We plan retreats across Australia for professionals to connect, recharge and elevate.

Allowing you to step away from the hustle of running a business and reconnect with your passion.

About Howlite Retreats

As business owners, we know how exhilarating (and exhausting) running your own business can be. From managing clients and projects to juggling daily operations, managing staff, creating marketing content (the list continues), we pour our energy into building something we’re passionate about. But too often, we forget to take a step back for ourselves.

By the time we realise we need a break, we’re running on empty. We love what we do, but we rarely make time to pause, recharge, and connect with others who truly understand the ups and downs of running a business.

That’s why Howlite Retreats was created. A space for business owners and professionals to step away from the daily grind, gain fresh perspectives, and reconnect with themselves and others. It’s an opportunity to reset, refocus, and join a community of like-minded people who share the same challenges and ambitions.

Meet the Founder of Howlite Retreats, Melanie James.

I'm a passionate wedding professional and owner of a wedding planning company Mellyrain Creative. I also really enjoy supporting other professional in business. After years of creating memorable experiences for couples, I realised the importance of taking a step back to recharge and connect in my own business.

In 2024, I wanted a space for myself to step away from the hustle to unwind but couldn't find a retreat that really ticked all the boxes. So I created one for myself and invited other wedding planners to attend.

After discovering how powerful it was taking the time to stop, connect and recharge, I wanted to create a space for others to do the same in all types of businesses.

I’ve seen firsthand how busy and overwhelming running your own business can be, and I wanted to create peaceful experiences where others can recharge while gaining valuable insights for both our personal and professional lives.

I look forward to welcoming you to our retreats and helping you reconnect with yourself and others in the industry.

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