Wellness Wander in the Adelaide Hills

The countdown is on –Wellness wander, Adelaide’s favourite wellness event is nearly here! Now in its third year, old favourites join some stunning new events to suit all tastes and ages with more than 40 bespoke and highly thoughtful wellness experiences curated to fill your cup.
A strong theme at this year’s event focuses on farm experiences and food – with more and more people seeking to understand the source of their food, wanting to meet the maker and to understand how food can affect your sense of wellbeing.
Our flagship new event hero’s all these themes at, Nourish by Well Traveller. This beautiful experience will enable you to immerse yourself in an afternoon filled with ways to nourish your body and mind. Set in the stunning Ukaria Cultural Centre, hear from our keynote presenter, Matthew Evans, the famous chef and food critic, turned farmer-food activist now based out of Tasmania. Best known for his long-running SBS series Gourmet Farmer, his 13 published books including newly released MILK, Matt will take nourish seekers through the cycle of farming, growing, soil and eating.

Then hear from local biodynamic farm and vineyard Ngeringa’s holistic health coach and cellar door manager, Erica Rushbrook , followed by a mood boosting cooking demonstration by the delightful Malissa Fedele from the recent MasterChef Series who will showcase how almonds – now one of the most popular tree nuts worldwide and rich in essential nutrients, like protein, fibre, healthy fats, and vitamin E, contribute to your overall wellbeing.

Then enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea by local café, Kitchen Farm Pantry. You will also be taken through a gentle breathing exercise and finish off with sublime skin nourishment tips and an insight into their working biodynamic farm by the ultimate skin masters, Jurlique.

Walk away with a goodie bag with more than $150 of beautiful products to nourish you at home, plus one lucky attendee will win a year’s supply of Jurlique products valued at $2,400.

The two-day event program is packed with a range of wellness experiences, from more well-known activities like; farmland learning, walking, wildlife, yoga, Pilates, spas and mindfulness, through to newer experiences like breathwork, mindful drawing, and sound healing – there is a wellness experience for everyone, from solos, friends and couples, through to the whole family that fall under one or more of the five event wellness pillars; Provenance, Relax & Unwind, Nature, Learn & Create and Stay – providing more ways to connect and enhance your wellbeing.
Other–new immersive farm events joining the program include: the Jurlique Handpicked Masterclass – visit the biodynamic farm and explore the fields where Jurlique’s natural skincare begins, and for the very first time, harvest your own botanicals and learn how to create your own aromatherapy blend to take home; or pick your own “first of the season” strawberries with the Strawberry Picking at Beerenberg Farm; or learn the art of fermentation and be treated to a three course lunch with Fermenting with Matt Rodgers at Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard. Embark on the Mindfulness Mystery Day Tour starting with gentle breathing exercises on your journey to participate in the ancient practice of forest bathing, a therapeutic experience to slow down and absorb the forest, finish off with a picnic and time to reflect under the trees.

Change pace and treat yourself to Cedars Secret Garden High Tea Tour with a walk through the beautiful Artist’s Garden led by curator Allan Campbell, then indulge in a scrumptious high tea amongst the trees. Explore the hidden vibrations of nature at Eurilla Estate, with Plant Songs: Outdoor Sound Bath with Sacred Resonance Live for a one-of-a-kind sound healing experience guided by the harmonic frequencies of nature itself. Join the Morning Wellness at Kitchen Farm for rejuvenating gentle yoga flow, followed by a session of creating your own unique tea blend to take home. Indulge in the Mindfully Tasting the Holy Trinity event at Tilbrook Estate. Come together and meet three artisan Adelaide Hills makers, Tilbrook Estate, Section 28 Cheeses and Enrico Sgarbossa, Northern Italian Pizza Master Chef and Flour Technician for a slow food mindful tasting and matching experience. Take home new understanding and skills to enable you to mindfully source, match and enjoy the classic joy of “The Holy Trinity” around your own table with family and friends.
These new events join crowd favourites like; Escape the digital world and embrace quality family time for a Family Digital Detox at Woodhouse Adventure Park, where you will enjoy a full day of outdoor adventure and screen free fun as you are encouraged to turn off all mobile devices to foster family connection and active enjoyment. Discover the harmony of movement, playfulness and relaxation at the newly redeveloped Blanket Building at Fabrik, with Connect + Create with Drawing Yoga, a unique class providing you the opportunity to unwind through movement and artistic expression in a serene setting. This workshop combines guided mindfulness to deepen your affinity to nature, and guides you to use that connection to inspire your botanic artwork.
These events are just a taste of the highly curated and thoughtful program that has been prepared for wellness seekers this October 26 & 27 and reflects the thriving wellness tourism industry in the Adelaide Hills in line with the booming sector nationally.
For more information head to Wellness wander – An Event That Celebrates Wellbeing