At its heart, this project represents a deeply personal mission for our family. Since purchasing this pristine Tanawha site almost 5 years ago, we have shared a singular, guiding vision: to transform this land into a world-class wellness sanctuary that is genuinely accessible to a broad, diverse group of people.
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About Blue Lotus Retreat
Blue Lotus Retreat is a proposed wellness and clinical infrastructure project in Tanawha, on the Sunshine Coast.
It will be built on the site of The Green at Tanawha, led by owners Dimitri and Natalie. The plans bring together nature-based eco-tourism, integrative wellness and evidence-based clinical care, creating a forest sanctuary where people can rest, reset and heal.
Sound Dome
A sacred, immersive sound dome for yoga, meditation, sound journeys, live music, retreats, and transformational gatherings designed to cultivate deep presence, connection, and wellbeing.
Forest Medicine
An integrative psychotherapy clinic operating in a retreat setting and combining innovative psychotherapy, evidence-based medicine, immersive trauma recovery, and expert-guided integration into everyday life.
Bathhouse & Day Spa
A tranquil bath house and day spa offering immersive pools, contrast therapies, sensory rituals, spa treatments, fitness, creative spaces, and private wellness experiences.
Luxury Accommodation
Twelve architecturally designed, low-impact, luxury suites accentuating the natural forest ecosystem.
The Restaurant
Wholesome garden to table, functional gastronomy.
Our garden-to-plate restaurant will serve wholesome, nourishing meals made in house from produce grown on site and sourced from local farmers. Menus will change with the seasons and focus on food that makes you feel good, served with relaxed views across the golf course and bushland. It will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner to day visitors and retreat guests alike, an easygoing place to slow down, share a table and soak up the good vibes.
Dimitri Simianakis &
Dr Natalie MacCormick
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Blue Lotus Retreat is a deeply personal project for us. When we bought the Tanawha golf course nearly five years ago, we had a vision of turning this beautiful patch of paradise into a wellness sanctuary.
Our vision is a restorative sanctuary for survivors, carers, leaders and anyone seeking rest, renewal and deeper healing. Grounded in trauma-informed care, Blue Lotus Retreat will be an inclusive place where people can pause, breathe, reconnect with themselves and move gently toward wholeness.
Natalie is a medical doctor who has spent 20 years supporting people affected by trauma, and she has seen first-hand how much stress, burnout and trauma affect people’s health. Dimitri brings a background in hospitality, law and procurement, and he has spent the past few years making The Green at Tanawha a welcoming home for our local community. Together, we want to bring nature-based retreat experiences, complementary wellness practices and evidence-based medical care into one place.