12 souls. 4 days. 1 Island.
October 23-26
Encounter the Other Side and walk away with proof in your bones, peace in your chest, and freedom to live again.
You're Functional. You Show up.
But Somewhere along the way you stopped really living...
Not when they died.
That was the shock.
I mean, the quiet months later…
When life kept moving… and you didn’t.
The Casseroles stopped coming after a month.
The family 'moved on' by month six.
But then there's you.
In Public:
"Better place"
"At peace"
"Watching over us"
2am wide-awake looking at the ceiling:
"Where in the F##CK did you go?"
Family slept tight.
You didn't.
You tried to connect.
Awkward. Scary.
and then the day-to-day pulled you right back in.
You don't need more therapy.
You need an Encounter.
A Reunion.
And the space to feel like you again
(totally guilt free).
— What the weekend is built on
Reunion. Permission. Aliveness.
— What you walk away with
Not just a memorable weekend. The living, undeniable, everlasting truth that they're still there.
Every element of the retreat is designed to produce permanent outcomes you take home. Here's exactly what you leave with.
— The other side
Walk back into your life with total peace of mind.
You know exactly where they are. Not 47 guesses — there.
Your aliveness returns without the performance of "I'm okay".
You're here again. Open to joy without guilt.
Your loved one is close. Signs show up you didn't even ask for.
— The experience
World-class environment.
Down to the detail.
— Your Host
Cael O'Donnell | Dip. Couns.
Cael holds a rare space - six years as a highly sought after medium, five years as a registered therapist, and a life marked by the sudden deaths of his mother and two closest friends.
He holds a remarkable space because he knows the way out is through, and he's willing to walk it with you.
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Followers
5+
Year Wait List
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— Who is this for?
I built this for a very specific type of person.
This isn't for everyone. If any of these sound like you — this retreat will help you.
— Why Encounter?
Not information. Not inspiration. Transformation you can't unsee.
This is the weekend I wish had found me the first year after my Mothers passing.
— Investment.
Packages from $3,997 AUD
Everything is included — accommodation, all meals chef-made,
sessions and airport transfers.
Not covered are premium excursions, alcohol and your flights.
Payment Plans available.
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