MindfulWell Retreats

Welcome to MindfulWell® Retreats

Where healing meets stillness, and women come home to themselves.

These are not just retreats.
They are a return to your inner wisdom.
A safe space to restore your sense of self.
A powerful beginning to lifelong healing.

Come as you are. Leave with clarity, connection, and the tools to keep going.

What You’ll Experience

More than a retreat this is a return to yourSelf.

Every MindfulWell® retreat is designed as a sanctuary for your nervous system, your heart, and your healing. You’ll be held in a safe, supportive space where deep rest, emotional processing, and reconnection come naturally. Here’s what you can expect:

Trauma-Informed Healing Practices

Gentle, guided sessions that include breathwork, somatic therapy, mindfulness-based tools, and emotional regulation techniques—all grounded in The ShadowCognition Theory™.

Restorative Movement & Embodiment

Daily yoga, embodied movement, and nervous system-informed somatic practices to help you reconnect with your body in a safe, loving way.

Therapeutic Workshops & Circles

Group circles and facilitated sessions that explore self-worth, boundaries, body image, grief, and emotional healing—led by trained mental health professionals.

Nourishing Rituals & Spacious Rest

Time to slow down, journal, reflect, and just be with healing rituals like sunset meditations, grounding nature walks, and intention-setting ceremonies woven throughout.

Whole-Person Support

From arrival to integration, you’re supported by a team deeply experienced in women’s mental health, somatic care, and trauma recovery.

Beautiful, Healing Spaces

Intentionally curated accommodations that blend comfort, nature, and calm with nourishing meals, cozy spaces, and peaceful surroundings designed for deep restoration.

This is your time.
To feel held, to reclaim your wholeness, and to begin again with tools, clarity, and community that last long after the retreat ends.

Who Are these Retreats For?

This is your space especially if you’ve been holding it together for too long.

MindfulWell® Retreats are intentionally designed for women navigating the quiet (and not-so-quiet) weight of life those craving space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with their inner world.

This retreat is for you if:

  • You feel emotionally drained, anxious, overwhelmed, or burnt out and know it’s time to put yourself first.

  • You’re in a season of transition (motherhood, heartbreak, grief, career change, identity shifts) and longing for clarity and grounding.

  • You struggle with self-worth, body image, or chronic stress, and are ready to heal in a space that understands the emotional load women carry.

  • You want more than just “self-care”—you’re craving meaningful healing, nervous system regulation, and lasting tools for your mental health.

  • You want to connect deeply with yourself, your body, and a supportive circle of women who truly get it.

  • You’re curious about somatic healing, mindfulness, and inner work—but want guidance that feels trauma-informed and emotionally safe.

This is not about “fixing” you.
This is about coming home to yourself with softness, slowness, and support.

Custom Retreats and Workshops with MindfulWell
Alongside our signature retreat and workshop experiences, MindfulWell offers fully customisable retreats and workshops designed around your organisation’s unique needs and intentions. Whether your goal is to strengthen team connection, enhance productivity, or cultivate a healthier work-life balance, our dedicated wellness team will collaborate with you to craft a retreat that aligns with your vision.

Let’s co-create something meaningful. Connect with our retreat specialists to start planning your tailored experience.

The ShadowCognition Theory

The ShadowCognition Theory by MindfulWell presents a clinically-informed, integrative therapeutic framework designed to address unconscious cognitive patterns and emotional responses, often referred to as the "shadow," and their influence on mental health. Rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic principles, and evidence-based psychological practices, the theory aims to facilitate the identification, processing, and integration of unconscious emotional material in a manner that promotes psychological well-being and emotional regulation.

The theory asserts that the shadow—consisting of repressed thoughts, unresolved trauma, and unacknowledged emotions—can contribute significantly to cognitive distortions, maladaptive behaviours, and emotional dysregulation. By leveraging mindfulness and cognitive restructuring techniques, the ShadowCognition Theory provides a structured approach for individuals to gain insight into these unconscious processes, thereby improving cognitive functioning, emotional resilience, and interpersonal relationships.

This theory is designed to support individuals in identifying shadow aspects through a clinical lens, promoting cognitive reframing, and integrating these elements into a more adaptive and coherent sense of self. By focusing on both cognitive and emotional aspects, the ShadowCognition Theory facilitates long-term personal growth, emotional healing, and the reduction of psychological distress.

Effectiveness and Clinical Benefits:

The ShadowCognition Theory is grounded in established cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic principles, making it a clinically viable approach for addressing psychological distress. Its integration of mindfulness techniques further enhances its ability to support emotional regulation and resilience. By addressing the root causes of cognitive and emotional patterns through shadowwork, individuals can experience:

  • Reduced emotional reactivity and distress.

  • Improved cognitive flexibility and the ability to reframe negative thought patterns.

  • Enhanced emotional resilience and regulation.

  • A more integrated sense of self, leading to increased self-acceptance and psychological well-being.

  • Long-term personal growth and improved interpersonal relationships.

  • You don’t need to be “healed” to be here. You just need to be human. This retreat is designed to meet you exactly where you are—whether you're feeling tender, overwhelmed, shut down, or unsure. You’ll be held with compassion and without judgment. All of you is welcome.

  • Not at all. Our sessions are beginner-friendly, gentle, and always optional. You’ll never be pushed beyond your capacity. This retreat is about listening to your body and moving at a pace that feels right for you.

  • It’s a deeply supportive blend of both. While it’s restful and beautiful like a vacation, our retreat is grounded in evidence-informed practices that support emotional healing, trauma recovery, and nervous system care. It’s not a clinical treatment space, but we are led by trained professionals in mental and women’s health.

  • We honor your nervous system. This retreat includes plenty of spaciousness and quiet moments for journaling, solo reflection, or simply resting. There’s no pressure to engage in everything. You’ll be guided to choose what feels nourishing for you.description

  • Yes. Every part of this retreat is rooted in our trauma-informed framework, The ShadowCognition Theory™. That means our facilitators are trained to prioritize emotional safety, choice, and regulation throughout every session.

  • We host our retreats in peaceful, grounding locations in New Zealand and Internationally surrounded by nature. Each retreat includes accommodations, nourishing meals, all workshops and movement sessions, curated retreat gifts, and optional pre/post-retreat support. Full details will be shared on your welcome page upon booking.

  • Yes. We believe healing should be accessible. Flexible payment options and limited scholarship spaces are available please reach out if finances are a concern. We’ll do our best to support you.

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