Stillness, Together
Description
STILLNESS, TOGETHER
Saturday 12 December 2026 | Mangaroa Farms
When was the last time you set aside a whole day to simply be together?
To slow down, step away from the everyday and share an experience centred around rest, connection and care.
Stillness, Together is a one-day retreat created for mothers and daughters, caregivers and daughters, or women who share a special connection.
Born from a personal desire to make more intentional time for the people we love, we're creating a space to pause, reconnect and enjoy the experience of being cared for - together.
Held within the natural surrounds of Mangaroa Farms, the day brings together restorative guided experiences alongside opportunities to rest and reconnect with nature alongside your loved one.
Bring your mum, daughter or someone who has played a meaningful role in your life.
THE EXPERIENCE
Throughout the day, you'll be invited to move between guided practices, moments of rest and opportunities to connect.
Meditation
Begin by settling into the space with a grounding meditation and a chance to set your intention for the day.
Guided breathwork
Explore conscious breathing and gentle somatic practices to reconnect with your body and create space to slow down.
Journalling and Reflection
Enjoy a guided journalling session with Charmaine, with further time in the day to wander the gardens and continue your journalling reflections.
Nourishment & connection
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared morning tea and lunch with Cacao and refreshments.
Sauna and River Plunge
Make space for warmth, restoration and relaxation, with the opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings and an optional river plunge.
Soundbath Journey & Integration
Close the day with a restorative sound experience and time to reflect on what you'd like to carry with you.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Valeria Davis - Breathwork Facilitator
Valeria is a breathwork facilitator and actor exploring the relationship between breath, embodiment and creative expression. Through meditation, conscious breathing and somatic practices, she creates spaces for people to slow down, cultivating a greater sense of vitality and presence.
Valeria hosts breathwork regularly at Kenkō Studios in Auckland and was most recently invited to be apart of HANA spa and wellness community event series - Breathwork and Sauna.
Charmaine Ulberg - Health Coach
Charmaine is a qualified health coach with a passion for supporting sustainable, evidence-based lifestyle changes. Her work centres on wellbeing, stress management and helping people cultivate achievable habits that support a more balanced and nourishing life.
THE SETTING
Mangaroa Farms offers a beautiful rural setting to step away from the pace of everyday life. Surrounded by nature, gardens and open space, it provides an opportunity to slow down and enjoy a different rhythm for the day.
SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER THIS CHRISTMAS
Stillness, Together is an intimate experience with limited capacity.
Bring your mum, daughter or someone who has played a meaningful role in your life.
We look forward to welcoming you for a thoughtful and restorative day,
Charmaine and Valeria
Agenda
Guided Meditation
Guided Breathwork
Guided Journalling Session
Nourishing Kai
Cold River Plunge
Sauna
Experiential Soundbath Journey
FAQs
- Who can I attend with?
While the day is inspired by the mother, daughter relationship, at its heart it's about celebrating the meaningful connections we share with our loved ones.
You're welcome to attend with someone special to you, whether that's a mother figure, daughter, sister, grandmother, auntie, friend or another important human in your life.Our intention is to create a welcoming space for people to slow down, reconnect and enjoy a day of shared experiences together.
- Are payment plans available?
Yes! We offer a two-payment option to make booking a little more accessible and help make splitting the cost of a paired booking easier.
A 50% deposit is paid at checkout, with the remaining 50% automatically charged fortnightly. Your final payment must be completed by 3 December 2026, ahead of the retreat on 12 December.
For a pair booking of $790, this means two payments of $395. A Humanitix payment-plan fee applies and will be shown at checkout.
Please ensure the payment method provided can be charged for the remaining instalment.
- Do I need to have experience with breathwork, sauna or meditation?
Not at all. All of our sessions are guided and accessible to beginners. You'll be invited to explore at your own pace, with options to adapt or rest whenever you need.
- What should I bring?
For the day, we recommend comfortable clothing, swimwear, a towel, warm layers and your own water bottle. You may also like to bring a journal and pen for further reflection. For the breath-work and sound-bath experience, attendees often bring their own eye-mask and/or blanket for added comfort.
For those who book, we will also follow up via email with everything you need to know to prepare for the day. - Can I attend on my own?
Stillness, Together is an invitation to slow down and reconnect alongside someone meaningful to you. Whether it's a family member or friend, we encourage you to bring someone you'd like to share the experience with. Tickets are sold as a pair of two.
- Do I have to participate in every activity?
No. All activities are invitations rather than obligations. You are welcome to rest, observe or opt out of any practice. The river plunge is entirely optional.
- Are meals and refreshments included?
Yes. A nourishing morning tea and lunch is provided. Along with cacao and light refreshments across the day.
- What happens if the weather is bad?
Stillness, Together will go ahead in most weather conditions, with activities adapted where necessary. We'll be in touch if any significant changes need to be made.
- What is your cancellation and refund policy?
As Stillness, Together is an intimate, limited-capacity retreat, bookings are non-refundable for changes of mind, illness, scheduling conflicts or other personal circumstances.
If you're no longer able to attend, you're welcome to arrange a transfer of your place to another guest. If one person in your pair is unable to attend, you may substitute that guest.
If the event is cancelled by the organisers, guests will receive a full refund, subject to applicable New Zealand consumer law.
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