Your time.
Your adventure.Choose you.
My retreats are about pressing pause, stepping away from everyday life and choosing you.
Beautiful places, movement, yoga, adventure, laughter and genuine connection with like-minded women.
Come to explore, unwind and experience something new — and leave with wonderful memories, new friendships and a little more of yourself.
I’m Sam
My full name is Sherryl Anne McFarlane, also known as Sam — it comes from my initials, and it’s a nickname I’ve always loved.
I’ve been a hairstylist for 42 years and have owned a couple of businesses along the way. I still work for myself three days a week, because I genuinely enjoy what I do and love the people I meet through my work.
For the past 18 years, I’ve had the privilege of travelling the world alongside my husband, working together on travel shows and experiencing first hand the joy of small group travel. I’ve loved being part of the tours he has hosted — meeting wonderful people, sharing incredible experiences and seeing the special friendships that grow along the way.
Along the way, I completed my Yin Yoga instructor training, something I absolutely loved. I’m still very much at the beginning of my own yoga journey, continuing to learn and discover what yoga, breathwork and meditation can bring into everyday life.
Over the years I’ve found myself wanting to create something of my own — a travel experience designed especially for women who love adventure, connection, laughter and discovering the world together.
And so, Sam the Travelling Gal was born.
My small group journeys are about so much more than ticking places off a list. They’re about creating unforgettable memories, meeting like-minded women and giving yourself the opportunity to step away from everyday life and truly enjoy the journey.
Sam…
Why women come with me ❤️
Because sometimes you just want to go — see the world, have an adventure and share it with wonderful women.
You can come on your own, knowing you’ll be welcomed from the moment you arrive. Everything is thoughtfully organised, so you can relax and enjoy the experience without worrying about the details.
You’re also completely free to make the journey your own. Join the yoga, enjoy a slow morning with coffee, explore, relax by the pool, book a massage or come along for the adventure.
There’s no pressure to do everything. You get to choose what feels right for you.
And because the groups are intentionally intimate, there’s time to connect, laugh, share stories and genuinely get to know the women you’re travelling with.
Come for the destination.
Stay for the experience.Leave with memories, confidence and friendships you never expected.
Three retreats through 2027, in the order they depart — Bali in March, Thailand in June, Greece in July.
Bali — Komune
1 – 6 March 2027 · East Bali · 6 days, 5 nights · three yoga shalas
The secluded, unspoilt East Coast — 45 minutes from Denpasar and a world away. Three shalas across the resort, garden to beachfront to jungle, three meals a day, and the choice of the adults-only jungle pool or the beach club at sunset.
What’s included
- 6 days, 5 nights in luxurious accommodation
- Welcome drink & cool towel on arrival
- Opening blessing, dinner & farewell party
- Yoga mat, props & bolster provided
- Week long yoga immersion — Hatha, Sound Healing, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa and more
- Daily morning & evening yoga sessions
- 3x nourishing gourmet meals each day
- 1x Ice Bath recovery session & Aerial Yoga class
- 1x traditional Balinese cooking class
- Full access to Komune’s premium facilities including fully equipped gym & 2 resort pools
- 2x bottles mineral water in room, replenished daily
- Free flow mineral water throughout the resort
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout rooms & resort
Not included
- All flights and travel
- Airport transfers
- Alcoholic beverages and personal purchases
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory for all participants)
- Additional food and drink outside the set meals
- Excursions and additional spa treatments
A sample day at Komune
- 6:30 – 6:45am — Meditation / Breathwork, Garden Shala
- 7:00 – 8:00am — Sunrise Yoga, Beachfront Shala
- 8:00 – 9:00am — Breakfast, Jungle Health Hub
- 10:00am – 12:00pm — Yoga, Jungle Shala
- 12:00 – 1:00pm — Lunch, Jungle Health Hub
- 1:30 – 3:30pm — Workshop / Wellness Session, Jungle Shala
- 4:00 – 5:00pm — Afternoon Yoga, Garden Shala
- 5:00 – 6:00pm — Sunset Breathwork / Meditation / Nidra, Beachfront Shala
- 6:00pm — Dinner, Jungle Health Hub
- 7:30 – 8:30pm — Restorative Yoga / Singing Crystal Bowls, Garden Shala
- 8:30 – 9:30pm — Social hour / relax
Thailand — Koh Samui
6 – 11 June 2027 · 6 days, 5 nights · private resort
The secluded, unspoilt shores of Koh Samui — jungle landscapes, a secret beach and three yoga shalas looking straight out over the water. A temple day, a Thai dance performance and a cooking demo you get to eat afterwards.
What’s included
- 6 days, 5 nights in luxurious accommodation
- Opening blessing, dinner & farewell party
- Local boat transfer
- Yoga mat, props & bolster provided
- Week long yoga immersion — Hatha, Sound Healing, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa and more
- 2x nourishing gourmet meals each day
- 1x optional Ice Bath recovery session
- 1x day trip to a Thai temple
- 1x Thai cooking demo
- Full access to resort pool & secret beach
- 2x bottles mineral water in room, replenished daily
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout rooms & resort
A sample day on Koh Samui
- 7:30 – 8:00am — Meditation / Breathwork
- 8:00 – 9:00am — Sunrise Yoga
- 9:30 – 11:30am — Brunch
- 1:30 – 3:30pm — Workshop / Wellness Session
- 4:00 – 5:00pm — Afternoon Yoga
- 5:00 – 6:00pm — Sunset Breathwork / Meditation / Nidra
- 6:30 – 8:30pm — Dinner
- 7:30 – 8:30pm — Restorative Yoga / Singing Crystal Bowls
- 8:30 – 9:30pm — Social hour / relax
Greece — Amorgos
24 – 29 July 2027 · 6 days, 5 nights · Cyclades
A remote Greek island: dramatic cliffs, clear Aegean water, clifftop terraces and indoor shalas shielded from the elements. Practice overlooking the endless blue, with a day out to an 11th-century monastery and a big blue beach swim.
What’s included
- 6 days, 5 nights in luxurious accommodation
- Yoga mat, props & bolster provided
- Week long yoga immersion — Hatha, Sound Healing, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa and more
- Day trip to an 11th century monastery & big blue beach swim
- 2x nourishing gourmet meals each day
- Use of hammam, indoor sea pool & spa area
- 1x 30min massage
- Full access to premium resort facilities including fully equipped gym & resort pool
- Local port transfers
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout rooms & resort
A sample day in Amorgos
- 7:30 – 8:00am — Morning Meditation & Breathwork
- 8:00 – 9:00am — Sunrise Yoga
- 9:00 – 10:30am — Nourishing Breakfast
- 11:30 – 12:30pm — Yoga Workshop or Deep Dive Session
- 12:30 – 5:30pm — Free time: rest, swim, explore the town, book a massage
- 5:30 – 6:30pm — Afternoon Yoga
- 7:00pm — Dinner
- 8:30 – 9:30pm — Evening Meditation or Restorative Yoga
Tell me which one you’re thinking about
Rooms are twin share or private, and every retreat is kept deliberately small. Send me a note and I’ll come back to you.
Call or text me any time 0411 756 223
Email Samthetravellinggal@gmail.com
