Toowoomba carnival of flowers • September 2026
Pause. Breathe. Bloom within.
An immersive wellness experience in Highfields - two weekends only, in collaboration with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
Highfields
Toowoomba
2
sessions only
2.5hrs
guided experience
$120
beginner friendly
When was the last time you paused — truly paused — to breathe?
Bloom Within invites you into a space of stillness, where projection art, soundscapes and guided movement help you slow down and reconnect.
the experience
Pilates. Soundbath meditation. One completely different pace.
Bloom Within returns to Highfields with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in 2026 with a new feel — more intimate spaces, more time to ground and reset.
Guided by local practitioners, this 2.5-hour experience moves through pilates into soundbath meditation, held together by a projection-filled floral landscape, soothing sound, signature scent and a closing tea ritual.
the sessions
Never done either? You're exactly who this is for
pilates
Slow, flowing movement — no experience needed.
Mat pilates is a low-impact, flowing class performed on a mat, moving through a sequence of controlled exercises using just your bodyweight. Movements are slow and connected, built around your breath and core.
Every cue is guided aloud, and every movement can be modified on the day — there's no version of “doing it right” beyond moving at your own pace.
soundbath meditation
Lie back and let the sound do the work.
A soundbath is a guided meditation where you lie down and let the sound of instruments like singing bowls and gongs wash over the room. There's no chanting, no poses, nothing to perform.
You don't need any meditation experience — if your mind wanders, that's normal. The invitation is simply to receive, not to “get it right.”
what to expect
Bloom Within
From the moment you arrive to the time you leave, you'll feel ready to bloom. Over 4 stages, you'll have moments to reflect and moments to connect. All designed for you to pause, breathe and bloom.
Arrival
10mins
Meet facilitators and sip on floral iced tea
Pause
10mins
Grounding ritual and settling in
Breathe
120 mins
Pilates and soundbath (2x 45min sessions)
Bloom
10 mins
Reflection and tea ritual
important details
Everything you need to know before you arrive
experience
Mat Pilates and Soundbath meditation
Pilates socks, affirmation card and tea ritual included • No experience required
dates
20 Sept - Limited Spots available Less than 10 remaining
27 Sept - Limited Spots available Less than 6 remaining
10-12.30pm • Two weekends only
where
Elevation Studios
10517 New England Hwy, Highfields • Parking available onsite
price
$120
Limited spots • Sessions are intentionally intimate
continue blooming
Bloom Goodie Bag
This year we've partnered with local businesses to bring all guests experiencing Bloom, a Bloom goodie bag (valued at $115).
This includes
- I am Blooming tote
- Pilates socks
- Affirmation card
- Greeting card set
- Centella face mask
- Tea tonic tea
- I am Blooming pen
- Relish coffee voucher
- Danny Patisserie voucher
- Bloom Anyway Babes sticker
what makes it different
Florals, art and wellness
Each session unfolds inside four artworks created exclusively for Bloom Within — animated and projected across the room, moving with the rhythm of your practice rather than sitting behind it.
Rows of flowers
Rows of colour stretch across the canvas, inspired by the sweeping flower beds that transform Toowoomba each spring. From a distance they read as gentle ribbons, but up close each brushstroke reveals tiny blooms, subtle textures and unexpected details waiting to be discovered.
A gentle reminder
Wonder lives in the details. Slow down long enough for the ordinary to become extraordinary.
Afternoon blooms
Bathed in the glow of late afternoon, these blooms open gently towards the light. Soft layers of colour blend together, capturing the feeling of sunlight lingering just a little longer across the garden.
A gentle reminder
Warmth is created in moments of connection, comfort and light. Carry a little of today's warmth into whatever comes next.
Springtime
An abundance of flowers bursts across the canvas in every direction, capturing the colour, movement and vitality of spring. Every bloom adds to the next, creating a scene that feels vibrant, layered and full of possibility.
A gentle reminder
Joy is found in moments of abundance, connection and colour. Like spring, joy has a way of returning.
Leafy dreams
Beneath the blooms, layers of native leaves and scattered gumnuts create a quieter story. Rich greens weave through the canvas, celebrating the beauty of new growth and the steady foundations that allow a garden to flourish.
A gentle reminder
Growth doesn't always arrive in full bloom. Often, it begins quietly, one small step at a time. Trust that every season of growth is unfolding in its own time.
