Cookie Retreat | 18th-20th July 2025 Cabarita Beach, Northern NSW
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Cookie Retreats is the Retreat to connect with like minded people that will motivate and inspire.
Hosted by Meloo (Mel Mielekamp) - 0405 870 963
Cookie Retreat | 18th-20th July 2025
Cabarita Beach, Northern NSW
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Accommodation: CABA BREAK
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Fri Afternoon: PANDANUS ROOM
The Pandanus Room at Caba Break
Located on the Ground Floor.
12.15pm for a 12.30pm Start
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Retreat: THE BEACH RESORT
The 411.
All essentials for the Retreat are covered inc Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner Friday/Saturday Night.
We do encourage you to bring spending money to support Bravery Box, our chosen charity during the Bravery Box Charity Auction, and support our Friends of Cookie Retreats.
Cookie Swap, Mystery Cookie Cutter Challenge & Destash Pop Information.
Each Apartment houses 4 Bedroom Rooms. Lounge, Kitchen and Dining Room.
2 Queen Rooms, 1 Single Room and a Twin Share Room.
The Queen and Single Rooms have their own bathroom.
The Twin Share Room an external bathroom in the apartment.
Accommodation: CABA BREAK
Parking spaces have been allocated - Please Call Vikki - 0402 736 881 or Deb - 0401 294 644 on arrival.
There are 7-9 spaces (more if we double park) at the rear of Caba Break. Entry via Hastings St.
If you have booked for Thursday Night accommodation. Check In Available from 2pm.
Check In for Friday Arrival will be during/after the Forum.
Retreat: THE BEACH RESORT
Located across the Road from Caba Break towards the Beach.
For the commencement of each day/class - please arrive in the Foyer by the Lift NO later than 15 mins Prior to the Start time of each day to be escorted to our Retreat Venue - Room 303.
Room 303 is our Venue for the Cocktails & Cookies Event on Friday Night as well as for our Saturday Classes (including the Evening Event) and our Sunday Classes.
Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea is provided on Saturday & Sunday. Inc Snacks, Water, Tea and Coffee.
Parking is available onsite if required.
Retreat: FRIDAY 18th July 2025
Business Chat Forum - 12:30pm to 4.30pm
The Pandanus Room at Caba Break - Located on the Ground Floor - 12.15pm for a 12.30pm Start
Photography Foundations with Mel & Rach with Styling by Catherine to start the afternoon then on to the Open Forum for all things Cookie/ business related, hosted by Nicci Webster, Catherine Harris, Kelsie Hilton & Rachel Feng.
Afternoon Tea Provided - Room Allocation and Check In.
Please bring your Cookie Swap Cookie, Your Entry into the Mystery Cookie Cutter Challenge and any Items you have for the Destash Pop Up for later in the evening.
On Street Parking Available if you have not been allocated a Parking Space.
Cocktails & Cookies - From 6:30pm
Meet in Foyer at 6.15pm of The Beach Resort - Across the Road from Caba Break.
Cookies & Cocktails, Cookie Swap & Destash Suitcase Pop Up.
Cookies & Cocktails - Meet & Greet your fellow attendees.
Canapes & Pizza provided including Signature Cocktails/Mocktails (then BYO).
Remember you have class in the AM.
Dietary requirements have been taken into consideration.
Cookie Swap - Please bring a COOKIE to go in our Cookie Swap. Must be wrapped or boxed - no peeking!
Destash Suitcase Pop Up - Please bring excess items that you have to sell. Each item/bag Labeled & priced.
Retreat: SATURDAY 19th July 2025
Retreat Day 1 - From 8:30am
Meet in Foyer at 8.15am of The Beach Resort - Across the Road from Caba Break.
Royal Icing with Rachel & Fondant with Kelsie
A full day of creative awesomeness with Kelsie and Rachel.
All Cookies and Materials will be provided. Classes are scheduled to finish at 4.00-4.30pm.
Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea is provided on Saturday & Sunday. Inc Snacks, Water, Tea and Coffee.
Christmas in July PJ Dinner - From 6:30am
Christmas in July, Dinner Bravery Box Charity Auction.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
SHARING PLATTERS & MAINS
GLAZED HAM WITH DESERT BOTANICALS - HONEY-SPICED GLAZE WITH NATIVE HERBS (ONION GARLIC FREE)
SLOW-ROASTED BEEF BRISKET - COFFEE-RUBBED WITH BOURBON BBQ SAUCE (ONION GARLIC FREE)
WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN - LEMON MYRTLE AND NATIVE PEPPER (ONION, GARLIC FREE)
SIDES & SALADS
FESTIVE SLAW - RED CABBAGE, POMEGRANATE, MINT (ONION GARLIC FREE)
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES - CARROTS, POTATO, BEETROOT WITH NATIVE DUKKAH (ONION GARLIC FREE)
COCONUT RICE PILAF - TROPICAL TWIST ON TRADITIONAL RICE (ONION, GARLIC FREE)
GREEN BEAN & ALMOND SALAD - WITH CRANBERRIES AND FETA (ONION GARLIC FREE)
INDIVIDUAL DESSERTS (ALTERNATE DROP)
PAVLOVA PARFAIT - DECONSTRUCTED PAV WITH PASSIONFRUIT AND BERRIES (GF, DF)
CHOCOLATE & NATIVE PEPPER TART - RICH TART WITH DESERT SPICES (GF, DF)
Dietary requirements have been taken into consideration.
BRAVERY BOX AUCTION
Amazing Items Available from Friends of Cookie Retreats including but NOT limited to
From Vintage Sugarcraft by Catherine
Scandi Advent Calendar - Valued at $132.00
Advent Calendar - Valued at $132.00
New Release Item - TBC
From Frosted By Nicci
Mystery Bundle - Valued at $200.00
Sarah Maddison Creative
Creative Bundle - Valued at $200.00
From Little Bikkie
Little Bikkie Tools Collection - Valued at $172.00
From Sweetly Sealed Studios
Sweetly Sealed Studios Voucher - Valued at $100.00
From Custom Cookie Collection
Sarah Maddison Creative Pack - Valued at $200.00
Custom Cookie Collection Pack - Valued at $200.00
From Meloo & Cookie Retreats
2026 Retreat Seat & Queen Accommodation - Valued at $1400.00
From Meloo Studios
Creative Branding Session inc Digital Media by Meloo - Valued at $2100.00
AFTER HOURS CREATIVE PODS
Airbrushing with Tess from Delightfully Iced
3D Printing with Ali from Batch Prints
Edible Printing with Mel from Meloo
Royal Icing Lettering with Nicci from Frosted by Nicci
Edible Printing on the Eddie with Keira from Crumb Treats Boutique
Using Edible Prints on your Cookies with Sarah from Sarah Maddison Creative
Retreat: SUNDAY 20th July 2025
Retreat Day 2 - From 9:00am
Meet in Foyer at 8.45am of The Beach Resort - Across the Road from Caba Break.
Hybrid 3D Palm House
Hybrid class incorporating, Fondant and Royal Icing decorating techniques including edible prints,
Hosted by Kelsie Hilton & Rachel Feng.
All Cookies and Materials will be provided. Classes are scheduled to finish at 4.00pm
Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea is provided on Saturday & Sunday. Inc Snacks, Water, Tea and Coffee.
HOUSEKEEPING
If you are leaving after the retreat - Day 2, please ensure that all your items are out of your room by 10am.
Please Note the Retreat and Evening Events will being Photographed and Filmed.
