Surrender Retreat – A Transformational Experience for Women
You Don’t Have to Hold It All Anymore
Surrender Retreat is your invitation to put it all down.
The roles. The responsibilities. The pressure to keep it together.
Surrender Retreat
You Have Carried So Much for So Long
You have carried so much for so long. The roles. The responsibilities. The expectations. The emotional weight that never seems to ease. You have been the woman who holds everything together, often without anyone noticing how heavy it has become.
Somewhere along the way, you disappeared underneath it all. There are moments where you briefly reconnect with yourself, but they pass quickly as life pulls you back into survival mode. The self doubt rises once again. The constant doing takes over. A quiet voice inside whispers that you are still not there yet.
This is not happening because you are broken.
It is happening because you have been carrying too much, for far too long, without the support your body has needed.
Signs You Have Been Holding Too Much
You might notice that you wake up exhausted, even when you have slept well.
You spend your days managing the moods and emotions of others, yet no one supports yours.
You say yes when your whole body wants to say no, then resentment builds quietly beneath the surface.
You crave softness, tenderness, and rest, but your guard remains high because it feels safer than letting anyone all the way in.
You long to feel like yourself again, yet you do not know where to begin.
You Are Not Broken
This is your moment to stop holding everything alone.
Surrender Retreat is a trauma informed women’s retreat created for the woman who is tired of surviving and ready to reconnect with herself. It is for the woman who wants more softness, more joy, more presence, more love, and a deeper relationship with her own body. Through somatic healing, nervous system support, and shadow work, you will begin to return to the woman you have always been beneath the layers of responsibility and expectation.
Why I Created Surrender Retreat
I created Surrender Retreat because I know how painful it is to lose yourself in responsibility. I understand the experience of being the woman who holds everything together, who manages the emotions of everyone around her, who gives and supports and carries, often without anyone noticing the weight she is under. I know the feeling of waking up and realising that the woman you once were has slowly faded beneath everything you have been expected to handle.
Losing Yourself Under Responsibility
For years, I lived in over responsibility, burnout, people pleasing, and constant survival mode. I believed that if I worked harder or held more, I would finally feel balanced and fulfilled. Instead, I felt empty, disconnected, and unsure of who I was beyond the roles I played.
I was self aware, but awareness alone did not help me shift my patterns. My nervous system did not feel safe enough to soften.
I wanted rest, but rest felt impossible. I wanted connection, but I did not feel worthy of it.
I wanted myself back, but I did not know how to reach her.
The Turning Point in My Own Healing
Everything began to change when I discovered somatic healing, shadow work, breathwork, and nervous system regulation. These modalities taught me that transformation does not happen through force or discipline. Transformation happens through safety. It happens when your body finally feels supported enough to release what it has been carrying. It happens when you are held without judgement and given permission to slow down and be exactly who you are.
A Retreat Built from Lived Experience
Surrender Retreat was born from my own journey. I created the space I once needed. A trauma informed, somatic, emotionally safe retreat for women who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or lost inside their own lives. A retreat where you do not have to perform or hide any part of your experience. A retreat where you are guided, supported, and deeply held as your body learns how to trust itself again.
Surrender Retreat is for the woman who is tired of surviving and ready to return to herself. It is a space where healing becomes embodied.
It is a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood in a way that finally lets you exhale.
Who Surrender Retreat Is For?
Am I hitting any nails on the head. It is completely okay if I am. Trust me, I have you.
Surrender Retreat is for the woman who has done everything she believed she was supposed to do. She has tried to be patient, calm, grateful, responsible, and loving. She has tried to keep her mindset positive. She has tried to carry it all with grace. Yet something inside her still feels out of place, like she has lost touch with the woman she used to be.
The Woman Who Has Been Carrying Too Much
This retreat is for the woman who is not broken, but simply carrying too much. She is emotionally full, mentally overloaded, and physically tired. She is self aware, yet unable to shift the patterns that keep her in survival mode. She appears strong and capable, but inside she is craving softness, connection, and space to breathe.
How Disconnection Shows Up in Your Life
You might recognise yourself here.
You wake up tired, even when you slept through the night.
You say yes when you want to say no, then feel resentment rising inside you.
You try to soften, but your guard stays high because you are tired of holding everything alone.
You want to feel sensual and alive again, yet you cannot remember the last time you felt desired by yourself or anyone else.
You crave peace, but your mind never slows down enough to give you a moment of quiet.
You want more from your life, yet guilt makes you question if wanting more means you are ungrateful.
You worry that the version of you who once felt vibrant may never return.
You are not selfish.
You are not dramatic.
You are not asking for too much.
You are simply not meant to live disconnected from yourself.
What Becomes Possible Inside Surrender
● You begin to trust your body again instead of fighting it.
● You regulate your nervous system with ease and know exactly what to do when you feel overwhelmed.
● You experience being held in a way that feels safe and supportive, maybe for the first time in your life.
● You allow yourself to feel without apologising, fixing, or judging the emotion.
● You soften into your feminine energy and feel what it is like to receive instead of give endlessly.
● You recognise the patterns you have been stuck in and feel empowered to move differently.
● You meet the parts of you that you have been hiding and feel compassion instead of shame.
● You reconnect with your voice and speak your truth without shrinking or worrying how others will react.
● You stop performing. You stop pretending. You let yourself be fully seen.
● You realise you are not alone in your struggles and that sisterhood can feel safe, supportive, and healing.
● You feel your heart open again instead of bracing for disappointment.
● You feel a sense of internal safety that you have not felt in years.
● You experience joy that comes from inside your body rather than effort or performance.
● You create boundaries that come from clarity, not fear.
● You feel like a woman again instead of a caretaker or a machine that constantly gives.
And perhaps the most powerful one of all:
You leave knowing that you are not too much.
You are not behind.
You are not failing.
You are simply becoming who you were always meant to be.
What’s Included
Your Surrender Retreat is so much more than four days away.
It’s a six-week journey just for you — held from the moment you say yes, until long after you return home.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
Before the Retreat
Access to your private Surrender resource portal with videos, practices, and tools to prepare your body and mind for what’s ahead
A welcome call to begin preparing your body and nervous system
Two weeks of group coaching to build safety and connection with the other women
Support with flights and carpooling, so you arrive with ease
During the Retreat
Four days of transformational coaching, shadow work, somatic practices, and embodiment rituals
A retreat venue surrounded by nature, with cozy, nourishing spaces to rest and reflect
All meals and snacks provided daily, lovingly prepared to support your body and nervous system
Sisterhood and support every step of the way — you’ll never have to hold it alone.
After the Retreat
A post-retreat integration call to help you land what you uncovered
Four weeks of integration coaching for ongoing support
A beautifully created integration manual to return to whenever you need
Access to all Surrender Photo’s for memories from our Retreat Photographer.
This is six weeks devoted to you. Six weeks where you don’t have to hold it all alone.
When you say yes to Surrender, you’re saying yes to yourself.
To rest. To being held. To the woman underneath all the roles.
Your investment isn’t just about a retreat.
It’s about finally giving your body, heart, and soul the support they’ve been craving.
What’s included in your $3,000 investment:
Six weeks of coaching and support — before, during, and after retreat
Four days of shadow work, somatics, embodiment, and deep sisterhood
Private retreat venue and accommodation
All meals and snacks catered to your preferences
A resource portal and welcome pack
Support with flights and carpooling
A post-retreat integration manual and ongoing guidance
Access to all retreat photos — so you can hold onto the memories forever
Flexible payment options:
Weekly Plan
$250 deposit, then $75 per week
Fortnightly Plan
$250 deposit, then $150 per fortnight
Pay Upfront
$250 deposit, then $2,750 due one month later.
It’s about choosing you.
"I entered the retreat with an open mind, ready to embrace the experiences. Lurinda provided a safe, calming, and welcoming environment that encouraged us to deeply explore our emotions, feelings, and thoughts.
Within the group, we felt comfortable being vulnerable and sharing our experiences, which allowed us to connect through our traumas. This supportive atmosphere fostered strong connections and friendships, all thanks to the nurturing space Lurinda created.
Not only did we establish a safe environment for sharing, but we also empowered one another through our experiences. I am incredibly grateful for Lurinda’s wonderful efforts, patience, and love throughout the retreat. I’m truly thankful for finding my voice and confidence again with the help of the amazing friends I now cherish. Thank you."
Madeline
MEET YOUR GUIDE — LURINDA VOLLMER
Shadow Work Coach | Somatic Facilitator | Woman Who’s Been There
My journey hasn’t been easy.
There were times I thought I’d never make it out.
Moments where I truly believed I was too much to be loved — and not enough to be chosen.
I’ve battled severe mental health drops, identity loss, and the kind of pain that makes you question why you’re even here.
I’ve felt like a failure, like I wasn’t allowed to want more — like surviving was the only thing I was good at.
I know what it means to be trapped in a life that looks “fine” on the outside but feels empty on the inside.
I know what it feels like to carry everything… and still feel like you're not doing enough.
And I also know the power of being seen.
Of being truly supported.
Of letting yourself be witnessed — not for who you're trying to be, but who you really are underneath it all.
That’s why I created Surrender.
Not as a luxury retreat.
But as a sanctuary — a space for real women with real pain, real desires, and real lives.
In my space, you are seen.
In my space, you are heard.
In my space, you are loved — not for how strong you are, but for how human you are.
This is the space I needed.
Now it’s the space I hold for you.
MEET YOUR SUPPORT — TORI
Tori is the soul of the space. She’s the kind of woman who makes you feel like you can exhale, like you don’t have to have it all together to be welcome here.
She’s playful, open, and grounding - a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. Her energy says, "You don’t have to pretend. You’re allowed to just be."
Tori doesn’t just cook.
She nourishes.
She doesn’t just “help out.”
She holds down the fort so I can be fully in coach mode, knowing that you’re being cared for, seen, and supported on every level.
She’s the flexible one, the responsive one - the woman who will drop into process work if needed, co-regulate someone through a hard moment, or quietly make sure your tea is just how you like it.
She holds the micro-moments that make the retreat:
Helping you build your plate at dinner with such care it feels sacred.
Sitting beside you during your tea, your tears, or your breakthroughs.
Greeting you first thing in the morning and being there if you need to cry, laugh, or just be.
Tori brings the joy. She brings the fun. She brings out the version of me that’s cheeky and soft and playful. Our friendship is like Tweedledee and Tweedledum - full of banter, deep care, and unspoken understanding. If I just look at her, she knows what I need. And that’s a gift.
We met through heartbreak and single motherhood. Now we hold this space together - not from a place of perfection, but from lived experience and love.
Tori isn’t just here to support. She’s here to remind you that you’re allowed to receive. That connection lives in the small things. And that being human - fully, unapologetically human - is more than enough.
WHY OUR PARTNERSHIP WORKS
Tori and I don’t just work together.
We see each other - in the messy, the imperfect, the human - and choose each other again and again.
We share similar values.
But we also share similar wounds.
We’ve both lived through grief, heartbreak, and the belief that we were “too broken” to build something beautiful.
That’s part of what makes this retreat what it is.
It’s not curated from the outside in. It’s built from real friendship, real pain, and real healing.
Our bond is rooted in acceptance.
Not just the polished parts, but the parts that are still learning, still stretching, still softening.
It says, "I see all of you… and I still want you close."
And when Tori is here - I get to be fully in coach mode.
She gives me that gift.
All the months of planning, preparation, and structure fade into the background the moment we arrive.
Because I know she’s holding the space beside me.
I don’t have to split myself between logistics and leadership. I get to pour into the women, the process, the transformation - completely.
She doesn’t just support the retreat.
She supports me.
And that makes all the difference.
Still on the fence?
If you’re hesitating, you’re not alone.
Almost every woman who has come to Surrender has thought things like:
“I don’t think I can be selfish enough to leave my kids.”
“My partner might burn the house down… he doesn’t even know where the kitchen is.”
“What will people think of me for going on a women’s retreat?”
“Should I really spend that kind of money on me?”
“What if I get there and I don’t belong?”
We’ve heard it all.
We’ve felt it ourselves.
And every single woman who chose to say yes has said the same thing after:
“This was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself.”
Here’s what’s true:
Your kids will be okay. And they’ll get back a mum who is softer, more present, more alive.
Your partner will cope. And he’ll meet a woman who feels like herself again.
You belong here. Messy, tired, unsure, scared — all of you is welcome.
This isn’t selfish. It’s necessary.
You don’t have to justify wanting more. You’re allowed to choose yourself.
Shadow Work
This is where we go beneath the surface.
Shadow work is the practice of meeting the hidden parts of you… the ones you’ve had to suppress, perform over, or push away to survive.
It’s the part of you that snaps when you’re overwhelmed.
The one who stays quiet to avoid conflict. The one who thinks she’s too much and not enough at the same time.
In this space, we don’t shame her.
We witness her.
And through that witnessing, she softens, integrates, and becomes part of your wholeness.
Shadow work helps you finally understand your patterns — not from the mind, but from the body and the heart. And once you see them, you can choose differently.
Somatics
Your body remembers everything.
Even when your mind forgets — your body holds the score.
Somatics is the practice of coming back to the body.
It’s learning how to listen to her cues, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild the connection you were never taught to have.
Because how do you know your needs, your wants, or your desires… if you can’t even feel your body?
Most women have learned to survive by disconnecting.
By overriding their no.
By pushing through exhaustion.
By silencing their own signals just to get through the day.
Somatic work teaches you to pause — and feel again.
To understand the difference between safety and shutdown.
To rebuild trust in your own internal cues.
To hold yourself gently when things feel like too much — instead of abandoning yourself all over again.
This isn’t mindset.
This is nervous system re-education.
This is the foundation for everything else.
Embodiment
Embodiment is where healing becomes real not just something you know, but something you live in your body.
This is the dance. The scream. The stillness. The sensation.
It’s the way you let grief move through your chest.
It’s the moment your body trembles with rage that’s been held in too long.
It’s when you move, breathe, sound, and express without needing to explain it.
Embodiment is the full-body "yes" to your truth.
It’s not about performing a version of femininity.
It’s about becoming the woman you’ve buried under survival mode.
This is where your emotional releases meet your reclamation.
This is where you come home to your body — and yourself.
A snippet of what past clients have said.
The retreat was an opportunity to contemplate the meaning of the word “Surrender”. For me, it felt like letting go of what I thought I knew, or even what I thought I needed. Allowing myself to fit in with the activities and the group and not in a way that left me feeling defeated, but to actually be an active participant in the retreat experience. That felt like Surrendering to me.
Mads
A powerful moment occurred towards the end of the retreat when we stood behind each other during the "fuck you moment."
Without realizing it, we empowered and connected on a deeper level, coming together to offer support and encouragement as each person completed their turn. This was a moment I felt was powerful as we connect all together!
Jess
This retreat was something so special and sacred and for my first retreat I am so glad that I trusted in Lurinda to be the person who lead the way for me, who held me and who stood by my side and for knowing which part was required each and every day.
Jess G
Surrender will forever hold a special place in my heart. This retreat took what I thought was a broken woman and showed me that I’m actually not who I thought I was, I do have the strength and the power within myself to become the woman I want to be.
Lurinda created the most beautiful and safe space for us all to be given the chance to empower ourselves and to find our voices. This will be a journey you never forget!
Leesa
You won’t leave with a 10-step plan.
You’ll leave with something much more sacred…a deeper relationship with yourself.
After these four days, you’ll walk back into your life with:
A body that feels like home, not a battleground
A voice that you trust — to speak your needs, your truth, your yes and your no
A heart that’s softer, but not weaker — because now it knows how to stay open without losing itself
The tools to hold yourself in the chaos, not abandon yourself to it
The ability to feel again — your rage, your pleasure, your grief, your joy — without shame
A sisterhood of women who’ve seen you in your realness and still said, “I’ve got you”
A nervous system that’s not constantly in fight-or-flight
The knowing that you don’t have to go back to who you were —
you get to be the woman you met here
And maybe for the first time in a long time…
You’ll look in the mirror and actually recognise her.
Not because everything is perfect.
But because now — you’re with you.
Fill out the Interest Form
Tell us a little about you, your intentions, and why you’re feeling called to Surrender.
We’ll Reach Out to Book a Call
We’ll connect with you personally to answer questions and make sure this space is the right fit for where you’re at.
Complete the ‘All About You’ Form
This helps us understand your needs, your patterns, and how to best support you through this journey.
Pre-Retreat Coaching & Opening Call
Two weeks of group coaching to build connection, safety, and readiness — so you don’t arrive feeling like a stranger to the space or yourself.
Surrender Retreat
Four days of deep, embodied, supported transformation — shadow work, somatics, breathwork, embodiment, sisterhood, and rest.
Post-Retreat Integration & Coaching
We don’t just send you home and hope for the best. You’ll receive two weeks of integration coaching and a closing call to help you land everything you’ve uncovered into your real life.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
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Your intention will be met with love, support and curiousity. What is your intention and why?
Because this retreat vaules intimacy, you won’t be the same leaving this retreat because we met so many parts of you.
In a nutshell, yes.
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A: Absolutely. Many of our past attendees have travelled from interstate to join us. Once you’ve secured your spot, we’ll help support you with travel planning — including flight suggestions, airport transfer options, and anything else you need to make your arrival smooth.
We’ve got you — from the moment you say yes to the moment you land at the retreat. You won’t be doing this alone.
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That makes so much sense — and you’re not alone. Most women feel nervous before saying yes to something this big. It’s not just a retreat — it’s a choice to finally choose you, and that can feel scary when you’re used to putting everyone else first.
Here’s what I want you to know:
You don’t need to be fully ready.
You just need one part of you that’s willing.
We’ll support you from the moment you fill out the form, all the way through your journey home.Fear doesn’t mean it’s wrong.
Sometimes it just means you’re standing at the edge of something that matters.
And you won’t be doing it alone. -
Absolutely. This space isn’t just for mothers or women in relationships — it’s for any woman who feels disconnected from herself, caught in survival mode, or longing for something deeper.
Whether you're navigating career burnout, healing from past relationships, or just feeling like life has lost its spark — you belong here.
This retreat is about coming home to yourself — not a role, not a title, not a relationship status. Just you. Fully.
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Ahhhh I totally feel you here. The first few retreats I did I cried in my car leaving my kids. I wanted my bed, my house, my safety but I knew I didn’t want to be living the same way anymore. I knew I wanted more. So even though I was freaking out, I felt proud of myself for doing that.
And to feel proud of yourself to just say yes - is incredible. And you are not alone.
There will be other women in the same boat and I’m also here to support you x
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Perfect - all is welcome. I’m totally happy to answer and chat.
My Instagram/Facebook is
@PerspectivebyLurinda. Let’s have a chat.
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100% have felt this myself and this is why I have payments that equal $75 p/w because I wanted women who are serious about stepping into their power for themselves without feeling like they are breaking the bank.
Plus - I know you will have the experience that you will always remember.