Meet The Founder, Alex!
Hi, I’m Alex. I’m the founder of Villo and mum to tiny humans who have no concept of privacy or peace and quiet.
Villo was born out of pure necessity. I had zero alone time, and honestly couldn’t remember the last time I did something just for me.
I went searching for something to fill my cup but nothing quite fit.
Because I’m a hybrid kind of girl. I love yoga and I love wine. I adore my kids and I also want to be as far away from them as humanly possible. I want connection but I also want time alone. I couldn’t find anything to fill my cup that gave me both.
A full-blown yoga retreat? Too much chanting, and usually no wine.
A night out? I’m way too tired for that.
A solo day out, shopping or doing whatever I want? Hello, mum guilt followed by endless Instagram scrolling or somehow still doing something for the kids anyway....
... So I created Villo.
A one-day retreat designed for mums of little ones who are absolutely done with doing it all, and just need someone to look after them for a change.
Villo brings together everything I was craving but couldn’t find in one place:
✨ A beautiful, luxurious setting because mums deserve the best.
✨ The freedom to do everything… or absolutely nothing at all.
✨ Some movement, some stillness, some laughs and a cheeky wine.
✨ Time for actual, uninterrupted adult conversation with no pressure to share.
It’s one glorious day, all for you. Guilt is not invited.
As a qualified postpartum doula and events girl at heart, I pour everything into making Villo feel like a true exhale. Thoughtfully planned, beautifully hosted, and requiring zero effort from you (except showing up in whatever state you're in).
Just Show Up, Exactly As You Are
Yes, mums are notoriously hard to get out the door.
But you're exactly who needs this most.
You need this.
You deserve this.
And I promise, everyone will survive without you for just one day.
About Villo
Villo is a seasonal series of one-day luxury retreats for mums of little ones, hosted at stunning venues across Victoria. Think: boutique hotels, wineries, and spas you don’t have to book yourself.
Each retreat is carefully curated to help you properly switch off. There’s a schedule (because decision fatigue is real), but everything is optional. Join in, opt out, disappear into a hammock, this day is yours.
This is not your typical retreat.
No name tags. No kumbaya. No “let’s share one word that describes your current energy.” Because, let’s be honest, that’s awkward as.
Just real, restorative time with the option to chat to other mums who get it, or simply sit in silence with a nice glass of wine (or a cup of tea) and no little human asking you for another snack. The dream.
We plan every detail so you don’t have to lift a finger.
You show up. Breathe. Be.
Because our mission is simple: To give mums a break, before they break.