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03/10/2016

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01/10/2016

Bead and Wire Jewellery Making Workshop in full swing. Booked through Just Girls Getaway https://justgirlsgetaway.com.au

30/09/2016

If you are planning on running a DIY Jewellery making workshop for you and your girlfriends presentation can be key for making it feel like a special occasion. These paper baking cups are a great way to keep your beads and bits of wire organised.

29/09/2016

If you would like to hold your own jewellery making workshop using the Vine Inspired jewellery project visit the Wholesome Hens shop now and buy your laminated project cards

Use this ready prepared project card for your jewellery making workshop. A4 in size this project card is an excellent and well prepared resource to help you and your group complete the Wholesome Hens, Vine Inspired Jewellery Project. Featuring high quality images and simple clear instructions. Don't...

29/09/2016

Just Girls Getaway are the major sponsor for this fantastic event.

Something for Me Markets

24/09/2016

All set up and ready to go. Bead and Wire Jewellery Making Workshop. For more info visit - https://wholesomehens.wordpress.com/our-workshops/creative-hens/

21/09/2016

Are you feeling creative? Check out the Wholesome Hens Free Jewellery Making Tutorial.
https://wholesomehens.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/free-wire-jewellery-project-vine-inspired/

Last weekend I had the joy of delivering a Wire and Bead Jewellery Making Workshop to a lovely group of ladies. They had booked the workshop through the excellent Just Girls Getaway who will creat…

11/05/2016

Why is prolonged stress so bad for us and why can going for a massage help. https://mountaintherapies.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/why-is-stress-bad-for-us

The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) In the world of Massage and other natural therapies there is a lot of talk about the benefits of natural therapies for counteracting stress and their ability …

06/05/2016

Create your own Hula Hen Do Workshop with these fantastic free tutorials. 10 Hooping Tricks to get you Moving - Part 1 of 2
https://wholesomehens.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/diy-hula-hoop-classes

10 Hooping Tricks to get you Moving About 10 years ago adult Hula Hooping suddenly emerged.Who would have thought that it was the flimsy plastic childs hoops that were to blame and not us. So armed…

24/04/2016

A post from a sister blog. Important considerations if you are booking massages for your Hen Do.
https://mountaintherapies.wordpress.com/2016/04/19/is-massage-suitable-for-you

Massage and other alternative therapies can be a great way to help you find balance and restore yourself to health. However before you book your massage treatment it is a good idea to know if you h…

19/04/2016

A Wholesome Ethos
Don't let the doom and gloom set in, take action.
https://wholesomehens.wordpress.com/2016/04/15/a-wholesome-ethos

Everyday I wake up and watch the news in the morning and it seems to me that we are heading nearer and nearer to environmental disaster, if we are not actually there already. Yes some people…

11/04/2016

Wholesome Hens has been having a bit of a makeover. We are busy building a new site which will have both a blog and a directory of accomodation, workshops and ideas. The directory is free to list in so please send us a message if you would like to be included. We are stiil offering the same great workshops in the Moretonbay hinterland.
Have you ever wondered why you are planning a hen do? Well heres a bit of history - https://wholesomehens.wordpress.com/2016/04/07/hen-party-history

Planning is underway for your own or your friends hen do, hen party or even bachelorette and you find yourself wondering, why? Why is this so important? Where did this come from? The idea of a pre …

19/02/2016

Neroli Essential Oil was traditionally used to help brides relax and relieve tension. Why not create yourself a special blend at a Wholesome Hens Aromatherapy Blending Workshop. http://wholesomehens.blogspot.com.au/p/pampering.html

09/10/2015

Lovely group friendly accommodation in Woodford.
http://champagneandroses.net.au/.

One hour north of Brisbane nestled in the country township of Woodford is Champagne And Roses Bed and Breakfast. A unique destination for all to enjoy no matter what walk of life you are from.

02/10/2015

Hens, take a dip and cool off in this magnificent setting as part of your celebrations!
http://www.mustdobrisbane.com/outdoors-pools/rocky-hole-mt-mee

20/09/2015

Not just a great venue for your reception. Mt Mee Hall is a fantastic space for your Wholesome Hens workshop, if your accommodation isn't suitable or if you are only in the area for the day.
http://mountmee.com.au/directory/mt-mee-hall/

Having had its 80th birthday in 2013, the Mount Mee Community Hall has stood the test of time as a gorgeous venue and the centre of the community. However, the community has not just let it be over the years! New floors, repaint and many other improvements have meant that it is a comfortable venue a…

15/09/2015

Why don't we have a Reiki Retreat for your Hen weekend at Uluramaya Retreat Cabins?
http://www.uluramaya.com.au/

Accommodation 45 mins by road to Brisbane Airport and ten minutes to the town of Woodford, Uluramaya Retreat Cabins is a jewel nestled at the top of a natural Eucalypt forest

07/09/2015

More lovely local Wholesome Hens friendly accommodation.
http://www.brockhurstfarm.com.au/

Brockhurst Farm Farmstay - Set on 22 acres, the perfect place for a fun family holiday, a country wedding venue or a great place for a family get-together.

01/09/2015

Maybe your Hens aren't the type who like spas and champagne and would rather do something truly wholesome. Why not use the fantastic D'Aguilar National Park as a venue for your celebrations. Arrive early on Saturday, walk the Somerset Trail or enjoy some of the 4WD tracks that the park has to offer, then cool off in the picturesque Rocky Hole swimming hole before proceeding to the Archer camp ground. Set up camp in the beautiful sun dappled camp ground and enjoy another swim in the river. Cook a delicious dinner over a camp fire before settling down to dream and remember times gone by with old friends under a vibrant star filled sky.
Then first thing in the morning in case you wake up with aches and pains Rebecca from Wholesome Hens can come to your camp site and set up her massage bed or chair, sheltered and private under a market style marquee and deliver revitalising massages to ready you for the day ahead. or perhaps you fancy relaxing in the sunshine, why not enjoy a workshop making wire and beaded jewellery or perhaps an Aromatherapy blending workshop in the open air, surrounded by nature. Email [email protected] or call 0457593986 for more information.

www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daguilar/index

D'Aguilar National Park has two sections, South D'Aguilar Section (formerly Brisbane Forest Park) and Mount Mee Section (formerly Mount Mee State Forest and Forest Reserve). Activities and attractions include driving, trail-bike riding, picnic areas, walking, guided tours and talks, lookouts, horse…

01/09/2015

Sunset looking over Somerset Dam, D'Aguilar National Park, Mt Mee Section

22/08/2015

Feeling a bit peckish?

For day long workshops Wholesome hens can provide platters of sandwiches and snacks to suit your budget, just email [email protected]

Or if you fancy something a bit more substantial why not consider a meal at the lovely Birches Restaurant, Mt Mee, open Wednesday to Sunday. www.birchesrestaurant.com.au.

A upmarket A la carte restaurant nestled on top of Mt Mee less than an hours drive from Brisbane.

17/08/2015

Pampered Hens!

If your hens are more spa inclined why not book an Aromatherapy blending and pamper session. Rebecca who is a qualified Aromatherapist will guide you through the process of creating a blend of essences suited to you.

Working in pairs pamper each other with your newly created blends, learning the basics of facial, hand and for those not too ticklish foot massage. Oils and essences supplied. Masks and other facial accessories available on request.

As Aromatherapy is such a vast subject and being pampered is something that you never want to end this workshop can be tailored according to time, budget and the interests of your group.

If that all sounds like too much hard work, then why not book Rebecca to pamper your group. Choose from a selection of massage modalities –

Swedish Massage – the traditional massage, good for all round relaxation and relief of muscle stiffness
Sports and Remedial Massage – a deeper massage which incorporates many of the elements of Swedish massage. Can be used remedially on a particular problem areas
Aromatherapy – A lighter more flowing style of massage, which incorporates the healing and relaxing powers of essential oils. Making this a deeply relaxing almost hypnotic type of massage.
Reflexology – Works on the premise that our bodies are mirrored in our feet. The reflexologist works a sequence of points on the feet, which help rebalance and invigorate the body and its systems. Deeply relaxing and not at all ticklish.
Seated massage- Shorter but still very effective. Using a variety of moves derived from Indian Head and Acupressure massage. This massage is delivered over the clothes on a specially designed ergonomic massage chair. Average length of session ten minutes to half an hour. Great for a large group.
Reiki - Is a gentle non-invasive relaxing experience. Typically the recipient lies down whilst the Reiki healer channels healing energy into their bodies via a variety of static hand positions. Recipients often report feeling amongst a variety of sensations, feelings of deep relaxation, a strong heat emanating from the hands, the feeling of energy moving in the body and rainbows of colours behind the closed eyes.

If you are interested in learning Reiki as a group and want more information please visit www.wholesomehens.com.au

For more information and prices please email Rebecca at [email protected] or call 0457593986

07/08/2015

Where can we stay?

If you are a larger group of Hens looking for great value why not consider Retreat at Ocean View www.retreatatoceanview.com.au Accommodation consists of a house which has four bedrooms and a small cottage which sleeps two. Delicious breakfast baskets are available and the venue is Wholesome Hen friendly!

4 bedroom house, sleeps up to 6 guests, children welcome, fully-self contained, fireplace, views and outdoor seating area.

30/07/2015

Relaxed Brides!

Onsite Massage

Its generally accepted that getting married is stressful. So trust us to help you unwind. Rebecca who is a fully qualified massage therapist can come to your accommodation to deliver relaxing massage treatments to you and the bridal group both the evening before to help you unwind and sleep or early in the morning, to help ease any aches and pains from a sleepless night and invigorate you for the day ahead.

If a massage with oil seems like something you and your party don't have time for, then Rebecca can also do shorter seated massages based on Indian Head Massage and Acupressure techniques. The massages are done over the clothes on an ergonomically designed massage chair.

27/07/2015

Contact us at [email protected] or call 0457593986

25/07/2015

Reiki Hens!

Learn Usui Reiki Level 1

Enjoy a day of tranquil self-development with Reiki Master Rebecca Home.

Reiki is a gentle non -invasive therapy which originated in Japan. Reiki 1 is the first stage and enables you to do treatments predominantly on yourself and also for friends and family.
For those who have not experienced Reiki, a standard treatment involves the recipient lying down whilst the person doing the treatment channels healing energy through their hands, which are held in a variety of static hand positions on the recipients body. Recipients often report feeling deeply relaxed. Sometimes amongst other sensations the may feel heat or see colours behind closed eyes.

The workshops duration is one day and includes the attunement to Reiki I, a manual and a certificate. Minimum group size two people.

This workshop is best for Hen groups held at least one month before the wedding as some people can go through a period of cleansing and rebalancing after the workshop and it is nice to be able to spend time, which may not be available as the wedding day draws closer, nurturing yourself.

25/07/2015

Went for a visit to http://www.dayborocottages.com.au/ and fed the Llamas. Lovely self contained cottages suitable for smaller groups of Hens. Wholesome Hen friendly!

Accommodation QLD

18/07/2015

Creative Hens!

If your hens are feeling arty why not choose a creative workshop.

Sculpture
Create an original art work to commemorate the occasion. For example sculpt a friendship wheel in clay, decorated by your own fair hands, emblazoned with quotes and best wishes for the future bride. Rebecca can then take it away and make a more permanent cast in plaster or ciment. Or alternatively each can sculpt a small memento and it can be cast in plaster there and then.

Beaded & Wire Jewellery
Create something exquisite to wear for fun or perhaps to be worn at the wedding. Beads can be supplied which will complement the colour scheme of the wedding or tastes of the group. Learn how to bend wire to make your creations ornate and stylish.

Manifesting Boards
In this fun workshop use collage to create a board to help you focus on what you want from life. Includes a discussion on using affirmations and manifesting techniques.

Bespoke
If there is something that you like the idea of doing but is not listed here then email Wholesome Hens and we'll do everything possible to turn your dreams into a reality. Also with the fashion for DIY weddings why not make some bunting, ornaments or favours. Call or email Wholesome Hens to see what's possible.

Call Rebecca on 0457593986 or email [email protected]

10/07/2015

Congratulations to Karen Partridge who won the Wholesome Hens craft box at the Mt Mee Wedding Fair