Guest Testimonials
Some experiences are hard to explain — they’re felt instead. Our Sweet Retreats are designed to be lived, not described, and the words shared here come from women who arrived seeking space, clarity, or rest, and left feeling grounded, renewed, and deeply connected. These reflections are their voices — honest, unfiltered, and shaped by time with horses, nature, and stillness
Paradise isn’t a place- it’s a feeling, and it’s exactly the feeling I left my Sweet Retreat experience at Sugar Beach Ranch with.
It’s where time slows down to remember the joy of play, the joy of being nourished by food prepared with passion and love, and the joy of sharing stories of life with other women.
A safe space to disarm and reconnect with yourself, and to connect with other women who might also be needing to ‘leave everything back there’ at home - and ‘be fully here’ for just a few days to reset, and go back to the everyday with an extra sway in your hips and spring in your step, stemming from knowing you’ve made space and time to give back to the most important woman in your life- yourself.
My experience of a Sweet Retreat at Sugar Beach Ranch was delicious, inspiring and blissful!
Glamping by the ocean on such a beautiful country, connecting with the horses and creative expression in nature, planting trees and tuning in together with a gorgeous group of women here was profound.
The facilitation and welcome to the retreat was hearty and helpful, and our meals were exquisite!
Dining under the stars with a bonfire and nourishing feast and much laughter, such a delight. And each meal and moment with the sweet retreat has been richly appreciated with fabulous tastes, sights, insights and relaxation.
When horses need an energetic reset, I learnt last weekend during equine therapy, they snort and shake their bodies. Well, the launch of their brand new Sweet retreat was a giant body shake and exhale for my nervous system. When I talk about mindful travel, this is what I mean: experiences that centre nature and local community, that nourish humans so we are better resourced in the world, and that leave a light footprint. We spent the weekend receiving equine therapy from the ranch’s gentle horses, painting in the fields with them, doing yoga and journaling. We swam in the ocean, planted trees in their regen forest, had a fire ceremony and candlelit dinner by an incredible local chef. Right beside the sea, and slept in tents beneath the stars. Its a special piece of land, hosted by two very special women, less than an hour drive from Byron. You can, and should, book your spot on the next one! - Nina Karnikowski
Sugar Beach Ranch is a deep nature immersion, a chance to exhale and to reset.
From the equine therapy and alfresco art sessions, to candlelit dinner and fire ceremonies on the beach, it offers a deeply rejuvenating, but also joyous and celebratory experience for anyone craving a reindeer of why life is worth living.
The quality of the food and the reflective exercises were both exceptional, and Maxime and Stevey are excellent relaxed hosts who pay enormous attention to detail.
Full of gratitude for this unique life - affirming experience.
I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Sweet Retreat at Sugar Beach Ranch, and it was an experience I will never forget.
From the moment I arrived, I was surrounded by a fantastic group of individuals, and together we delved into all the enriching experiences that Sugar Beach Ranch has to offer.
Whether it was exploring the beautiful surroundings, participating in engaging activities, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of the ranch, every moment was truly special.
The memory of my Sweet Retreat experience still makes me smile.
An absolute credit to Stevey, Maxime,
their lovely staff & families.
The itinerary was well thought out - providing & building a natural flow of self awareness, reflection, interaction & physical movement throughout the weekend.
An unexpected outcome - the slow build of comaradie & safe space with the other participants, all strangers to me previously. I would recommend repeat Sweet Retreats, especially for myself!
