The Monastery wellness retreat

Retreats at The Monastery offer the opportunity to relax, recharge and reflect in a discreet and serene wellness environment. Guests experience the gift of time, the opportunity to connect with their own wisdom and knowledge, to discover their own needs and to plan if and how they will make changes in their life.

	A warm welcome The first day at The Monastery is special... All of our guests are personally greeted with the warm smiles and friendly welcomes characteristic of our staff. We'll help you settle into your room and show you around the house and gardens. After you've had time to relax, unwind and enjoy your room, join us to meet the team and learn about the rhythms of the house. Later in the day you'll have the opportunity to meet with one of our team members and further discuss your wellness therapies and workshops.
	Friendly, skilled staff The Monastery team is committed to creating a nurturing environment. Our goal is to help create a stay where the focus is on you and regaining balance and vitality. Our staff have extensive backgrounds in a variety of areas of traditional and alternative health. Workshops and therapies may include reflexology, talking therapies, theraputic massage, eating for health, time management and gentle exercise.
	Simply living well A simple, back to basics approach is the heart of The Monastery's programme. The retreat is structured around strong psychological foundations and the basic human needs of restful sleep, nutritious food, relaxation and exercise. We offer a sustainable, holistic focus on nourishing the mind, body and spirit. This approach reflects the importance of our connection with self, others and our environment, and the need for life balance between work and family/whanau.
	Your stay, your way Your stay at The Monastery offers you many choices. The choice to explore the house, gardens and beyond, the choice to be nurtured and the choice to participate in talking therapies, healing workshops and creative activities . The most important aspect of The Monastery retreat is you, and how you spend your stay is entirely your choice. Some women love to curl up in the sun with a book or two from our library, others enjoy a lie in and breakfast in bed. Some love to be active and explore the garden or walk alongside the nearby river. Others treat themselves with a massage or enjoy the artist's materials on hand.
	Healthy, organic cuisine Our personal chef, is sure to enhance your stay with an array of quality organic cuisine. Made on-site in our rimu kitchen using the freshest ingredients from our own organic garden and local organic produce every meal, from breakfast to supper, is sure to be a culinary delight. Enjoy breakfast in bed, a picnic in the gardens, tea on the verandah or a formal dinner around our dining table.
	Nature's beauty awaits The Monastery's gardens are something to behold. From quiet alcoves and soft pools for reflection, to structured english-style planting and organic vegetables, our gardens offer more than 10 acres of raw, rambling beauty. Simply sit and enjoy the tranquility or you may prefer to relax by gardening yourself, or feeding the chickens. Our gardeners are always pleased to share their gardening knowledge.
	Time to reflect A week at The Monastery is a journey of self discovery. At the end of your stay one of the staff will meet with you to reflect on where to from here. You may need additional support, a referral or access to further resources, and we will assist you in any way we can to ensure your ongoing wellness.