Welcome to Becoming

Laugh. Play. Reconnect.
Retreats for mothers and children/teens...

We create spaces for mothers to deepen their bond with their children and themselves through powerful guided retreats, workshops and mentoring.

Birthed in Western Australia and now proudly expanded to New South Wales, Portugal & Bali.

ABOUT Becoming

Making ancient wisdom available for modern families

As your child's body and mind begin to shift, you may notice your relationship changing too. Maybe they’re pulling away, testing boundaries - or maybe they’re leaning in, seeking reassurance. Either way, you know this is a precious window. A chance to deeply connect, guide, and witness them in their journey to… Becoming.
To Becoming independent.
To Becoming their own unique self.
To Becoming confident in who they are.
And for you, as a mother, it’s also your time.
To grow alongside them.
To heal, reflect, and rediscover yourself.
To come home to the woman you’re still Becoming.
Whether you come with your daughter, your son, or on your own, these retreats are for you.

All Retreats for Every Season of Life

Retreats that nurture connection, spark joy, and inspire growth.
From family bonding to personal renewal and recharging your health, each experience leaves you refreshed and inspired.

Mother-Daughter Retreat

This beautiful weekend is a chance to slow down and truly connect with your daughter, away from screens, stress, and the everyday rush. Together, you’ll explore body changes, cycle awareness, and growing up with confidence and self-respect, all in a fun and supportive way. Through playful activities, shared stories, and special moments just for the two of you, you’ll leave feeling closer, calmer, and better equipped for the teenage years. For girls aged 8-18 and the mothers who want to walk beside them with presence, warmth, and understanding.

Mothers Retreat

You give so much. This retreat is for you. Come laugh, rest, and reconnect with the woman underneath the job titles and to-do lists. Through soulful movement, unapologetic laughter, honest conversation, and the kind of sisterhood that reminds you who you are… you’ll rediscover joy and clarity, not just as a mother, but as you. It’s nourishing, down-to-earth, and full of the kind of connection you didn’t know you were missing. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more alive, ready to return to your life connected to your purpose, play and pleasure.

Mother-Son Retreat

This much-awaited retreat is a rare opportunity to bond deeply with your son while supporting his journey into healthy, grounded masculinity. With just the right mix of adventure, movement, stories, and heart-to-heart time, your son will feel proud of who he is becoming, and you’ll both come away feeling connected and strong. Perfect for boys aged 9–14, this weekend is designed to nurture trust, build confidence, and give you tools for this important phase of life, all in a way that feels fun, safe, and real.

What to Expect

Turn off your phone, step into nature, and leave the outside world behind. The next two nights are about slowing down, reconnecting, and making memories that last.

A weekend of adventure, laughter and deep connection to honour the coming-of-age journey, for both mother and child. Through creative play, science-backed practices, and powerful rituals, we explore friendships, identity, emotions, body changes, and future dreams.
Girls dive into topics like cycle awareness and womanhood. Boys explore healthy masculinity, boundaries, and emotional strength. Mothers reconnect with their passions, purpose and pleasure.
Leave with tools, memories, and a stronger bond to carry forward into everyday life.

Come alive with pleasure, adventure and deep connection as you dance, learn, create, journal under the stars, take a sauna or simply enjoy the stillness of the 15 acre property.

LIVE A LIFE BY DESIGN

We delve into vulnerable sharing around important topics such as...

Feel fully alive

Let your senses wake up, your heart crack open, and your body move like she remembers how to feel free.

Be fully you

Embrace your unique qualities and learn to love all parts of yourself, while building confidence and resilience.

Express yourself freely

Through movement, creativity, play and voice, discover new ways to share your truth and be witnessed.

Awaken your senses

Soak in nature, nourishing food, music, movement, and stillness — all designed to awaken joy and presence.

Unleash your wild

Dance barefoot, laugh until you cry...reconnect with the unfiltered, untamed version of you.

Laugh until your cheeks hurt

Growth doesn’t always look like hard work, sometimes it’s joy roaring through your body unapologetically.

Hands on learning

Whether you're crafty or physical, we've got you covered in our intentional workshops.

Reclaim your joy

Shake off the weight of “shoulds” and remember what it feels like to be lit up from the inside out.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

YOU GET THIS AND MUCH MORE...

2 nights beautiful accommodation in private rooms
Intimate and nurturing setting with strictly limited numbers
Expert facilitators, mentors, elders and support: guided by professionals who understand the journey
Delicious farm to table meals: Daily wholesome breakfast, lunch, dinner and healthy snacks to your dietary requirements
Practical, life-changing sessions facilitated by experienced professionals
Outdoor adventure experiences (for all levels of fitness)
Science-backed workshops and other activities to develop new skills
Beautiful photos capture throughout the weekend
Campfire night for fun and connection (seasonal)
Welcome bag of locally-sourced, ethical, healthy goodies
Use of property facilities including sauna, visiting horses
Optional extra discounted $90/hour professional body massage

Why "Becoming"?

Becoming is more than just a retreat; it's a transformational experience, an opportunity to bloom and grow.

As our children grow, so do the challenges...and the opportunities.
Sometimes their struggles mirror our own unhealed patterns.

Other times, we’re gripped by silent fears: Will they make good choices? Will we stay close? Will they be okay? At Becoming, we believe the most powerful way to support our children is to start with ourselves.

When a mother softens, heals, and reconnects with her own inner strength, her child feels it.

Whether you attend with your daughter, your son, or on your own, this retreat is a chance to pause, reflect, and transform.
Through guided workshops, movement, storytelling, and meaningful rituals, you’ll gain the tools to:
Communicate with more clarity and confidence
Understand your child’s inner world, and your own
Celebrate their coming of age with presence and love
Break generational patterns and create a new legacy of connection You’ll share unforgettable moments—laughing, learning, adventuring, and resting. You’ll make space for real conversations and create lifelong memories. And you’ll do it all in the company of like-minded mothers who are also walking this beautiful, brave path. Whether you’re navigating adolescence with your child or reclaiming your own Becoming...this retreat is for you.

Join us to embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and connection.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We feel the revolution and Becoming for well balanced adults will come from supporting our children with empowering tools to build a strong sense of self.

We do this through weaving both ancient philosophy and modern teachings of being strongly connected and self-empowered.

HELLO FROM US

Meet your hosts

Daniela Cooper

Daniela Cooper is a mum of four (including 3 teens!) who is a manager in the corporate world, a hobby farmer, dancer, surfer, yoga teacher and student of life. She is a qualified and trauma-informed counsellor and somatic-focused coach. She hosts for women and improvisation workshops around the world and has extensive experience mentoring both women and men in the workplace, helping them to find their passions and balance in life. She has worked with women and children experiencing distress including refugees, those who have experienced family and domestic violence and teenagers not coping with mainstream schooling. Her own transformation has taken her from stressed and anxious to becoming a deeply grounded, joyful and (mostly!) present mother.

Kieana Rose

Kieana Rose is a Rites of Passage mentor based in the South West of Western Australia. She is the founder of Wildly Liberated, a movement supporting girls and mothers through life’s big transitions. After a decade of solo motherhood and healing from PTSD, Kieana now holds the torch for the next generation, helping girls feel supported in their emotions, seen in their truth, and celebrated in their becoming through mentoring. Through retreats, school programs, and one-on-one mentoring, she guides women and girls back to their bodies, their voices, and their power. When she’s not holding space for her children, wiping mud off their faces, or embracing every mindfulness hack, you’ll find her by the ocean, hiking, writing poetry, or belly laughing in an improv comedy workshop.

PICTURE GALLERY

What does a Becoming Retreat look like?

Check out some photos from our previous retreats here:

Let us support you on your journey to becoming a woman who loves her life...

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Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity.

Ready to become the best version of yourself?

Together, let's transform, inspire, and become!

FAQS

• Can I get a refund after I register?

Becoming does not provide refunds or transfers if you decide not to come or cannot make it after you register. You may transfer registration to another family, provided they pass our application process. Please consider this risk and commitment before registering. By booking, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions.

• Can I take more than one child to a daughter/son retreat?

We recommend attending with one child at a time to allow for deeper connection and more focused bonding. If you’re interested in bringing more than one child, please contact us to discuss options.

• Can a mother figure take my daughter/son?

Yes. ABSOLUTELY! We think of Mother as a Verb, not a noun. There will be additional documents to sign for both the parents and or legal guardian/mother figure.

• What if I come after arrival time or leave early? Is there flexibility to come and go?

Sorry, but no. You’re in for the whole deal. Once we’re on retreat, we’re there to stay—unless there’s some unforeseen emergency. Leaving disrupts the experience for you and others.

• What if there’s an emergency at home while I’m gone?

We’ll have a way for your family to reach you if there’s an emergency.

• What do I need to bring?

Once you’re signed up, we’ll send you a full list. But the short version is: toiletries and clothes (including something that you especially love for a photoshoot).

• Is it true? No mobile phones?

Very true. And even if it sounds painful, it’s probably going to become a huge gift. We will have a photographer and promise to share the pictures. Just grab them and ask to have a picture taken.

• Who are these retreats for?

Our retreats are designed for mothers with tween or teen children aged 8–18, and for mothers who wish to come on their own for personal growth and reflection. Whether you attend with your daughter, your son, or solo, there is a space for you here.

• What age range are the children?

We welcome tweens and teens aged 8–18. The retreat content and groupings are designed to support this important transitional stage into adolescence.

• I'm attending the Mothers Retreat - What can I expect?

Our solo mother retreats are designed to nourish, ground, and reconnect you to yourself. You’ll engage in the same rich workshops and embodied practices, with content tailored for your personal journey—offering rest, clarity, and growth in a supportive community.

• Is this a spiritual Retreat?

No specific faith or belief system is required. Our approach is grounded, heart-centered, and inclusive—drawing on mindfulness, ritual, movement, and meaningful conversation. The tone is gentle, respectful, and appropriate for a wide range of beliefs.

• Do we need to prepare anything before the retreat?

We’ll send you a welcome pack before the retreat with everything you need to know—what to bring, what to expect, and how to prepare emotionally and practically.

• Will there be free time?

Yes. While we offer a full and nourishing program, we also intentionally build in spaciousness for rest, reflection, and unstructured connection.

• What's included in the price?

The retreat price includes accommodation, meals, all facilitated workshops and activities, and resources to take home. Travel to and from the retreat is not included.

• What if my child is nervous or shy?

That’s completely okay—and very common! Our facilitators create a safe, welcoming environment where every participant can move at their own pace. Many children leave feeling more confident and connected than they ever imagined.

• Can I attend if I'm not bilogically my child's mother?

Absolutely. Stepmothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother-figures are welcome. If you hold the nurturing role of “mother” in the child’s life, this space is for you.

• How are boys supported differently to girls?

While many core themes are shared—like identity, emotional awareness, and relationships—we offer tailored content and activities that reflect the unique journey of boys and girls. For boys, we explore healthy masculinity, emotional courage, boundaries, and inner strength. For girls, we include cycle awareness, body image, and societal expectations of womanhood.

• What happens after the retreat?

You’ll leave with practical tools and shared language to continue the connection and growth at home. So far all of our groups have organised to stay in touch and support each other beyond the retreat – we encourage this! We also offer ongoing mentoring and programs to support you beyond your retreat experience.

Testimonials

What our clients say

According to survey results, a whopping 100% of our retreat participants have rated their experience as ‘AMAZING’. Here is what some of our participants have had to say:

What a weekend! So much connection, fun, suport and amazing information that I have immediately put into practice. I can’t stop telling every mum about it. I look forward to continuing my connections with my daughter and sharing our new found bond and information we have learnt together. I would highly recommend this experience to any mum and daughter. Daniela and Kieana were incredible hosts and we did not want the experience to end. The accommodation was fabulous, the activities were super fun and engaging and the food!!! Omg!! Having your own private chef was a real treat but the quality and variation and taste was amazing! The whole experience was priceless.

The retreat gave my daughter and I a deeper shared understanding of each other and has opened up a space for greater communication. Since coming home the strategies we learnt have made a difference to us both and the rest of the family.

Seeing the transformation in my daughter during the Becoming Retreat was amazing. The support both she and I received during the retreat was incredible, and I cannot recommend the experience enough if you’re interested in connecting with your daughter more, and see her blossom in a loving supportive environment, while you are yourself lovingly challenged to look deep within and release things that may be holding you back.