Nourish and Restore Retreat
Dates to be confirmed
Coopers Beach, Northland
A Weekend of Deep Rest, Healing, and Reconnection.
Are you feeling stressed, depleted, or burnt out? Do you long for a break from the noise of daily life, or to simply rest, be nourished, and reconnect with yourself?
This retreat often attracts parents, caregivers, health professionals, teachers, and those who give deeply of themselves to others. If you’re someone who pours into everyone else and rarely takes time to refill your own cup, this is your invitation to be held, nourished, and restored.
Join us at Doubtless Bay Retreat for the upcoming Nourish and Restore Retreat, a deeply rejuvenating weekend designed to soothe your nervous system and nourish your whole being.
Open to all levels of yoga experience—from complete beginners to advanced practitioners—this retreat offers a relaxing and restorative sanctuary in the heart of the Far North.
Over the course of the weekend, you’ll enjoy:
- Eight delicious, nutrient-dense meals designed and prepared by Laura Rose, Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist, to support deep nourishment and replenishment.
- Six Iyengar Yoga sessions with Michelle Robinson, an Iyengar Yoga teacher with over two decades of experience. Known for its precision and therapeutic use of props, this practice supports the restoration of parasympathetic nervous system function, helping the body rest, heal, and return to balance.
- Four group sessions with Jane Valentine, registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, to support self-regulation, deepen self-awareness and connection, and promote mindful relaxation.
- A beautiful cacao ceremony to open the heart and ground the body.
- The option of a therapeutic massage or Reiki session for added nourishment and care.
- Meditation, tranquil beach walks, sunset spa time, and moments of stillness in a serene, nurturing environment.
- Opportunities to make new connections and friendships with like-minded souls.
Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, you will be warmly welcomed and supported throughout the weekend. This retreat is a haven for anyone seeking space to unwind and reset, offering gentle and effective tools for nervous system regulation, inner peace, and emotional restoration.
This is not just a retreat.
It is a homecoming.
A remembering.
A return to wholeness
Retreat Schedule:
Day 1 ~ Friday
4 pm – Arrive and mingle
4:30 – 5:30 pm – Opening circle and Cacao Ceremony with Laura Rose
5:30 – 6:00 pm – Scheduled Seva/free time/beach walk/ spa/or book in for a massage.
6 – 6:30 pm – Dinner
8 – 8:45 pm – Pranayama with Michelle Robinson
Day 2 ~ Saturday
7 – 8 am – Iyengar yoga with Michelle Robinson
8:15 am – Breakfast
9 – 11 am – Scheduled Seva/free time/beachwalk/spa/or book a massage.
11:30 -1 pm – Self connection space: Learn about self regulation with Jane Valentine
1- 2 pm – Lunch
2 – 4:30 pm – Scheduled Seva/free time/beach walk/spa/or book a massage.
4:30 – 6 pm – Iyengar yoga with Michelle Robinson
6:30 – 7pm – Dinner
8 – 8:45 pm – Meditation with Jane Valentine
Day 3 ~ Sunday
7 – 8 am – Iyengar yoga with Michelle Robinson
8:15 am – Breakfast
9 – 11 am – Scheduled Seva/free time/beach walk/ spa/or book a massage
11:30 – 1 pm – Self connection space. Self compassion for the inner critic with Jane Valentine
1 – 2 pm – Lunch
2 – 4:30 pm – Scheduled Seva/free time/beach walk/ spa/or book a massage
4:30 – 6 pm – Iyengar yoga with Michelle Robinson
6:30 – 7 pm – Dinner
8 – 8:45 pm – Meditation with Jane Valentine
Day 4 ~ Monday
7 – 8 am – Iyengar yoga with Michelle Robinson
8:15 – 9:15 am – Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30 am – Closing Circle and Cacao Ceremony with Laura Rose
11 am – Depart
The menu is designed and prepared by Laura Rose, Naturopath, Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist, using nutrient dense whole foods.
Vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Each retreat participant takes a turn at assisting in the kitchen. The feedback to date, is that this is a real highlight of the retreat.
Seva is a term used to describe the act of selfless service. The act of seva leads to collective benefit and gain, although it is performed without regard for the outcome of the individual. What better way to practice seva than to contribute to the running of the retreat by assisting in the kitchen or helping with other tasks as they arise. The intention is that if we all contribute to the running of the retreat then we will bond, create connections, and ultimately make a community, that otherwise may not develop if everything is done for you. Each retreat participant will be scheduled on for around 2 hours of seva during the retreat. If we all contribute to the running of the retreat, the cost of the retreat can be kept as affordable as possible!
Please note that silence will be observed each morning until 9am, apart from on Monday morning where silence will be observed until 8:15am. There are many benefits to observing silence, including increased creativity, awareness of self and environment, reflection and sensitivity to flow of life force.
“Silence is a source of great strength.” – Lao Tzu
Testimonials
Testimony from recent retreat participant:
“One of my favourite parts of the retreat was seva, taking your turn to help prepare a meal. I learnt so much from the short time in the kitchen with Laura.
Laura is an amazing and knowledgeable woman when it comes to food and ingredients. I had so much fun watching and learning more about healthy foods and what is actually available out there.”
– Judy
Meet the Team
Laura Rose
Laura is your host, and the founder of Doubtless Bay Retreat. She is also a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist.
Laura founded Doubtless Bay Retreat in 2020, from her home in Coopers Beach, in the Far North of New Zealand. Fuelled by the burning desire to work with large groups of people, so that her time could impact more lives. She feels truly inspired and honoured to assist others in achieving optimal health and full life potential, she has a special passion for assisting people to overcome challenges and transitions in life in order to step into their power and live their life purpose.
Laura designs and prepares the menu for each retreat around nutrient dense seasonal ingredients, and aims to showcase locally sourced foods wherever she can. She loves to share her passion and knowledge of all things food with the retreat participants. She believes the connections made over food, whether growing, preparing, cooking or eating, is where the foundation of optimal health begins.
Michelle Robinson
I embarked on my Iyengar Yoga Journey in the late 90’s coming from a group fitness and gym background; I very quickly realised the value in practising this amazing form of yoga with the precision and intelligent use of props creating a safe platform for everyone. Iyengar Yoga creates a balance of strength flexibility with movement and stillness. I love the scientific element mixed with the creative way poses are taught with basic, clear and precise principles aligning a balanced mind and body. I embarked on a 3 year training program in late 2002 and have never looked back, my body,mind and soul finds fulfilment, and forever on this fantastic journey learning, creating, exploring the wonders that BKS Iyengar introduced to our western world. I invite you to give it a go and see where it takes you with passion, honesty, open heart and love.
Jane Valentine
Jane has a deep passion for mindfulness and compassion-based personal development. A registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, she brings over two decades of experience working in these realms. Jane is also a certified Laughter Yoga facilitator, Parent Educator, and Equine-Assisted Therapist, blending her love of nature, horses, and emotional well-being into her work. This weekend, Jane will guide group sessions designed to foster self-awareness, deepen self-connection, support self regulation, and offer mindful relaxation.
Joanne Rome
Jo has over 15 years of experience in Massage Therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Complimentary Therapies. She has extensive experience in the natural health industry and has worked alongside many other health practitioners, including fitness instructors and physiotherapists to create personalised programs for individual clients. Since moving to New Zealand 10 years ago, she gained a Teaching Certificate in Iyengar Yoga. Iyengar Yoga is system of yoga devised to use equipment and anatomy knowledge to apply alignment and understanding during the yoga poses for each individual, creating a more therapeutic and safe way to practice yoga.
Pricing and Accommodation Options
4 days and 3 nights, all meals, talks and yoga included
Queen bed in private room (onsite) SOLD OUT!
Total price: $1,333
Bunk bed in shared room (onsite)
Total price: $1099
Queen bed in private room (offsite)
Total price: $1,111
Retreat pass (no accommodation)
Total price: $888
We offer flexible payment plans to support your booking.
A $200 administration fee applies to all payment plan arrangements.
Further Information:
If cancelation is made 30 days or more prior to the retreat, a full refund will be given, excluding $200
administration fee.
If cancelation is made within 30 days of the retreat no refund will be given. Depending on circumstances a discount may be offered for a future retreat. Retreat is fully transferable to someone else if you can’t make it and you wish to give or sell your spot to someone else.
Onsite accommodation is located onsite at the Doubtless Bay Retreat centre.
If you choose the Marae style accommodation option please bring your own mattress and bedding. If you choose the bunk, single bed or queen bed options bedding is provided.
Massage with Joanne or Kirsten during the free time. These are not included in the price. You will need to book prior to the retreat and preferably bring cash with you ($110 per hour). To make a booking contact Laura at info@doubtlessbayretreat.com or call or text Laura on 0273241431 with your preferred time during “free time” and she will book you in.
Limited spots available so book early to avoid disappointment.
There will be many people traveling from Auckland, so please carpool where you can! If you don’t know anyone else coming to the retreat but would like to carpool, please let Laura know and she will put you in touch with others who are keen to carpool.
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