cookie retreat at cabarita beach, northern NSW, 6-9 august 2026
most people don't book the first time they find cookie retreats
not because they don't want to come…
Because life gets in the way.
They wonder if they're good enough.
If they'll know anyone.
If they can really justify spending the money.
If they should leave their family for a few days.
If now is really the right time.
So they close the page and tell themselves, "Maybe next year."
if that's where you're finding yourself, you're not the only one
the hardest part isn't decorating cookies
it’s saying “yes”
Because choosing yourself for four days can feel harder than choosing everyone else.
Cookie retreats aren’t just about learning new decorating techniques. We’re learning together how to create the kind of weekend where life slows down for a while. Where conversations happen naturally, creativity feels enjoyable again, and there's finally time to focus on something that's just for you.
Whether decorating is your business, your favourite hobby, or something you've been wanting to make more time for, you'll be welcomed exactly as you are.
No pressure to know everything. No expectation to impress anyone.
Just a weekend shared with people who all decided to say yes too.
your weekend
6 - 9 August 2026 at Cabarita Beach, Northern NSW
The hardest part is already behind you. You've arrived.
Your bags are unpacked, there's something to nibble on, a drink in your hand, and introductions happen the way they naturally should.
No awkward icebreakers.
Just conversations that begin with names, where everyone has travelled from, and the decorating projects currently taking over kitchen benches around Australia.
You'll settle into your accommodation from 3pm before joining everyone for a relaxed welcome gathering that sets the tone for the weekend ahead.
thursday
friday
This is where your shoulders start to drop and the decorating begins.
Questions are asked. Tips are shared.
Someone discovers a technique they've never tried before.
Someone else remembers why they fell in love with decorating in the first place.
Between sessions there's morning tea, lunch and plenty of conversation around the table.
Friday evening is intentionally left free, giving everyone the chance to explore Cabarita Beach, enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant, wander down to the beach, or simply enjoy a quieter evening.
Platinum ticket holders will enjoy an additional royal icing class on Friday evening.
saturday
By now, the room feels different.
People are swapping tools, encouraging each other, laughing when something doesn't quite go to plan, and celebrating the little wins together.
After our decorating sessions, the afternoon flows into our charity dinner & celebration — a relaxed evening filled with good food, our Bravery Box charity auction, the mystery cookie challenge, and plenty of moments that never quite make it onto the schedule.
sunday
What’s a beautiful cookie if you never know how to capture it? Rather than rushing off, you’ll have the chance to appreciate all you’ve learned in a photography session to capture your creations.
There’s time for one last coffee and stroll along the beach, before exchanging numbers and making plans to meet again.
Everyone heads home with new techniques, fresh inspiration, and a weekend that felt different from ordinary life.
Platinum retreat participants also enjoy one final session on Sunday afternoon.
learn from decorators who love sharing what they know
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keira
Crumbs & Chaos
Keira will teach a fondant cookie decorating class.
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tess
Delightfully Iced
Tess will take a royal icing cookie decorating class.
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mel
Meloo
On Sunday Mel will run a “finding the light” session.
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rachel
Little Sweet Treats
Platinum Tickets also enjoy two exclusive royal icing sessions with Rachel.
coming on your own?
many people do
Some guests arrive knowing friends. Others don't know a single person.
By the end of the weekend, everyone has spent four days creating together, sharing meals, asking questions, celebrating successes and encouraging each other along the way.
Whether you're naturally outgoing or a little quieter, there will always be a place for you here.
what's included?
what's included?
3 nights’ accommodation at Cababreak Apartments, Cabarita Beach, Northern NSW
Thursday evening’s welcome gathering with cocktail or mocktail and grazing platter
Friday and Saturday standard decorating sessions at Somerleys Ocean, also in Cabarita
Saturday charity dinner & celebration
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Friday and Saturday
Cookie Retreat Welcome Tote
retreat ticket
workshop ticket
Local? A workshop ticket will get you everything in the standard ticket except accommodation.
platinum upgrade
Everything included in the Retreat Ticket, plus:
Two exclusive Royal Icing bonus sessions with Rachel from Little Sweet Treats - one on Friday evening and one on Sunday afternoon.
a little flexibility
To keep the weekend relaxed, breakfast and Friday dinner are yours to enjoy however you'd like.
Sleep in and eat a quiet breakfast in your room, or walk to a local café.
Head out for dinner with new friends, or enjoy a quiet evening to yourself.
There's space for all of it.
how to book
how to book
workshop ticket
Up front: $995
On a payment plan: $200 today with $820 remaining balance payable by 5/8/26.
retreat ticket
Up front: $1465 in single bed room or $1665 in a queen room.
On a payment plan: $200 today with $1290 (single) or $1490 (queen) remaining balance payable by 5/8/26.
platinum upgrade
Up front: $300 on top of your workshop or retreat ticket.
On a payment plan: $200 payable today, with your platinum upgrade and chosen ticket remaining balance payable by 5/8/26.
reserve your place
Cookie Retreats are intentionally kept small, giving everyone room to learn, ask questions, slow down and genuinely enjoy the experience.
If you've found yourself coming back to this page more than once...
Maybe this is your year.
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