Retreats
Retreats
Retreats

Find your perfect Yoga & Wellness Retreat in stunning locations both within New Zealand and overseas.

Are you looking to immerse yourself in a lifestyle of yoga and wellness for a week? How about a weekend away in a beautiful mountain sanctuary with time to dedicate to your inner wellbeing, rejuvenation and restoration? Or perhaps you’re after the culture, food, and the vibrancy of one of our selected destinations, with daily yoga and meditation to add to the experience? Pick a perfect yoga retreat below!

Yoga & Wellness - Wanaka - October 2023

Lookout Lodge, Wanaka
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Alive & Aligned - Waiheke Island - March 2022

Your journey into yoga & wellness. Waiheke Island
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Bali Bliss - June 2024

The Yoga Shala, Ubud, Bali
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Emerge - Waiheke Island - September 2022

A Waiheke Island Wellness Retreat
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Mid Winter Relaxation Retreat- Coromandel - August 2024

Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel
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Tending The Heart Fire - Warblers - July 2022

A yoga and wellness journey. Warblers Retreat Centre
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Yoga & Wellness In Wanaka

With Jessica Devi

DATE: OCTOBER 13-17 2023
LOCATION: LOOKOUT LODGE, WANAKA

……..snow capped mountains…… turquoise lakes….. incredible scenery……yoga and wellness every day & delicious, nutritious plant based meals.

Yoga & Wellness In Wanaka brings you 5 days of life affirming, soul enhancing, deeply nurturing time- just for you, because…..your wellbeing is worth it!

You are so very warmly invited to join Jessica Devi at the Lookout Lodge in Wanaka. Nestled in stunning gardens with a magnificent outlook we will gather for 5 days of yoga, wellness workshops, dance, creativity, meditation, soul time, free time and rest time. This retreat promises to get you moving, connected, inspired and restored and I can’t wait to share it with you!

Experience 5 days of:

Nurturing ‘you’ time
Nourishing Movement
Discovering Wholeness
Mindful Resting
Resetting & Reconnecting…
…to the glorious being that is….YOU!

Jessica is passionate about offering meaningful and life-affirming retreats in beautiful locations around Aotearoa. With over 25 years of experience she creates deeply fulfilling, transformative & powerful experiences.

The schedule changes daily and offers a variety of experiences.

SPACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED & FILLING FAST!
  • The retreat price includes 4 nights accommodation, all your meals, a full yoga, movement and workshop schedule, full use of the facilities and grounds at Lookout Lodge and some super special added ‘experiences’ at local attractions.
  • The price does not include airfares to Queenstown or transport from Queenstown to Wanaka (I will arrange a shuttle for around $50pp).
  • Prices start at $190 per day ($950 total) per person for twin share (or couple)
  • A very limited number of single rooms are available at $1800-$2000 per person
  • Only $200 to secure your spot (pricing plans available).

If you would like to book your spot please let me know, I believe this retreat will fill fast and we would love you to be one of the souls who join me.

Here’s to making the most of 2023 and living our fullest lives!

Bali Bliss

DATE: JUNE 26-July 3 2024
LOCATION: 
THE YOGA SHALA, UBUD, BALI

Discover paradise in Bali, the land of 1000 temples. 

The Shala is a retreat centre of exceptional beauty and tranquility in the heart of Ubud. Voted as one of Bali’s most beautiful yoga spaces The Shala is known as an oasis for wellness. “Lovingly created as a sanctuary to reconnect with your essence and realign with nature.”

This peaceful oasis comes complete with an infinity pool, Ayurvedic spa (all natural, traditional Indian and Balinese treatments), stunning yoga practice space, a pure vegetarian organic cafe, delightful shared spaces and plenty of spots to snuggle away some moments in solitude. 

Cocooned among the magnificent nature of Ubud and set amidst working rice fields, yet only a few minutes to the nearby vibrant, colourful centre of Ubud, The Shala Bali truly is your complete wellness getaway. 

This carefully curated 8 day retreat offers daily yoga, healthy eating and the uniquely magical experience of the rich, reverent culture of Bali. With plenty of free time to treat yourself at the spa, take a dip in the pool or a day nap, shop in nearby Ubud or connect with others, Bali Bliss will leave you feeling blissed out and blessed!

 
Your Bali Bliss Yoga Retreat Includes:
  • 7 nights of stunning accommodation
  • 2 nutritious plant based meals daily
  • Temple visit, workshops and other activities
  • 2-3 Daily yoga, movement, meditation, self inquiry or creativity based sessions
  • Use of the infinity pool, access to the on-site spa, cafe and grounds
 
PRICES: $2100 – $4100

Single, couple and twin share rooms available. (Airfares and airport transfers not included). A limited number of single rooms are available on a first come first served basis. Otherwise rooms are twin, couple or triple share and prices reflect this.

Mid Winter Relaxation Retreat

DATE: AUGUST 2-5 2024 LOCATION: MANA RETREAT CENTRE, COROMANDEL
Spend a 3 day weekend of deeply mindful resting with Jessica Devi. My annual mid Winter relaxation retreat always delivers a beautiful weekend – The intention is to create a space to reconnect, turn inward and rest your body, mind and spirit. Mid Winter is a potent time to look inward, solidify dreams and directions and sow seeds for possibilities to flourish. Our daily schedule includes active yoga, restorative yoga, yin yoga, gentle movement practices, guided relaxation techniques, self inquiry and time in nature. And this year, we’re adding an extra day! Mana Retreat Centre is a place of deep healing, the food is nourishing, fresh and prepared with love and the staff are dedicated to their vision for a place of community, peace and wellness. Mana is always a healing, welcoming and wonderful place to be! The perfect gift to yourself, the perfect Mid Winter reset.
Your Retreat Includes:
  • 3 nights of accommodation
  • Incredible nourishing vegetarian meals
  • Daily yoga and movement schedule
  • An experienced and dedicated facilitator to guide and support you throughout the weekend
Accommodation in single, twin share or quad share rooms are available. To find out more or book your spot please contact Jessica on thegreatcreate@gmail.com
PRICES FROM $750-$990
Single rooms are available, but limited and often fill quickly. Otherwise rooms are twin or quad share and prices reflect this.

Alive & Aligned

Your journey into yoga & wellness.

DATE: MARCH 25-28, 2022

Alive & Aligned brings you 4 days of life affirming, soul enhancing, deeply nurturing time — just for you. Because your wellbeing is worth it!
You are warmly invited to join Jessica Devi on beautiful Waiheke Island at a stunning location overlooking the endless blue ocean. Fresh air, lapping waves and sand between your toes. Not to mention daily yoga, wellness workshops and mindful movement.

Jessica collaborates with local Waiheke foodie Suzanne, from Waiheke Specialty Foods, to create mouth watering, healthy and delicious meals prepared with love.

Alive & Aligned is the perfect gift to yourself and the perfect start to the Autumn season.

YOUR YOGA RETREAT INCLUDES:
  • 3 nights of accommodation – Single, couple and twin share rooms available.
  • Incredible nourishing vegetarian meals prepared with love.
  • An enriching daily yoga, movement and wellness workshop schedule.
  • Access to the beautiful Onetangi beach for daily walks, ocean time or sun bathing.
  • Connection with a group of like minded wellness seekers.
  • An intimate experience – maximum of 15 participants.
  • An experienced and passionate facilitator to guide and support you throughout the 4 days.

 

EXPERIENCE 4 DAYS OF:

Nurturing ‘you’ time
Nourishing Movement
Discovering Wholeness
Mindful Resting
Resetting & Reconnecting…
…to the glorious being that is….YOU!

Jessica is passionate about facilitating life affirming, transformative retreats in beautiful locations around Aotearoa. With over 25 years of experience she creates deeply fulfilling, and potent experiences, drawing from her love of yoga, mindful movement, dance, meditation and creativity.

Our schedule changes daily and offers a variety of experiences.

INVESTMENT:

Single room (limited numbers) – $1750 – $1850
Twin share – $950-$1100 per person

A deposit of $200 will secure your place. The balance can be paid off over the coming months or in a lump sum one month before the retreat.

Emerge

A Waiheke Island wellness retreat with Jessica Devi

DATE: SEPTEMBER 23 – 26 2022
LOCATION:
 WAIHEKE ISLAND

Emerge from the inward resonance of winter into an abundant and soulful spring.

Waiheke Island, with its azure blue water and ‘miles away from anywhere’ vibe, is the perfect place to unfurl your wintery wings and invite the warm breezes of the coming season.

We gather for 4 days to move our bodies, deepen our breath and awaken our hearts. The inner nourishment of winter invites us to now turn our faces to the sun, open our arms wide and welcome all that we are.

Over the 4 days we spend together, intentions for new beginnings will be welcomed, hopes and dreams acknowledged and a tangible plan of action set. A bountiful, intentional and abundance harvest is then assured!

Your facilitator is Jessica Devi, who brings over 25 years of practice, teaching and experience in health and wellness to the work she is passionate to share. Jessica facilitates transformational, life-affirming retreats in beautiful locations for like-minded wellness seekers. The time we spend on our mats, in communion with one another, with nature and with ourselves, will be deeply nourishing.

Alongside an abundant daily yoga and wellness schedule there is plenty of time for rest and solitude. Beautiful Onetangi beach is only moments away and the grounds we are staying on offer many places to curl up with a book, sip tea with a friend or gaze at the stunning sea vista. Our meals are lovingly curated by our friends at the Sustainable Foods co. (https://thesustainablefoodco.co.nz/). You’ll enjoy plant-based, delicious, nutritious delights – the perfect compliment to your wellbeing retreat.

INVESTMENT:

Single room (limited numbers) – $1750 – $1950
Twin share – $980-$1500 per person

A non-refundable deposit of $200 will secure your place. The balance can be paid off over the coming months or in a lump sum one month before the retreat.

Tending The Heart Fire

A yoga & wellness journey

DATE: JUNE 24 – 26 2022

You are invited to listen to your heart, kindle the embers of knowing, and become the keeper of your own unique spark of life.

Jessica Devi brings you a warming Winter weekend at the stunning Warblers Retreat Centre, just 15 minutes North of Albany on Auckland’s North Shore. The award winning Warblers is nestled in bush surrounds amidst stunning landscaping, waterfalls, nature walks and bird song. It’s only a short drive but feels a million miles away. The creators and caretakers of Warblers, Barb and Dave, are a husband-and-wife team who have designed and landscaped the retreat to a breathtaking standard. They’re passionate about protecting their natural environment, they grow organic food on site, recycle waste into compost and have upcycled and used natural materials wherever they can.

This is a 3-way collaboration, not only will you be staying at one of the best kept secrets in the Auckland area, and be guided through your weekend by a passionate practitioner with over 25 years of experience in health and wellness, you’ll also be fed and watered by one of the most delicious plant based businesses around. Our meals will be curated to enhance our time together and promise to be healthy, delicious and packed full of life force energy.
Tending The Heart Fire is the perfect gift to yourself this winter season.

YOUR YOGA RETREAT INCLUDES:
  • 2 nights accommodation – single, couple and twin share rooms available OR non-residential options for those who want a more affordable option.
  • 3 days of guided retreating with a passionate and knowledgeable teacher.
  • Incredible nourishing vegetarian meals.
  • An enriching daily yoga, movement and wellness workshop schedule.
  • Full access to the stunning grounds at Warblers – nature walks, swimming pool for the cold plunge lovers, a spa pool to warm your bones, heated outdoor bathing area, nature meditation, contemplation spaces and welcoming communal areas.
  • Connection with like minded wellness seekers and an intimate number of participants (maximum 15).
  • 3 whole days dedicated to self care and the nourishment of your body, mind and soul.

Our schedule changes daily and offers a variety of experiences.

INVESTMENT:

Private Cottage – Sleeps 1 single or 1 couple (includes lounge, outdoor bathtub, private bathroom and kitchenette) – $1250 single or $950pp for a couple.

Private Studio – Sleeps 1 single or 1 couple (Includes private lounge, kitchenette and bathroom) – $1200 single or $900pp for a couple.

Private room with shared bathroom – $800 single or $650pp for a couple.

Twin share with ensuite – $750 per person

Twin Share with shared bathroom – $700

Non-Residential (stay off-site and join for daily meals and sessions) – $600

A non-refundable deposit of $200 will secure your place. The balance can be paid off over the coming months or in a lump sum one month before the retreat.

Retreat Cancellation Policy

NEW ZEALAND BASED RETREATS: Deposits on NZ based retreats are $200NZ and are non-refundable. If you cancel your place on one of our New Zealand based retreats 2 months or more beforehand, you will be refunded in full LESS your deposit. This covers costs incurred due to bookings made on your behalf, administration fees and potential loss of income. Cancellations made within 2 months of the retreat are non refundable UNLESS your spot can be filled by someone else. If your spot is filled you will receive back all payments you have made EXCEPT for your deposit, which in non-refundable.

OVERSEAS RETREATS: Deposits on international retreats are $500NZ. All deposits on international retreats are non-refundable. Once you commit to attending one of our international retreats this is a binding agreement and refunds will not be offered on any payments made toward the retreat UNLESS your spot is able to be filled. If your spot is able to be filled you will receive back all payments you have made EXCEPT for your deposit, which in non-refundable. This covers costs incurred due to bookings made on your behalf, administration fees and loss of income. 

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