meet the happy team

Introducing the happy team

At Happy Retreats, we're dedicated to ensuring your stay is truly special. Our wonderful Happy Team is here to support you every step of the way, providing personalized care and creating a memorable experience. We believe in fostering a welcoming and rejuvenating atmosphere, allowing you to fully unwind and reconnect with yourself.

Meet andi, our chief caregiver

Andi is the heart of our caregiving efforts. She'll make sure you're well taken care of, wonderfully fed, and leave feeling refreshed and revitalized. With her extensive experience in senior client-facing roles, Andi knows how to create a truly 'happy' experience. She's also a Co-Founder of Flourish International, an organization dedicated to the growth and development of women and girls.

Terry, our active and experienced support

Terry brings a wealth of experience and a youthful spirit to the team. He's passionate about an active lifestyle, regularly cycling over 300km a week! He’ll be assisting with activities and ensuring your stay is the best it can be. With decades of working with clients, Terry adds a touch of magic to our retreat recipe and is always ready for a helping hand.

Our happy specialists: enhancing your retreat

Beyond Andi and Terry, our Happy Specialists bring unique expertise and ingredients into the mix. Think yoga, mindfulness, and creative arts & crafts – all designed to enhance your well-being and provide a diverse range of enriching activities during your retreat. They're integral to crafting a holistic and fulfilling experience.

Yasmin: mindfulness and meditation expert

Yasmin is a qualified and experienced mindfulness teacher, specializing in teaching and coaching mindfulness and meditation for physical and mental health and wellbeing. She runs Mindfulness Makes Sense, offering valuable insights and guidance to help you cultivate inner peace and presence during your retreat. Her gentle approach encourages self-discovery and relaxation.

Kim, transformational coach and yoga instructor

Kim is a transformational coach and yoga teacher with over 15 years of personal growth experience. She's developed her own style, Creative Yoga, which focuses on health, wellbeing, and happiness. Kim’s dedicated to guiding you on your own journey to self-discovery and overall wellness through mindful movement and self-reflection.

Karen and lee-ann: yoga professionals

Karen is a trained Iyengar yoga teacher who emphasizes precision, posture, and alignment. Lee-ann, with nearly 20 years of yoga experience, initially used yoga to support her athletic pursuits before discovering its wider benefits. Both bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to their instruction, ensuring a safe and transformative practice for all levels.