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Stephanie Zubiri Soulful Journeys Brisbane

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<p>This year, <strong>Stephanie Zubiri </strong>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soulfulfeasts/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soulful Journeys </a>bring you to <strong>Australia’s Scenic Rim</strong>. The Soulful Feasts founder offers a one-of-a-kind experience serving as curator and host to a five-day retreat in <strong>Brisbane, Queensland, from October 15-20, 2026</strong>. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ9wgSmB5Ax/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A21031648%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Stephanie’s approach to every Soulful Journeys edition focuses on the word “<em>lakbay</em>.” “It’s a tattoo I have because I love how it means to go somewhere so you can journey back to yourself,” shares the tastemaker and cultural arbiter. </p><p>Soulful Journeys offers travel experiences that aren’t available to the usual tourist, as it connects you to the ancient wisdom of the land. “I believe in genius loci [pervading spirit of the place],” shares Stephanie. “I also like to emphasize the word ‘treat’ in ‘retreat.’” Previous iterations were hosted in <strong>Hoi An, Vietnam</strong>, and<strong> the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Philippines</strong>. </p><p>This Australian run of Soulful Journeys is a refresher for the mind, body, and spirit. Brisbane is a river city teeming with life, and not to be overlooked, given its rich history and nature spots. Lodging is at Beechmont Estate, a rolling hinterland that borders the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782726732044SnapInsta.to_670615846_18408559714178438_436629369330581560_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Beechmont Estate</span></span></span></div><p>In your five-day getaway, you will find yourself spending an afternoon on Minjerribah Island, swimming in Bummiera Lake, and indulging in food that follows a paddock-to-plate philosophy. These and other activities will foster inner work that fills your cup and enriches your soul.</p><p>“I hear it so often how women, including moms, are so hesitant to take time for themselves—to give back to themselves. They’ll give in to a designer bag or so, but they feel so guilty if they take a break and go on a trip that’s solely to help them find reflection and healing,” says Stephanie. “I want to change that and create more experiences that offer women something that will truly improve their lives and their relationships with themselves.” </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZFFJX8zci_/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A21721437%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Stephanie welcomed friends and members of the press at Brontë Restaurant, Makati, for the launch. The event gave a taste of what to expect with Stephanie as host, as lunch started with a simple guided meditation by Stephanie with her singing bowl. A few notable guests were content creators and fellow moms <strong>Kelly Misa</strong> and <strong>Sandy Riccio</strong>, who previously experienced the Brisbane retreat with Stephanie. Also present were representatives from Soulful Journeys’ Australian partners <strong>Qantas Airlines</strong> and <strong>Visit Brisbane</strong>. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZwybQSk4QY/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A21852992.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1431" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><em>For bookings and inquiries, contact retreat organizer Jessica Bowes of Reveling Australia via email <a href="mailto:jessica@reveling.co">jessica@reveling.co</a></em></div><div><em></em><br/></div>

<p>A new edition of Soulful Journeys takes you to Brisbane this October for a unique retreat</p>

A new edition of Soulful Journeys takes you to Brisbane this October for a unique retreat

Craving a Retreat? Here's How You Can Join Stephanie Zubiri's 'Soulful Journeys' in Brisbane

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