Our Story
About Misty Mountain Lifestyle Retreat
Misty Mountain Lifestyle Retreat is dedicated to assisting people find the optimum life, free from sickness, through natural means.
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Our mantra is that the body was designed to heal itself and will do so given the right conditions.
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We have a large focus on the 8 Laws of Health (Fresh Air, Sunshine, Pure Water, Exercise, Temperance, Good Diet, Rest and Trust in Divine Power) and it is our aim to equip people with all the tools they need to leave Misty and continue living a healthy life - free from sickness.
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Formerly Misty Mountain Health Retreat, it is the same friendly and amazing staff and program that has changed the lives of thousands of people.
Our Staff
EVELYN
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Guest Wellness Manager & Therapist
Evelyn has been with Misty Mountain since 2001 and is responsible for overseeing the lodge during the programs. With her gentle nature and experienced care, she goes out of her way to ensure the happiness of our guests.
LEONI
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Clinical Nutritionist & Wholistic Health Practitioner
Leoni has had an interest in health since childhood, and loves to guide people to live healthier and happier lives. Her warm nature and extensive experience in various aspects of health ensures a thorough consideration of how each person can be supported on their journey to wellness.
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ROSANNA
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Naturopath
Rosanna is a highly experienced Naturopath and Counsellor with over 35 years in clinical practice, working from her own clinic and with guests at Misty Mountain. She has a special interest in mental health, holistic wellness and frequency medicine, offering compassionate, person-centred care in a safe and nurturing space.
LAUREN
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Naturopath
Lauren’s health journey begun 12 years ago when she was in pain and burnt out. She transitioned to a plant-based diet and has never turned back! Having had her own business in the past, she is now delighted to be living and working at Misty. Whether it’s cooking up a storm in the kitchen or doing consultations for the guests, Lauren is always passionate about supporting others to see the same results.
ZEKIEL
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Kitchen Manager
Returning to Misty Mountain after some time living overseas and beginning a course of study in Nutrition, Zekiel brings his zest for vegan and gluten free cooking to our menu, enhancing the flavours and maximising the nutritional value.
MILA
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Beauty Therapist
Head of our beauty department, Mila brings many years of experience, passion and dedication to the Misty Mountain Spa. After spending many years running her own beauty salons, Mila now enjoys helping our guests feel relaxed, nurtured and pampered, ensuring every guest receives attentive, high-quality care by all her staff.
MICHAEL
Manager
Michael’s vast experience in operating health retreats commenced in 1988. He has managed and been actively involved in starting four health retreats. He is well known in the industry as someone who is excited by progress, has a great sense of humour and loves to make things happen.
HOWARD
Health Therapist
Howard and his perpetually cheerful disposition will set you at ease from the first moment of your arrival. His ability as a Health Therapist has been an enormous benefit to all guests. You will look forward to each morning as Howard invites you to participate in his enjoyable exercise routine.
ROBYN
Office Manager &
Beauty Therapist
Give Robyn a call and she is only too happy to help with all your questions and ensure you get the best out of your stay. As a qualified Beauty Therapist, she brings to our operations and administration area her nurturing nature, ensuring all care is taken in preparation for your visit.
STEF
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Beauty Therapist
Stef is a welcome addition to the Misty Spa team. Having worked in high-end day spas in Victoria, Stef has made the tree change to Misty, bringing her years of experience with her. Specialising in facials and eyebrow shaping, she ensures every guest leaves feeling refreshed and pampered. And it’s not just for the ladies - guys can benefit from her expertise too!
GEMMA
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Beauty Therapist
Gemma is another amazing beauty therapist at Misty Mountain who brings a calm and caring presence to her work. She is intentional and fully present with each guest and helps them to feel comfortable, valued and genuinely cared for. Guided by compassion and integrity, her approach contributes to an atmosphere of peace, rest and thoughtful care throughout the retreat.
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MIMI
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Thai Massage Therapist
Mimi is a skilled practitioner of Thai traditional medicine, and specialises in promoting health and wellbeing through her expertise in massage therapy. With a profound understanding of health research and anatomy, she brings a holistic approach to her practice, ensuring comprehensive care for our guests.
LYNDA
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Guest Wellness Assistant
Lynda is a valued member of the retreat team, known for her dependable nature and knowledgeable presence. In her role as Guest Wellness Assistant, she supports the day-to-day running of the retreat and helps ensure guests feel comfortable and well cared for during their stay. They say ask a busy person to do a job and it gets done…. Well, this is our Lynda!
KIM
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Guest Wellness Assistant
Kim, one of our local staff, (and when not working at home on her farm!) works part time at Misty, bringing a gentle and caring presence to the Misty team. She is passionate about helping others and approaches her work with care and attention. Kim is known for her friendly nature and willingness to help.
CARINA
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Guest Wellness Assistant
Carina looks after the guests with care and attention, noticing the small details that make each stay special. She is always ready to support the guests here at Misty Mountain and brings warmth and energy to everything she does.
ROSALIE
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Laundry Manager
Rosalie loves being part of a team that supports the comfort and wellbeing of our guests. Through her essential work in the laundry, Rosalie takes great care in making sure all linen is beautifully clean, fresh and ready when it’s needed. Rosalie enjoys the active, healthy lifestyle at Misty Mountain and has increased her own physical fitness while working at this amazing place. We couldn’t run the retreat without this beautiful lady!
MATT
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Head of Maintenance
Head of Maintenance of Misty Mountain and being with Misty from the beginning due to being one of the family, Matt has had his hand in many pies, so to speak. Ask Matt to do a job and it gets done!
MELISSA
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Administration
Looking for a chat - well Melissa is up for that!! A local to the area, she helps out in the office by answering phones and emails, assisting with guest needs and keeping the day-to-day running of the office and retail shop on track. With her bubbly, happy nature, Melissa keeps everyone smiling… and she’s always ready with a hug too!
NIAMH
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Administration
You will find this wonderful lady behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly in the admin department for the staff and Misty Mountain as a whole! Originally from the UK, Niamh (pronounced Neev) just loves Australia and has no doubt seen more of our beautiful country than the locals have. With her natural caring nature, she supports Misty Mountain management in various ways, including being the go-to person for technical issues!
PAUL
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Groundsman
Misty is situated on over 400 acres and there are plenty of grounds to maintain! Paul has got the job all wrapped up keeping the Lawns beautifully maintained. And then on the rainy days he is indoors doing all those odd maintenance jobs for the ladies in the retreat. He can even assist with IT when needed. What a guy!
JULIE
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Cleaner
Julie plays an essential role at Misty Mountain, keeping the retreat spotless and welcoming for all our guests. With her attention to detail and pride in her work, she ensures every space is clean, fresh and ready for a relaxing stay. Julie’s friendly and cheerful presence adds a little extra warmth to the retreat every day.