THE HEART OF RECONNECTION
A Perth Hills retreat for clear thinking, meaningful connection and time together.
WHY WE OPENED OUR DOORS
Sawyers Valley Retreat was created as an alternative to closed rooms and formulaic gatherings.
What began as a home in the hills and a sound temple among the trees has become a place for teams, families and communities to meet, celebrate and reconnect.
MORE THAN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING
Flexible indoor rooms, an open deck, the firepit and The Sound Temple support everything from strategy sessions to celebrations.
Our team takes care of the practical details throughout your booking.
OUR VALUES
We honour the time you give us
Structured sessions, nourishing food and careful attention to detail, so the day always feels worthwhile.
Connection that comes naturally
We move away from forced exercises and staged moments, and create the space for natural rapport to build.
Care in the details
Welcome boards, dietary needs, accessible spaces and clear communication before you arrive. The small things that let you be fully present.
OUR JOURNEY
2026
A FRESH CHAPTER
New branding and a renewed focus on nature-led retreats and gatherings.
2024
SHARING SOUND
At the Perth Healing Festival, Nannup Music Festival, Fremantle Markets and Mundaring Hills Open Studios.
2019
5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Common Threads moves into its second year.
2017
GIFTS OF GRATITUDE
The Gifts of Gratitude online store launched, supporting local artisans.
2015
CELEBRATIONS BEGIN
The first intimate weddings and celebrations under the gum trees.
2013
A NEW HOME IN THE HILLS
The Quiet Cone is relocated and lovingly renovated with cedar lining, jarrah floors and a welcoming porch.
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2025
ICONIC RETAIL SPACE
Fremantle Markets continued.
2023
TEN YEARS OF SOUND
The Sound Temple celebrates ten years.
Supporting local artists through gallery sharing with Mundaring Hills Open Studios.
Fremantle Market stall opened.
2018
GIVING BACK
Common Threads Woven Through Community- month long festival each May questioning where our clothing comes from.
2016
RETREATS FOR TEAMS
Our first corporate retreats welcome teams to the hills.
2014
THE SOUND TEMPLE OPENS
Its doors open to sound and healing experiences.