The Jillaroo School of the Heart
Welcome to the Heart of the Land
A week of wild learning, deep listening, and sacred connection.
Jillaroo School of the Heart is a week-long immersion for women seeking reconnection — with themselves, with the land, and with the old ways of knowing.
We gather on country in the spirit of humility and respect. Through Indigenous ceremony, animal connection, storytelling, bush skills, and hands-on land work, we return to a slower, more truthful rhythm — one rooted in presence, care, and deep listening.
This experience is a bridge between generations, between modern life and ancestral wisdom. You’ll be mentored not only by skilled facilitators, but by my 88-year-old mother Susie — a drover, a farmer, and a fierce-hearted elder who still runs her 500-acre property. Her stories and resilience are a living legacy of strength and grace.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This is for women who are:
Seeking a deeper connection to self and Country
Yearning to feel strong, grounded, and wild again
Ready to remember old skills and feminine knowing
Open to being part of a warm, respectful group of women
Willing to step outside comfort and into curiosity
No prior experience with horses, farm life, or meditation is required — just an open heart and willingness to participate fully.
WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than a retreat.
This is a return.
A return to the body, to the land, to the stories that have always sustained us.
In a time when many of us are feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or numb, Jillaroo School of the Heart offers a slow, steady path back to wholeness. You’ll leave with calloused hands, full hearts, and a sense of knowing — both in yourself and in the land beneath you.
NEXT IMMERSION
2026 dates announced soon
What Happens on the Jillaroo School of the Heart
The Jillaroo School of the Heart is more than a program — it’s a journey across Country and a journey inward and every camp is it’s own unique experience where we follow the callings of the land.
Together we travel from the coast to the heart of Wayilwan Country, following the same roads that lead me home. Along the way, the landscape changes, from rainforest to open plains and something within begins to shift too.
As we reach Myona life slows to the rhythm of the land. We camp under vast skies, share meals cooked over the fire, and learn to move in harmony with the day.
Throughout the week, we journey with the elements - Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and Spirit - recognising their presence and importance in all things. Each day holds space to honour one element: grounding with Earth, listening to the whispers of Air, softening into Water, transforming through Fire, and remembering our connection to Spirit. This elemental rhythm becomes our teacher, guiding us into deeper awareness of ourselves and the land.
Each morning and evening becomes a ritual of connection — to self, to one another, and to the living world around us.
The days are woven with:
Farm life and rhythm — tending to the animals, feeding horses and cattle, and experiencing the simplicity of daily farm chores.
Horse connection and gentle riding — learning from these wise, sensitive beings about trust, presence, and communication.
Cultural immersion — connecting with local knowledge holders, stories, and the spirit of Country through Warran Widji Arts and other visiting teachers.
Water activities & connection — time on the river to move, breathe, and remember the medicine of water.
Creative expression — art, weaving, and hands-on activities that honour the old ways of creating with the land.
Body and breath — gentle yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices to help us come home to the body, softening the nervous system and deepening awareness.
Rest and reflection — space to simply be. To sit by the fire, journal, or wander quietly across the paddocks, listening to what the land wants to say.
It’s a blend of structure and spaciousness — of learning, laughter, and stillness.
A place where women can reconnect with the simple beauty of life, remember what really matters, and feel the deep nourishment that comes from belonging to the land.
YOUR STAY AT MYONA
Life at Myona moves to the rhythm of the land. The air feels different out here — spacious, quiet, full of something ancient and alive.
At Myona, you’ll set up camp on a wide stretch of open land — surrounded by paddocks, big old trees, and the quiet sounds of nature. The property is a working farm, lovingly cared for by my mum, Susie, who has lived and worked here most of her life. You can feel her touch everywhere — in the way the animals are cared for, the community surrouding her, and the land is looked after.
Each day has a simple rhythm. Mornings might start with a cup of tea by the fire, a gentle stretch, or quiet meditation. Fresh, home-cooked meals are prepared daily and shared around the campfire. Between meals and activities, there’s plenty of space to rest — to read, journal, wander through the paddocks, or help out with small farm tasks like feeding the horses or collecting firewood.
As evening settles in, everyone tends to gather around the fire again — sharing stories, laughter, and the kind of stillness that only comes from being out on the land. Myona holds the stories of generations before us: from my grandmother Blomie, who once droved cattle through these plains, to my father Fred, who started the original Myona Jackaroo and Jillaroo School, and to Susie, who still rides out most days with the same quiet care and wisdom of all those around her.
Life here moves at a slower pace. It’s an invitation to step back from the rush, reconnect with the land, and remember what it feels like to live simply and fully.
