PERSONALISED THEARAPY FOR INNER WELLBEING
Meaningful growth isn’t accidental. It is the result of intentional design. Akoya was created from this simple belief: that by providing the perfect environment, you can foster the clarity, strategic alignment, and intellectual rigour that defines market leaders.
Our home is a tranquil and secluded cove, where ancient native forests meet the uniquely clear, emerald waters of Lake Wakatipu. It is an environment of unparalleled quiet and focus. Removed from the noise of the everyday, your teams can engage in the deep thinking and meaningful dialogue that precedes profound breakthroughs. It’s a philosophy of discreet, sophisticated support, allowing the landscape to inspire perspective, not distraction. We detail this approach in our Akoya Journal.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.”
— Audre Lorde
THE ALPINE RESENT
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The focus is on creating a safe and serene environment to facilitate deep nervous system regulation.
Pre-Arrival Preparation: To ease the transition, we send you a preparatory guide with gentle recommendations for beginning to scale back on digital engagement and caffeine in the days leading up to your arrival.
The Digital Surrender: Upon arrival at Akoya, you will be invited to take part in a mindful ritual where you surrender your digital devices. They will be kept safely and securely for the duration of your stay, allowing your mind to truly rest.
Recalibrating the Nervous System: Your days are structured around re-syncing your body with nature's clock. Daily exposure to sunrise, powerful breathwork sessions, and contrast therapy (heat and cold) are the core pillars that restore your system's balance.
Building Resilience Tools: Alongside deep rest, you will participate in practical workshops focused on stress science, emotional regulation, and building a toolkit of techniques to manage pressure effectively in your daily life.
Mindful Re-entry: On your final day, we guide you through a managed and mindful reintroduction to your devices, complete with a closing session on creating healthier digital boundaries to preserve the calm you have cultivated.
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Luxury Accommodation: 5 nights in a private, elegantly appointed villa.
Private Airport Transfers: Seamless, round-trip transportation from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Dedicated Concierge: A single point of contact for all your needs throughout your stay.
Gourmet Nutrition: All daily meals, snacks, performance elixirs, and non-alcoholic beverages, nutritionally designed for your retreat's specific focus.
Exclusive Facility Access: Full use of the Finnish sauna, cold plunge pools, hydrotherapy circuit, fitness studio, library, and extensive private nature trails.
Daily Guided Practices: Daily guided meditation sessions and morning movement classes such as yoga or mindful stretching.
Signature Nature Experience: Daily guided walks and hikes on the serene local escarpment.
Specialised Workshops: All educational and practical workshops specific to your chosen retreat theme.
Personalised Consultation: A one-on-one session with our Wellness Director or lead facilitator.
Thoughtful Gifts: A welcome wellness gift upon arrival and a signature Akoya journal.
Post-Retreat Plan: A comprehensive, personalised take-home plan to help you integrate your experience into your daily life.
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The full retreat experience is priced at $8,999 NZD per person for the all-inclusive 6-day, 5-night stay.
We also offer flexible pricing options and payment plans to make this transformative journey more accessible. -
Our Retreat experience is designed for optimal impact over five days and four nights.
This duration allows for a true disconnection from the everyday, providing ample time for deep strategic work, meaningful team connection, and genuine personal rejuvenation. The rhythm of the stay is intentionally paced to prevent burnout and foster creative, clear thinking.
While our five-day model is the recommended standard, we can accommodate requests for shorter or longer stays. These are arranged through a custom consultation to ensure the retreat structure is perfectly aligned with your time and objectives.
THE STILLNESS JOURNEY
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This journey is a progressive deepening into the practice of mindfulness and the peace of silence.
Pre-Arrival Intention Setting: We send you our Akoya journal in advance, with a guided prompt for you to reflect on and set a personal intention for your retreat. This helps to focus your mind before you arrive.
A Gentle Beginning: Your arrival and orientation are calm and unhurried. The journey begins with an opening circle and a guided meditation to mark the transition from the world outside to the sanctuary within.
The Embrace of Silence: We gently introduce periods of "noble silence," which gradually extend to allow for deeper introspection. Your days find a natural rhythm of guided meditation, mindful movement, and quiet personal time for reflection and journaling.
One-on-One Mentoring: A key element of this retreat is a private mentoring session with our lead mindfulness teacher. This is a safe space to ask questions, explore challenges in your practice, and receive personalised guidance.
Carrying Stillness Home: The retreat concludes with sessions focused on integrating mindfulness into a busy life. You will leave with a clear plan, guided audio resources, and the confidence to continue your practice at home.
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Luxury Accommodation: 5 nights in a private, elegantly appointed villa.
Private Airport Transfers: Seamless, round-trip transportation from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Dedicated Concierge: A single point of contact for all your needs throughout your stay.
Gourmet Nutrition: All daily meals, snacks, performance elixirs, and non-alcoholic beverages, nutritionally designed for your retreat's specific focus.
Exclusive Facility Access: Full use of the Finnish sauna, cold plunge pools, hydrotherapy circuit, fitness studio, library, and extensive private nature trails.
Daily Guided Practices: Daily guided meditation sessions and morning movement classes such as yoga or mindful stretching.
Signature Nature Experience: Daily guided walks and hikes on the serene local escarpment.
Specialised Workshops: All educational and practical workshops specific to your chosen retreat theme.
Personalised Consultation: A one-on-one session with our Wellness Director or lead facilitator.
Thoughtful Gifts: A welcome wellness gift upon arrival and a signature Akoya journal.
Post-Retreat Plan: A comprehensive, personalised take-home plan to help you integrate your experience into your daily life.
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The full retreat experience is priced at $8,999 NZD per person for the all-inclusive 6-day, 5-night stay.
We also offer flexible pricing options and payment plans to make this transformative journey more accessible. -
Our Retreat experience is designed for optimal impact over five days and four nights.
This duration allows for a true disconnection from the everyday, providing ample time for deep strategic work, meaningful team connection, and genuine personal rejuvenation. The rhythm of the stay is intentionally paced to prevent burnout and foster creative, clear thinking.
While our five-day model is the recommended standard, we can accommodate requests for shorter or longer stays. These are arranged through a custom consultation to ensure the retreat structure is perfectly aligned with your time and objectives.
THE THIRD RETREAT
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-
The focus is on creating a safe and serene environment to facilitate deep nervous system regulation.
Pre-Arrival Preparation: To ease the transition, we send you a preparatory guide with gentle recommendations for beginning to scale back on digital engagement and caffeine in the days leading up to your arrival.
The Digital Surrender: Upon arrival at Akoya, you will be invited to take part in a mindful ritual where you surrender your digital devices. They will be kept safely and securely for the duration of your stay, allowing your mind to truly rest.
Recalibrating the Nervous System: Your days are structured around re-syncing your body with nature's clock. Daily exposure to sunrise, powerful breathwork sessions, and contrast therapy (heat and cold) are the core pillars that restore your system's balance.
Building Resilience Tools: Alongside deep rest, you will participate in practical workshops focused on stress science, emotional regulation, and building a toolkit of techniques to manage pressure effectively in your daily life.
Mindful Re-entry: On your final day, we guide you through a managed and mindful reintroduction to your devices, complete with a closing session on creating healthier digital boundaries to preserve the calm you have cultivated.
-
Luxury Accommodation: 5 nights in a private, elegantly appointed villa.
Private Airport Transfers: Seamless, round-trip transportation from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Dedicated Concierge: A single point of contact for all your needs throughout your stay.
Gourmet Nutrition: All daily meals, snacks, performance elixirs, and non-alcoholic beverages, nutritionally designed for your retreat's specific focus.
Exclusive Facility Access: Full use of the Finnish sauna, cold plunge pools, hydrotherapy circuit, fitness studio, library, and extensive private nature trails.
Daily Guided Practices: Daily guided meditation sessions and morning movement classes such as yoga or mindful stretching.
Signature Nature Experience: Daily guided walks and hikes on the serene local escarpment.
Specialised Workshops: All educational and practical workshops specific to your chosen retreat theme.
Personalised Consultation: A one-on-one session with our Wellness Director or lead facilitator.
Thoughtful Gifts: A welcome wellness gift upon arrival and a signature Akoya journal.
Post-Retreat Plan: A comprehensive, personalised take-home plan to help you integrate your experience into your daily life.
-
The full retreat experience is priced at $8,999 NZD per person for the all-inclusive 6-day, 5-night stay.
We also offer flexible pricing options and payment plans to make this transformative journey more accessible. -
Our Retreat experience is designed for optimal impact over five days and four nights.
This duration allows for a true disconnection from the everyday, providing ample time for deep strategic work, meaningful team connection, and genuine personal rejuvenation. The rhythm of the stay is intentionally paced to prevent burnout and foster creative, clear thinking.
While our five-day model is the recommended standard, we can accommodate requests for shorter or longer stays. These are arranged through a custom consultation to ensure the retreat structure is perfectly aligned with your time and objectives.
EXECUTIVE RETREATS
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-
This journey is a progressive deepening into the practice of mindfulness and the peace of silence.
Pre-Arrival Intention Setting: We send you our Akoya journal in advance, with a guided prompt for you to reflect on and set a personal intention for your retreat. This helps to focus your mind before you arrive.
A Gentle Beginning: Your arrival and orientation are calm and unhurried. The journey begins with an opening circle and a guided meditation to mark the transition from the world outside to the sanctuary within.
The Embrace of Silence: We gently introduce periods of "noble silence," which gradually extend to allow for deeper introspection. Your days find a natural rhythm of guided meditation, mindful movement, and quiet personal time for reflection and journaling.
One-on-One Mentoring: A key element of this retreat is a private mentoring session with our lead mindfulness teacher. This is a safe space to ask questions, explore challenges in your practice, and receive personalised guidance.
Carrying Stillness Home: The retreat concludes with sessions focused on integrating mindfulness into a busy life. You will leave with a clear plan, guided audio resources, and the confidence to continue your practice at home.
-
Luxury Accommodation: 5 nights in a private, elegantly appointed villa.
Private Airport Transfers: Seamless, round-trip transportation from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Dedicated Concierge: A single point of contact for all your needs throughout your stay.
Gourmet Nutrition: All daily meals, snacks, performance elixirs, and non-alcoholic beverages, nutritionally designed for your retreat's specific focus.
Exclusive Facility Access: Full use of the Finnish sauna, cold plunge pools, hydrotherapy circuit, fitness studio, library, and extensive private nature trails.
Daily Guided Practices: Daily guided meditation sessions and morning movement classes such as yoga or mindful stretching.
Signature Nature Experience: Daily guided walks and hikes on the serene local escarpment.
Specialised Workshops: All educational and practical workshops specific to your chosen retreat theme.
Personalised Consultation: A one-on-one session with our Wellness Director or lead facilitator.
Thoughtful Gifts: A welcome wellness gift upon arrival and a signature Akoya journal.
Post-Retreat Plan: A comprehensive, personalised take-home plan to help you integrate your experience into your daily life.
-
The full retreat experience is priced at $8,999 NZD per person for the all-inclusive 6-day, 5-night stay.
We also offer flexible pricing options and payment plans to make this transformative journey more accessible. -
Our Retreat experience is designed for optimal impact over five days and four nights.
This duration allows for a true disconnection from the everyday, providing ample time for deep strategic work, meaningful team connection, and genuine personal rejuvenation. The rhythm of the stay is intentionally paced to prevent burnout and foster creative, clear thinking.
While our five-day model is the recommended standard, we can accommodate requests for shorter or longer stays. These are arranged through a custom consultation to ensure the retreat structure is perfectly aligned with your time and objectives.