Summit to Self
The Summit to Self Experience
Summit to Self is a nature-based leadership experience where Victoria's mountains become your reset—challenging summits followed by evidence-based recovery practices that restore the clarity and confidence high-performers need to sustain excellence.
Designed for high-performers who need to reconnect with clarity and confidence. Challenge yourself with authentic summit climbs, then restore through evidence-based wellness practices including sauna, professional massage, and guided breathwork.
Return feeling grounded instead of drained—with renewed clarity and the calm that comes from earning your recovery through intentional effort.
Choose your experience:
Half-Day Executive Reset
Perfect for: Busy professionals who can't take extended time away but need a genuine reset. Leaders seeking practical tools for sustained performance.
The Experience: Leave Melbourne mid-morning for a guided nature walk in Victoria's ranges. All fitness levels welcome—we tailor the route to your capability. Mindfulness practices integrated throughout the walk. Guided meditation at scenic viewpoint. Comprehensive breathwork workshop teaching evidence-based stress reduction techniques. Organic local lunch. Receive practical tools workbook with techniques for daily use. Back to the city by late afternoon.
You'll Return: Grounded instead of drained, with renewed clarity and practical breathwork techniques you can deploy in high-pressure moments.
Investment: $395 inc GST per person
Duration: 10am - 4pm (6 hours)
Group Size: 2-8 participants
Available: Weekdays and weekends
What's Included:
Guided nature walk with integrated mindfulness practices
Guided meditation session
Evidence-based breathwork workshop
Organic local lunch
Practical tools workbook
Premium transport from Melbourne
Professional wilderness guide
All safety equipment
Optional Enhancements:
Professional massage (30 min): +$80
Sauna session: +$50
Extended workshop: +$40
Full-Day Premium Experience
Perfect for: Leaders seeking deeper reconnection and comprehensive stress-reduction toolkit. Those ready to invest a full day in their wellbeing and performance.
The Experience: Extended day immersed in Victoria's nature with longer guided hike including multiple mindfulness practices and reflection time. Comprehensive breathwork workshop. Guided meditation sessions. Organic breakfast and lunch. Includes one premium practice of your choice: professional massage, sauna session, or extended stress-reduction workshop. Comprehensive practical tools workbook. Back to the city by evening.
You'll Return: With restored energy, a complete toolkit of practical stress-reduction techniques, and renewed clarity that extends well beyond the experience.
Investment: $595 inc GST per person
Duration: 8am - 5pm (9 hours)
Group Size: 2-8 participants
Available: Weekdays and weekends
What's Included:
Extended guided nature walk with mindfulness practices
Multiple guided meditation sessions
Comprehensive breathwork workshop
Organic breakfast and lunch
ONE premium practice included: massage OR sauna OR extended workshop
Comprehensive practical tools workbook
Premium transport from Melbourne
Professional wilderness guide
Additional enhancements available
Why Summit to Self Works
For Individuals: You're exceptional at what you do, but somewhere between the promotions and the pressure, you lost the clarity that made you successful. You need more than a weekend off—you need practical tools that restore your edge and work when pressure hits.
For Organisations: Your leaders are burning out faster than you can replace them. Traditional wellness programs aren't working because they treat symptoms, not causes. Summit to Self delivers practical stress-reduction techniques leaders can implement immediately, combined with the mental reset that only comes from intentional time in nature.
The Science: Physical activity in nature reduces cortisol and increases endorphins. Breathwork activates parasympathetic nervous system recovery, reducing stress response. Mindfulness practices improve focus and decision-making under pressure. We combine these evidence-based approaches into accessible experiences that deliver results you can measure.
What Makes This Different
Not a Hike: This is intentional nature-based reset with practical stress-reduction training, not recreational walking.
Not a Spa Day: Active reset combined with evidence-based techniques you'll use daily, not passive relaxation.
Not Corporate Team Building: No forced activities or trust falls. Authentic shared experience that builds genuine connection through common challenge.
Not Performative Wellness: No crystals, no chanting, no pseudoscience. Real nature experiences, evidence-based practices, practical tools that work.
Tailored to Your Needs
Every Summit to Self experience is customised:
All fitness levels welcome - Routes adapted from gentle walks to moderate hikes
Locations across Victoria - Yarra Ranges, Dandenongs, Kinglake, Mornington Peninsula, or other natural settings
Flexible group sizes - Individual participants or dedicated group bookings (2-8 people)
Corporate programs - Designed around your team's objectives and schedules
Custom enhancements - Additional practices, extended workshops, specific focus areas
We work with you to design the experience that delivers the outcomes you need.
For Organisations
Summit to Self delivers practical outcomes for your leadership investment:
Immediate Impact:
Leaders return with practical stress-reduction tools they use immediately
Enhanced team connection through shared authentic experience
Renewed mental clarity and focus
Long-Term Value:
Reduced stress-related absenteeism and performance issues
Improved decision-making under pressure
Stronger peer networks within leadership teams
Demonstrated commitment to leader wellbeing (91% of employees consider this when choosing employers)
Flexible Options:
Half-day programs (no overnight required)
Full-day executive wellbeing experiences
Scalable from 2 to 8 participants
Weekday or weekend availability
Dedicated experiences for your organisation
Contact us to discuss how Summit to Self can support your leadership development strategy.
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