Mornington Peninsula Poolside Reading Retreat
27-29 March 2026
Sunlight, sea air, and space to truly unwind. Our Mornington Peninsula retreat blends the best of beachside calm with everything A Place to Pause is known for — cozy corners, curated books, and the chance to finally slow down.
The Retreat Experience
This is your permission slip to pause. With no agenda or expectations, the weekend is yours to shape:
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Curl up with your personalised “A Place to Begin” reading list.
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Take a walk along the shoreline.
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Nap in a sun-filled room or float in the pool.
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Share slow meals and unhurried conversation with like-minded women.
What’s Included
When you book, everything below is covered:
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Two nights accommodation in a coastal home with a heated pool and beach nearby
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Unlimited Tea and coffee available all weekend
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Continental breakfast at the house both mornings - anytime it suits you
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Friday night welcome wine and cheese
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Friday Dinner and Saturday Lunch at the house
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Saturday night dinner at a local restaurant (drinks at own cost)
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Peninsula Hot springs visit on Sunday
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Your personally curated A Place to Begin reading list
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A gift bag filled with thoughtful bookish treats
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Plenty of unstructured time to read, rest, and recharge
The Location
Set in the coastal village of Somers on the Mornington Peninsula, the retreat takes place in a relaxed beachside setting where the days feel slower and the air carries a hint of salt. Our retreat will be hosted in a stunning coastal home (with a heated pool!) within walking distance of the beach and backing onto acres of parkland for strolls, offering the perfect mix of relaxed luxury and laidback coastal living.
Somers is quiet, understated, and unpretentious, the kind of place where time stretches and distractions fall away, making it a natural setting for reading, reflection, and restoration. You’ll be able to spend your mornings with a book by the pool, afternoons or dipping your toes in the ocean, and evenings with a glass of wine and warm company.