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26/07/2026

As the sun rose over Mystic Adventures on our final morning, I found myself quietly reflecting.
I lit the campfire to keep the ladies warm as they slowly woke, prepared our final breakfast together, and took a moment to appreciate everything that had unfolded over the weekend. It was bittersweet—so much joy, yet so sad to see it come to an end.

Watching these incredible women connect with themselves, each other and nature was everything I had dreamed this retreat could be.
From Friday’s chance to truly unwind with Tanya from It’s All About You Massage, to our Catch the Warm Rays yoga session with Kristy Kelly from Revive Yoga & Wellness Centre, every experience invited the ladies to slow down and simply be present.
Brenda from Creative Roots guided us through Find the Artist Within, helping everyone discover creativity they never knew they had.

As the sun set on Saturday evening, our inspiring guest speaker, Susannah Harvey-Jamieson, took us on a deeply moving journey. Her story of resilience through change touched every heart around the campfire and reminded us all of the strength we carry within.
As we gathered together for our closing circle, I felt completely overwhelmed—in the best possible way. Watching these women leave lighter, stronger and more connected than when they arrived reminded me exactly why Mystic Adventures exists.

To every woman who trusted us with your weekend… thank you.

To every facilitator who poured your heart into creating such meaningful experiences… thank you.

To Marnie, for believing in this vision and helping bring it to life… thank you.

My heart is so full. What started as a dream has become something truly magical, and I cannot wait to welcome more women around the campfire at Mystic Adventures.
Until next time…keep filling your cup.

19/07/2026

Today I went to a Bushcare and Beer afternoon organised by the Oxley Creek Catchment Association (OCCA) at the Oxley Creek Common. I learned what climbing asparagus vine looks like and how to remove the invasive grasses that lie along the track at what many of you know at The Clint Eastwood.
I strongly encourage any locals to support OCCA in the work they do not just at Sherwood, but also at Archerfield. They are an incredibly passionate and knowledgeable group of volunteers who make our events possible.

03/07/2026

I'm so excited about this event! More info will be forthcoming once we have the plans in motion...

It's coming. Soon. Don't look up!

24/05/2026

The ninth running of the BVRT100s is on in four weeks!

19/04/2026

Running as catharsis

Running is irrational. If you’re a runner—especially a marathoner or ultrarunner—you’ve heard the question: why? And how often can you answer it rationally?

Maybe that’s the point. It is irrational.

Humans are often irrational. Predictable, perhaps—but that’s not the same thing. Our patterns of behaviour can be deeply unreasonable. Take drinking: we have one too many, suffer through the hangover, swear never again… and by the next Friday, we’re right back where we started.

So why am I thinking about this now?

A fellow runner recently told me about her latest trail race. At every aid station, her partner—new to this world—was met with distress. She was upset, visibly struggling. Naturally, he asked if she should stop.

“No,” she said. “I’ll see you at the next stop.”

And off she went, wiping away tears as she headed back into pure Misery and Hell.

You can imagine the confusion that her poor partner would have felt as he's left questioning, "what the f**k is actually happening here? We could be enjoying a lovely holiday in a beautiful location." When she finally crosses the finish line, the finisher's momento in hand, and a sense of accomplishment in her heart, it finally does make sense.

Perhaps trail and ultra running is about stripping back the layers. Confronting your deepest fears. It permits you to be irrational in the best way. Where else do you have time with yourself and really feel? Where else are your emotions stripped back without the filter of daily norms and societial reserves? Where else can you cry uncontrollably whilst taking in the scenery, ignoring the blisters and chafing, and yet still achieve something incredible? No wonder the finish line is vital, no matter how difficult the journey.

So next time someone asks why, you can simply answer:

Because I’m irrational.