Retreats

Next Retreat: 14-16 November 2025

At Pōhatu Farm we are passionate about reviving the connection with rural life.

We invite those seeking open spaces and stunning views to come and unwind and reconnect with us. 

Our Reconnection Wellness Retreats

At Pōhatu Farm, our Reconnection Retreats, designed in collaboration with Michelle Meredith Health, offer a break from the pace, pressure, and predictability of everyday life, allowing you to reset and recharge in a deeply meaningful way.

Over the course of two nights, you’ll enjoy comfortable beachfront twin-share accommodation and take part in a fully customisable programme that includes:

  • A gourmet Farm-to-Table menu 

  • Guided farm hikes 

  • Breathwork (relaxation) 

  • Intention setting workshops

  • Choose at least four of the below options to further enhance your experience:

    • Beachfront yoga (can choose from Hatha, Yin, Energising Flow) - Guided Meditation 

    • Sea immersion therapy 

    • Personalised aromatherapy oil consultation 

    • Body and mindset change workshop 

    • Nutrition workshop 

    • Peri menopause/Menopause/ Womens Hormone Health discussion - Manifestation workshop 

    • Nervous System Reset workshop 

    • Massage 

  • If you're after something a little less wellness-focused, we can also arrange a range of local hands-on experiences, including 

    • e-Bike Farm Tours 

    • Local coffee roasting masterclass

    • Paint and sip with renowned local artist 

    • Doughnut making class (HS) 

    • Cocktail making class (HS) 

    • Award winning chocolate tasting workshop (Lucid) 

    • Sheep milking demonstration and product tasting at local farm, Fernglen 

Retreat OPTIONS

We offer two retreat formats on select weekends throughout the year:

  • Where individuals can join and connect with others

  • Private retreats that can be booked by a group of friends or a team (minimum numbers apply). 

We look forward to welcoming you to a weekend of renewal, inviting you to breathe deeply, move mindfully, and rediscover your connection to the land, the sea and yourself.

Upcoming Retreat Dates

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of renewal, rest, and reconnection on the stunning Wairarapa Coast.

Be the first to hear about our February, March, and May 2026 Reconnection Retreats!

A sample weekend itinerary

  • Friday

    Welcome platter and drink 

    Aromatherapy oil consultation* 

    Sunset meditation and intention setting* 

    Massage (optional) 

    Dinner 

  • Saturday

    Morning beach walk/sea immersion/sunrise stretch 

    Wholesome breakfast 

    Guided farm walk with lunch 

    Massage (optional) 

    Restorative breathwork* 

    Farm to table fire pit dinner

  • Sunday

    Sunrise yoga* 

    Nourishing breakfast 

    Closing circle with journalling

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Michelle – Clinical Nutritionist & Retreat Co-Host

Hi, I’m Michelle! I live at Riversdale Be ach with my husband, daughter, and fur baby Nala. I’m a registered clinical nutritionist and a coach focused on nervous system healing and hormone health. I'm passionate about helping women heal from burnout, hormonal imbalances, and emotional exhaustion - so they can come home to themselves. I blend science and soul—integrating functional nutrition, lifestyle support, nervous system regulation, feminine energetics, breathwork, and subconscious healing (hypnosis, NLP, manifestation tools). My approach is holistic, intuitive, and rooted in lived experience, deep compassion, and the belief that when a woman feels safe and nourished in her body, every area of her life begins to thrive.

@michellemeredithhealth

Julia – Retreat Co-Host

Welcome! I’m Julia, owner of Pōhatu Farm and mum of four, based at beautiful Riversdale Beach. After careers in advertising, marketing, and wealth management in Hong Kong and Melbourne, my husband Tom and I returned to his family sheep and beef farm to pursue a life more rooted in nature and community. In December 2024, we launched our agritourism venture at Pōhatu Farm. We now feel incredibly privileged to host guests seeking to reconnect—with the land, rural life, and themselves. Drawing on my experience in advertising, marketing, and event coordination, I love bringing like-minded people together to pause, reflect, and recharge in this truly special setting. 

@pohatu_farm

FAQs

  • The retreat takes place at Pōhatu Farm, located at Orui Station near Riversdale Beach on the Wairarapa Coast.

  • The retreat is co-hosted by Julia (owner of Pōhatu Farm) and Michelle (a clinical nutritionist focused on nervous system and hormone health). Our experienced facilitators also include Emmie (certified yoga instructor) and Teresa (massage therapist and movement specialist).

    • Luxury twin-share accommodation

    • Restorative breathwork sessions

    • Beachfront yoga and sea immersion therapy

    • Personalised aromatherapy consultation

    • Guided nature hike

    • Farm-to-table meals

    • Optional massage therapy (additional cost)

  • Each day includes a blend of mindful movement, nourishing meals, relaxation, and connection with nature. Activities range from yoga and sea immersion to storytelling by the fire, and more.

  • We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, swimwear (for sea immersion), walking shoes, a journal, and any personal items you may need. A detailed packing list will be provided upon registration.