THE GATHER PROJECT
Personalised mentoring for busy mothers ready to reconnect with play, pleasure & purpose.
You hold everyone. This is where you get to be held.
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HEY YOU...
Meet Daniela
Daniela is a qualified counsellor, somatic practitioner, and mother of four with a background in high-level corporate leadership — including managing the WA operations of one of Australia’s largest media companies.
She brings both sharp strategy and deep softness to her work, guiding women out of burnout and back into embodied, purpose-led lives.
Her approach blends trauma-informed counselling, nervous system regulation, feminine leadership, and playful embodiment. This work is as real as it is radiant.
Beyond the therapy room, you’ll find her surfing at sunset, hosting barefoot bonfire dances on her farm, leading comedy improv circles, or off on wild adventures with her kids — living proof that purpose, play, and pleasure can beautifully coexist.
She helps corporate mums shift from burnout to embodied leadership through immersive journeys based on The ALIVE Model™ — Aliveness, Leadership, Intuition, Vitality, Embodiment.
Is This You?
This work is for you if…
You’re holding it all ... the work, the home, the emotions ... and there’s nothing left for you
You’ve ticked the boxes, climbed the ladder… and still feel strangely numb
You’ve tried getting more rest, but what you’re really craving is aliveness
You want to laugh again. To dance. To feel your body as more than just a machine
Your connection with your child feels flat or fragile ... and you want it back
You’re ready for tools that don’t demand more effort, but meet you where you are ...in your body, your breath, your truth
You’re craving more than space. You want joy. You want you...maybe for the first time
How it works
What Mentoring Looks Like
Personalised 1:1 Sessions:
Expert guidance tailored to your life - online or in-person - so you feel powerfully supported.
Somatic & Trauma-Informed Mastery:
Release chronic stress, reclaim your energy, and access deep resilience with body-based tools that work beneath the surface.
Holistic Relationship Support:
Transform friction into flow, from challenging child-parent dynamics, couples navigating change, or teams seeking authentic connection.
Parenting & Leadership Elevation:
Move from frazzled to fierce with proven strategies that ignite your influence in every area of life.
Boundary & Reconnection Blueprint:
Learn frameworks that safeguard your time, repair strained relationships, and reset your nervous system for lasting calm.
the alive model™
An 8-Week Journey to Pleasure, Play & Purpose
On-demand videos, printable rituals and practical tools to shift from burnout to embodied aliveness—on your schedule..
01
Week
Arrival
Orientation + your first micro-ritual checklist to set clear rhythm, expectations, and momentum from day one.
02
Week
Aliveness
Pleasure-pulse demo + joy journaling to rebuild positive emotional energy and enjoyment.
03
Week
Leadership
Boundary-building + “Soft Power” practise to strengthen confident, empowered decision-making.
04
Week
Intuition
Inner-compass meditation + tone-work to sharpen inner clarity and self-trust.
05
Week
Vitality
Letting go of layers practise + energy-mapping to reduce fatigue and support sustainable physical and emotional energy.
06
Week
Embodiment
“In-Body Awareness” scan + Somatic Reset to help you respond calmly instead of reacting under pressure.
07
Week
Integration
Daily Regulation plan + Habit Anchoring to help you turn insight into automatic, repeatable habits that fit real life.
08
Week
Expansion
Future Self Embodiment + Decision Calibration framework to help you move forward with confidence instead of self-doubt.
Week-by-Week Outline
This is zero-fluff, all-practice:
Your Toolbox for Daily Aliveness
This is zero-fluff, all-practice:
Everything is delivered as video lessons, audio files, and beautifully designed PDF
playbooks...so you can dive in whenever it suits your life.
All materials are yours to keep forever—watch, listen, and practice at your own pace.
Move to delight
Pleasure-pulse movement, micro flows and improv demos you can follow anytime.
Play to reconnect
Downloadable comedy-improv prompts and creative art invites you can do solo or with family.
Journal your wisdom
Daily reflection prompts with fill-in worksheets to track your spark.
Breathe for reset
Guided neo-tantric breathwork and 3-part pranayama audios to clear stuck energy in minutes.
Ritual for meaning
Candle-lighting ceremonies, nature-grounding scripts and self-massage sequences you print and keep.
Lead from your heart
Purpose-focus exercises, boundary-setting templates and “soft leadership” experiments to try at work or home.
Week-by-Week Outline
This is zero-fluff, all-practice:
01
Week
Week
Orientation video + your first micro-ritual checklist.
02
Week
Aliveness
Pleasure-pulse dance demo + joy journaling worksheet.
03
Week
Leadership
Boundary-building template + “Soft Power” mindset audio.
04
Week
Intuition
Inner-compass meditation + tone-work recording.
05
Week
Vitality
Self-massage tutorial + energy-mapping PDF.
06
Week
Embodiment
Micro-wild flow yoga video + somatic check-in guide.
07
Week
Integration
Creative ritual + embodiment audit sheet.
08
Week
Expansion
Future-self letter template + ongoing “Spark Session” planner.
Testimonials
What our clients say
According to survey results, a whopping 100% of our retreat participants have rated their experience as ‘AMAZING’. Here is what some of our participants have had to say:
"Seeing the transformation in my daughter was amazing. The support both she and I received during the retreat was incredible, and I cannot recommend the experience enough if you’re interested in connecting with your daughter more, and see her blossom in a loving supportive environment, while you are yourself lovingly challenged to look deep within and release things that may be holding you back."
"What a weekend! So much connection, fun, suport and amazing information that I have immediately put into practice. I can’t stop telling every mum about it. I look forward to continuing my connections with my daughter and sharing our new found bond and information we have learnt together. I would highly recommend this experience to any mum and daughter. We did not want the experience to end. The accommodation was fabulous, the activities were super fun and engaging and the food!!! Omg!! Having your own private chef was a real treat but the quality and variation and taste was amazing! The whole experience was priceless."
"The retreat gave my daughter and I a deeper shared understanding of each other and has opened up a space for greater communication. Since coming home the strategies we learnt have made a difference to us both and the rest of the family."
"Seeing the transformation in my daughter was amazing. The support both she and I received during the retreat was incredible, and I cannot recommend the experience enough if you’re interested in connecting with your daughter more, and see her blossom in a loving supportive environment, while you are yourself lovingly challenged to look deep within and release things that may be holding you back."
"What a weekend! So much connection, fun, suport and amazing information that I have immediately put into practice. I can’t stop telling every mum about it. I look forward to continuing my connections with my daughter and sharing our new found bond and information we have learnt together. I would highly recommend this experience to any mum and daughter. We did not want the experience to end. The accommodation was fabulous, the activities were super fun and engaging and the food!!! Omg!! Having your own private chef was a real treat but the quality and variation and taste was amazing! The whole experience was priceless."
"The retreat gave my daughter and I a deeper shared understanding of each other and has opened up a space for greater communication. Since coming home the strategies we learnt have made a difference to us both and the rest of the family."
"Seeing the transformation in my daughter was amazing. The support both she and I received during the retreat was incredible, and I cannot recommend the experience enough if you’re interested in connecting with your daughter more, and see her blossom in a loving supportive environment, while you are yourself lovingly challenged to look deep within and release things that may be holding you back."
Our Promise to You
If after your first 1:1 session you don’t feel more alive, grounded, and clear, just let us know within 24 hours and we’ll refund your session fee in full.
You don’t need to do more. You need to come home to yourself. This is your permission slip to soften. To stop performing. To be witnessed, heard, and held — without needing to earn it. If your heart is stirring... trust that.
faqs
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a refund after I register?
We do not provide refunds if you decide not to come or cannot make it after you register. You may transfer registration to another family, provided they pass our application process. Please consider this risk and commitment before registering. By booking, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions.
Can I take more than one child to a retreat?
We recommend attending with one child at a time to allow for deeper connection and more focused bonding. If you’re interested in bringing more than one child, please contact us to discuss options.
Can a mother figure take my child?
Yes. Absolutely! We think of Mother as a Verb, not a noun.
What if I come after arrival time or leave early? Is there flexibility to come and go?
Sorry, but no. You’re in for the whole deal. Once we’re on retreat, we’re there to stay – unless there’s some unforeseen emergency. Leaving disrupts the experience for you and others.
What do I need to bring?
Once you’re signed up, we’ll send you a full list. But the short version is: toiletries and clothes.
Is it true? No mobile phones?
Very true. And even if it sounds painful, it’s probably going to become a huge gift. We will have staff with cameras and promise to share the pictures. Just grab them and ask to have a picture taken.
Is this a spiritual retreat?
No specific faith or belief system is promoted. Our approach is grounded, heart-centered, and inclusive – drawing on mindfulness, ritual and modern psychology. The tone is gentle, respectful, and appropriate for a wide range of beliefs.
What if my child is nervous or shy?
That’s completely okay – and very common! Our facilitators create a safe, welcoming environment where every participant can move at their own pace. Many children leave feeling more confident and connected than they ever imagined.
What happens after the retreat?
You’ll leave with practical tools and shared language to continue the connection and growth at home. So far all of our groups have organised to stay in touch and support each other beyond the retreat – we encourage this! We also offer ongoing mentoring and programs to support you beyond your retreat experience.
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