Women-only retreats held in the Coromandel, run by Beth and Vanessa, which pair yoga, meditation, guided relaxation, dance, creative expression and time in nature. The retreats are small in group size and are built around the seasons. One listed example is the Summer Glow Retreat, which runs for two nights and three days at the Mahamudra Centre, a Tibetan Buddhist centre in Colville. The website also mentions a Winter Soul Soothe experience at the Sharda Centre. Meals are fresh, seasonal and organic, and a sauna is part of the programme. The website says the movement practices are accessible to all bodies, and that there is time for rest and personal reflection.
Customers describe the retreats as calm, soulful and serene, with a warm and intuitive feel. One says the Winter Soul Soothe experience was just what they needed in a peaceful setting. Another, who worked with the retreat from the venue side, praises the professionalism and communication of the organisers. Many participants return year after year, according to the website. Our pick in the Coromandel for a women's retreat with rest at its heart.