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At the Avaivilla Group our Events stream is changing and expanding, as we collaborate more with like minded educators and creatives to bring to our spaces events that are culturally safe, engaging and meaningful with purpose. We will continue to add and make changes to our events stream as we grow. Currently we have two streams in our event space. The Working in Two Worlds Forum which is held in November, and our wellness event Ngarra-Djarra Gurri Bunmarra, held in March.

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FLOAT

Ngarra-djarra Gurri Bunmarra Wellness Gatherings

2025 Events

FLOAT Wellness Retreats

A Wellness Retreat For Tidda (sister) ones.

Ngarra-Djarra Gurri Bunmarra

FLOAT25 Women's Wellness Retreat

Welcome to the FLOAT25 Women's Wellness Retreat! Join us in magical Efate Island, Port Vila Vanuatu, for a rejuvenating cultural experience like no other. This retreat is designed specifically for women 35years and over, looking to unwind, reset, and connect with like-minded individuals. Immerse yourself in four days of cultural wellness practices of self-care, relaxation, and personal growth. From breathwork sessions to water healing, mindfulness workshops to traditional weaving, movement and healthy meals, this retreat offers a perfect balance of activities to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and invest in yourself. Book your spot today!

What FLOAT25 Offers our guests!

Four days of Cultural & Wellness activities that include:

Float sessions in 3 locations (blue lagoon, Hideaway island, Nasama)
Morning movement, face yoga and breath work sessions.
Guided Meditation and Reflection sessions
Art and creative mind shift workshops
Cultural exchange with ni-vanuatu women at Natakoma
Traditional weaving workshop with ni-vanuatu women and Island Kaikai (food) making.
Women's 'PINK' night celebration - wear something pink to celebrate sistahood on Hideaway Island.
Yarn up time - individual or small group sessions with facilitators.
Koko and water ceremony to nurture sistahood.
A special photoshoot for all tiddas on our pink night event (all tiddas get copies of their image). And much more!

Retreat fee: $2690.00 (gst not included).

Retreat places are limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Contact the Avaivilla Group Events team for payment options.

e: info@avaivillagroup.com.au

t: 0421 887 560

Float25 Information

Accommodation, Lunches and Dinning

For this year's FLOAT25 retreat, we’ve partnered with the award-winning 4-star Nasama Resort to offer our guests a special discount on their accommodation of choice. Set within lush tropical gardens, the resort features deluxe beachfront, self-contained apartments, including the Beachview Studio, Luxury Oceanfront Suite, and Seaview 2-Bedroom Apartments. Once registered, each participant will receive a promo code to use when booking directly with the resort. Guests also have the option to extend their stay beyond the retreat dates to enjoy additional activities or simply relax by the sea. Breakfast is included with your accommodation booking, and lunch will be provided daily throughout the retreat. Dinner is not included, giving you the freedom to explore your own dining preferences. The Resort offers two on-site dining options, and Port Vila’s CBD is just a short distance away with a wide variety of restaurants to discover.

Transport - Airport, tours and short trips

FLOAT25 will have a dedicated bus service. We will have friendly local ni-Vanuatu drivers to assist Float25 guests throughout the retreat. Round-trip airport transfers (airport–hotel–airport) are included in your FLOAT25 itinerary. Also included: transportation to all scheduled activities outside the resort, personal short trips within the retreat dates (organised groups only). Please note: Personal trips outside of the FLOAT25 dates are not included.

FLOAT Activities

FLOAT25 offers a range of unique local experiences designed to immerse participants in the rich culture of Vanuatu. The retreat begins with a warm welcome event on September 22nd, featuring traditional welcome flowers arranged by local community leader Alice Athy, along with a thoughtfully curated gift basket filled with products from sustainable, female-led local businesses. Throughout the retreat, guests can enjoy morning wellness sessions, designed to energize and ground you each day. A highlight of the experience is a cultural day at the Natakoma community, where guests will engage in hands-on activities with local women—cooking traditional dishes, weaving personal items, and sharing cultural knowledge. The retreat concludes on September 26th with a vibrant Pink Night celebration, featuring a string band and fire show, marking the end of an unforgettable journey.

Cultural Day

In collaboration with the local Ni-Vanuatu community, FLOAT25 invites you to a truly immersive cultural experience at the women-run Natakoma Women's meeting place on Efate Island. Join us for a day of connection, tradition, and creativity. You'll take part in authentic island cooking, enjoy a shared meal, and learn the art of weaving a small handmade gift—with guidance from skilled local artisans. Discover the warmth of Vanuatu's culture, support women-led initiatives, and take home sustainably sourced treasures crafted by Ni-Vanuatu Women, who are skilled weavers and masters of their crafts.

Tareka, Float24

'Float24 has changed my life. I came to the retreat with a broken heart and soul full of confusion and resentment. Seven days later, I left the retreat with peace, a calmed spirit and an enlightened soul. I could not have done this season of life (and healing) without the support of likeminded women. These women, not only champion ‘change’, but they create a safe sacred space for women to embrace our individual transformative process, without guilt or shame. I will always be grateful to Avaivilla Group for recognising the importance of women empowerment and healing. This will be the annual reset and recharge event for myself and I cannot wait for Float25. Au eswau (big thank you).' Tareka

Helen, Float24

'As I reflect back on my experience at Float 2024, I am smiling! The thing I cherish the most is the group of women I got the privilege to meet and journey with over the ten days I was in Vanuatu. I genuinely miss them all - there is a comradery that develops through the participation in the shared cultural experiences that was offered as part of the program – the visits to beautiful places (Pele is a standout), the cultural meals, the performances, the local women’s weaving activity, our adventures on the transport system and visits to Port Vila’s artists markets. And then a deeper closeness that was nurtured through the wellness program – great facilitators, daily wellness practices, lots of sharing and learning from each other, and working through our own healing. To be connected to all of these women was indeed a great privilege. I wish them well as they go back to their own lives with a hope that they too are smiling! Thanks Terori for bringing us all together'. Helen

Veronika, Float24

'When I heard about FLOAT24 for the First time at another Avaivilla Group wellness event for women, I was inspired to sign up. The idea of a women’s only wellness retreat on an island in the pasific with a unique landscape and culture resonated deeply with me. And the experience was MAGICAL. Some highlights for me was learning about and holding Kava ceremony with locals, a koko (cacao) ceremony with Terori; coming home to our bodies with stella, a somatic connecting of mind and body, understanding our female energy, and Yolanda, creating a beautiful empowered space for us to remember our power as women. And the cultural day, making fans and preparing island food with local women, the food shared that night in celebration with an island string band. So many memories, this retreat has also enriched me with new friendships, I am forever grateful. Looking forward to FLOAT25'. Veronika

Float24 reflections