REVIVE

A winter solstice wellness day at Te Aratipi, Hawke’s Bay

Part of The ME Project, REVIVE invites women to slow down, step outdoors and reconnect through movement, warmth, breath and nature.

Designed as an accessible wellness experience, REVIVE brings together walking, guided breathwork, wood-fired sauna, nourishing food and time to simply pause.

No previous experience is needed — just a willingness to spend time outdoors, embrace the elements and try something new.

Hosted at Te Aratipi Station, this intimate small-group gathering is limited to just 16 women — allowing the day to feel relaxed, spacious and thoughtfully hosted.

The day begins with a guided walk through Te Aratipi Station, weaving through regenerating native bush, rolling farmland and striking limestone outcrops.

Together, we’ll slow the pace and reconnect with nature before gathering with Anna from Ō-Studio Hawke’s Bay for a grounding guided breathwork session designed to support calm, nervous system regulation and awareness of breath as a powerful tool for slowing down through the winter season.

Throughout the afternoon, guests will rotate through wood-fired sauna sessions with The Sauna Project Te Awanga, while others relax beside the fire, unwind in hammocks amongst the bush, enjoy warm drinks or simply pause in nature.

Cool down options will also be available for those wanting to embrace the contrast of heat and fresh winter air — whether that’s cold water immersion, sitting outdoors or simply slowing the body and breath between sauna rounds.

We’ll also share nourishing seasonal food together, allowing time to connect, warm up and embrace the slower rhythm of winter.

Warmth.
Fresh air.
Firelight.
Stillness.
Time that isn’t rushed.

Held on the Winter Solstice — the shortest day of the year — REVIVE embraces the quieter rhythm of winter. A time to slow down, warm up and reconnect through nature, nourishment and simple shared experiences before the seasons begin to turn again.

An invitation to slow down — and leave feeling revived.

Event Details

Sunday 21 June 2026
10:00am — 3:00pm

Te Aratipi Station
Maraetōtara, Hawke’s Bay

Limited to 16 women

What’s Included

• A guided walk through native bush, farmland and limestone landscapes of Te Aratipi Station
• A guided grounding breathwork session with Anna from Ō-Studio Hawke’s Bay
• A nourishing shared winter lunch, hot drinks and seasonal refreshments
• Wood-fired sauna sessions with The Sauna Project Te Awanga
• Optional cool down experiences between sauna rounds
• Time beside the fire, forest bathing, hammocks amongst the bush and space to pause, unwind and reconnect in nature

With only 16 places available, this will be an intimate and relaxed experience.

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Warm layers and weather-appropriate clothing
• Waterproof jacket
• Water bottle
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Warm socks/slippers and cosy layers for after sauna sessions

• Yoga mat (if you have)

Facilitators

Anna Lorkin — Breathwork

Ō-Studio Hawke’s Bay

Anna is a certified breathwork instructor who trained under the guidance of Johannes Egberts from the Australian Breathless Academy.

She recently opened Ō-Studio Hawke’s Bay — a modern wellness space in the heart of Hastings centred around rest, relaxation and recovery through a range of accessible wellness offerings including contrast and floatation therapy.

At REVIVE, Anna will guide a grounded and approachable breathwork session.

Claudia — The Sauna Project Te Awanga

Claudia and Kurt are the team behind The Sauna Project Te Awanga — offering thoughtfully curated wood-fired sauna experiences designed to help people unwind, connect and recharge through warmth, nature and community.

Their mobile sauna experiences invite people to slow down, embrace the season and reconnect through simple rituals grounded in heat, fresh air and shared experience.

Staying at Te Aratipi

For those travelling from out of town or wanting to fully embrace the slower pace of the weekend, there is also the option to stay on farm in our historic Rabbiter’s Cottage.

The cottage sleeps up to four guests and can be booked for one or two nights surrounding the event. Stays include breakfast provisions and a hearty home-cooked dinner — allowing guests to relax, settle in and enjoy a complete Te Aratipi winter experience.

Availability is limited. Please get in touch with Ro directly if you would like further details or pricing.

A note on the weather

REVIVE is designed as an outdoor winter experience and will go ahead in most weather conditions. Please come prepared with warm clothing, suitable footwear and an openness to embrace the season.

Te Aratipi sits in the hills above the coast, where winter weather can shift quickly and become part of the experience itself — from crisp clear skies to misty bush and cool coastal air.

Closer to the event we will send through final details and recommendations to help you feel comfortable and prepared for the day.

**Please note, all 16 tickets will need to be sold for this event to go ahead.

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