THRIVE RETREAT

Manu wellness retreats are about rest and recovery — which is valuable, but it’s only half the picture. The Thrive Retreat combines genuine rest and beautiful surroundings with real, structured coaching work that transforms how you operate. You’ll leave not just feeling better but knowing why you felt depleted in the first place — and with a concrete plan to change it. It’s not a spa weekend. It’s a transformation with a spa element.

The Thrive Retreat is deliberately kept small. This allows for a intimate, safe, and personalised experience — where real conversations happen and real change is possible. Exact numbers vary by venue and are confirmed on enquiry, but spaces are always limited. If you’re considering it, it’s worth getting in touch sooner rather than later.

The venue is carefully chosen for each retreat based on beauty, privacy, and its ability to create the right conditions for rest and transformation. Previous retreats have been held at Kula Muriwai — a stunning boutique property on Auckland’s west coast, just 45 minutes from the city. Venue details for the next retreat are shared on enquiry.

Retreat dates are announced and shared on enquiry. Get in touch to find out when the next one is running, what’s included, and how to secure your space. Spaces fill quickly — especially the VIP package — so it’s worth reaching out early.

Each day has a clear focus and theme — Clarity, Space, Joy, and Success — and combines group coaching workshops, guided activities, free time, and shared meals. There’s enough structure to create transformation and enough breathing room to absorb it. Mornings typically involve workshop sessions, afternoons include guided activities and personal time, and evenings are relaxed and communal. The full day-by-day flow is on the retreat page.

No. Some retreaters come with years of personal development behind them. Others are making their first real investment in themselves. What matters is that you’re ready to show up and do the work — not the amount of work you’ve done before. The retreat meets you where you are.

Not at all. The retreat is designed to feel welcoming and immediately comfortable — even for people who’ve never done anything like this before. The group is small, I create a genuinely safe and non-judgmental space, and the structure of the days means you’re never left wondering what’s happening next. First-timers often say it’s one of the best decisions they’ve ever made.

Both. The Thrive Retreat is open to anyone who resonates with what it offers. The common thread isn’t gender — it’s the experience of running hard, wanting more from life, and being ready to do something about it.

Completely normal — and honestly, it’s one of the most common things people say going in. The retreat environment does a lot of the work for you. Being away from your usual surroundings, surrounded by people who are all there for the same reason, with your meals taken care of and your days structured — it becomes surprisingly easy to let go. By day two, most people can’t believe how quickly they disconnected. That’s the point.

All meals are fully catered — three meals a day plus morning and afternoon tea. The menu is vegetarian, designed by a certified integrative nutrition and lifestyle coach, and focused on being genuinely nourishing and delicious. I promise you, you will not miss anything. If you have specific dietary requirements, get in touch when you enquire and we’ll make sure you’re looked after.

Venue location and transport details are shared once your place is confirmed. Previous retreats at Kula Muriwai have been around 45 minutes from Auckland Central — easily driveable. Carpooling with other retreaters is encouraged and easy to organise once the group is confirmed.

Pricing varies by retreat depending on venue and inclusions and is shared in full when you enquire. Both the Gold and VIP packages represent a significant but considered investment — everything is included, the group is intentionally small, and the experience is designed to create lasting change. Get in touch to find out the current pricing and what’s available for the next retreat.

Both packages include post-retreat group coaching sessions to help you integrate what you’ve discovered back into real life. The VIP package also includes a 1:1 session with me. Optional add-ons — including a nutrition strategy session — are also available post-retreat. Many retreaters go on to continue their work with me through the Thrive Accelerator, the ongoing monthly coaching programme.

Yes. The Thrive Retreat is a coaching and wellness retreat run by me, based in Auckland. Previous retreats have been held at Kula Muriwai on Auckland’s west coast — approximately 45 minutes from the city centre. Get in touch to find out when the next retreat is running and where it will be held.