Let your stress dissolve surrounded by nature on the outskirts of a tiny and friendly Northland village well off the beaten track. A stylish and spacious eco retreat. ideal for yoga, wellness and meditation retreats and family and friend gatherings. Wild Forest Eco Retreat is nestled beside the Waima river, on a sunny north facing wild field. Local attractions Trounson Kauri Park 4km, Aranga Beach 7km, Kaihu Valley Cycle Trail 9km, Kai Iwi lakes 29km. The Wild Forest Retreat has been renovated with an eco conscious philosophy. Designed by Architect Barry Rusden in the 1980's as a Church with a modest black corrugated iron exterior houses a beautifully restored and considered interior. Original concrete floors are a perfect foil for the earthy pink and terracotta interior palette The generous spaces, high stud and large windows create a very relaxing light filled and airy atmosphere. The handmade Matakana clay hexagonal terracotta tiled shower has beautiful exposed copper plumbing. The Queen size beds are made with 100% linen sheets and pure wool duvet. The catering kitchen has been designed in line with the Beautility philosophy we are fans of: utility combined with beauty. The two living spaces have a mix of vintage kauri and oak dining tables, a wood burning fireplace and several huge comfy velvet Chesterfield sofas and chairs to relax in. A large deck to the North West with outdoor dining table looks out over a wild field and the Waima river. Note: please only use the 'Business and Pleasure' sun umbrella at the outdoor table, not for use at beach or lakes. Please also remember to bring it inside if you pop out for a while. Can be booked in conjunction with any of our 6 retreats. The retreat sleeps a total of 12 guests and includes… 120 sq m open space with a stage, dining tables, lounge area, tent bedroom (queen bed) and room for yoga practice and a desk. A queen bedroom with a single bedroom connected. A single bedroom with a desk. A large walk in pantry A catering style kitchen with a lounge area and fireplace A bunkroom for 6 guests with 1 double bed 3 single beds 1 double bunk bed 2 bathrooms Please note, the Wild Forest Retreat includes the Sunday School and the Warehouse. The Retreat is only available when either of these two is not booked. Can be booked in conjunction with any of our other four sites just up the road. As recommended by Insiders Guide to NZ 2021 Featured in NZ Life and Leisure Magazine Jan 2021 Massage Message We are delighted to announce the Sanctuary Massage and Pamper room are offering wonderful, healing massages for our guests. These massages are specifically to relax, pamper and soothe. Fleur and Jedidiah specialise in making people feel relaxed, and blessed with massage. Using only organic certified carrier oils and 100% therapeutic grade Essential oils, they are offering 1 hour full body massages - $80 pp for an hour of bliss, relaxation, and trigger point therapy if needed. Please let us know and we’ll put you in touch with them. (Not available on Friday Nights or Saturdays.) "We put on our first yoga retreat last weekend at wild forest. Gosh, what to say, the space in incredible, so many little details so well planned. They styling is amazing. It's the perfect space for a retreat, the drive out feels like part of the healing journey we so often need, very much leaving the city and all its chaos behind. Can't wait to hold space here again." Meg - Numi Yoga Space