Sources for Soma Byron Bay
Every line on the Soma Byron Bay record, with where it came from, what kind of source it is and the date we read it.
Back to the record- Current as of
- 18 Aug 2026
- Last reviewed
- 18 Aug 2026
- Strongest evidence
- Specified
- Coverage
- Documented across 8 of 8 pathways.
Practical details and location
The practical details and the map point, -28.6381, 153.5983
Evidence by area
All eight areas, in the order this index reads them. Every line was read and placed by a person.
Air Ecology
Not published. We looked and found nothing on this, which is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
Water Integrity
The pool is published as a freshwater infinity pool. No treatment method, chemistry or test panel is published behind the description.
In their words: “All retreats give you access to Soma’s 22 acres of land, yoga dome, freshwater infinity pool, infrared sauna and a tailored retreat experience”
Light Rhythm
Wallpaper documents floor-to-ceiling glass walls framing the surrounding rainforest as the building's defining move, so daylight reaches the occupied spaces through full-height glazing rather than punched windows.
In their words: “floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame the surrounding 22-acres of rainforest”
The yoga dome is published at 100 square metres with glass ceilings, so practice happens under sky rather than under fittings. Underfloor heating is published in the same sentence.
In their words: “a quick walk through the bamboo forest leads to a 100 sqm yoga dome, complete with underfloor heating and glass ceilings for stargazing”
Read it: Byron Bay retreat Soma peeks onto the hinterland Archived copy
EMF Harmony
Not published. We looked and found nothing on this, which is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
Materials and Textiles
The building's structural palette is published: a two-storey timber and galvanised steel structure with interiors of poured concrete flecked with local sand.
In their words: “the handsome two-storey timber and galvanised steel building, created with the help of his brother George and Balinese architect Rieky Sunur”
Interiors are described with open-weave natural fabrics and custom furniture. No fibre content, textile certification or supplier is named.
In their words: “a mix of custom-designed and mid-century furniture, and a variety of open-weave natural fabrics in coffee, ash and saffron tones”
Food and Kitchen
A paddock to plate practice is published with an organic syntropic garden named as the method. No area, yield or share of the kitchen is quantified.
In their words: “Soma also offers a ‘paddock to plate’ experience with an organic syntropic garden, while spa facilities include massage and Ayurvedic treatment rooms.”
Read it: Byron Bay retreat Soma peeks onto the hinterland Archived copy
Meals are published as organic and prepared with Ayurvedic principles. No sourcing specifics or named suppliers are published.
In their words: “You’ll rest in beautiful, ensuite accommodation and be nourished by organic meals, prepared with Ayurvedic principles.”
Biophilic and Healing Design
The building is credited to a named design team, Balinese architect Rieky Sunur with George Gorrow, and set into 22 acres of rainforest that the full-height glazing keeps in view from the communal spaces.
In their words: “Soma is a recently completed hideaway that nestles into 22 acres of rainforest within the Byron Bay Hinterland”
Read it: Byron Bay retreat Soma peeks onto the hinterland Archived copy
The meditation and coaching programme is published as conducted in a geodesic glass dome surrounded by mature bamboo, a purpose-built structure rather than a repurposed room.
In their words: “conducted within an expansive geodesic glass dome, surrounded by ancient towering bamboo”
Sound and Sensory Ecology
Not published. We looked and found nothing on this, which is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
Disclosures
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