A holistic health and movement space on 20 acres at 131 Barkers Road, near the village of Methven, with views of the Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains. The main pool is heated, and the site includes a clinic room and a purpose-built studio. The website lists hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, yoga, dance, reformer Pilates, swimming lessons, rehabilitation, dietitian and lifestyle medicine services, along with aquacise, flotation therapy, an infrared sauna, a spa pool and a cold plunge tub. The space is also used for conferences, events and wellness retreats. The website says the design draws on the Māori philosophy of hauora, which links the physical, emotional, social and spiritual sides of wellbeing. A physiotherapist, Rob, works from the site and at Rakaia Physiotherapy.
Customers say the place is a hidden wellness gem, with spectacular views, clean and modern facilities, and friendly, professional staff. One couple who came after skiing say it was a welcome chance to rest. Others describe the facilities as high class and the setting as idyllic, and say the team is highly skilled. One customer notes that bookings can be hard to get, because the place is popular. Our pick near Methven for a restful, scenic wellness break.