Sanctuary Retreat is a quiet wellness space set among gardens and mature trees at 94 Bungard Road in Papakura. Its spaces are a sauna and spa, a studio for group gatherings, yoga, sound and movement, a cottage for weekend getaways or creative workshops, and a treatment room called The Room. The Room offers Reiki, Zu Qigong, sound healing and Japanese facial rituals. The founder, Lisa, is a certified Reiki practitioner, a Zu Qigong facilitator and a trauma-informed coach.
Sanctuary also runs morning teas for people to meet and talk, community events, sound experiences and retreats. Visitors can come for an hour or for a full day. The website says it is designed for slowing down and simply being present. The business is named after its aim of being a restful place, and its gardens are a key part of the experience.