What is holding you back? Let me help you rediscover yourself and experience an awakening whilst enjoying art, wine, delicious food, sightseeing and making new friends.
Sally's mission: to empower woman to have a safe, creative voice together.
If you are looking to:
- Recharge, reconnect with nature, and tap into your creative self?
- Nurture your well-being through mindful art practices?
- Join a community of like-minded women in a serene setting?
- For an experience that nourishes your soul, designed to help you find calm and inspiration?
This is more than just a retreat; it’s an invitation to rediscover yourself.
Step away from the noise of daily life and dive into an experience that awakens the beauty within and around you. It’s time to meet the person you’ve been longing to become. This is your journey back to joy, balance, and wholeness.
2026 ART RETREATS NOW ANNOUNCED
Autumn 2026
Friday 29 May – Sunday 31 May 2026
3 days / 2 nights of creativity!
Winter 2026
Friday 7 – Sunday 9 August 2026
3 days / 2 nights of creativity!
Where: Melrose, Southern Flinders Ranges
Winter Retreat
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 August 2025
3 days / 2 nights of creativity!
Where: Melrose, Southern Flinders Ranges
**** SOLD OUT ****
Meet the version of you that’s waiting to be found—stronger, more connected and radiant.
You’ve felt it—a subtle yet persistent feeling that something has been off. The exhaustion, the patterns you know too well, the longing for something more fulfilling. Deep down, you know there’s another version of you—a stronger, more connected, and fully integrated self.
This is your time. Your moment to embrace change.
This woman’s only art retreat will offer a relaxed and empowering environment that will provide you with complete creative guidance in a non-judgmental and supportive way.
Just show up and enjoy the magic of creating art! We’ve taken care of all the nitty-gritty to ensure you have a tailor-made creative adventure waiting for you.
Unpretentious. Relaxing. Renewal. We're all about making this a comfortable place to just be.
Book with friends, and we’ll ensure you’re together. Coming solo? You’ll be warmly welcomed into a friendly group with extra special care! All guests enjoy private ensuite apartments on-site, with the retreat center exclusively ours for the weekend. Surrounded by nature, it’s the perfect setting to recharge and reconnect.
Sally provides high-quality professional teaching, comfortable private apartments, nourishing food and exciting new opportunities. A healthy dose of wellness without the ‘woo-woo’ or Instagram stereotypes.
This is wellness with heart—practical, real, and made for everyone.
Join artist and printmaker and host, Sally Caston for this empowering weekend away. Sally believes art and the act of absorbing yourself in learning something new is a form of mediation in itself, therapy even.
This whole weekend concept is built on this principle, slow mindful living and creating.
You will enjoy
- Welcome drinks on Friday afternoon
- All meals on Saturday and Sunday
- Morning and afternoon tea and snacks
- An abundance of inspiration
- Workshop materials
- Workshop notes
- ‘Secret Printmaking Society’ apron
- Professional guidance
- Nightly creative entertainment
- Private apartment-style accommodation for the weekend.
Choose between a King single or twin-share room to suit your preference. A deposit is required to secure your spot.
The entire property is exclusively reserved for this artist retreat, offering a private and inspiring space just for you.
Exclusions
Guests are responsible for their evening meal on Friday night.
Winter Day Pass Guests
- Access to Saturday workshops
- Workshop materials
- Workshop notes
- Professional facilitator guidance
- Saturday lunch and morning tea
- Secret Printmaking Society Apron
- Happy Hour
This is your time. Your moment to embrace change.
This is your moment of transformation. The moment you let go of the pressures, the to-do lists, and the constant noise of everyday life. You’re here to rest, to recharge, to reconnect with yourself, and to experience true peace.It’s more than just a break—it’s a chance to completely surrender, to feel cared for, and to focus on your inner growth without distractions.
What your weekend will look like
FRIDAY
2.00 pm onwards
Check in at our accommodation in Melrose, Southern Flinders Ranges
Welcome drinks
6.30 pm Wood Oven Pizza’s
7.30pm | Creative Session
Group activity
(Guaranteed laughs!)
SATURDAY
Mindfulness morning walk
Continental breakfast
8.30 am – 12 noon
Capturing the wildness of the Flinders
Part one: Monoprinting
Catered shared lunch
2.00 – 4.00 pm
Part two: Paper Lithography
5.00 pm | Happy hour cellar door experience with Margo from Blesings Garden Wines
7.00 pm | Dinner
Creative group activity
(A night like no other!)
SUNDAY
Mindfulness morning walk
Continental breakfast
9.00am – 11.00am
Part three: Book making
12.30pm onwards
Exhibition of the weekend WoW moments!
Light shared lunch
Check-out and farewell.
Check out what we will be creating at the August retreat!
Frequently asked questions
I am flying in from another capital city. Can you help me get to Melrose? I don’t want to walk.
Yes, of course. There may be another guest who is happy to carpool, so we ask this question when booking. Alternatively, we can arrange airport transfers. Please email us to discuss.
I don’t have a creative bone in my body, but I want to get away. How will I cope?
This is perfect, a fresh mind with no preconceived ideas. So often, people come up with an idea and get stuck. Because you are open-minded and want to try something new, you will be fabulous. Our tutors will give you clear instructions and take you through the processes step-by-step.
Do I have to do all the workshops?
Of course not. Sally won’t be offended if you want some downtime when one of the sessions is on.
Can I nap in between projects?
Napping is basically an art form here, so feel free to perfect it!
I have never done any ‘art’ before, will I be ok?
These retreats will provide an introductory level for beginners. Experienced creatives are welcome to work independently and will enjoy the beautiful and peaceful country setting as a source of creative inspiration.
What should I bring to the retreat?
Just yourself, a smile, and maybe pants… but hey, we’re not here to judge if you forget those.
Do I really not need to bring anything?
Yes, this is correct. All your meals, accommodation and workshop materials are provided in your fees.
Do I need any art experience?
Absolutely not! If you can hold a pencil and occasionally colour inside the lines, you’re probably overqualified.
Will I make friends?
Only if you like laughing, creating, and sharing stories with amazing women.
I am unsure if my car will make it from Adelaide! Can I carpool?
Sally will be asking retreat guests upon registration if they would assist in carpooling, and because creative women are awesome, I am pretty sure we will arrive safely.
Can I bring my pet?
Sorry, no pets are allowed. As much as we’d love to meet your fur baby, this retreat is all about your zen. Unless your pet can paint or hold a yoga pose, we need you to find him a babysitter for some “me-time” of their own!
I am gluten and lactose intolerant, have an egg allergy and am also a vegan. Will I starve?
Hell no! Sally is a vegetarian and gets it! However, please, please let us know when you place your registration.
What if I eat all the snacks?
Then you’ll be crowned the official Snack Queen, and we’ll restock. No shame here!
I am worried I snore and will keep people awake.
I am sure we will all snore after a full day of creativity. However, we hear your concern. If you are really worried, we can discreetly place you at one end of the accommodation area, plus choose the King Single room apartments.
Can I have a room for myself? I don’t like to share my space.
We like to cater to your every whim this weekend. Please select your preferences at the time of booking. If they are all taken, and only a twin share is available. Please email us to discuss.
The nitty-gritty and all the finer details.
Guests are required to pay a deposit to secure their place. The remaining fees must be paid in full a month before the getaway. A minimum of six guests is required for the weekend to commence.
If in the event the weekend is cancelled/postponed: you will receive a full refund.
Refunds
Major commitments must be met, and in fairness to all, our policy concerning refunds is;
- More than two months prior to the event, you change your mind about attending the retreat. That is okay, everyone has things that come up that require them to drop everything. I have a no questions asked policy with a full refund, minus a small 10% admin fee.
- Less than two months prior to our event, 30% refund on fees paid.
- Cancellation five weeks prior to the event, 60% refund on retreat fees paid.
- Withdrawal 7 days prior to the event; or a no-show: no refund.
- Transfer to a friend, free! However, said friend automatically agrees to the above t&c’s.
Deposits on HOLD
Must be redeemed within 12 months of being held by Sally Caston Printmaker for another event. If not used by then, your deposit will automatically go to the Royal Flying Doctors.
