Owner of new age wellness retreat cops abuse after woman dies

The owner of a new age health clinic where a mother died during a suspected magic mushroom trip continues to be the target of relentless abuse. 

Rachael Dixon, 53, became critically ill and later died from a suspected heart attack after allegedly drinking a mushroom tonic at Soul Barn in Clunes, near Ballarat, western Victoria, at about 12am on April 13. 

Soul Barn Wellbeing Centre Founder Michelle Mullins released a statement saying a private event was being held at the clinic at the time with the venue hired out to external businesses and facilitators. 

Almost a month on from the tragedy, Ms Mullins is still receiving relentless abuse and harassment both from online trolls and in-person.  

Soul Barn Wellbeing Centre Founder Michelle Mullins (pictured) said the amount of abuse and harassment she is receiving after the tragedy has become 'overwhelming'

Rachael Dixon, 53, died amid speculation she consumed a drink containing magic mushrooms while at a health retreat at Clunes' Soul Barn near Ballarat in western Victoria

'The level of harassment has been overwhelming,' she told Nine Entertainment. 

'I appreciate there are answers that people are looking for. To a degree, we all want answers, but everyone wants them from me and I simply don't have them. 

'I wasn't there, I was home in bed.'

Ms Mullins said she had even been stalked despite efforts to distance herself. 

'I have been very mindful of not saying anything to anyone because they are devastated,' the business owner said. 

'But I am also having so many things happen to me, my son and my family that are frightening, and it's been really hard to understand how I am now the target.' 

It comes just weeks after Ms Mullins was targeted by trolls after she posted a statement to refute speculation she had been conducting the clinic at the time. 

'I guess that's the risk of hiring out your venue, your reputation,' one person wrote. 

'It is still your responsibility to hire out your professionals if it's your business.' 

In her statement, Ms Mullins said none of her regular therapists, staff or facilitators were present when tragedy struck under her shop roof. 

'There are no words to express the deep sorrow and shock we are feeling here at Soul following the tragic incident that occurred on April 13th,' the statement read. 

'The event which took place on April 13th was a private event, and those facilitating the event do not work for or represent Soul Barn in any way.'

The Melbourne mum died while on a retreat at Soul Barn in Clunes (the inside is pictured)

It comes just weeks after Ms Mullins was targeted by trolls after she posted a statement (pictured) to refute speculation she had been conducting the clinic at the time

Ms Dixon became critically ill and later died from a suspected heart attack after allegedly drinking a mushroom tonic at Soul Barn. 

Two other people were hospitalised but have since been released.  

It remains publicly unknown which of Soul Barn's clients actually ran the retreat.

Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Ms Mullins had anything to do with the tragic death linked to Soul Barn.

It is understood police are concerned Ms Dixon may have consumed magic mushrooms before her death.

Her son, Matthew Mountain, posted a heartfelt tribute to his mother on social media.

'To the most loving, caring person I've even known I can't thank you enough for everything you ever did for me and all the support you gave me, words can't even describe how much I will miss you, wish I could give you one last hug,' he wrote. 

'Love you infinity Mum.'

Rachael Dixon's son paid tribute to his mother on social media after her tragic death