•  Internationally renowned and multi award-winning Gaia Retreat & Spa is thrilled to announce four new Platinum Suites planned to open later this year. The spacious split-level suites will have extensive views to the north & west and their own private treatment room, living room & outdoor Jacuzzi.
•  In June, Gaia welcomes Dr. Ian Gawler and his wife Ruth. Ian will be offering talks on meditation and group meditation sessions. There are only a few spaces available!
• We are also very excited to be partnering with Deborah Hutton once again in conjunction with her ‘Balance’ program. The collaboration will see Gaia’s top practitioners sharing their personal journey and experience on how to ‘Embrace Menopause’.

Recently Awarded

Gaia has been recently recognized by World Luxury Spa Awards – Country WINNER for Best Luxury Destination Spa in addition to receiving in 2012 the London-based - 'The Spa Traveller Awards':

READERS' Choice World Ultimate Wellness Spa, Best Wellness Spa: Australasia and South Pacific, and Best Wellness Cuisine. Also honoured this year for Trip Advisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards 2013: #1 of the Top 25 Small Hotels in Australia, #3 of the Top 25 Hotels for Service in Australia, #7 of the Top 25 Small Hotels in the South Pacific, and #25 of the Top 25 Hotels for Service in the South Pacific.

“We were all absolutely delighted with this news,” says Gregg Cave, Gaia’s GM and Director. “Our team comes to work with heart and, place so much value on creating an ultimate authentic Australian Retreat / Spa experience. So to receive this award is dedication to their commitment. Thank you Spa Traveller and the readers for this kind acknowledgement. Making others happy is a great way to remain happy!”

“I am so proud of our Gaia family, they all deserve this award,” adds Olivia Newton-John, Gaia Director. “We have some very special people who work with us and some amazing healers and therapists. Every time I am there, I feel so grateful at what we have created. Gregg and I set out with a dream and now guests can experience the magic of Gaia.”

Gaia From the kitchen with love

The ‘Best Wellness Cuisine’ award couldn't have come at a better time with the forthcoming release of head Chef Dan Trewartha’s cookbook 'Gratitude' - the follow up to Gaia’s first acclaimed cookbook, ‘Grace,’ which completely sold out. In addition, Olivia Newton-John, co-owner of Gaia Retreat & Spa, recently had an international success with “Livwise: Easy Recipes for a Healthy, Happy Life,” which in addition to her own healthy creations, also features recipes from various chefs at Gaia. All of her proceeds from “Livwise” benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. With the launch of our own premium homemade Gaia Organic food range, our delicious Muesli, Gluten Free Porridge, Preserves, Chutney and Chilli Jams can be enjoyed at home.

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