Sanctuary for Self

Rest. Remember. Reconnect with Yourself.

Welcome to Sanctuary for Self — a private, soul-nourishing retreat experience staying in our cozy top apartment at Doubtless Bay Retreat, overlooking the ocean in beautiful Coopers Beach. This is more than time away; it’s a return to your essence. Whether you’re seeking healing, clarity, or simply a sacred pause from life’s demands, you’ll be held here with deep care, nourishing food, nature’s embrace, and personalised support. Let this be your time to breathe, soften, and reconnect with the truth of who you are.

A private, nurturing retreat space just for you.
Whether you’re seeking stillness, clarity, or gentle recovery, this is a space to breathe again—to return to yourself and be held by nature, nourishment, and care.

A Retreat for Sacred Self-Connection
Life pulls us in a thousand directions.
This retreat is an invitation to pause.
To quiet the noise.
To listen inward.
To realign with what matters.

Whether you’re navigating a transition, feeling burnt out, or simply longing to reconnect with your inner self, this is your time. With nourishing food, space for reflection, and holistic support tailored to your needs, you’ll find yourself softening into presence again.

A Space for Convalescence & Gentle Recovery

This retreat is also ideal for those healing from illness, depletion, loss, or emotional exhaustion.
You’ll be cared for with warmth and professionalism. Every meal is designed to restore vitality, and your schedule will allow for deep rest, optional treatments, and nourishing solitude, without pressure to “do” anything.
Laura, as a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, medical herbalist and transformational life coach is here to support you with gentle healing, herbal medicine, and a plan for ongoing restoration.

Each solo retreat is curated in alignment with your intention, whether that be healing, nourishment, restoration, clarity, or simply stillness.

Every element of your stay, meals, support, and space, is thoughtfully and lovingly prepared with your healing and restoration in mind. Our pricing reflects the depth of care, presence, and professionalism woven into your personalised experience

Your journey begins here
You don’t have to hold everything anymore
This is your time to let go, rest deeply, and remember the wisdom within

Nature at Your Doorstep

Just a few minutes’ walk from your apartment lies the incredible Coopers Beach, a pristine stretch of coastline lined with ancient pohutukawa trees, perfect for barefoot walks, ocean swims, and grounding in the healing embrace of nature.

At either end of the bay, two sacred pa sites, Rangikapiti Reserve and Taumarumaru Reserve, await your exploration. These ancient headlands offer not only stunning views but a powerful sense of peace, history, and spiritual connection.

Let the sea restore you.
Let the land ground you.
Let nature hold you in her quiet embrace.

Sanctuary for Self

Signature Healing immersion

A deeper, personalised journey of emotional, physical, and spiritual renewal.

For those seeking more than rest, those ready to truly reconnect, release, realign, or heal, the Signature Healing Immersion offers an expanded, deeply supportive retreat experience.

This immersive offering weaves nourishment, ritual, clarity, and personalised guidance into a one-to-one healing journey. Ideal for emotional exhaustion, burnout, transition, grief, inner transformation, or the desire to rise into a new chapter. Everything in Sanctuary for Self is included, plus an elevated layer of support, care, and therapeutic depth.

What’s Included (in addition to Sanctuary for Self)

Transformational Life Coaching Session — 60 mins A powerful, supportive space to explore clarity, emotional patterns, identity shifts, self-belief, and what’s calling you forward.

Sacred Self-Care Ritual — 90 mins A nourishing sensory immersion.
Create your own herbal facial steam, cacao–seaweed–bentonite mask, and bespoke botanical facial oil.
A deeply restorative, feminine, heart-opening ritual.

Extended Closing Integration Session — 60 mins A spacious, grounding session to weave the insights of your retreat into your life with clarity and steadiness.

Individualised Herbal Tonic 100ml A personalised herbal tonic crafted to support your nervous system, energy, or emotional landscape during your retreat.

Off-Peak Rate (April – November) Pricing $2,799 NZD

Peak Rate (December – March) $3,299 NZD

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Optional Add-on Experiences

(Available for both retreat tiers — customise your retreat to suit your healing needs.)

These beautiful one-to-one offerings allow you to deepen your experience and receive additional support, nourishment, and clarity.

Naturopathic / Nutrition / Herbal Medicine Consultation — 90 mins — $390

A full clinical session exploring your symptoms, health history, metabolic patterns, hormonal balance, digestion, energy, nervous system, and underlying drivers of imbalance.
You will receive immediate personalised guidance, 1–3 targeted supplement recommendations for initial support, and clear next steps.
(Wellness plan not included unless added below.)

Comprehensive Wellness Plan Add-On — $300

Available only after the 90-minute consultation.
A deeply personalised, practitioner-written 15+ page wellness plan created specifically for you.
This detailed document takes 4–5 hours of professional analysis and includes: A personalised 7-day therapeutic meal plan Customised herbal medicine recommendations Supplement protocol (doses, timing, purpose) Functional testing recommendations Lifestyle, sleep, nervous system + emotional support Long-term nutrition and metabolic guidance Your personalised herbal formula (additional $50) Optional Bach flower remedy ($30) This plan takes 4–5 hours of professional analysis and writing — a deep, highly personalised roadmap for your ongoing healing.

Sacred Self-Care Session — 90 mins — $290

Create your own herbal facial steam, cacao–seaweed–bentonite clay mask, and soothing facial oil blended just for you. A grounding, nurturing ritual of embodied self-love.

Cooking Class — 90 mins — $290

Learn how to prepare nourishing, nutrient-dense food that support long-term vitality and wellbeing.

Transformational Life Coaching — 60 mins — $250

A powerful session exploring clarity, emotional blocks, mindset, identity transitions, and soul-led alignment.

1:1 Iyengar Yoga with Joanne Rome — 60 mins — $150

A personalised yoga session focused on alignment, breath, presence, and embodied support.

Personal Training with Laura — 45 mins — $150

Gentle movement, strength training, or mindful exercise tailored to your energy and goals.

Reiki or Energy Healing — 60 mins — $120

A calming energetic treatment to support emotional release, grounding, and nervous-system balance.

Sound Healing — 60 mins — $120

A vibrational healing journey that soothes the mind, softens emotional tension, and restores inner harmony.

Relaxation or Deep Tissue Massage — 60 mins — $120

A therapeutic full-body massage to ease tension and invite deep relaxation.

Individualised Herbal Tonic — $50

A personalised, supportive tonic designed to complement your retreat journey.

An Invitation to Come Home to Yourself

This is more than rest—it’s a return.
To your breath. Your body. Your inner knowing.
A sacred space to release what no longer serves and remember who you are beneath the noise.

Come exactly as you are.
Leave deeply nourished, realigned, and renewed.
Your sanctuary is here, waiting for you.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is for those who feel the call to pause, breathe, and return to themselves.
It is ideal if you are:

Navigating transition, grief, change, or emotional fatigue

Feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your inner voice

Craving stillness, nourishment, and time in nature

Seeking gentle support without pressure or expectations

Longing for clarity, grounding, or a reset of mind, body and spirit

Healing from depletion, illness, stress, or a long period of giving to others

This is a sacred, private retreat for rest, renewal, and inner reconnection.
It is not designed for crisis intervention, acute medical conditions, or intensive therapy.

What to Expect During Your Stay

Your retreat is intentionally unhurried and spacious.
Expect a gentle rhythm that supports deep rest and quiet reconnection.

Check-in: 3:00pm

Check-out: 11:00am

Your space: a private ocean-view apartment prepared exclusively for you

My presence: I live onsite and am available for scheduled sessions, support, and care, while honouring your privacy and retreat space

Retreat pace: slow, restful, nourishing — no pressure to “do” anything

Meals: wholesome, nurturing, made with seasonal wholefoods

Environment: peaceful, quiet, nature-led

This is a place to soften, to feel held, and to allow your body and nervous system to reset.

Health & Wellness Disclaimer

This retreat is a supportive, nourishing wellbeing experience designed to promote rest, clarity, and gentle healing. It does not replace medical care or emergency support.

While I am a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, medical herbalist, and transformational coach, this retreat does not include medical diagnosis or treatment unless you choose to book a separate clinical consultation.

Guests with medical conditions, significant mental health concerns, or mobility limitations must inform me prior to booking so I can ensure your safety, comfort, and suitability for the retreat experience.

All practices offered are gentle, optional, and guided with care.

Booking Process

Your retreat is carefully curated just for you. To confirm your stay:

Complete your booking request by sending us a message via the contact form here

A 50 percent deposit is required to secure your dates

Your retreat details will be confirmed via email

Remaining payment is due 30 days before arrival

You will receive a welcome email with preparation tips and optional add-ons

Add-on sessions can be booked in advance or during your stay (subject to availability)

Your retreat begins the moment you book — with your intention set and your space prepared with love and care.

Cancellation & Payment Policy

Your retreat experience is lovingly prepared with intention, care, and personalised support. To honour the time, energy, and resources that go into creating this space for you, the following policy applies.

A 50 percent deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your retreat. The remaining balance is due 30 days before arrival.

If you choose to cancel more than 60 days before your retreat begins, you will receive a full refund of all payments made, less a $300 administration fee. If your cancellation occurs between 30 and 60 days before the retreat, you will receive 50 percent of your deposit back.

Because your accommodation, meals, and personalised preparations are reserved exclusively for you, any cancellations within 30 days of your retreat are non-refundable. You are, however, welcome to transfer your booking to another guest if you are unable to attend.

This policy is designed with respect — for your commitment, for the energy that goes into creating your retreat, and for the sacred container we co-create together.