Hygge Notes: A Tasmanian Retreat for Registered Music Therapists 2026

05/02/2026

Our Early Bird Split deposit registration ends tomorrow! This means that you can secure your ticket with a deposit 🙌 Come and enjoy the cleanest air in the world, beautiful local Tasmanian produce and learn from inspiring speakers and Registered Music Therapist in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Registration details are in the program https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ehgp4t9ec3iz40bfuhasf/Hygge-Program.pdf?rlkey=lhxsaisrwujfo43i417h2qbwj&st=3dpjztn7&dl=0

28/01/2026

The Devonport Light Show is sensory heaven for many of our neurodivergent folks who attend Creative Therapies Tasmania. We’re excited to be holding a workshop with Dance Movement Therapist Bec Cannon as part of the Hygge Retreat

Check it out here 👇

Discover the highlights of Devonport's Sound and Light Show, featuring stunning visual displays and harmonious sounds that showcase the City's artistic innov...

28/01/2026

Now, we know many of you are coming for the ‘retreat’ side of Hygge Notes, but music therapists, this workshop is worth its weight in gold! Every RMT should be attending this!!

If you’ve ever had a great program idea but felt unsure how to make it sustainable, funded, or properly supported — this session is for you.

Jenny Mountney brings over 25 years of experience leading community-driven family services in East Devonport, supporting hundreds of families through genuine collaboration, practical care, and creative programming. She has championed music therapy initiatives, built strong education partnerships, and understands what it really takes to respond to community needs beyond what policy documents ever capture.

Annette Rockliff brings deep leadership experience from 15 years on Devonport City Council, including serving as Mayor and overseeing the largest urban renewal project in regional Tasmania. She is a passionate advocate for women in leadership, strong governance, and long-term community impact, and knows how systems, funding pathways and decision-making truly work behind the scenes.

Together, Jenny and Annette will unpack what genuine partnership looks like in practice, how auspicing arrangements can support creative projects ethically and effectively, and how to strengthen governance so grant applications actually translate into successful, sustainable outcomes for music therapy programs.

If you’re passionate about growing community-based work, strengthening your impact, and learning how to navigate the real-world structures that support our sector, this is a conversation you’ll want to be part of.

🌿 Practical. Grounded. Empowering.

View the program and book now

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ehgp4t9ec3iz40bfuhasf/Hygge-Program.pdf?rlkey=lhxsaisrwujfo43i417h2qbwj&st=3dpjztn7&dl=0

Places are limited to 40 people

Early bird split payment ends on the 6th of February ✨

27/01/2026

Introducing Bonnie Nilsson - music therapist, composer, story keeper of Cradle Mountain Song.

At Hygge Notes we will listen
We will hum ideas into life.

Three songs will guide us -
Born on Tasmanian earth,
Rooted in place and history,
Offered here as spark and pathway

Therapeutic. Reflective. Human

We welcome music therapists to join Bonnie’s workshop which will be exclusively held at Hans Vonk Music House, set on 5 acres of private Tasmanian bushland, filled with artistic sculptures which pay homage to musical giants.

On the final day of our retreat we will come together with Bonnie to make music in the Wilderness World Heritage Area of Cradle Mountain’s Dove Lake.

This is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience, a pinch yourself moment.

To view the program or to book now

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ehgp4t9ec3iz40bfuhasf/Hygge-Program.pdf?rlkey=lhxsaisrwujfo43i417h2qbwj&st=3dpjztn7&dl=0

Spaces are strictly limited to 40 people

Early bird split payment ends on the 6th of February

We can’t wait to welcome you to Tasmania

10/12/2025

Getting up close to wild wombats in Tasmania’s wilderness world heritage area on your life bucket list?

We’re here to make your dreams come true.

Join us for Hygge Notes: A Tasmanian retreat for Registered Music Therapists

10/12/2025

✨ The Hygge Notes 2026 Program is Here! ✨

A Tasmanian Retreat for Registered Music Therapists
15–19 April 2026 | Devonport → Cradle Mountain

We are SO excited to share the full program for Hygge Notes: a restorative, creative, deeply nourishing retreat crafted just for RMTs.

Across five beautiful days you'll experience:
🔥 Fireside welcome drinks
🌾 Tiagarra Aboriginal cultural immersion
🎶 Music-making and creative workshops with leading RMTs
🍎 Long orchard lunch, vineyard platters & Tasmanian dining
🛶 Guided platypus walk & Arboretum trails
✨ Gina Chick’s keynote on rewilding the creative self
🌊 Optional cold-water plunge, breathwork or art trail
🏔 A breathtaking finale at Cradle Mountain during the turning of the fagus, singing together on the shores of Dove Lake with Bonnie Nilsson RMT

This retreat blends CPD, nature, Tasmanian food culture, thoughtful reflection, and the kind of community connection our profession is truly craving.

Only 40 places are available.
If Hygge Notes is calling you, now is the time to book.

👉 View the program + book your place here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ehgp4t9ec3iz40bfuhasf/Hygge-Program.pdf?rlkey=lhxsaisrwujfo43i417h2qbwj&st=vvumursx&dl=0

We can’t wait to welcome you, hold space together, and share an experience that feels genuinely special for our music therapy community.

With warmth,
Alex & Ann
Creative Therapies Tasmania

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09/12/2025

You haven’t had the full Tassie experience unless you’ve experienced cold water immersion into the icy waters of Tasmania! So we have included it in our hygge notes retreat! Will you be joining us? Save the date 15-19 April 2026

08/12/2025

Hygge Notes: save the dates 15-19 April 2026. Who is coming down to Tassie and hug a tree with us? We can assure you, that hugging trees is good for you. During our retreat you might just find yourself wandering past a giant gum, a Myrtle, or a moss covered friend. If you feel the urge to pause, lean in, close your eyes, and let the Forrest hold you, we’re all for it! If you’re a tree hugger, a tree admirer, or a tree curious music therapist you’ll fit right in. 🌳

06/12/2025

Sound on! Breathe - HYGGE Notes - save the dates 15-19 April - Lutruwitta|Tasmania

06/12/2025

HGGYE Notes: A Tasmanian Retreat

🌿The program is dropping next week🌿

We’re super excited to share this wonderful retreat with the music therapy community! For now, save the date 15-19 April, 2026 and get ready to explore the program

15/11/2025

Over the coming days we will bring you our Hygge Notes program. We’re very excited to share with you what is set to be an unforgettable experience.