We are excited to announce that our 2026 FNQ retreat is scheduled at a new venue:
Malanda Lodge, on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns.

Malanda is my home town – a picturesque country town, surrounded by rainforest and rolling hills. I’ve hosted several cooking workshops at Malanda Lodge over the years, plus most of last year’s retreat workshops and meals were in this space. We decided it’s the perfect retreat venue and have booked the entire property for this year’s retreat! This means all attendees will enjoy private motel rooms with ensuites and full amenities, combined with the signature Quirky Retreat experience. 

Pricing and Accommodation

• Attending the retreat solo? Single booking:
  Enjoy your own private queen room: $4,410 per person
• Happy to share? Single booking (budget friendly option):
  Share a room with 2-3 beds with 1-2 other single bookings: $3,850 per person

• Bringing your partner?
  Share a private queen room: $4,080 per person

• Bringing a friend(s) or family member(s)?
  Share a room with 1-2 friends or family: $4,150 per person (for 2 people per room)
  or $4,080 per person (for 3 people per room)

If you’re unsure which option will best suit you, please let us know your requirements and we can advise. Rooms will be allocated based on specific booking and mobility requirements.

See the images below for a preview of the facilities.

Secure Your Spot

To reserve your place, we will require a $200 deposit. (Deposit is refundable if you change your mind before February 10th, minus $20 admin fee.)  We will contact all deposit holders by February 10th to confirm placements, provide relevant documentation and terms, and establish individual payment schedules.

Special Offers and Flexibility

• Early Bird Discount: Pay in full within 30 days of confirmation to receive a 5% discount (a saving of over $400 for couples).
• Risk-Free Booking: Tentative booking deposits are refundable until February 10th (minus a $20 admin fee), allowing you time to coordinate leave or travel plans with no strings attached.
• Payment Plans: Final balance is due by July 31st.

Next Steps

1. Please email [email protected] to express your interest in a tentative booking. 
2. We will then send an invoice for the $200 per person tentative booking fee. 
3. By Feb 10th we will contact everyone to discuss any final retreat details, provide contracts, invoices, T&C’s and confirm your reservation (or issue $180 refund should you change your mind).