Rewild Retreat: An Expedition of Self Discovery - Waitata Bay / Pelorus Sound

Join us on an incredible life changing adventure to remember who you are and reconnect to the parts of you that have been lost. A chance to celebrate you in one of the most magical places in Aotearoa / New Zealand the gorgeous Pelorus Sound.

This will be an expedition that helps you cultivate self awareness explore areas of self development connect with like minded individuals reinvigorate your zest for life experience challenging & fun outdoor adventures express yourself creatively and drop into mindful practices that can reset the mind body & spirit. Think of it like Outward Bound meets a more creative & feminine twist.

The ethos behind Rewild Retreats is one of connection empowerment and embodiment. The intention that drives Rewild is to help you get started on this journey continue this path or to help you find your way back to your own self discovery. Bringing together different modalities practices adventures creative expression community and connection to wild nature we are able to bring about powerful transformation and really flip the script on how we perceive ourselves and what we are truly capable of.

Rediscover and reclaim parts of you that you had forgotten about or never knew you had. Explore your relationship with the wild around you and the wild within. See yourself through another person's eyes and witness the vitality & fierceness that you hold. Share your stories and hear others as we hold space for each other & connect on a deeper level. Explore your emotional landscape and start to unpack the layers of you. Dive deep as we explore techniques and tools to feel more confident more self aware & understanding of our self worth. Rediscovering our passions our intentions and reconnecting to our bodies. Reigniting or stoking the flames that keep us living a more meaningful life aligned with the values that mean most to us.

Waitata Bay Lodge in the Pelorus Sound is our home for this journey and it really is a special place!

A 5 day/ 4 night immersion adventure into what it is to Rewild to embody your essence and explore the power of transformation and self discovery. We will get a chance to completely disconnect with our everyday world and really reconnect with ourselves each other and some of the most remote & wild landscapes of Aotearoa.

However your journey does not start in Waitata Bay. We have put a long lead in to this event because we want to get you started on this journey now in your current environment where we all need this help most. Over the course of the next 6 months we will have 2 x zoom sessions where you get to experience customised coaching & counselling to suit your needs. We will dive into some somatic practices & guided meditations share what's coming up for us and discuss what we'd like to achieve on this journey. A place to start diving in and setting our intentions. This powerful prep work will culminate into our rewilding adventures in Pelorus Sound in Feb/March 2025.

Sound like something you need in your life? Want to know more?

Here's the deal:

We are keeping this event intimate with only 10 participants. There are only 7 spots left.

Investment :

Tier 1 $2950 – For those who are financially well-resourced pay it forward pricing that allows us to offer a scholarship spot on this self discovery expedition.

Tier 2: $2550 – For those on medium incomes and access to financial resources.

Tier 3: $2150 – For those on low incomes caring responsibilities and from marginalised communities. Flexible payment plans available.

Payment plans are available with flexible monthly or fortnightly instalments. Or break it into 2 to 6 payment instalments. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your spot. Full payment is due by 1st February 2025.

We have an incredible team qualified in Trauma Informed Counseling Yoga Therapy NLP Naturopathy & Nutrition Somatic (Body Based) Therapy Creative Arts & Expression Outdoor Education Facilitation (especially in water based activities such as scuba diving free diving surfing kayaking etc) Life coaching Guided meditation Breathwork Energy Healing and Yoga Nidra. We are of the mindset that we want to keep learning and sharing the knowledge we have with our guests. We are on this journey with you.

Wait a minute How do I get there?!

We take care of all the logistics all you need to do is get yourself to Nelson Airport on the 27th February. The Shuttle will depart Nelson Airport at 930 a.m. and take you to Havelock Marina where Havelock Water Taxis will be awaiting your arrival. You will arrive in Waitata Bay around 1 p.m. on the 27th Feb and will depart again on the 3rd March at 1 p.m. the Shuttle will be awaiting your arrival back to Havelock and will return you to Nelson Airport on the 3rd March around 4 or 5 p.m.

If you need help with flights or an Airbnb nearby the airport we can assist just reach out and let's chat!

Your investment includes:

Online Workshops - Both Self Directed & Guided by your team at Rewild Retreats

Nutrition & Naturopathy with Tracey Loughran

Online Workshop + At Home Practice

Exploring our Values by Kassandra Lynne

Community & Connection

Self Reflection Questionnaire

1 on 1 Consultation to Prepare for your Rewild Portrait Experience

Return Shuttle (Nelson Airport to Havelock)

Return Water Taxi (Havelock to Waitata Bay)

5 days/ 4 nights Shared Accomodation at Waitata Bay Lodge

All meals & drinks provided

All linen / bedding

All adventures included: kayaking free diving snorkelling paddle boarding walking swimming gathering kai moana fishing relaxing! We will help guide you in whatever activity you choose.

Rewild Portrait Experience/Workshop

Daily Guided Movement & Meditation Practices (Morning & Night)

Forest bathing & daily hikes

Creative Art Therapy (Pottery Painting and Writing)

Opportunity to Embark on the Adventure of a Lifetime

HOT TUB! 

Keen to join us? We have early bird pricing available until 30th June 2024 only 2 early birds left. After this date pricing will revert back to our tiered pricing plans. See above.

If this is all resonating with you and you'd like to reserve a spot find out more information or have some questions then feel free to get in touch via email: [email protected]

Full information packs for this retreat are available and we are happy to discuss any questions you may have!

If you are ready to book in purchase your ticket here and we will get you started with your registration form. See payment options for more details. Or message us direct for a payment plan suited to your needs.

The Rewild Legacy Charitable Trust is a not-for-profit organisation and we are working towards charitable status. Our Tier 1 pricing allows us to pay it forward and offer subsidised rates and scholarships to other participants. In the past Kassandra Lynne our founder and CEO has also donated her own financial resources to the scholarship programme to make sure everyone has the chance to Rewild. She actively volunteers a lot of her time & energy into this project and is passionate about establishing The Rewild Legacy for generations to come. We are always accepting donations in-kind donations sponsorships and are actively applying for funding. As this funding becomes readily available we will open up the scholarship programme for this event.

Stay tuned for when applications go online by following us on Instagram @therewildlegacy or on Facebook via Rewild Retreats. Our website will be coming soon in 2024!

Host or Publisher The Rewild Legacy Charitable Trust