Women's Heart & Soul Wellness Weekend in Waitoki

The weekend begins on Saturday morning, though guests are welcome to arrive Friday evening to settle in. Day one opens with a welcome circle where intentions are set, followed by a blue lotus tea ceremony and the first somatic embodiment session—guided movement with music and breath to help regulate the nervous system. After lunch, a 'Head to Heart' workshop gets into limiting beliefs and unconscious patterns, and the day closes with a sound wave journey to integrate everything. Day two starts with a conscious creation session focused on quieting the mind and trusting intuition, then moves into a longer 90-minute somatic embodiment process. The retreat wraps up with a gentle closing practice and a completion circle, with flexible departure Sunday evening or Monday morning after a final breakfast. The retreat is intentionally small—10 to 12 guests—so there's room for personal attention and genuine connection. Samala, who has over 22 years in adult education and human development, leads all the sessions herself, blending her background in somatic dance facilitation and sound work. The property itself is a working retreat space with gardens, a pool, sauna, and spa, all set in the rolling countryside of Waitoki, about 50 minutes north of Auckland.

What's included

- 1 night accommodation in a shared room (or optional third night included) - Daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily meditation classes - Specialized workshops - Parking - WiFi connection - Pool, spa, and sauna access - Complimentary online Awareness Workshop before arrival

What's not included

- Flights costs - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Additional treatments - Airport transfers (available at extra charge)