rest. Time in nature: fresh air, sunshine, forest bathing, and swimming; awakens the senses and quiets the mind. Throughout the retreat, quality conversation fosters genuine connection and friendship with like-minded people. Our team of facilitators have been carefully selected for their qualified expertise, lived experience, and a genuine desire to uplift and empower; always with warmth, depth and a touch of humour. At SOMA Lorna Jane, a pause can be as productive as taking action. Retreats here offer you the opportunity to recalibrate and rise, within an environment that is beautiful, unhurried, and deeply considered.

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Horse Healing

Experience the intuitive healing presence of our majestic retired racehorses through connection, touch, movement and stillness. Our group sessions gently explore core themes that support healthy living—love, safety, connection and boundaries. You will be invited to become curious about your existing patterns, move through areas of change and expand your capacity for flexible nervous-system regulation. Private 1:1 sessions are facilitated by Racing Hearts Founder and Master Reiki Practitioner Lisa Coffey. Supported by her horses, these deeply personal sessions offer a powerful journey beyond the everyday—an opportunity to enter a quieter, more intuitive space where the wisdom of the body, the healing energy of the horses and Lisa’s gentle guidance come together. Each experience unfolds organically, inviting you to release what you have been carrying, reconnect with your inner knowing and return to yourself feeling lighter, clearer and more whole.
Breathwork

Your breath is a powerful bridge between your body, mind and emotions. Slow, gentle breathing invites the nervous system to soften, helping you feel calmer, safer and more grounded. Faster, connected breathing creates a carefully guided experience of activation, which may bring emotions, physical sensations and held tension into awareness. Within the safety of the session, you will be supported to move gently between activation and rest—exploring what arises before being guided back to slower breathing and a settled state. This helps the nervous system practise meeting intensity without becoming overwhelmed and finding its way back to calm. Each session closes with dedicated time for integration, allowing you to process your experience and carry meaningful insights into everyday life. With regular practice, breathwork can deepen your connection with yourself, strengthen emotional resilience and expand your capacity to remain present through life’s changing rhythms and reset.
New Years Eve

On New Year’s Eve, you are invited to step into an evening of beauty, celebration and possibility. We will gather for an exquisite sit-down banquet, with a dress code designed for the occasion: Wear the outfit you never get to wear. The beautiful dress waiting in your wardrobe, the statement piece you have always wanted to hire, or the outfit that makes you feel utterly extraordinary—this is your moment to wear it. After dinner, we will gather beneath the night sky around the fire pit for a meaningful release and reset ritual. Together, we will honour what we are ready to leave behind and set our intentions for the year waiting to unfold. Then, with lighter hearts and a renewed sense of possibility, we will dance beside the pool and welcome the New Year together. An unforgettable night of shared stories, meaningful connection, laughter and celebration—created to become one of those rare memories you carry with you for a lifetime.
Transformational Wellness

The Outbreath Retreat is a transformational wellness experience created to help you step away from the noise of everyday life and return to what matters most. Through intuitive connection with our beautiful retired racehorses, breathwork, restorative rituals, nourishing food and meaningful shared experiences, you will be invited to slow down, soften and reconnect with yourself. Transformation does not always arrive through striving. Sometimes it begins in stillness—in the moment you finally feel safe enough to exhale, release what you have been carrying and listen to the quiet wisdom within. Held in a beautiful and nurturing environment, each element of this intimate retreat has been intentionally woven together to support renewal across body, mind and spirit. This is more than time away. It is an opportunity to reset, rediscover yourself and return home feeling lighter and clearer with a deeply renewed purpose.

Secure Your Place
The Racing Hearts Outbreath Retreat is intentionally intimate, with a small group of guests. This is how we ensure our team, including our horses, can give the time and hold the space required for each guest to feel heard, seen and supported. If something about this retreat is calling you, trust that. Places are limited and will book out very quickly. We would love to hold a place for you to join us and ring in 2027 feeling more alive than ever.
Booking conditions and cancellation policy.
Prices:
King Room Early Bird $3995 +gst
King Room Full Price $4295 +gst
Twin Share Early Bird $3195 +gst per person sharing
Twin Share Full Price $3495 +gst per person sharing
Deposit $500 inc gst non refundable.
Early Bird prices end 5th October 2026.
Payment plans available – contact Info@racinghearts.com.au for details.

What to Expect
Life long memories
New friendships, connections and community
Adventure
Majestic horse energy
Rest
Rejuvenation
Purpose
Expect to feel ALIVE
Experience
SOMA Lorna Jane sits on 22 acre private sanctuary of forest, open fields and sky in the Byron Bay Hinterland. A property that has held space for transformation since the moment it was found. A destination for those ready to go deeper. For restoration, connection and celebration.
Whatever brings you here, the land holds the space. Guests arrive from across the globe and leave saying the same thing:
something shifted here that couldn't have shifted anywhere else. This is where your next chapter begins.
Meet our Retreat Chef - Stef
Hi! My name is Stef and I’m so excited to be your retreat chef. I’m passionate about creating delicious meals and snacks that will nourish and nurture you during this transformative experience. You can expect fresh, tasty meals with an emphasis on whole foods and simple, clean ingredients always seasoned with love. Food is not only fuel for our physical beings, but a beautiful way for humans to come together to create special moments.


Spa Services
A curated selection of spa treatments is available throughout your stay, offering an additional opportunity to unwind, restore and indulge. Treatments and pricing vary; please see the Spa Pricelist for full details.
Frequently asked questions
How to Book
To book your spot at SOMA Lorna Jane, follow the prompts to select your accomodations. Extras such as Spa Services will be booked closer to the date - please indicate your interest in booking within the booking form and we will connect with you directly.


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