Check-in Friday 23 May from 2pm
Check out Sunday 25 May at 10am
Take a deep-dive into nature, science, and connection on Lutruwita/Tasmania’s stunning East Coast.
Situated at the breathtaking Piermont, a secluded waterfront sanctuary, treat yourself to an unforgettable all-inclusive weekend escape. Enjoy candlelit dinners with scientists featuring delicious local produce prepared by chef Calvin King, telescopes and guided stargazing on the beach with the Astronomical Society of Tasmania, breath workshops, cold water swimming, tours, wine tastings, and so much more.
Your Ticket Includes:
- Two candlelit dinners featuring local and seasonal dishes, a welcome drink on arrival and a warm cocktail by the fire at the end of each evening
- Talks by fascinating scientists each evening (Night 1: Sea Forest Chief Scientist Professor Rocky de Nys and Dr Masa Tatsumi; Night 2: astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr Simin Salarpour)
- Generous breakfast provisions to enjoy in the privacy of your accommodation and a lunch hamper provided on Saturday for a picnic on one of Piermont’s private beaches
- Choose between an Activation or Relaxation breath workshop with wellness expert Dr Rebecca Chabot
- A morning talk on the science of happiness, including coffee, tea, and nibbles
- A guided tour of Sea Forest, the global pioneer seaweed farm tackling climate change, next door to Piermont
- Telescopes and stargazing on the beach with the Astronomical Society of Tasmania
- Dark sky photography instruction with scientist and professional astrophotographer Dr Andrew Phipps, so bring your camera or even just a smartphone!
- Cold water ocean plunge (Highly recommended! But not required.)
- Opportunities for nature walks, local wine tastings on site, and more!
Tickets: $785pp
How to book: just click the button below, choose your dates (May 23 – 25), select the number of guests, pick your room, and add your retreat tickets on the Activities Page.
MEET YOUR SPEAKERS
Image credit: Adam Gibson
Professor Emeritus Rocky de Nys, Sea Forest
As the Chief Scientist and Emeritus Professor within the College of Science and Engineering at James Cook University in Nth QLD, Rocky works broadly across the fields of algal biology, chemistry, and aquaculture. An advocate for building sustainable organisations to address real-world problems, Rocky has played an instrumental role in the discovery of Asparagopsis for methane abatement having either authored or co-authored seminal scientific papers on Asparagopsis. Rocky brings leadership, experience and practical know-how to the Sea Forest team as its Chief Scientific Officer.
Dr Masa Tatsumi, Sea Forest
Before joining Sea Forest as the head of research and development Dr Tatsumi spent many years as a researcher for the University of Tasmania studying ecological impacts of climate change as well as the rehabilitation and conservation of coastal and estuarine environments. Masa brings a wealth of seaweed knowledge having completed his doctorate on dynamic resilience and stability of Ecklonia as well as having spent years cultivating Macrocystis to restore Tasmania’s kelp forests at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
Image credit: Rosie Hastie
Image credit: Luke Tscharke
Dr Simin Salarpour
Dr Simin Salarpour is an astrophysicist, a cosmologist, and a science communicator. She is passionate about unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos through research and education. Driven by her enthusiasm for science communication, she endeavours to bridge the gap between complex scientific concepts and the public.
Dr Andrew Phipps
Dr Andrew Phipps studied a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Tasmania and has been practicing photography since 2008. He has extensive experience in audio design, digital media, photography, cinematography and music throughout his career. Andrew works full-time with the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre as a Research Fellow and manages Eagle Eye, a boutique photography, film, fine-art printing and framing business.
Dr Rebecca Chabot
With over 25 years in the field of wellness and a PhD in science, Dr Rebecca Chabot provides a scientific approach to restoring balance to the mind, body, and emotions through wellness, first for the individual and subsequently for the community as a whole. She will help you strengthen connections, re-build confidence, adjust mindset and improve overall wellness for a more harmonious, efficient and stress-free life.
Workshops (select one)
1. Relaxation Breathing Workshop
Everyone can learn to harness the superpower of the breath. In this session, participants will learn the basic science around breathing and why learning to breathe better is important. They will be guided through a variety of basic breathing practices and techniques that will introduce them to the power of the breath to improve mental and physical health and to relax. Breathing is a powerful, readily available relaxation tool that can divert the acute stress response and return the nervous system to its relaxed, restful state. A regular practice of breathing exercises has been shown to reduce anxiety, high blood pressure, depression, PTSD, anger, tension and chronic pain.
2. Activating Breathing Workshop
When you need a boost, you can use your breath to recharge the body, clear the mind, and activate the energy within. And it’s better than coffee because it’s free! In this session, Rebecca will lead participants through several dynamic breathing exercises that boost the energy flow in the body and brain, leading to increased alertness and clarity. Activation breathing techniques are thought to facilitate mental and physical healing, improve self- awareness, and increase one’s positive outlook on life. In this session, participants can experience light headedness, tingling in the hands and arms, a sense of vibration, or a change in body temperature. These results are natural and expected, but if participants feel concerned, they will be encouraged to relax and recover. Relevant use of these activating techniques will be discussed and explored.
After registering for the retreat, please email your preferred breath workshop to anita@piermont.com.au. Spaces are limited, and each attendee must choose one workshop to attend throughout the weekend.
Image supplied by Gala Estate
Gala Estate Wine Tasting $15pp
Join us each night for an intimate wine flight with our neighbours Gala Estate. Explore, compare & contrast their award-winning Pinot Noir & Syrah range in this intimate gathering with the Gala Estate team.
Wine flights are $15 for four Reds and can be paid directly to Gala on the evening. If you wish to add on the exclusive Gala Estate wine tasting to your retreat experience, please register by emailing anita@piermont.com.au.
Further Details...
DATE AND TIME
Piermont Retreat, 12990 Tasman Highway, Swansea 7190
ENTRY INFO
Tickets: $785 per adult (includes meals)
Retreat participants receive a 25% discount on accommodation. Rates already applied.
Retreat tickets must be booked simultaneously with your accommodation.
From May 23 – 25, accommodation is exclusively available to Beaker Street Retreat participants.
This is an Adults Only event.
Minimum 2-night stay required.
This is a mix of indoor and outdoor events—please pack accordingly.
HOW TO BOOK
To book the Beaker Street Retreat, just click the button below, choose your dates (May 23 – 25), select the number of guests, pick your room, and add your retreat tickets on the Activities Page.
If you have any questions or need assistance with booking, please contact the team on 0487 399 225 or enquiries@piermont.com.au
About Beaker Street
Beaker Street is a cultural organisation and registered charity in Lutruwita/Tasmania with science and community at its heart, and the presenter of the annual Beaker Street Festival.