Join Kat Finnerty for her

EMPOWERING EXPERIENCE

VANUATU 2026

Turtle Bay, Espiritu Santo Island

May 2 - May 7

Empower and Transform Your Life in one the Happiest Places on Earth!

  • Imagine waking up to swaying palm trees and a crystal clear turquoise lagoon surrounded by islands while you do yoga and enjoy breakfast on the overwater deck

  • Envision yourself soaking up a tropical sunset, as you let go of the stress and worries that have held you back for far too long.

  • Visualise the thrill of adventure as you explore lush jungles, hidden waterfalls, and pristine beaches, all while nurturing your inner strength and pushing past self imposed limits.

Find your PURPOSE in paradise….   

Every Empowering Experience incorporates group workshops and private one-on-one sessions based on my 12 Principles for a Better Life. These are the superpowers you need to help flip your perception, ditch your victimhood & transform your adversity. My goal? To arm you with an arsenal of powerful, practical tools you can use daily to shortcut your suffering and bounce back into contentment and happiness quicker!

Are you consistently stressed and chronically dissatisfied?

Have you lost count of the restless nights where you wake up constantly feeling tired or the endless hours spent overthinking problems and replaying worst-case scenarios in your head? 

Have you sacrificed every piece of yourself to get to where you are, and yet somehow feel that your well-intentioned plans just don’t seem to be working out?

When was the last time you truly invested in yourself? 

The truth is…..  

YOU’RE NOT GOING TO EXPERIENCE REAL TRANSFORMATION UNLESS YOU OPT OUT OF WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW AND CREATE THE SPACE FOR SOMETHING NEW

And that means shaking things up, embracing the unknown and breaking out of the cycle of suffering! 

An Empowering Experience will help you:-

  • reset your mind, body, & soul.

  • immerse into an ancient South Pacific culture where you’ll rediscover the value of time, connection & community

  • give back to others less fortunate than yourself

  • push past your limiting beliefs by taking on challenging adventures in a stunning natural paradise

  • escape from the outside world and allow you to slow down, let go, and reconnect with who you really want to be.

  • transform your pain and suffering by redefining your perception of the world.

  • Create a roadmap to master your disasters, conquer your adversity and ensure you never let a good disaster go to waste!

Here's what’s on offer….

Absolute Beachfront Accommodation Overlooking Turtle Bay Lagoon & the Bay of Islands

Choice of Shared or Private Room at Turtle Bay Beach House, a simple but beautiful holiday house complex located on the east coast of Espiritu Santo island. Blue holes, reefs, islands, beaches and resorts all on your doorstep.

Action Packed Adventures: Kayaking & SUP’s

Feel the exhilaration of gliding through crystal-clear waters with our kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding adventures. Challenge yourself and unlock new levels of confidence as you conquer the waves.

Mix, Mingle, and Mixology: Crafty Mocktails and Smoothies

Indulge in the art of mixology with our exquisite mocktails and smoothies classes. Sip on the finest creations as you bond with the locals and retreat goers fostering connections that will last a lifetime.

Savour the Sensational: Fresh, Simple Organic Island Food

Savour the flavours of Vanuatu - seafood, famous Santo beef and tropical fruits and vegetables packed with vitamins and minerals from the rich volcanic soil. All prepared by Kat and her team to engerise, enrich and revitalise you.

Indulge in Bliss: Pampering & Massages

Relax and rejuvenate with luxurious spa treatments and massages. Our local ladies will pamper you, melting away stress and tension, leaving you feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Rise and Reconnect: Daily Yoga Practice Guided By Kat

Start each day with a sense of inner peace and tranquillity through daily yoga sessions. Connect with your body, mind, and spirit as you unwind in the midst of breathtaking natural surroundings.

Jungle Treasures: Hiking to Hidden Waterfalls

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds us. Embark on exhilarating hikes through lush jungles and discover the awe-inspiring beauty of waterfalls hidden deep within the wilderness.

Master Classes and One on One Guidance

Discover how to reclaim happiness and master any disaster with Kat’s powerful seminars and tutorials based on her 12 Principles for a Happier Life. Collect the tools you need to integrate into your daily routine so your empowering experience lasts well beyond the retreat. 

All-Inclusive Price (AUD)

EXTREMELY LIMITED SPOTS  - 12 IN TOTAL!

SHARED ROOM - $4,650pp (Early Bird Special - 40% Off until Mar 25th - $2790pp)

PRIVATE ROOM - $7,415 (Early Bird Special - 40% Off until Mar 25th - $4,449)

Small numbers guarantee an intimate, personal experience for the lucky few. BUT it also means many will miss out. Book today to secure your spot and experience the magic of Vanuatu (regularly voted as one of the Happiest Places on Earth!).

Here’s what you get…

  • 5 nights/6 days accommodation at beautiful Turtle Bay Beach House

  • Daily Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork sessions

  • 60-minute traditional massage (optional extra massages available on request)

  • Kayaking to stunning blue holes and nearby islands

  • SUP yoga (for fun!)

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner each day using fresh organic local ingredients.

  • Airport pick up and drop off

  • Sunset mocktails and superfood smoothies on the overwater deck

  • Transformational workshops

  • Daily adventures to waterfalls, beaches, rainforest, and reefs

  • Cooking & nutrition classes with Kat

  • Free time to relax and chill out

  • Guided visits to local villages and schools, Kava Ceremony, kastom dancing and a chance to give back to local communities

  • One-on-one Master of Disaster sessions with Kat

  • A signed copy of Kat Finnerty’s best-selling memoir: “Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste”

Bonus Add-On: Extend your stay! Enjoy 2 extra nights on 8th & 9th May, including breakfast and lunch, for only $199* per person (twin share).

*Please Note - airfares are not included in the price - check Air Solomons for direct flights from Brisbane every Thursday and Saturday. Or Virgin and Qantas to Port Vila and then Air Vanuatu to Espiritu Santo

Meet your guide

Kat Finnerty

I’m an author, yoga and fitness instructor, nutritionist and mum of three. In a past life, I was a former gym owner and top-selling Thermomix sales rep.

But although these have contributed to shaping my life they haven’t defined it. That privilege belongs to the never-ending series of disasters and KATastrophes that have befallen me since I was born. 

I actually feel very blessed and fortunate to have experienced all my disasters. No doubt you’re probably wondering why.

They’ve given me the courage, strength and conviction to transform my life, overcome betrayal and adversity and find a cure for my incurable disease.

I’m proud to say I’ve now been in remission for almost ten years and even more importantly,  I’ve also reversed nearly all of my previous symptoms and disabilities.

As far as I know, I’m part of a very small, very select group of people to have achieved this (out of nearly three million MS sufferers worldwide),

I attribute a huge part of my recovery and my journey back into life, health and sanity to my ability to master my disasters by radically flipping my mindset and perception.

PAST TESTIMONIALS

“The Empowering Experience Retreat is a life-affirming journey that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking personal growth, empowerment, and a profound sense of community. It has equipped me with valuable insights, skills, and connections that have transformed my life in ways I could have never imagined. I am forever grateful for this empowering experience.”

Gina A.

“Empowering Experience Retreat was a life-changer. It offered invaluable tools for personal growth and created a support network of like-minded individuals. And the fact the retreat was located in a natural paradise meant it also ticked all my tropical fantasy boxes. All up, a must for anyone seeking life transformation.”

John W.

Answers to All Your Lingering Questions 

  • Yes we are can offer you a deposit of 25% and the rest paid one week before retreat

  • Absolutely! No matter what you need, we’ve got you!

  • Flights are not included. The retreats run Thur- Thur on this day Air Vanuatu does a Brisbane to Santo direct flight. But there are other routes via Port Vila with other airlines.

  • The way we see the world changes when we look at it differently. On this retreat you will be offered experiences that will change your perceptions and in turn transform you.

  • Payments can be made by bank transfer to an Australian account/ Canadian or Vanuatu.