“Like stepping into another world…” is how nutritionist and author Lola Berry describes her experience when she first visited Aro Hā. No surprise there as this health retreat is quite literally heaven on (middle) earth, as it is set upon the ethereal backdrop of Glenorchy, New Zealand, host to towering mountain ranges, Lake Wakatipu and yes, Lord of the Rings and Narnia.
“Like stepping into another world…” is how nutritionist and author Lola Berry describes her experience when she first visited Aro Hā. No surprise there as this health retreat is quite literally heaven on (middle) earth, as it is set upon the ethereal backdrop of Glenorchy, New Zealand, host to towering mountain ranges, Lake Wakatipu and yes, Lord of the Rings and Narnia.
Your journey begins here.
Although your wellness journey does not actually begin until you enter the retreat, you will already feel enthused from the moment you step off the plane at Queenstown with its remarkable sites and relaxed vibe. For most travelers, a night’s stay at Queenstown is advisable to allow you to settle and get the most out of your experience. From the town, guests are transported to the retreat roughly in forty minutes time, driving through NZ’s most spectacular views.
At the retreat, experience a unique combination of wellness and adventure with activities that engage the body and the mind. A five-day program at Aro Hā is structured to cover aspects including fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and sleep in order to achieve optimal wellness. Take part in twice daily yoga classes held in their wooden yoga studio with a sweeping view Lake Wakatipu, then go for an awe-inspiring sub-alpine hike and back at the retreat, refuel with a rainbow of mouthwatering raw-vegan cuisine which you can learn how to make on an evening ‘un-cooking’ demonstration.
Our wellness travel specialist Samantha Lippiatt visited this magical wellness sanctuary to offer you an insider’s guide to discovering Aro Hā—“Each day, there is a mixture of soft and hard activities, equally balanced to stimulate and relax the body and mind. We start the day being woken just before dawn for Vinyasa Yoga, where we watch the sun rise, the landscape changing dramatically during the session…” Read more.
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