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## Frequently asked questions

### Who travels with Once Were Wild?

Our journeys are designed for women, often 45 and beyond, who are curious, independent and ready to step gently out of the everyday. Groups stay small, usually six to eight, so connection comes easily.

### What is included in the price?

Most journeys are all inclusive of accommodation, meals as specified, wine with dinner, guided experiences and transport. Each journey page lists exactly what is covered so there are no surprises.

### How do I secure my place?

A 20 percent deposit reserves your spot. The balance is due 60 days before departure. We will guide you gently through every step once you register your interest.

### Can you cater for dietary needs?

We thoughtfully accommodate most dietary needs. As our shared menus include animal proteins we cannot cater for vegan diets on the standard retreat, though a dedicated vegan retreat can be arranged with enough interest.

### Do you arrange corporate and private journeys?

Yes. We build custom small group journeys and corporate retreats from scratch, designed entirely around your people, your story and your dates.

### Is travel insurance required?

Travel insurance is strongly advised for every guest, to protect you from unexpected situations that may require a change of plans at short notice.

## Journeys

### Maleny Creative Immersion Retreat
- Region: Sunshine Coast Hinterland
- Nights: 6 nights
- Dates: 22 to 28 November 2026, or 28 November to 4 December 2026
- Price from: From $4,200
- Price unit: per person, twin share
- Note: Single from $4,750 per person
- Summary: A curated small group immersion blending art, nature, rest and shared experience.
- Includes:
  - Premium, peaceful accommodation
  - Bespoke dining by an accomplished chef
  - Australian wines paired with dinner
  - Master artisan creative workshops
  - Guided hinterland walks and experiences
  - All transportation and daily flow

### Slow and Soulful Journeys
- Region: Tasmania and Western Australia
- Nights: 12 to 23 nights
- Dates: January and February 2027
- Price from: From $7,950
- Price unit: per person, 12 night tours
- Note: Full 23 night odyssey from $15,200, GST included
- Summary: Intimate small group odysseys across Australia's most breathtaking states, six to eight women.
- Includes:
  - Twin share accommodation throughout
  - Meals as specified, wine with dinner
  - All experiences unless marked optional
  - Farm to table cuisine and local wines
  - Wildlife, wilderness and cultural discovery
  - Effervescent, meticulous hosting

### Custom
- Region: Designed around your people
- Nights: Tailored
- Dates: By arrangement
- Price from: Enquire
- Price unit: bespoke quotation
- Note: Custom small group Australian journeys, minimum 7 nights
- Summary: Step out of the noise and into the rainforest. All inclusive retreats built for your team.
- Includes:
  - Fully hosted, seamless planning
  - Custom itinerary from scratch
  - Private group, families or teams
  - Maleny corporate rainforest retreats
  - Celebrations and milestone journeys
  - Flexible dates and group sizes

## Manifesto

**There is a version of you who has been waiting.**

She has earned every grey hair, every passport stamp, every hard won lesson. She is ready to move.

We design personal, unprocessed and unrushed journeys that invite you to rediscover your inner wild. Grounded in connection and shaped by untamed roads and shared tables, we turn a lifetime of lived travel into your next unforgettable story.

We do not do tourist tracks or checkbox travel. We curate intimate, small group journeys for women ready to step out of their comfort zones and dive into the world.

## How we travel

### Small Group Journeys

Carefully curated adventures for women who want depth over distance, and meaning over mere sightseeing.

### Maleny Retreats

Nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, our Maleny retreats are spaces to breathe, to create, and to return to yourself.

### Custom Tours

Your team, your story, your experience. We build journeys from scratch around what matters to your people.