WHY RETREAT

I loved the nurturing nature of the retreat - a great way to reboot the system. We were encouraged to listen to our bodies in our participation and the food was delicious with new and yummy flavours. Jo gives amazing massages and a painful back and hip issue I'd had for over a month has disappeared. I was unable to do all the walks - there are a huge range of different walks with the most amazing views. Thanks Jo.

Great experience. Our original plans to visit Why Retreat were delayed because of Covid but it was worth the wait. Lovely food and atmosphere. For a relative yoga 'newbie' like me Jo was understanding and very supportive. She gave us a range of yoga and meditation experiences over the five days and I'm committed to carrying on with both now. And Whangarei Heads was a real bonus. The walks, the bays, the weather, just lovely.

I’ve just completed a 6 day retreat at WHY Yoga Retreat with Jo Woollacott and it RESET my mind, body and spirit in a wonderful way. Jo which is short for JOY is indeed a great facilitator and Holistic Health Coach using yoga practice and philosophy at a unique morning session each day and a variety of meditation experiences each evening. I enjoyed my daily outings to the beach or hike in nature that took in the beautiful outdoors around the area. Other special activities that touched my heart was the medicine card reading, a session using essential oils to balance the chakras and a Pilates class to close the retreat. I enjoyed being a vegetarian with the delicious meals provided for the week and I’ve changed my approach to eating now in a more healthy way to increase my well-being.I highly recommend the WHY Retreat for all ages to reboot the power within you and help kick start a new beginning to be the best you can BE.

My first Yoga retreat and I couldn't have asked for a better one. Jo was amazing. Such a great host. I enjoyed the different types of yoga and meditation discovering which form of both works best for me. Jo was very patient with us newbies and a great teacher explaining the different aspects of what we were doing. The hiking was great and a revelation that there were so many different walks in such a small area.

It was my second stay here and excatly what I needed. I couldnt'recommand this retreat highly enough. Jo is a dedicated yoga teacher with a profound knowledge in yoga, meditation, mindfulness as well as a very friendly warm and welcoming person. I had a lovely and spottless clean room overlooking the stunning Mc Leod's bay (a very calm environment). The vegeterian food was delicious. I also loved our small nice group and our daily walks on awesome beaches.

I highly recommend doing a retreat with Jo. I did the yoga/hike 6 day one and was very impressed with the food, yoga and hikes. Jo is an amazing teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there with her..

I have just finished a 6 day Yoga and Hiking retreat at WHY. Jo is passionate about wellbeing and health and wants to share that with others. She put together a program that met our individual needs and she made me feel completely welcome. I highly recommend WHY Retreat.

This was my first yoga and hiking retreat and my first time for yoga and meditation. Jo was a patient and informative instructor and her passion for yoga and meditation was evident. I enjoyed the variety of each session. The hikes were great too and all within a short distance of the property. The food was delicious and Jo was a lovely host.

Stayed here for 2 days as an individual retreat - it was fabulous! Jo was very welcoming and accomodating. Amazing views/location, great to have access to yoga classes and food was good too! There are some great walks nearby and it is 15 mins drive to Ocean Beach which is the most beautiful pristine white sand beach with calm waves to have a dip in.

A truly superb experience. The location and facilities are beautiful, with tremendous views of the bay and sunsets. The vegetarian food is delicious. Both Jo and Daniella were extremely helpful and patient with me (as someone new to yoga and meditation).Overall, the facility, location, food, and service created a perfect setting for yoga and meditation. I can say that this was one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I have ever stayed in.Going on a retreat like this is a real gift to give to yourself.