THE BIG DELIGHT

YOGA RETREAT WANAKA 2025

A full weekend of yoga, meditation and culinary indulgence

Dates: 13 – 15 June, 2025

Join yoga and meditation teacher Susan Allen and Wanaka chef Evelyn Vallillee for an indulgent weekend yoga retreat held at the stunning Lake Hawea View.

A 3-day extravaganza with nourishing yoga, meditation, sauna, cold-plunge and hot tub interspersed with culinary delights to savour and share.

Come treat yourself.

- Delights in store for you -

A full and complete weekend of yoga, meditation and relaxation, all interspersed with warmth, good company and culinary delights

The intention of the yoga and meditation practices will be to find freedom of movement in your body and some quietness and ease for the mind. The sessions will be done in the spacious light-filled living area which overlooks the spectacular mountain scenery of Lake Hawea. Your host, Susan, understands well the capacity of yoga and meditation to renew and revitalise the spirit and is passionate to share these practices with all.

Beginning with a Friday evening feast, sumptuous meals will be served throughout the weekend. Also to make the most of your day the property has a sauna, cold-plunge pool and hot tub out in the view-soaked garden that you can enjoy in the breaks.

Evelyn Vallillee, our local health focused chef, will be providing your nourishment for the weekend. With a background in herbal medicine and traditional cheffing, Evelyn will be plating up nutrient dense, seasonal delights that feed your mind, body & soul. She incorporates probiotic elements, local herbs, flowers and produce to expose you to a diverse range of vitamins & minerals which builds your body’s resiliency to illness plus tastes delicious! The menu is constructed as gluten free and vegetarian with dairy as optional and your mornings will start with a choice of medicinal mushroom coffee, tonics or a range of herbal teas.

Treat yourself to yoga retreat of nourishment and indulgence.
Our setting is the 5-star property called Lakeview Hawea, an absolutely beautiful setting high above the shores of Lake Hawea, Wanaka

- Dates and Location -

Friday 13th June, 4pm – Sunday 15th June, 3pm
Lake Hawea View, Hawea (10mins from Wanaka, 70mins from Queenstown airport).
Help with transport/carpool can be arranged.

- Prices -

Two options – stay at the property or organise your own accommodation and come daily for the program

What’s included for everyone:
The setting! All yoga and meditation practices, meals, sauna, cold-plunge and spa, rest and renewal

Option 1: Find your own accommodation ie. non-residential – $800
Option 2: Stay at Lake Hawea View – choose a room from list below.

There is a range of rooms at our Lake Hawea View. Rooms are priced accordingly considering views, balconies and spaciousness. Some of the rooms are available as private/single rooms (or for a couple), and others are twin share. All accommodations will be very pleasing to the inhabitants!

Room 1 – Balcony garden view – Single $1,490, Twin share $1,250pp
Room 2 – Balcony garden view – Single $1,490
Room 3 – Single $1,410
Room 4 – Single $1,340
Room 5 – Balcony lake view – Single $1,490, Twin share $1,250pp
Room 6 – Master Suite, lake view and ensuite – Single $1,870, Twin share/couple $1,590pp
Room 7 – Single $1,340

Booking process terms and conditions
Registration is is non-refundable once booked but you are welcome to transfer it to a friend or to someone on the waitlist (if there is one) should you not be able to attend.

- Your hosts -

Susan Allen will be your yoga and meditation teacher for this yoga retreat. Susan has been hosting NZ and international retreats for 15 years and has put together the perfect schedule of practice, of feasting and of relaxation in this luxurious setting.

Evelyn Vallillee is our local, health focused chef will be providing your nourishment for the day. With a background in herbal medicine and traditional cheffing, Evelyn will be plating up nutrient dense, seasonal delights that feed your mind, body and soul. She incorporates probiotic elements, local herbs, flowers and produce to expose you to a diverse range of vitamins and minerals which builds your body’s resiliency to illness plus tastes delicious!