The Long Exhale

A Gentle Retreat with Lisa Jeffrey & Jane Whyte

Friday 18 September 2026, 4:00pm – Saturday 19 September 2026, 4:00pm

Sanctuary Retreat, Karaka

Limited to just 8 guests

There comes a point when life asks us to stop pushing, striving and holding everything together.

The Long Exhale is an invitation to pause.

To soften.

To reconnect.

Created for women who are ready to step away from the demands of daily life, this intimate retreat offers a gentle sanctuary where you can rest, reflect and return to yourself.

You’ll be guided through a carefully curated retreat experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect and simply breathe.

Together we’ll gather in circle, share intentions, enjoy ceremonial cacao, explore gentle breathwork, sound and movement practices, and create space to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself.

As the evening unfolds, we’ll gather around the fire for meaningful conversation and a facilitated circle, allowing stories, insights and wisdom to emerge naturally.

The following day offers a beautiful blend of relaxation, connection, creativity and restoration, including guided relaxation, gentle Qigong, access to the sauna, spa and pool, nourishing food, creative expression and a deeply restorative sound bath to complete our time together.

Throughout the retreat you’ll be supported by Lisa Jeffrey and Jane Whyte, creating a warm, welcoming environment where you can take a breath, let go of what no longer serves you, and leave feeling lighter, calmer and more connected.

Your Retreat Experience Includes

• Welcome circle and intention setting ceremony

• Ceremonial cacao experience

• Guided breathwork, sound and movement practices

• Gentle Qigong for balance, grounding and flow

• Evening fireside facilitated circle

• Morning relaxation and nervous system support session

• Access to Sanctuary’s sauna, spa and pool

• Nourishing meals and refreshments

• A beautiful creative keepsake experience, creating your own bespoke decoupage memory box filled with meaningful reminders from the retreat

• Personalised retreat gifts, including a custom essential oil perfume blend

• Closing sound bath and reflection circle

Investment

Early Bird Offer — $350

Available until 31 July 2026

Payment Plan — 3 Payments of $125

Secure your place with an initial payment of $125 by 31st July, 2026. Two further payments of $125.00 will be payable prior to the retreat.

Total Investment: $375

Payment plan tickets are available through Humanitix and allow you to spread your investment over three instalments.

Accommodation Suggestions

The Long Exhale is a non-residential retreat.

For guests travelling from outside the area, a selection of nearby accommodation options, including local Airbnbs and hotel accommodation

https://www.guestreservations.com/doubletree-by-hilton-karaka/booking

https://www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/32443821?check_in=2026-09-18&check_out=2026-09-19&guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=81112ccb-2036-4baa-901f-67cb8d966dc9

https://www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/1074738260415699780?check_in=2026-09-18&check_out=2026-09-19&guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=d1341553-e1a2-4647-bfef-f1c6e4a69fe9

Many guests choose to share accommodation with another retreat participant, creating additional opportunities for connection and community.

Is This Retreat For You?

The Long Exhale is for women who are ready to slow down and create space for themselves.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating change, carrying the weight of caring for others, seeking clarity, craving deeper connection, or simply longing for time to breathe.

This retreat offers a nurturing space to rest, reflect, reconnect and remember what matters most.

With only eight places available, The Long Exhale has been intentionally designed to create an intimate and supportive experience where every guest feels seen, welcomed and cared for.

We would love to welcome you to Sanctuary for this beautiful experience.

"Come and release the breath you've been holding"

The Long Exhale - Sanctuary Retreat

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