EXPERIENCES
Join us at Manawa Retreat for a nourishing monthly yoga series designed to help you reconnect with your body, breath, and the natural beauty around us.
If you're a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice, these sessions offer a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and embrace new beginnings and the vitality that Spring brings.
Each gathering includes:
1 hour of gentle, grounding yoga – suitable for all levels
1.5 hour of sauna and herbal tea – relax, restore, and connect
When: Last Wednesday of the Month (23rd Sept, 28th Oct, 25th Nov)
Time: 9:30am to 12pm
Where: Manawa Retreat, 193 Whitecliffs Road, Whitecliffs
Cost: $39 per session (limited spots)
Expect mindful yoga, sauna, and a calming start to your day, all set in the peaceful surrounds of Manawa. Led by Lisa Mills, an experienced and much-loved local teacher from the community.
Spaces are very limited – bookings essential.
At Manawa, we host weddings, family gatherings, corporate retreats, and everything in between. To make your time here even more memorable, you can add a range of activities to your stay, from archery and clay bird shooting to yoga, Pilates, sound baths, and more. Whatever brings your group together, we can help shape the experience around it.
Yoga
Move at your own pace, in a space designed for it. Our light-filled movement studio is available for any style of yoga, gentle, restorative, or a more dynamic flow, tailored to suit your group.
Sessions can accommodate up to 16 people, and start from $299.
Perfect for a quiet morning start, a moment of stillness during your stay, or a shared experience with the people you're here with.
Soundbath
A deeply immersive experience using sound and vibration, gongs, singing bowls, and other resonant instruments, to guide you into a state of full-body relaxation. No experience needed, just space to lie back, breathe, and let the sound do the rest.
Sessions accommodate up to 14 people and start from $599, a truly restorative way to unwind together.
Culinary Classes
Get hands-on in the kitchen with a guided culinary class, learn new techniques, work with fresh, local ingredients, and enjoy the meal you've made together at the end. A great way to bring the group together, no experience necessary.
Prices may vary according to the group size.
Nutrition Workshop
A practical, guided session covering the fundamentals of nutrition, how to fuel your body, build sustainable habits, and feel your best day to day.
Suited to all backgrounds, no prior knowledge needed.
From $260.
Archery
Try your hand at archery in a stunning outdoor setting.
Whether you're a complete beginner or just after something a little different, our sessions are a fun, focused way to spend time together outdoors.
From $50pp.
Mat Pilates
A low-impact, full-body practice focused on strength, control and alignment. Using just a mat, sessions work through core stability and mindful movement, suited to all fitness levels.
Sessions accommodate up to 16 people and start from $299, a great way to move well and feel strong during your stay.
Clay Bird Shooting
Get outdoors and try your hand at clay bird shooting, a fun, active way to spend time together, guided every step of the way. No experience necessary, just come ready for some friendly competition.
From $125pp.
Yoga Nidra
Often described as 'yogic sleep', yoga Nidra is a guided practice of deep, conscious relaxation. Lying comfortably, you're guided through a series of stages that calm the nervous system and quiet the mind, without needing any prior yoga experience.
Sessions accommodate up to 16 people and start from $299, a restful way to end the day, or reset in the middle of it.
Backcountry Horse Riding
Explore the backcountry on horseback, riding through open countryside with the Southern Alps as your backdrop. Suited to all experience levels, it's a memorable way to see the land beyond the property.
2 hours — $225pp
Half day — $320pp
Full day — $440pp