A divine two-night private retreat for six women friends — exclusive, all-inclusive, and utterly unforgettable.
Two days of beautiful nature, yummy food, pampering, all the creature comforts and great chats and connection with your besties.
✦ 6 Women Friends ✦ Your Private Friend Group Only ✦ Exclusive Nature Sanctuary ✦ 2 Nights in Well-Appointed Bedrooms ✦ Fully Catered by Local Chef ✦ You Design the Activities ✦ Adventure, Pampering or Chill or a Mix ✦ Hot Spa Any Time ✦ BYO Beverages ✦ $999 per person ✦ Priceless Memories
The ultimate private girls' retreat — unlike anything else in New Zealand
Imagine you and your five favourite women friends — gathered in an exclusive natural sanctuary on the Kāpiti Coast, just 45 minutes from Wellington. Two nights, every meal lovingly prepared by our local chef, a hot spa under the stars, and a gorgeous 'menu' of activities that's entirely yours to curate together.
Unlike most retreat experiences in New Zealand, the Arcus women's retreat is exclusively for your group — no other participants, no set programme, no curriculum. Just you and your besties, designing your own version of bliss in a beautiful private nature sanctuary.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, a milestone, a long-overdue catch-up, or simply the fact that you all deserve a proper break — you design your retreat experience.
Simply choose from our gorgeous 'menu' of guided and self-guided experiences — pampering, adventurous, restorative or a beautiful blend of all three. Your group decides.
Pampering. Rest. Laughter. Connection. Magic.
What's included
Everything you need, nothing you don't
A truly all-inclusive retreat experience
Your package is beautifully complete. Here's everything that's included in your $999 per person:
🏡 Your private group — exclusively yours The Arcus property is yours for the whole weekend or stay — no other guests, no other participants. Just your group of six friends in your own private nature sanctuary. No timetable. No curriculum. No gurus. Your retreat, your way.
🛏️ 2 nights' accommodation Restful, beautiful shared rooms with comfortable beds and 3 modern bathrooms — check in from 2pm, check out 1pm.
🍽️ All meals catered Every single meal across your stay — dinner on arrival evening, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on day 2, then a leisurely brunch before you head home on day 3. Delicious seasonal colourful food prepared by our talented local chef (rave reviews — seriously).
🌿 3 curated activities Choose your perfect mix from our retreat menu — one for your arrival evening and two on the next day. All designed to nourish.
♨️ Hot spring spa any time Slip in whenever you like — morning, midnight, whenever the mood takes you.
💆 Experienced practitioners Every guided activity is led by a experienced local practitioner.
🌳 Private natural setting A gorgeous hectare of park-like grounds, beautiful native trees, and that extraordinary Arcus light — exclusively yours.
📚 Plenty of chill time Curl up with something from our library of books, settle in for a board game, watch a movie on the large smart TV or simply do nothing at all. There's nowhere to be.
Why the Arcus women's retreat is one of a kind
Most fully catered retreat experiences in New Zealand bring together groups of strangers following a structured programme someone else designs and delivers. The Arcus women's retreat is the opposite.
Your group of six friends has exclusive use of the entire property for the whole weekend. No other participants. No timetable. No curriculum. Instead you get an extensive 'menu' of guided and self-guided activities to choose from together — yoga, forest bathing, cacao ceremony, ebiking, massage, stargazing, sauna, cheesemaking, tree planting, beach time and much much more.
You decide what nourishes your group. Pampering, outdoor adventure, deep rest or a beautiful mix of all three — your retreat, your way. We take care of bringing it together.
That's the Arcus difference. And once you've experienced it, you'll understand why our guests come back year after year.
Two days of pure bliss. Here is your retreat, beautifully mapped
Day One - your private nature retreat
From the moment you arrive to the moment you reluctantly head home, pampering, relaxation and fun are at your fingertips.
Check in from 2:00 PM— settle in, explore the property, choose your room, and exhale. This is your home away from home.
Afternoon
Wander the beautiful grounds, sink into the hot spa, and reconnect with your girls over a glass of something lovely (BYO beverages welcome).
Your first activity One beautiful, restorative experience from the retreat menu, led by an experienced local practitioner — the perfect way to settle into your retreat.
This is your menu — not a prescription. Choose what lights you up, and we'll help bring it together.
Choose one from: 🍫 Guided Cacao Ceremony 🧘 Guided Meditation 🌙 Guided Yoga @ Your Level 💤 Guided Yoga Nidra 🌬️ Guided Breathwork 🌟 Guided Manifestation 🙌 Guided Reiki Healing ⭐ Guided Stargazing
Dinner
A delicious seasonal dinner prepared by our local chef — fresh, local ingredients, beautifully presented. Linger around the table as long as you like.
Other inspirations — watch a movie on the big screen, hop in the spa, play board games, read a book, cozy up on the couches, watch the fire flicker and chat into the night, or have an early night.
It's up to you how you spend your divine 'us' time with your girlfriends.
Day Two - your private nature retreat
Morning
Breakfast served — rise gently, or not so gently. Mornings here are peaceful. Invite your body and mind to respond to nature's green prescription.
Daytime
Your second activity Explore the stunning Kāpiti region or dive into a creative workshop experience.
One gorgeous choice from: 🚲 Self-guided Biking on new Kāpiti Cycleways (ebikes included) 🌿 Self-guided Walking in stunning Native Bush (several amazing spots nearby) 🌱 Guided Tree Planting (seasonal) ✍️ Guided Writing or Journaling Workshop 👩🍳 Guided Cheesemaking or Dessert Workshop
Lunch
A fresh seasonal lunch — packed as a picnic if you're out adventuring, or ready and waiting onsite when you return.
Afternoon
Your third activity The perfect way to close a full and beautiful day. Choose your favourite way to melt, restore or celebrate.
Choose one from: 🧘 Guided Yoga Under the Trees 🌲 Guided Forest Bathing 🧖 Local Beachside Sauna Visit 💅 Pedicures 💆 Massage 🙌 Guided Reiki Healing
Dinner
If you wish, head down to the beach to watch the magical sunset over Kāpiti Island and return for another gorgeous dinner to savour your last night together. Fun times with great friends make precious memories.
Day Three - your private nature retreat
Morning plus brunch
You'll be loving the slow rhythm inspired by the abundant nature at Arcus. Your body and mind will be naturally settling into a calmer pace.
Sleep in if you wish, lie in bed with a cuppa listening to the birds sing, enjoy one last glorious hot spa soak, stroll through the trees at Arcus or on the beach nearby, taking in the coastal views and the delicious Kāpiti fresh air.
Enjoy a leisurely, celebratory brunch before you head home — nourished, rested, rejuvenated, feeling loved, and glowing.
Check out 1:00 PM — Head home deeply replenished, and already planning your next women's wellness retreat at Arcus.
Simple, all-inclusive pricing
The Arcus girls' retreat is priced to be wonderfully straightforward.
$999 per person · 6 women · 2 nights
2 nights' accommodation for your group of 6 (Check in 2pm, Check out 1pm)
All meals — day 1 - dinner, day 2 - breakfast , lunch, dinner, day 3 - brunch
Delicious seasonal food by a talented local chef - rave reviews
Your choice of 3 curated retreat activities
Experienced practitioners for all guided activities
Hot spa access any time throughout your stay
Stunning 6-hectare natural grounds, all to yourselves
Well-appointed bedrooms, comfortable beds and 3 modern bathrooms
Loads of chill time — books, games, movies, fireside chats, bean bags, fresh air
We happily cater for most dietary requirements — just let us know when you enquire
BYO beverages.
Small print: Transport is not included. The food and activity menus vary seasonally — we'll confirm your options when you enquire.
All seasons
A few dates still available In June 2026 — grab them while you can.
July-Aug 2026
Fully booked out. Join the waitlist.
Sept-Dec 2026
Dates available — enquire now to secure yours.
We'd love to hear about your friend group
Whether you have a date in mind or you're still in the dreamy planning stages, reach out and let's start designing your perfect escape together.
Dates are filling for 2026. We are now taking enquiries for 2027.
We can discuss options for groups of up to 12 in the summer months.