Weekend Escape Retreats, New Zealand
Join us to Relax-Laugh-Reconnect, with like-minded women.
WEEKEND ESCAPE RETREATS
Empowering women to build confidence and friendships through travel.
Where you arrive as a stranger, but leave as a friend.
We aim to assist you to expand your horizons, build your confidence,
form enduring friendships while having a fabulous time doing so.
Women from of all walks of life are warmly welcome and encouraged to join our retreats,
where you are the priority!
Have fun and rejuvenate, in a safe and supportive environment
Connecting Mind, Body and Soul.
Ladies, is this what you’re looking for?
- Is it time to treat yourself?
- Have you been running around looking after everyone else?
- Are you craving for change, or to try something new?
- Would you like to connect with other like-minded women and have a fun, stress-free experience?
- Don’t have anyone who will commit to traveling with you and you don’t want to travel on your own?
- Do you only have a few days to be able to get away from work and family commitments?
What are the escape weekends like?
These weekends are designed for you to fit in a much-needed short break, because we all know how hard it can be to get away with work and family commitments. They are small, women-only groups to allow for a more intimate experience and to allow for spontaneity and connection. It is an opportunity to try new experiences in a fun and safe environment. You’ll get to meet new people and enjoy this little part of paradise I call home. These are very flexible and relaxed weekends where all you need to worry about is getting your lovely self there, and I’ll take care of the rest. Relax and put your feet up!
Why come on a retreat?
Fun
You having a fun and engaging experience is our priority. Bring out that inner child, and enjoy a lot of laughs along the way.
Balance
It is very important you have a balance of activities and down-time. Where you get to engage but also recharge your batteries.
Connection
Our retreats are designed for you to connect with yourself and also the stunning environment around you.
Belonging
Belonging is a very important part of our retreats, where you feel safe, included and supported and part of a magic community.
Highlights of the Escape Weekend Retreats
Try your hand at learning how to make pottery at a local studio. Get your creative juices flowing and make your own creations with Laughing Pottery, using natural local clay’s.
Un-wind, relax and soak in the gorgeous private location of our log cabin. Sip a wine in the hot tub or take a dip in the lush swimming hole.
Connect and explore some of New Zealand’s top walks and stunning beaches. Walk the historic Karangahake Gorge Windows Loop.
REGISTER MARCH RETREAT
15-17 MARCH 2024
REGISTER APRIL RETREAT
26-28 APRIL 2024
REGISTER JULY RETREAT
26-28 JULY 2024
All the retreat dates and booking info
ESCAPE WEEKEND RETREAT-March 2024
Come relax and unwind in a cosy log cabin, or soak in the private hot tub.
We will get to explore the stunning and historic Karangahake Gorge, taste boutique gin, get creative at a pottery studio, where you learn to make 3 stunning pieces to take home, enjoy great local food and produce from The Falls Retreat and reconnect with a gentle introductory yoga session or sound healing. We get together for a group dinner, where we make our own mulled wine. All while making great new friends and having a few laughs along the way.
Available Tickets: SOLD OUT
Date; 15,16,17th March ’24
Cost: Early Bird Special $740.00NZ pp, normally $770.00NZ pp. Have a members only discount? Enter it at check-out. Twin share-don’t worry we team you up with another awesome female traveler if you’re solo
ESCAPE WEEKEND RETREAT-April 2024
Come relax and unwind in a cosy log cabin, or take a dip in the private swimming-hole.
Come relax and unwind in a cosy log cabin, or soak in the private hot tub.
We will get to explore the stunning and historic Karangahake Gorge, taste boutique gin, get creative at a pottery studio, where you learn to make 3 stunning pieces to take home, enjoy great local food and produce from The Falls Retreat and reconnect with a gentle introductory yoga session or sound healing. We get together for a group dinner, where we make our own mulled wine. All while making great new friends and having a few laughs along the way.
Available Tickets:x0
Date: 26,27,28th April ’24
Cost: Early Bird Special $740.00NZD pp, normally $770.00NZD pp. Have a members only discount? Enter it at check-out. *Twin share rooms-don’t worry we team you up with another awesome female traveler if you’re solo.
ESCAPE WEEKEND RETREAT-July 2024
Come relax and unwind in a cosy log cabin, or take a dip in the private swimming-hole.
Come relax and unwind in a cosy log cabin, or soak in the private hot tub.
We will get to explore the stunning and historic Karangahake Gorge, taste boutique gin, get creative at a pottery studio, where you learn to make 3 stunning pieces to take home, enjoy great local food and produce from The Falls Retreat and reconnect with a gentle introductory yoga session or sound healing. We get together for a group dinner, where we make our own mulled wine. All while making great new friends and having a few laughs along the way.
Available Tickets: SOLD OUT-please inquire about the next retreat date available.
Date: 26,27,28th July ’24
Cost: Early Bird Special $740.00NZD pp, normally $770.00NZD pp. Have a members only discount? Enter it at check-out. *Twin share rooms-don’t worry we team you up with another awesome female traveler if you’re solo.
ESCAPE WEEKEND RETREAT-waitlist
Want to get in early for the next retreat? Come relax and unwind in a cosy log cabin, or soak in the private hot tub. Jump on the waitlist.
We will get to explore the stunning and historic Karangahake Gorge, get creative at a pottery studio, where you learn to make 3 stunning pieces to take home, enjoy great food and produce from The Falls Retreat and reconnect at The Nest with a gentle introductory yoga session. We get together for a group dinner, where we make our own mulled wine. All while making great new friends and having a few laughs along the way.
Available Tickets: x5
Next date: TBC
Cost: Early Bird Special $740.00NZD pp, normally $770.00NZD pp. Have a members only discount? Enter it at check-out. Twin share-don’t worry we team you up with another awesome female traveler if you’re solo
GIRLS FUN DAY OUT RETREAT
Do you feel like escaping away for a day once travel restrictions are lifted, and have a fun girls day out?
Come join us and get creative, while having a few laughs; we all need that! Make botanical art, enjoy a boutique distillery, local markets and visit a stunning hidden little Coromandel gem. I am taking registrations of interest now to give us all something to look forward to.
Available Tickets: 8
Next date: TBC, get on the wait-list
Cost: intro price $269.00NZ pp
Sharing the love-Some beautiful reviews for the Escape Weekend Retreats
Read more, as featured in Stuff.co.nz – Wine, pizza & fireside chats.
“I was lucky enough to be on Gina’s inaugural Winter Escape in July 2020. I had the best time. Gina had thought of absolutely everything, and more! There was a wonderful balance of things organised and time to either myself or to sit and talk.
At the end of the weekend, I felt calm, relaxed and happy that I had met new people, made new friends and was so well looked after. The added bonus, is that Gina keeps everything local.”
I would highly recommend this to every woman. It’s that good
“The Nourish Retreat in Coromandel NZ was absolutely beautiful, Gina is very organised, fun and caring.
The location was stunning, and the attention to detail by Gina adds that extra magic!
Totally recommended”
“I had the pleasure of spending a weekend with Gina at one of her Winter Escapes. I loved how relaxing the time was. We’d done so many interesting activities and yet it felt so chilled out. It’s not often you get a chance to meet complete strangers and have great conversations with them until late at night, by the lovely fireplace or in a spa pool. Gina is a great host and organiser with an awesome attitude and ideas, offering great value for money and a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you again!”
More information about the Escape Weekend Retreats
Secure your space with a just a deposit. Payment plan available.
All the T&C information
Download the Escape Weekend Welcome pack
What is Included
Winter, Autumn, Spring, & Summer Escape Weekend Retreats
- x2 nights accommodation
- x2 breakfasts
- Pottery class where you make x2 bowls & x1 cup.
- Mulled wine; we will make this ( Winter escape)
- Flower offering & intention release at river ( Summer escape )
- Welcome share platter
- Private Boutique gin tasting
- Local walks. *weather and track open permitting.
- Beginners yoga session.
- x1 group dinner which we all get involved in at our log cabin-first night, produce from The Falls Retreat
- x1 drink at Falls Retreat dinner-Friday night *optional
- All transport from meeting point and while on escape weekend; *own transport to meeting point.
- Hot-tub and beautiful riverside location, with walking track and swimming hole
- Surprise goody bag
- And of course great company.
Accommodation.
- Authentic kiwi home like experiences-The Log Cabin or Boutique B&B.
- Twin share rooms; we will team you up with an awesome room buddy if your traveling alone.
NOTE* You don’t pay an extra single supplement on our tours/retreats. We will do our best to team you up with other like-minded women in twin share rooms. A vaccine pass may be required as requested by our providers.
Retreat Dates and Location
Current dates
- 23rd June 2023 x5 SOLD OUT
- 21st July 2023 x5 SOLD OUT
- 8th December 2023 SOLD OUT
- 15th March 2024 x5 spots
- 26th April 2024 x5 spots
- 26th July 2024 x5 spots
Please follow our socials for all upcoming escape weekends or make sure you’re on our community mailing list.
Can’t make these events or missed out? Click here to get on the waitlist for the next one, plus get member-only discounts and monthly tribe updates; Members only community-Escape weekend wait list
Location-Escape Weekend Retreats
Franklin road-Waitawheta Valley, located 15mins from Waihi and 20mins from Paeroa
What is not Included
Escape weekend retreats-Log Cabin
- Travel to meeting point. Meeting point is at accommodation- Waitawheta Valley-Waihi, unless stated otherwise.
- Dinner/lunch at Falls Retreat or Karangahake Estate Winery at own cost.
- Any addition food or drinks not stated
Cancelation Policy-T&Cs
- We require you to fill out a Traveller profile, this gives us all the info to make your trip safe and meet your dietary requirements.
- Your deposit secures your spot until balance paid. Balance due 31 days prior to retreat date, unless stated otherwise.
- Official cancellations must be made in writing to info@wanderlustsolowomentours.com
- Cancellation 3 months or more prior to retreat, refund deposit minus 20% retained.
- Cancellation 3-2 months prior to retreat, deposit non-refundable & we will retain the 50% of the balance of booking cost. Deposit will be a transferable credit.
- Cancellation 2 months prior to retreat 100% paid by you in connection with booking retained. Deposit will be a transferable credit.
- Covid-19 T&C’s apply, if due to pandemic restrictions a 100% travel credit will be given on any balance paid to be used on any future tour or retreat.
- There will be no refunds for failure to attend or complete the retreat.
- Wanderlust Solo Women Tours Ltd is proudly New Zealand owned and operated. Run by women for women.
- View all the COVID-19 refund policy and details on this link; The Legal Stuff, T&C
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all our international retreats and tours.
- All prices are stated in New Zealand dollars.
- Wanderlust Solo Women Tours Ltd is proudly New Zealand owned and operated. Run by women for women.
- We carefully hand pick activities provided by third parties and operate under their H&S regulations.
'24 Early Bird package for March
From $740- Limited spaces available for the March 2024 retreat.
- We do our best to team you up with another awesome like-minded woman in our twin share rooms.
- A $150.00nz deposit is required to secure your space.
'24 Early Bird package for April
From $740- Limited spaces available for the April 2024 retreat.
- We do our best to team you up with another awesome like-minded woman in our twin share rooms.
- A $150.00nz deposit is required to secure your space.
'24 Early Bird package for July
From $740- Limited spaces available for the July 2024 retreat.
- We do our best to team you up with another awesome like-minded woman in our twin share rooms.
- A $150.00nz deposit is required to secure your space.
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Promoting conscious and ethical travel
Gina
Your Host
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