SOURCE WITH US

Spring Sourcing Trips

Shop with a designer by your side

Join Melissa Bonney, Founder and Creative Director of The Designory, for an exclusive, in-person curated shopping tour and supplier visits throughout some of our favourite cities. This experience is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and insider access — whether you’re decorating, renovating, building, or simply love great design.

Brisbane | September 2026

  • Decorating Sourcing Trip

    BRISBANE | 24TH OF SEPTEMBER | 9AM-5PM

    An interactive sourcing trip around Brisbane to explore our favourite shops and suppliers. Perfect if your designing or decorating your home.

    SOURCING FOR: Furniture, Decor, Art & Finishes

    RSVP

  • Design Sourcing Trip

    BRISBANE | 25TH OF SEPTEMBER | 9AM-5PM

    An interactive sourcing trip around Brisbane to explore our favourite shops and suppliers. Perfect if your planning a build or renovation.

    SOURCING FOR: Finishes, Fixtures and Fittings

    RSVP

Sydney | October 2026

  • Decorating Sourcing Trip

    SYDNEY | 22ND OF OCTOBER | 9AM-5PM

    An interactive sourcing trip around Sydney to explore our favourite shops and suppliers. Perfect if your designing or decorating your home.

    SOURCING FOR: Furniture, Decor, Art & Finishes

    RSVP

  • Design Sourcing Trip

    SYDNEY | 23RD OF OCTOBER | 9AM-5PM

    An interactive sourcing trip around Brisbane to explore our favourite shops and suppliers. Perfect if your planning a build or renovation.

    SOURCING FOR: Finishes, Fixtures and Fittings

    RSVP

Upcoming Sourcing Trips

We’ll be visiting our favourite stores, suppliers, and secret sourcing spots with you so you can shop like a designer, with a designer by your side. You’ll get sourcing tips, advice and plenty of time to ask questions as we source through our favourite cities.

  • 9:00am
    Meet at The Bower for welcome coffee and introductions, followed by a live Q&A & guided tour with hotel stylist and interior designer, Kimberley Wiedermann. We will be exploring spatial planning, finishes and styling choices.

    10:00am – 12:00pm
    Design & Decorating Workshop with Melissa
    (Focus on layout, layering, materials, colour and styling.)

    12:00pm – 12:30pm
    Lunch on the go as we jump on the bus to go on our shopping tour!

    1:00pm – 4:00pm
    Curated shopping and supplier tour through the Byron Bay Industrial Estate, of some of our favourite sourcing spots!
    Plus exclusive access to trade discounts for the day.

    4:00pm – 6:00pm
    Sunset drinks and live Q&A with Mel and interior designer Leo Terrando at Bohdi Living.

    Day One concludes with bus drop off back in town.

  • 9:00am
    Meet at The Bower for morning tea and welcome.

    9:10am – 12:00pm
    Renovate & Build Workshop with Melissa
    (Focus on planning, materials, documentation, budgets and decision-making.)

    12:00pm – 12:30pm
    Lunch

    12:30-3:30pm
    Guided site visit to a local building project, discussing real-world challenges and solutions.
    Potential: Visit to one of The Designory’s completed homes.

    3:30-4:30pm
    Private tour of Hotel Marvell, Byron Bay

    4:30pm – 6:30pm
    Drinks& canapés at Hotel Marvell laneway + Q&A with Mel and project architect Harley Graham, HGA Studio.


    Day Two concludes

    • Exclusive accommodation partner discounts and offers at Hotel Marvell, Basq House and The Bower

    • All bus transportation between venues, tours and activities

    • Daily morning tea and light lunches

    • Drinks and nibbles at Bohdi Living on the Friday afternoon and Drinks & canapés at Hotel Marvell on Saturday afternoon

    • A luxury gift bag featuring curated products, samples and exclusive offers from The Designory’s favourite local brands valued at over $300!

    Plus

    • Complimentary access to The Designory’s Little Black Book

    • Full access to The Designory’s eBooks, Kickstarters and Design Tools (valued at $500+)

    • 50% off ANY Design Library plans or schedules by The Designory

    Before the retreat, guests will receive a digital handbook including:

    • Full itinerary & Venue directions

    • Your exclusive retreat discounts

    • Our favourite places to shop, dine and unwind in Byron Bay

A woman sitting outdoors smiling with her chin resting on her hand, in front of a large palm tree.

Your retreat host Melissa Bonney

FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DESIGNORY

Melissa Bonney is a trusted voice in the Australian design and building industry, bringing over 30 years of experience across property, building + interior design, project management, marketing, and human behaviour. Her career spans client projects, personal developments, and strategic brand partnerships—resulting in a uniquely holistic and people-focused approach to both design and education.

As Founder and Creative Director of The Designory, Melissa has led more than 400 successful residential design and build projects. Her strength lies in blending creative vision with practical insight — making great design feel accessible, intelligent, and deeply considered.

Melissa is also an advocate for accessible, transparent design. She’s passionate about sharing professional insights, simplifying the process for homeowners, and breaking down industry barriers through education, digital resources, and collaborative storytelling. Driven by curiosity and a love of innovation, Melissa is on a mission to empower others to design with confidence and creativity—without the barriers of jargon or exclusivity.

mumma of 3 | property obsessed | collector of old things | lover of tea | golden retriever enthusiast | yoga teacher in training

Accommodation + Retreat Partners

EXCLUSIVE RATES ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR ACCOMMODATION PARTNERS FOR RETREAT ATTENDEES

Hotel entrance with black awning labeled 'The Bower', two tall palm trees in large black pots flanking the entrance, and potted plants on either side of the glass door entrance.
Exterior view of Hotel Marvel featuring modern concrete balconies with greenery and a ground-floor outdoor seating area with people dining.

The Bower

Hotel Marvell

Living room with an abstract painting above a fireplace, a modern chandelier, a red sofa, a large green plant, two wall sconces, a wooden side table, and a black-and-white sideboard with plants and decorative items.

Basq House

Pathway leading to a white lighthouse on a hill overlooking the ocean, with people walking nearby during sunset.
Interior of a modern living room with natural light, featuring a wooden table, beige armchair, white sofa, and a large window showing lush green tropical plants outside.
A modern living room with a large mustard-colored sofa, a low wooden coffee table, and multiple patterned pillows. There is a tall, white floor lamp, a pink textured rug, and large windows with wooden trim that let in natural light. A green plant is near the windows and the walls are textured with a concrete finish.
Sample materials for interior design, including tiles, a wooden panel, a plush gray rug, a stone slab, a black strip, and a metallic cylindrical piece.
Arrangement of various sample materials on a wooden table, including tiles, fabric swatches, and color samples, with hands pointing towards the samples.