Montville health retreat earns world-class recognition
Born from one woman’s search for lasting healing, a Montville retreat has been recognised among the world’s top ten health retreats and has just hosted its first major event with leading health and sport figures.
Hinterland Health Retreat was conceived by founder Jackie Durnin after her own struggles with mental and emotional wellbeing.
Set on 30 acres in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the centre combines advanced neuro-technology with holistic therapies to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, burnout and trauma.
Ms Durnin said the idea was always to create a sanctuary where people could address the root causes of distress in a supportive environment.
“Hinterland Health Retreat was born from my own journey to find lasting healing, and my deep belief that true transformation is possible when we address the root causes of distress,” she said.
The retreat, which has already earned a place on Body & Soul’s global top ten list, last week hosted its inaugural live event, drawing national attention.
Guests included television presenter Barry Du Bois, sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, Dr Sarah Jane Perry and triple Olympian Aaron Baynes.
The event provided a platform for open conversations about the growing prevalence of mental health challenges and showcased the retreat’s pioneering methods, including its MindShift Lab, designed to retrain the nervous system and help guests achieve balance and clarity.
For Montville, the recognition cements its place on the global wellness map, with the retreat drawing interest well beyond the hinterland community.