Somers Retreat - Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Salt air, poolside afternoons, and whole days free to read.
The Poolside Retreat is designed for women who need to press pause and come back to themselves.Held in a relaxed coastal home in Somers on the Mornington Peninsula, this weekend blends laid-back luxury with everything A Place to Pause is known for: curated books, thoughtful details, beautiful food, and the rare gift of time.
This is a small, intimate retreat with limited places and plenty of space to simply be.
What’s included (all-inclusive)
When you book, everything below is covered:
Two nights accommodation in a coastal home with a heated pool and beach nearby
Unlimited Tea and coffee available all weekend
Continental breakfast at the house both mornings - anytime it suits you
Friday night welcome wine and cheese
Friday Dinner and Saturday Lunch at the house
Saturday night dinner at a local restaurant (drinks at own cost)
Peninsula Hot springs visit on Sunday
Your personally curated A Place to Begin reading list
A gift bag filled with thoughtful bookish treats
Plenty of unstructured time to read, rest, and recharge
What’s not included
Travel to and from the Mornington Peninsula
Transport between locations during the weekend
BYO other drinks
Arrival & departure
Arrival: Friday from 4:00pm
Departure: Sunday at 10:00am from the house, but we will spend the day or however long you want at the Peninsula Hot Springs, a short drive away
Room options & pricing
All rooms are priced as solo occupancy by default.
Shared rooms must be booked by friends together. Please contact us if you would like to share with a stranger, and we can look into matching guests if we can.
All prices are per room and include everything listed above.
King Room (Ensuite) SOLD OUT
Solo: $1,550
Bring a friend: $2,450
Spacious king room with private ensuite.
Queen Room SOLD OUT
Solo: $1,350 for 1 person
Bring a Friend: $2250 for 2 people
Comfortable queen room with shared bathroom.
Twin Room (2 single beds) SOLD OUT
Solo: $1,300 for 1 person
Bring a friend: $2,300 for 2 people
Two single beds. Ideal for friends sharing. Shared bathroom
Bunk Room 1 (up to 3 friends) SOLD OUT
Solo: $1,300 for 1 person
Bring a friend (2 people): $2,050 for 2 people
Bring two friends (3 people): $2,850 for 3 people
One single bed plus a bunk bed. Top bunk is only used when booked by three friends together.
Shared bathroom
Single Room (1 single ) SOLD OUT
- Solo: $1,300
- One single bed, Shared bathroom
Important notes
Full payment is required to secure your place
Payment plans may be available by request
Very limited places available
This retreat runs with a minimum number of guests
Dietary requirements are limited due to shared facilities. Please contact us before booking to discuss your needs
A gentle reminder
This retreat is intentionally unstructured.
There is no pressure to socialise, perform, or keep up. You can read all day, nap by the pool, wander quietly, or do nothing at all.
That’s the point.