Golden Wellness Festival is an immersive celebration of holistic health, taking place in Castlemaine on Saturday October 31.
The one-day festival will offer workshops, movement classes, ceremonies, creative sessions and insightful panel conversations, bringing together a plethora of wellness practitioners and alchemic explorers.
Explore and restore with yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, sound healing, homeopathy, massages, art therapy, plant medicine and more.
Entry to the festival is free, with a small number of ticketed workshops and group sessions in The Temples.
“We have an amazing program on offer for our first year,” said festival founder and director Ciel Lindley.
“We’re over the moon to host Alex Perry in conversation with Mara Ripani and Yoko Nakazawa for Cooking from Scratch. They’ll be discussing nourishment for the body, grounding for the mind, and a sense of connection for the spirit.
“Sound Circle with Lucy Ennis will be an immersive sound healing experience, creating a deeply restorative space of rest, reconnection and nervous system regulation.
“Relax a drift to the beautiful sounds of the Handpan played by Melbourne healer Stephanie Mansour.
“Crossing the Inner Thresholds – Ayurvedic Wisdom for the Maiden, Mother and Matriarch Within with Marye O’Brien will hold space for women to navigate sacred transitions.
“We’re particularly excited for our Closing Ceremony Kirtan with Sun Hyland, Amla, Andre Macky, Sarah Hines and Gavin Simpson. Sun will lead live music and call and response chanting, inviting dancing, reflection and celebration.
“This uplifting celebration invites us to dance, reflect and celebrate the warmth of our collective energy.
“Golden Wellness Festival will be a transformative day that will leave you feeling connected, elevated and inspired.”
Explore the program
The Temples
A dedicated space for transformation and energy alchemy. Discover the Feldenkrais Method with Julieta Mateo, explore astrology with Shu Yap, join sound circle healing with Lucy Ennis and connect with other wellbeing practitioners.
The Marquee
Learn about the healing properties of plants, celebrate the benefits of cooking from scratch, and question a narrow model of masculinity through our panel conversation. Expand your mind with Rytasha Samson from Ahikāroa Māori Healing, Jeremy Forbes from HALT and more speakers.
The Circle
Take part in free movement classes in a joyful, accessible space. Explore the ancient Chinese art of Qigong with Michelle Teunon from Body and Soul Solutions, join a gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class with Love Tribe Yoga, and enjoy simple, grounded improv exercises with Julieta Mateo, and more.
The Pavilions
Speak directly with exhibitors, practitioners and wellbeing organisations. Meet Alana Kidd Homeopathy, Castlemaine Rites of Passage, Centre Self Collective, Lisa Joy Stewart Natropathy, Maiaveda Spa, Thrive Your Vibe and more.
The Spa
Enjoy bodywork, strength, alignment and deep somatic care. Discover, Ahikāroa Māori Healing, Castlemaine Acupuncture Collective, Healing Well, Chiropractic Maple Physiotherapy, Zenthai Shiatsu Massage and more practitioners.
The Marketplace
An outdoor bazaar brimming with handmade products, remedies, tools, art and goods crafted by local makers.
The Creation Space
Help create the Closing Ceremony’s Beast of Transformation. Dive into colour, texture and playful making to bring this creature to life. Guided by local fiber artist and costumier Madeleine Somers.
The Visioning Hearth
Imagine the path ahead and craft a personal map of self-care intentions at vision–boarding and goal–setting sessions. Guided by guest life-coaching professionals Emma Sodamaco and Gen Ward.
The Offline Lounge
A quiet, screen–free sanctuary for reading, playing, chatting and simply being. Enjoy soft seating, games and books.
Become a Golden Volunteer
Golden Wellness Festival is inviting volunteers to join the team.
Volunteers are needed to guide guests, support practitioners, create and keep the day flowing smoothly.
You’ll be part of a passionate team creating a meaningful, heart-centred experience for the whole community.
All volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt featuring the 2026 Golden Wellness Festival poster artwork.
Express your interest at www.goldenwellnessfestival.com/volunteer.
Golden Wellness Festival event details
Saturday October 31, 10am – 4pm
The Sunken Oval, Castlemaine.
Plan your day at www.goldenwellnessfestival.com/program.