Yes. PlayFest Retreat welcomes all adventurers and explorers and many participants attend on their own. The community is warm, welcoming, and inclusive, and the retreat is designed to support connection while also honouring personal space and boundaries.

No. All workshops and activities at PlayFest Retreat are invitational. Participants are always welcome to join, pause, observe, or simply witness the arts without taking part. Listening to your body and choosing what feels right for you is fully respected and encouraged.

Your retreat ticket includes lunches and dinners throughout the retreat. During checkout, please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements so we can cater to your needs as best as possible.

Please note that breakfast is not included and will be self-catered during the retreat.

There are 18 beds across three lodges, accommodating 5, 6, and 7 guests respectively. King single beds or twin share configurations are available. If you’re booking with someone you’d like to share with, simply let us know at checkout. We’ll do our best to accommodate requests, subject to availability.

Yes — a very limited number of private lodge room upgrades are available for guests seeking additional privacy. Private rooms offer exclusive use of your own room within one of our creekside lodges and are subject to availability.

Only a small number have been released, so if this option is important to you, we recommend securing it early.

Yes, children are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note that PlayFest is primarily an adult-focused retreat, and parents remain fully responsible for their children at all times. There are no child-specific workshops or supervision provided.

Children are welcome to attend PlayFest Retreat at no cost when camping with a parent or guardian. Due to limited capacity, all lodge beds are fully ticketed. If a child requires a bed in a lodge, the full accommodation price applies and there are no child discounts for lodge beds.

Yes — an optional return airport shuttle service is available between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and PlayFest Retreat for guests who are not driving or arranging their own transport.

The shuttle departs:

• Friday 2nd October — 12:00pm pickup from Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
• Monday 5th October — 12:00pm departure from Sēlah Valley Estate returning to Gold Coast Airport

Please ensure your flights align with these shuttle times.

The shuttle can be added during checkout and includes both transfers to and from the retreat.

Please note that the shuttle service will run subject to minimum bookings. If minimum numbers are not reached, shuttle tickets will be refunded and we will do our best to help coordinate an alternative shared transport option where possible.

The venue includes wheelchair-accessible toilets and showers, ramp access to key areas, and accessible pathways. The site is also suitable for prams, with level access across most communal spaces. As with many nature-based venues, some outdoor areas may include uneven ground and limited access but overall the site is designed to be welcoming and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please get in touch before booking so we can support you as best as possible.

We understand that circumstances can change. However, due to the nature and logistics of this event, all tickets are non-refundable, as significant costs are committed well in advance.

If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to resell or transfer your ticket to someone else. Please note that ticket resales and transfers are the responsibility of the ticket holder and are available until 2:00pm, 28th September 2026 due to event admin & logistics.