Wellness Retreat at Cape South: Yoga, Detox and Spa in Hawke's Bay

The retreat programme at Cape South is built around three options: a Three Day Wellness retreat, a Six Day Detox, and Bespoke Retreats put together around your own dates and needs. The Three Day Wellness is the shortest introduction — a few days of yoga, stretch classes, plant-based food and time in the sauna and magnesium pool. The Six Day Detox goes further, with a longer stretch of cleansing food and more time for treatments and rest.

Daily mindful movement classes run each morning, combining yoga and stretching. These are guided sessions rather than self-practice, and they are pitched so that beginners can join in without feeling out of their depth. The rest of the day is largely yours: you can book spa treatments, walk the coastal paths, visit local wineries, or simply sit in the gardens.

The food is plant-based and organic, prepared fresh on site. Meals are designed to support the cleanse programmes, so expect juices, salads, cooked vegetable dishes and lighter evening meals rather than heavy cooking. If you are on a juice cleanse, that will be arranged as part of your package.

The property itself is a French colonial-style homestead with six ensuite bedrooms, a formal dining room and shared living spaces, plus a separate cottage with two ensuite bedrooms and its own living and dining area with a wood burner. Shared facilities include the heated magnesium pool, spa, infrared sauna and tranquil gardens. For larger groups, the entire property can be booked for exclusive use.

What sets Cape South apart from a standard wellness retreat is the range of treatments on offer and the flexibility of the programme. You can choose from massage, reflexology, sound healing, facials, reiki and yoga, and the team will build these into your stay. The location in Hawke's Bay also means you are close to sandy beaches, wineries and bush walks, so you can mix retreat time with exploring the region.

What's included

- Accommodation in the Homestead or Cottage (ensuite bedrooms) - Daily mindful movement classes (yoga and stretching) - Plant-based organic meals - Use of infrared sauna and heated magnesium pool - Access to spa and gardens - Personalised wellness treatments (massage, reflexology, sound healing, facials, reiki) as part of your package - Juice or plant-based cleanse (for detox programmes)

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Additional spa treatments beyond your package - Personal expenses - Alcohol (not mentioned as included)