Equine Wellness Holidays

A New Way to Experience Sugar Beach Ranch

We’re so excited to share a brand-new offering at Sugar Beach Ranch — an immersive Equine Wellness Stay designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.

In partnership with Maxime Willems – Therapy & Training a registered Equine Assisted Therapist, Counsellor, and Yoga Teacher, we invite you to step into a healing space where nature, horses, and heartfelt facilitation come together.

At the heart of this offering is a 60-minute Equine Wellness Session, where Maxime gently guides you through embodied and mindful interactions with the horses. Horses are deeply intuitive beings — sensitive to breath, intention, energy, and emotion — and being in their presence offers a powerful pathway to nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, and deeper self-connection.

Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking calm, or simply looking to reconnect with nature and yourself, Maxime’s warm and grounded facilitation creates a safe and supportive environment to do so.

Whats Included in your Coastal Escape

Reconnect with yourself, nature, and our gentle herd at Sugar Beach Ranch — a 60-acre coastal sanctuary on Bundjalung Country, just 40 minutes south of Byron Bay.

Whether you have one night or a few days, our Equine Wellness Reset packages offer a powerful blend of horse-led connection, coastal calm, and restorative wellness experiences.

Beach & Equine Wellness Reset (1 night)

From $499 for 2 Guests.

Perfect for a quick coastal escape, this experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and let our intuitive horses guide you back to balance.

We suggest the following itinerary:

Book your accommodation in a private beachfront bungalow for 2 - 4 guests.
Book a 60-minute private Equine Wellness Session with registered therapist Maxime Willems – Therapy & Training
Reserve your spot at a yoga session with Maxime to open, stretch & centre the body
Completely unwind with a remedial massage with Shannon to release tension and restore balance

Enjoy all the ranch has to offer:

Immerse yourself in the peaceful 60-acre sanctuary with horses, coastal bush, native wildlife & abundant birdlife
Watch the sunrise as you walk only South Ballina Beach - direct access to 30km of secluded beach
Swim laps, soak your feet or float in the 15m heated magnesium pool (Heated in winter)
Indulge in a sunset cheese platter and drink as you watch the sunset over the ocean from our dune dining table.
Optional tree planting in the CM Murphy OAM Memorial Forest
Ample time to relax, reflect & connect with nature

The Power of Equine Wellness

Horses — intuitive and deeply attuned — offer a unique form of presence and feedback. Guided by Maxime, you’ll experience mindful, heart-opening interactions that foster nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, and self-connection. Yoga and massage round out your retreat, leaving you lighter, calmer, and more centred.

Enhance Your Stay

Make your experience even more nourishing with add-ons such as:

Additional yoga sessions
Breath-work and sound bowl healing
Remedial massage
Catered meals featuring local produce

Our Commitment

This offering is part of our ongoing commitment to creating nature-based, restorative experiences while preserving our coastal environment through regenerative planting, sustainable practices, and protecting local wildlife habitats.

We can’t wait to welcome you to this special chapter at Sugar Beach Ranch.

Leaders in Equine Wellness

At Sugar Beach Ranch, equine wellness is more than an experience — it’s our calling.

Guided by expert facilitator Maxime Willems and supported by our intuitive herd, every session is designed to calm the mind, open the heart, and reconnect you with nature and yourself.

Here, horse welfare is paramount, our approach is holistic, and every guest is welcomed with warmth and care.

We’re proud to lead the way in ethical, heart-led equine therapy — creating space for true connection, deep healing, and lasting change.