CALENDAR 2026

CLICK ON THE COURSE FOR INFORMATION, FEES AND BOOKINGS

All prices include food and accommodation for the full course duration.

All prices are inclusive of GST.

Airport transfers and bedding hire is not included in the prices.

MAY 2026

  • We look forward to welcoming you to an eight-day training program that will give you the foundations needed for your leadership and facilitation abilities to soar.

    Through practice-based exercises and supportive theory, you will leave this training program feeling confident in designing and delivering your next workshop or retreat. After completing this course, leading and facilitating groups will become a straightforward exercise that will feel easy and completely doable!

    Supercharge Your Professionalism  –  Over 8 days and 7 nights you will learn how to:

    • Become a more effective collaborator in decision-making for greater engagement and impact.

    • Foster a sense of safety and belonging to allow people to be their best.

    • Support people towards having courageous conversations, particularly when they are experiencing strong emotions.

    • Work well with diversity, rank and power without shaming and judgement.

    • Manage challenging behaviour and stand by those experiencing pain, frustration or anger.

    • Make group work more engaging, dynamic and generative…

    • and a whole lot more…

    Upon completion, you will feel full of confidence, inspired and ready to step into leading and sharing. Your practice will expand with the newly acquired skills you have gained.

    Location: High Spirits Retreat, Kin Kin QLD

    Arrival: Friday 8th May at 11am

    Departure: Friday 15th May at 12 pm


    Your Investment:     $4400

    or early-bird $3950 if paid in full two months prior to course start.  last chance 6th March 2026. 

    (20% deposit secures your place)

    Details:

    • 8 Days onsite

    • All food and accommodation included

    • BYO bedding (or hire available)

    Transport:

    You will need to organise transport to Kin Kin – we do offer Airport transfers from Brisbane, so please let us know if you need this option.

    BOOK HERE

  • HEARTWORKS LOMI LOMI - INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

    Step into your role as a teacher and leader of healing touch. This advanced training is designed to support passionate practitioners in sharing the gift of Heartworks Lomi Lomi with others. Over the course of this immersive program, you’ll deepen your skills, refine your facilitation, and step confidently into teaching this sacred practice.

    Location: High Spirits Retreat, Kin Kin QLD

    Arrival & Departure

    Arrival: 11 am on Day 1 - Lunch served at 12 pm, first session begins at 2 pm
    Departure: Final day - Lunch at 1 pm, departure at 2 pm

    Your Investment

    Course fee: $2,998
    20% deposit secures your place.

    Course Prerequisites

    To join this training, you must have completed:

    • Leadership & Facilitation Training

    • Heartworks Lomi Lomi Weekend (taught by Mette or one of Mette’s Institute facilitators)

    • A genuine passion for teaching healing and massage

    What’s Included

    • Comprehensive online start-up kit to support your business

    • Full video instruction of Heartworks Lomi Lomi

    • Detailed facilitator program (residential or live-out options)

    • Templates for participant agreements, certificates, and transcripts

    • Practical checklists for preparation, menus, and resources

    • Recommended session plans to support your workshops

    • Membership in Mette’s Institute instructor team - spreading healing through Hawaiian massage

    Your teacher, Mette Sorensen, brings over 30 years of experience and a deep passion for guiding others on their teaching journey.

    The Venue

    High Spirits Retreat provides a beautiful and supportive environment for learning, connection, and growth. Accommodation and meals are included as part of the residential training experience.

    Transport

    We’ll be in touch and connect you with your fellow students through a pre-arrival online group for ride sharing or carpooling.

    A Note from Mette

    “If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.
    The more you know yourself, the greater your influence in the world.
    Be the best and then more of who you can be.”

    Secure Your Place
    Step into leadership, share the healing power of touch, and become part of a growing global community.

    BOOK HERE

  • HEARTWORKS LOMI LOMI - STUDENT TRAINING

    Step into a heart-opening journey of Hawaiian healing touch. This immersive retreat is designed to introduce you to the ancient art of Heartworks Lomi Lomi - a deeply nourishing massage practice that supports transformation of body, mind, and spirit.

    Through gentle, flowing sequences and mindful connection, you’ll learn how to give a full-body Heartworks Lomi Lomi treatment and experience the magic of this healing work for yourself and others.

    Location: High Spirits Retreat, Kin Kin QLD

    Arrival & Departure

    Arrival: 11 am on Day 1 - Light lunch served at 12 pm, first session begins at 2 pm
    Departure: Final day - Lunch at 1 pm, departure at 2 pm

    Your Investment

    Course fee: $1,100
    20% deposit secures your place.

    What’s Included

    • 4 days of immersive hands-on training

    • Full instruction in Heartworks Lomi Lomi massage

    • Nourishing meals and shared accommodation

    • All equipment provided for your training

    • One-on-one support and guidance from experienced facilitators

    • Access to ongoing student community and post-grad support

    Your teacher, Mette Sorensen, brings over 30 years of teaching and practice to guide you through a safe, nurturing, and life-changing learning experience.

    The Venue

    High Spirits Retreat offers a peaceful and supportive environment. Accommodation and meals are included as part of the residential retreat, creating the ideal setting for learning, connection, and transformation.

    Transport

    Airport transfers are not included in the course fee. If you’re flying into Brisbane Domestic Airport, please arrive no later than 9:30 am for a 10 am transfer. Return flights should be booked for after 6 pm on the final day.

    Once you register, we’ll connect you to a pre-arrival online group for ride sharing or carpooling.

    A Note from Mette

    “Heartworks Lomi Lomi is more than a massage - it’s a way of life.
    A dance of hands and heart that brings deep relaxation, connection, and healing.”

    Secure Your Place
    Join us for a week of learning, healing, and connection through the spirit of aloha.

    BOOK HERE

JUNE 2026

  • INTENSIVE BODYWORK - Practitioner Level

    In just 6 days you will learn everything you need to know to feel confident giving KaHuna massage to help transform yourself and your life.

    Designed to teach the basic KaHuna bodywork so you leave confident in giving a full body massage. Beyond learning massage, you will be journeying through unique mindfulness and personal development process, that will truly change your life. Never given a massage? No worries. No previous experience is required. We will guide you every step of the way.

    Location: High Spirits Retreat, Kin Kin QLD

    Arrival: Tuesday 30th June 11 am for lunch at 12 pm. The first session is at 2 pm

    Departure: Sunday 5th July, Lunch 1 pm for 2 pm departure

    Your Investment: $1,898 (20% deposit secures your place)

    Details:

    • 6 Days onsite

    • All food and accommodation included

    • KaHuna 1 & 2 – Intensive Bodywork Instructional Videos included

    • Upon completion you are accredited for professional insurance with IICT and AON associations

    • One-on-one coaching and assessments to boost your confidence and skills

    • All equipment provided

    • Join our post-grad KaHuna Lomi Lomi student network for ongoing support

    • Bonus: Free Access to “7 Steps to a Better Life" on HUNA philosophy online course (valued at $499)

    BOOK HERE

    Transport

    Airport transfers are not included. However, we support students in connecting for ride shares or carpooling via a pre-arrival online group. Once you register, we’ll invite you to the group chat so you can organise lifts with others.

    You’ll Need:

    • Comfortable clothing to massage in

    • Bedding (you can hire this if you can’t bring it)

    • A desire to learn and an open heart

JULY 2026

  • ADVANCED BODYWORK -

    Advanced Level

    This 6 day training course has been designed to strengthen and enhance the practitioner’s skills, offering a very technical process and getting the practitioner ready for clients with different issues, injuries and problem areas. Subjects which will be studied include:

    • Pregnancy massage; or side lying position to assist any client

    • Polynesian floor work;

    • Body draining systems and under body techniques;

    • Joint and bone massage;

    • Light and heavy pressure massage;

    • How to be professional with healing;

    • Body language and body awareness;

    • Ho’oponopono meditation … helps you make your personal relationships more healthy and rewarding.

    Upon completion you will receive a certificate which is endorsed by the International Institute For Complementary Therapists. This will give you easy access to professional insurance.

    Location: High Spirits Retreat, Kin Kin QLD

    Arrival: Tuesday 7th July, 11 am for lunch at 12 pm. The first session is at 2 pm

    Departure: Sunday 12th July, Lunch 1 pm for 2 pm departure

    Your Investment: $1,898 (20% deposit secures your place)

    Details:

    • 6 Days onsite

    • All food and accommodation included

    Transport:

    Airport transfers are not included. However, we support students in connecting for ride shares or carpooling via a pre-arrival online group. Once you register, we’ll invite you to the group chat so you can organise lifts with others.

    You’ll Need:

    • Comfortable clothing to massage in

    • Bedding (you can hire this if you can’t bring it)

    • A desire to learn and an open heart!

    BOOK HERE

AUGUST 2026

  • Join us for a 3-day residential immersion into the ilili Hot Stone Method, a practice rooted in Hawaiian philosophy that honours rhythm, presence and intentional touch.

    This retreat-style training invites massage therapists and bodyworkers to deepen their connection to the work through refined technique, mindful application of heat, and an exploration of the ritual and philosophical aspects that underpin the ilili method.

    Held in the peaceful hinterland setting of High Spirits Retreat, this immersive format allows space for both professional development and personal restoration.

    Includes 2 nights shared accommodation, fully catered meals, and access to sauna and pool facilities. Limited to 18 practitioners. Accredited Training.

    Full details and bookings are available via the ilili website, or by contacting the course organiser directly: Nadine Martens 0411 226 012.

    Location: High Spirits Retreat, Kin Kin QLD

    BOOK HERE

SEPTEMBER 2026

  • RITES OF PASSAGE

    This level focuses on deepening the understanding of the connection between body, mind and spirit. It prepares you to deal professionally with clients emotional releases which may occur during massages. The course also offers an opportunity for goal setting and for gaining clarity on a personal level.

    Location: High Spirits Retreat, Kin Kin QLD

    Arrival: Tuesday 2nd September, 11 am for lunch at 12 pm. First session is at 2 pm

    Departure: Saturday 6th September, 11 am departure

    Your Investment: $1,898 (20% deposit secures your place)

    Details:

    • 6 Days onsite

    • All food and accommodation included

    Transport

    You will need to organise transport to Kin Kin – we do offer Airport transfers from Brisbane, so please let us know if you need this option.

    You’ll Need:

    • Comfortable clothing to massage in

    • Bedding (you can hire this if you can’t bring it)

    • A desire to learn and an open heart!

    BOOK HERE

  • INITIATION & INTEGRATION

    This 5 day training course is focusing on the integration of previous levels. It offers an understanding of the relationship between our state of mind and the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire and Air.

    Location: High Spirits Retreat, Kin Kin QLD

    Arrival: Wednesday 9th September, 11 am for lunch at 12 pm. First session is at 2 pm

    Departure: Sunday 13th September Lunch 1 pm for 2 pm departure

    Your Investment: $1,898 (20% deposit secures your place)

    Details:

    • 5 Days onsite

    • All food and accommodation included

    Transport:

    You will need to organise transport to Kin Kin – we do offer Airport transfers from Brisbane, so please let us know if you need this option.

    You’ll Need:

    • Comfortable clothing to massage in

    • Bedding (you can hire this if you can’t bring it)

    • A desire to learn and an open heart!

    BOOK HERE

JOIN THE WAITLIST

High Spirits is moving through an exciting time of transition, and we’d love you to be part of what’s ahead. As we prepare our 2026 calendar, we’re calling on our community to let us know where your interest lies.

By joining the waitlist, you’re helping us bring the magic of High Spirits to life - ensuring we can support our teachers, create spaces for deep learning, and continue to offer the transformational trainings that make this place so special.

New offerings are on the horizon, including KaHuna Teacher Training, Integrative Release Work (learning to hold space for transformational release, emotional processing and sacred unwinding), along with our beloved bodywork, holistic leadership and facilitation courses.

If High Spirits is calling you, whether it’s to begin your journey, to return, or to step into teaching - we invite you to add your name to the waitlist today. Your commitment helps us shape the future of our trainings and make sure the High Spirits community continues to grow.

  • High Spirits is an amazing place.

    It is set in a beautiful natural environment that welcomes relaxation and nurtures the body. The courses are professionally prepared and executed and take one on a journey of self discovery and growth. Staff are amazingly friendly, well prepared and create and maintain an environment of fun, joy and deep understanding. Embarking on a journey at High Spirits has been transformative. I have met wonderful people. I cannot imagine my life without the gift of KaHuna massage. So grateful to the team and Mette.

  • My experience learning Ka Huna at Mette's institute was literally life changing.

    This is not just a massage course, it's an opportunity to change the way you see yourself and your place in the world. I felt such a sense of community with the group of men and women I trained with. I left my week of training not only with valuable skills, but with a renewed sense of self-confidence like I've never experienced before. I am so grateful for my training, and will be coming back for more! I've recommended this to so many of my friends and hope my amazing massages will encourage them to try it out too! xx Thanks, Mette and the team

  • High Spirit Retreat is not a place it's a home.

    Training in Kahuna Massage with the team at high spirits has been a highlight in my life. So much self development, education, practice and real community. I love going back each year to gain more skills and deepen my connection with myself..

  • A heartfelt, playful and uplifting community inspiring connection, empowerment and joyful living!

    Through Highspirits I have made some deep friendships that will last a lifetime. The bodywork skills taught here are both effective and soulful... they will be welcomed by family and friends, but are also a real opportunity to expand your professional bodywork scope, or change your vocation altogether. I also often recommend people who simply need a retreat or an energetic make-over to go to Highspirits... they offer some of the best trainings and retreats you can get.

  • Mette & her team at High Spirits are truly a divine energetic portal, if you are lead there it is all within higher reason.

    This training has changed my spiritual journey in ways of deeper connection to self & source as well as guiding me further within my calling. KaHuna is such a beautiful practice and offering that is so sacred and special. Thank you High Spirits, I am manifesting the ability to complete all levels with you in time. xx Aloha

  • This work is truly life changing, heart opening and lots of fun!

    I've completed all 7 Levels, several more than once and I continue to keep coming back as I love the space, the learning of both the massage and more importantly of self. Now I'm also getting paid to do what I love with my own Ka Huna Massage business. I can't recommend this any higher! Just do it!! Aloha

  • We simply cannot praise Mette's facilitators at High Spirits Retreat enough.

    Our recent six-day journey to refine our Ka Huna massage techniques under their guidance was nothing short of phenomenal. These extraordinary women didn't just instruct us; they inspired us to transcend our limitations and let go of what no longer benefits us. Their teaching is infused with an abundance of love, presence, joy, and genuine laughter—accompanied by moments of poignant tears. These facilitators possess an intuitive sense of when to offer assistance and when to provide us with the necessary space to explore on our own. They are adept at creating a nurturing environment for personal growth and generating incredible connections among all participants. This experience is truly magical. Our hearts are full of gratitude—Mahalo Nui Loa. We are profoundly thankful.

  • I decided to learn this massage modality to support my journey as a yoga student and teacher.

    It has really deepened my connection with my own body and also taught me so much more! About love, about connection and about living my best life. Thank you for all you do high spirits team.

  • High Spirits Retreat is one of those life time musts...

    along with Sky diving, and a Vipassana 10 day silent meditation course! Like sky diving and meditation, High Spirits offers wonderful highs and incredible stillness, all while learning the incredible art of Kahuna massage. Even if you don't think you want to become a massage therapist, attending a course at High Spirits leaves you feeling more capable and more connected - to yourself and the world around you. And the environment and the food is stunning!! I can't recommend these courses highly enough!

  • High Spirits Retreat is absolutely amazing beyond words.

    The connection, clarity, insight, learnings and empowerment I received changed my life.

    It feels like heaven on earth. My soul feels so free, happy and at home when I am at high spirits retreat. I felt so inspired and business boomed after coming back from my first KaHuna course and continued after attending more Courses and Retreats.

    Highly recommended this magical retreat. Forever grateful x