We Have Reservations

for 50

Guests

We Have Reservations

for 50

Guests

Ultimate Girls Week Away

Foodies Edition

Sun 29 May - Fri 03 Jun 2022

QT Melbourne

ThisIs Melbourne Experiences and The Retreat Specialist

WELCOME

In life there are many simple pleasures.   Sharing good food, conversations with old and new friends and laughter are some of them.  Time away from the ordinary is another. 


Melbourne’s food scene is energetic, vibrant, diverse & consistently evolving - with an eclectic mix of cultures that have influenced Melbourne’s unique ‘take’ on cuisine from around the world.  


We look forward to welcoming you on our gastronomical adventure and sharing the city of Melbourne that we love so much with you. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation and thank them for their contribution to our food culture.


“ With good friends… and good food on the board… we may well ask, when shall we live if not now? ”

– M.F.K Fisher. The Art of Eating


The Journey

Martina (This Is Melbourne Experiences) and Liesel (The Retreat Specialist) love FOOD and MELBOURNE. So with this…. Liesel’s Ultimate Girls Week Away - Foodies Edition, was created.   The perfect platform for a retreat focused on Melbourne’s FOOD,  PEOPLE & CULTURE


From the moment you arrive - your journey will begin….   


Months have been spent finding the perfect retreat hotel, restaurant partners and foodie folk so that an experience that will  create lasting memorable experiences.  From their unique taste and flavour - and individual ‘Melbourne’ story, passion, and influence – it's is this combination that will have you INFUSED with delicious food, culture and history at every moment.




Don't miss one

of our 50 reservations

Don't miss one

of our 50 reservations

People who love to eat are always the best people.

julia child

Don't miss

out

Don't miss

out

The

location


MELBOURNE is an ever vibrant and eclectic, diverse city.  It's a location for events - of social, educational, sporting, cultural & CULINARY significance.  


Since  settlement in 1835, many cultures have immigrated to Melbourne - contributing significantly to Melbournes growing FOODIE identity it is now one of the most culturally diverse communities in the world.


Melbournians embrace this continued multicultural heritage through  innovation and passion to ignite a city through food – now bursting with exceptional restaurants, cafes and bars.   


We look forward to showing YOU this  MELBOURNE   -  on our ULTIMATE GIRLS WEEK AWAY. 


The

hotel

Our hotel partner, QT MELBOURNE,  is on Russell Street - right near the corner of Bourke Street.   So if you know Melbourne you'll know how close you are to everything and almost smack bang in the middle of all the foodie action. 


Quintessentially Melbourne, you’ll be waking up and smelling the batch-brew coffee amidst design that toes the industrial divide.


The rooms are alive with edgy essence and punchy chic. Lofty ceilings with all corners considered, there’s comfort in the creativity. Pull back the curtains for that laneway buzz; this is accommodation in Melbourne that weaves you into the fabric of the city and the perfect place for UGWA Foodies Edition.




STEPPING IN

From the moment you arrive….    Check in to a big QT Melbourne WELCOME. 


A Roof-Top cocktail & Melbourne flavour – while you settle in, overlooking Melbourne’s iconic landscape of industrial chic, and treasured laneways.


And later that EVENING…. we head out for our first immersion to an iconic Melbourne, immersive and mystical EXPERIENCE.  It's a memorable unique MELBOURNE WELCOME you won’t expect.   You'll love it!



To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art


François de la Rochefoucauld

Martina

CEO of This Is Melbourne Experiences


Born and based in Melbourne, with a vast career in Travel & Tourism - and a passion to connect, excite and educate, inspired Martina to create This Is Melbourne Experiences.


A Food Tourism business, This Is Melbourne Experiences deliver experiential adventure for visitors and locals alike - all through the lens of exceptional food. Every experience captures the essence of a destination, it's people and diverse history.

Martina's passion, interest and motivation is connecting people - getting to know like's and loves, hearing unique stories - and watching for those 'light up' moments. It's creating the magic, finding the common ground through culture, food, travel and location that continues to drive Martina and This Is Melbourne Experiences.

www.thisismelbourne.com



CEO of The Retreat Specialists


Born in Melbourne but moved countryside in her 20's her heart is still in the city. She is that Company Founder of the Retreat Specialists and developer of Ultimate Retreat Experiences and Ultimate  Girls Week Away.    With 22 plus years of experience - running summits, conferences and leadership events - together with a  passion for travel and hosting others away - lead to the birth of

The Retreat Specialists.



Above all, Liesel's ultimate interests lies in supporting women to walk their own path. To step them from the ordinary to the extraordinary.  Where women can reconnect with who they are and who they want to be.  Once the connection is made, the ripple effects are long lasting.

www.ultimateretreatexperiences.com



Liesel

WELCOME

TO COUNTRY

We will be joined by Tracey Hayes a proud Gunai Kurnai woman who will journey us through a  Smoking Ceremony to officially open UGWA.


OUR immersive  MELBOURNE LANEWAY

VENUES 

Our Melbourne Ultimate Girls Week Away - venues are a multi-cultural mix,

celebrating Melbourne’s rich diversity. 


Spanish

Pan Asian

Modern Australian

Argentinian

Peruvian

Modern Indian

Italian

Cocktail


*All venues  subject to change

A cheeky     COOKING MASTERCLASS...


WITH the help  of a a few masterchef FOODIE FRIENDS:)   

A DAY 

in

THE

YARRA VALLEY

As we head away from the city for the day let's

SIP,SAVOUR &

TASTE VICTORIA

something extra...

Tanto for Japanese knife sharpening, learn all about this craft right at the QT. Precise slicing for foodies and chefs who crave intricate cuts. Tanto specialises in master sharpening so you can even bring your knives along.

AND

If cocktails are your thing then join us for a carefully crafted cocktail-making class.


FINALLY

At 5pm every evening join us up at the Rooftop bar for a drink or two before heading out for dinner



AND.....  

if you're looking for a break from our FABULOUS FOODIE FESTIVITIES....  we've got you covered:)  

You have the option to choose from one of our carefully selected Melbourne experiences - to swap out at your leisure, or take as an add-on to your delicious Melbourne foodie week.     


*Queen Victoria Market Experience with a local

*Shopping at Chadstone - The Fashion Capital 

*Day Spa Experience

*Theatre Show / National Gallery Of Victoria 



The HIGHLIGHTS 

DAY 1

Retreat Registration 


QT Roof Top Cocktails


Welcome to Country


Welcome Surprise Immersive Dinner


DAY 2

Breakfast & Experience -  Royal Botanical Gardens


MasterClass Cooking Class Experience 


Dinner in a Melbourne Laneway -  Asian Fusion

DAY 3

Optional Yoga to kick start your Melbourne Morning.


Breafast at the QT Hotel


Full Day

Food & Wine Tour 

Yarra  Valley Region

DAY 4

Breakfast at a favourite laneway spot


Cheese & Wine Tasting - before dinner at our favourite Australian native & South East Asian dining venues 

Reservations

for ONLY

50 places

Reservations

for ONLY

50 places

DAY 5


Breakfast at the QT Hotel


Enjoy a 'live'  cook up & lunch in one of Melbourne's oldest laneways


Cocktail Activation

Experience

DAY 6

Our final farewell Breakfast Brunch together on the QT Rooftop




Intrigued? Click here to request our full itinerary

inclusions

  • 5 nights for an indulgent single or stay up late talking twin accommodation at the luxurious and modern QT Hotel Melbourne (you can choose, do it alone or come with a girlfriend who also loves food)
  • Welcome To Melbourne Event -  Immersive Experience - something you will definitely not expect
  • 5 Breakfasts  in the QT Hotel & carefully handpicked Melbourne venues
  • 3 Lunches - Cooking class,  Yarra Valley winery, Spanish Paella
  • 4 Dinners - Our welcome event & Melbourne laneway venues  with guest chefs
  • Cocktail Activation Experience
  • Join us for a daily drink on the rooftop before we head off to dinner
  • Cheese & Wine Tasting in Melbourne's oldest cheese maturation cellar
  • Bus/Coach transport to the Yarra Valley
  • Optional Yoga on the QT Rooftop
  • Local tour leaders who love and understand food and Melbourne as much as you
  • A carefully crafter Welcome Gift from us to say thank you for accepting our invitation
  • An option to come for a day or few OR join us but go home at night


All experiences lead and shared by Liesel Albrecht & Martina Jennings













Email us at

packages inclusions

indulgent packages

Liesel - admin@ultimategirlsweekaway.com

Martina - info@thisismelbourne.com



Play But Don't Stay


Day Tickets


Come for a Day or Two

Everything from breakfast to bed time.  No accommodation

All outlined experiences

Welcome Gift


Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday


The Ultimate Indulgence Package

The Ultimate Indulgence Package

The Ultimate Indulgence Package

Five nights single or twin share


5 nights single or twin accommodation at the luxurious and modern QT Melbourne

All outlined experiences

Welcome Gift


Single Room

$4225 AUD

Twin Room

$3800 AUD

$3100 AUD

$550 AUD Per Day

*All prices are Per Person &  inclusive of  GST   

*Reserve your place now with a $500 deposit  

*Pay in Full or with a deposit and monthly installments  

*Please read the Terms and Conditions 

terms and conditions

indulgent packages

  • We will adhere to Covid Safe, Government Directed conditions at the date of the event.
  • If the event is cancelled because of a Covid Lockdown we will offer an alternative date/or a refund.
  • After booking there is a 50% refund if you cancel your place - alternatively you can transfer your place to someone else for $25 AUD. The $500 deposit is not refundable.
  • All photos are property of ThisIs.Melbourne/UGWA/The Retreat Specialists and used for promotional purposes only, these will not be sold to any other event organisers. There will be a question about this in your registration form. there will be photographer Dennis Minster joining us (don't worry he is well versed in retreats and events and Liesel's other half not some random photographer).
  • Advice given at UGWA events is advice only please consult the relevant professionals in your life before making any life changing decisions.
  • The Retreat Specialists Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter the daily program times restaurants, before or during the event - any effecting changes you will be notified accordingly. We would like to be control everything but there are just some things we can not help.
  • As a Retreat Participant at the UGWA - Foodies Edition you hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge the Retreat Organiser (and/or their directors, family, employees, co-facilitators, volunteers, and representatives) on behalf of yourself, your children, your parents, your heirs, executors, administrators, assignees, personal representatives, and estate.



Five nights single or twin share


Get in touch

For enquiries, terms and conditions and our itinerary - please contact:


admin@ultimategirlsweekaway.com

info@thisismelbourne.com


0488 444 162 (Liesel)

0401 005 582 (Martina)