About The Antidote

Why are we here?

We exist because modern life in the city manufactures stress faster than anyone can process it, and we believe relief should be as accessible as the stress that made it necessary. Every listing in our directory is an act of resistance against the idea that burnout is just the cost of living. So whether you're an office worker, a working mother, a senior executive or a frustrated commuter, we hope that you'll find that The Antidote has something perfect for you.

The Antidote is also a response to the fact that everything goes through booking engines these days. Not only does that mean that companies like airbnb, Trip Advisor and others make huge profits at our expense, it also limits the venue's ability to build a meaningful relationship with their customers. We live in a world of technology, but human contact remains an essential part of a healthy mind and body. Our goal is to connect venues with their customers, and then get out of the way!

Our origin story

The Antidote was created by a Father and Son team (Phil & Jack) in Sydney. It was inspired by our Wife/Mother going to a yoga retreat to celebrate her friend's 60th birthday - it was off the grid and close to nature, and she came back full of energy, fully recharged! She hadn't ever considered going somewhere like that before, so we thought other city dwellers would appreciate being inspired by places like that when they're looking for stress relief.

We went live in September 2026, with Australia as our pilot market, and we plan to roll out worldwide in 2027. If you're keen to see The Antidote in your city, let us know and we'll bump your city up the list!

Share the love!

If you can think of a friend or family member who might like The Antidote, we'd love you to share a link. Thanks again for your visit, and we hope to see you again!

Phil & Jack - Co-Founders