Prepare to step out of the group chat and into the hinterland for a long weekend of sharp thinking, good humour, and the kind of conversations that make you feel slightly more intelligent just by being in the room.

Set high in the lush Gold Coast Hinterland at EcoView Retreat, this is your invitation to gather with fellow Chatters for a few days of words, wit, nature, and deeply enjoyable company.

Join journalist, author, and all-round national treasure Annabel Crabb for a retreat that blends storytelling, conversation, creativity, and just enough indulgence to make it feel like a proper escape.

Think big ideas, unexpected tangents, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Think books, writing, food, and conversations that stretch (in the best way).

Think fresh mountain air, long lunches, and laughter that carries into the evening.

Expect a beautifully curated (but never over-scheduled) itinerary with writing sessions, book conversations, relaxed cooking moments, nature walks, long-table feasts, and plenty of time to do absolutely nothing at all.

Everything is optional. Always.

Thoughtful. Restorative. Slightly irreverent.

Exactly like your favourite Chat 10 episode, just with better views.

All the details are over at Nourish Travel. The agency’s principal Mandi is a long-time Chatter.