
Kimberley Connection Gathering
Welcome home women,
You are invited into the heart of the Kimberley, to sit with local Indigenous women and embark on a journey of remembering. For six days we will gather sitting in circle, sleeping under the stars, walking the land and listening to Indigenous story. We will be a small group of 10-14 women. There will be a lot of down time to swim in the river and sit in silence on the land. The weather is warm, with 20-35 degree days and our accommodation is on the river so there is plenty of opportunity for swimming.
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Accommodation
You can sleep in a swag under the stars or glamp in a swag in a spacious bell tent
There are showers, toilets and a kitchen
You can stay on the property on the Ord river before and after the gathering for $30-$50/night
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Food
Food - nourishing meals and tasty vegan snacks with an abundance of tropical fruit.
When we share meals with the local Indigenous women you have the option to eat their traditional foods of kangaroo and root vegetables cooked a ground oven.
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Flights
Fly in and out of Kununurra airport.
I'll collect you from the airport, our camp is only 15 minutes from town.
For cheaper flights you can arrange to come earlier or leave later.
9th-16th August 2025
Kununurra, WA
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Cost:
Earlybird – $2220 (ends 1st May)
Full exchange – $2450
Cost covers accomodation, food, airport transport, tent, swag and ALL activities (does not include flights)



We acknowledge the Mirrawoong people as the Custodians of the Kimberley region, the land that will hold us on our journey together.
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The Journey
The Arrival
We welcome you in with a warm fire, cups of tea and our first meal together.
Holly our host will give us an introduction and will share the protocol of what is respectful for the local Indigenous women.
Around the camp fire we will share stories together.


The Landing
With a slow start to the morning we gently wake up to the day and introduce ourself to the land in a sit spot of deep listening.
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We come together in circle to have our first check in as a group as we share our intentions for the gathering.
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In the afternoon we meet with our first local Indigenous women in a traditional welcome to country with a smoking and prayer for safe passageway. In the evening we will all share around the fire together.
Nights under the stars
Our nights are spent listening to the sweet sound of guitar and singing as our lead supporter is a musician.
Around the camp fire we share stories and debrief on the day. Each night you get the opportunity to sleep by the fire under the star lit sky… by the end of this gathering I guarantee we will all be out under this star canopy… simply irresistible!


3 Days of culture
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Listen to the local Indigenous women share their culture
through story
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Learn what connection to country means from an
Indigenous perspective
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Understand the kinship systems and how this 100,000 year old culture informs their daily life.
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See their artworks and hear their stories of why they paint and the rich meaning behind it and learn weaving
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Share in traditional foods of damper, kangaroo and root vegetables cooked in a ground oven ~ their way!
The Integration
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We take time in nature to sit and reflect on the days of listening and learning from the local women.
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In circle we speak to new found learnings and what has been arising from our time together.
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Naturally, the main part of the integration comes from exploring the landscape and connecting to nature herself. We venture into gorges and cascading waterfalls, with boab trees and rocky hill tops. A deep immersion with the country.

Preparing for the onward journey
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By the final days we have created a cosy cocoon together. Our conversations have deepened and our circles have uncovered wisdom for our life’s journey.
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Our final night by the fire is rich in story, as we share together our new tapestry of life. Our weaving of Indigenous culture, connection to the land, the bonds of new friendships and a renewed sense of self coming together to prepare us for the return home… for some, it could be the beginning of a new chapter in life, for others it may be as simple as deepening connection to your homeland and family. There is no doubt, the simplicity of nature and the 100,000 year old culture and knowledge of Indigenous connects us back to our self and our belonging.
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Welcome home women
Testimonies

“The Gathering was a beautiful experience that somehow managed to be relaxed and intense at the same time, with many moments that I can only describe ‘epic’. I experienced and witnessed some profound and beautiful healing that I will never forget, and left the Kimberley feeling a deep sense of connection to the land and a bond to the women with whom I had gathered with. I also returned home with a deep respect and appreciation for Indigenous culture which I often connect with and feel through my body and my heart.”
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Nattalie Xerri – Change Management Consultant
*This photo of Nat was taken during the gathering. This was a slow warm afternoon at camp where we took time to rest and reflect.
” It was such a privilege also to feel connection with the indigenous elders that shared their culture, I really got to witness their connection to the land through the ceremonies and in listening to their stories.”
Jaclyn Cunningham – Founder and facilitator of Radiant Woman

“I’ll be taking home a deeper unified connection to women as a whole and a richer understanding of Indigenous culture and the role I can play in supporting its continued growth within this country.
I felt so supported by the women here and its a feeling I’ll be carrying out into the work with me. This has also helped me step more into my wild woman and embrace my feminine power.”
Megan Riley – Art Director

“This retreat has been so supportive for connecting with my feminine self and my Shamanic self in a deeper stronger way. I loved how much space was given for reflection and rest and enjoying moments of spontaneity and connection with the women on the retreat.
I received exactly what I needed to restore my body and deepen my connection with my intuitive flowing feminine self. There are so many nurturing self care practices that I will be taking with me.
I am very appreciative of Karla’s gentle and heartfelt style facilitating. It made the transformative moment feel effortless. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to visit some amazing places in nature.”
Simone Miller ~ Founder of Soul Nurturing, Kinesiologist & Shamanic Practitioner
“I highly recommend this gathering as a supportive space at transitional times. If you are going through major change or would like to create this, I encourage you to consider the gift of space this retreat affords for listening, hearing and presence to where you are in your journey."
Tjinta ~ Musician and Facilitator of women’s circle
“Thank you so much Karla for creating this experience with so much love and holding the space with such strength and acceptance. I’ll take home with me a deeper connection and insight into myself, my connection with the land and others."
Tash Hildebrand-Lockie ~ Facilitator of women’s circles, speaker, author
“Going up to the Kimberley’s was a big part of my own spiritual quest, it was a deep inner calling. Connecting to the land and the indigenous women, I felt a deep sense of belonging, like a homecoming.”
“The stories of the indigenous women had a huge impact on me. I found it brought an awareness up in me that we are all the same, we are sisters.”
Brittnay ~ Facilitator of women's rewilding immersions



