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Wanaka Retreat

March 2-5 2026
Lake Wanaka - Central Otago

Empowerment

Support

Wellbeing

Residential Cancer Care 4 Day Retreat

We invite you to journey with us on a unique retreat designed for anyone facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

You are welcome on your own or you may choose to bring a support person, this could be a friend, partner, family member or carer.

If you live in Wanaka or nearby and wish to attend daily, that is possible.

We do ask that you attend from 1:30pm -7pm on the 2nd, 8:30am until 7pm on the 3rd & 4th and 8:30-12pm on the 5th. If this suits you, then register below or give Shelley a call 022 429-5063.

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About the retreat

Our programme is an educational and experiential process, we promote science backed information and aim to give you practical tools you can use to help yourself.

Our workshops cover:

  • Holistic Health
  • Nutrition
  • Meditation
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Cancer Stress Management
  • Emotional Healing
  • Gratitude
  • Transforming Grief
  • Pyscho-Social Support + Connection
  • Open conversation on death and dying

 

This programme, facilitated by Susie & Kaytee will start at 1:30pm on Monday 2nd March and finish approximately 12pm on Thursday 5th March. 

If you are wishing to fly into Queenstown, please let us know so we can coordinate airport pickups. There is an additional costs for shuttles. You may wish to add on a day either side to explore the Queenstown-Wanaka Lakes area.

Accommodation will be across 3 beautiful holiday houses. The programme will be hosted at the largest home. Or as mentioned above you can stay home if you live locally and attend all daily sessions.

Call Shelley for more information. 022 429 5063.

Daily Schedule Example

From 8am Breakfast
9:00am Session One
11am Morning Tea
11:30am Session Two
1pm Lunch + time to rest, relax, read a book, have a massage, walk.
3pm Session Three
4.15pm Afternoon Tea
4.45pm Session Four
6pm Dinner

Cost

We recognise that a cancer diagnosis impacts your financial wellbeing as much as your physical wellbeing. Please contact us for financial assistance to attend, as cost should not feel like a barrier to attend this event.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

$950pp – Queen/King bed with shared bathroom

$1150pp – Queen/King bed with ensuite

$675 for a support person sharing a room

$675pp – If you live locally you can stay at home and join us each day 8.30am-7pm (includes lunch/dinner & workshops)

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Meet your faciltators

Susie Brown
Trustee & Facilitator, Prekure Mental Health Coach & Cancer Navigator. Also a Celebrant, Mum and Physiotherapist.
Kaytee Boyd
Trustee & Facilitator, Fitness mad, Surfer, Champion Cyclist, Integrative Nutritionist, Business owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sort of food will I be eating?

Meals are mainly plant-based with protein such as Organic Chicken or Fish. Moderate dietary needs are provided for. 

It can be cold in the morning and evenings; below is a list of suggested items to bring to make your stay as comfortable. We suggest:
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  • Loose comfortable clothing
  • Socks or slippers
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm tops for evenings
  • A warm hat and or Sunhat
  • Water bottle
  • Blanket or wrap to be cosy in the meeting room
  • A torch
  • Your own pillow if preferred
  • Ph charger cords!
  • Any healthy snacks you can’t live without!
We recognise that a cancer diagnosis impacts your financial wellbeing as much as your physical wellbeing. Please contact us for financial assistance to attend, as cost should not feel like a barrier to attend this event. We receive funding to off-set the costs for this programme. The fees we charge for attendance help us to achieve our mission to serve all those who are impacted by cancer in our community, but do not cover the full cost of the retreat. Pay it forward donations are also welcomed. If you can make a donation to assist others to attend our retreat, 100% of your donation will apply directly to that cause. In the past some of our attendees have also received support from their friends, whānau and community to attend. We can assist you with information to share about the benefits of supportive cancer care retreats for your wellbeing.
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Airport pick-ups are available, please enquire.
To ensure a personalised and safe group experience we limit numbers to a max of14 attendees​. Our venues are smoke & alcohol-free. The houses are warm, comfy and cosy, socks and slippers are welcome!
You’ll need to be able to manage your own daily health including pain relief and bring any medications you require. We are 20 minutes from a doctor/hospital.​​​ ​There is no medical facility on site, or GP close by. In the event of an emergency we will call an ambulance. It is important your emergency contact is available to attend and support you if necessary at short notice. There is a fridge available for medication, please bring all you need plus and extra day.

People having chemotherapy, those with allergies or chemical sensitivities can feel unwell from perfumed products, so we request that you minimise the use of these products while on the retreat.

The retreat is an opportunity to lessen digital use. We just ask that you be mindful of other participant’s when using your device. 

We find it better for everyone if visitors do not pop into your retreat. If you feel that there is a particular need for a visitor, please speak with us.​​
  • We require a $150 deposit to secure your booking. This includes a $150 non-refundable booking fee that is not refunded unless your retreat is cancelled by us.
  • If you attend a retreat and decide to leave during the retreat of your own volition, there is no refund.
  • If you cancel less than 14 days prior to the retreat commencement date – 50% of your total payment will be refunded.
  • If you cancel more than 14 days prior to the retreat commencement date – your total payment, less $150 non-refundable deposit will be refunded.
  • It may be possible to transfer to another Aratika Cancer Trust Retreat (within 12 months) if you let us know 14 days or more that you cant make it.
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