Space to step away, Reconnect and restore on the Otago Coast.

RETREAT

RETREATS AT THE LONGHOUSE

Rest and restoration have been part of The Longhouse story from the beginning. Today, the house offers an intimate coastal setting for retreats centred around wellbeing, creativity, connection and time in nature.

How Would You Like to Retreat?

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For facilitators, practitioners and organisations.

Bring your own programme, people and purpose. We provide the house, setting & support.
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Created for thoughtful gatherings, retreats and meaningful conversations in an extraordinary coastal setting.

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A Setting for Restoration

Hosted Retreats at The Longhouse

Exclusive Use

Nature on the Doorstep

Nature Retreats NZ

The entire property is yours to enjoy. Six ensuite bedrooms, accommodating up to 12.

Ample opportunity to connect in Nature. Beach, coastal walks, gardens and ocean. Local Activities.

Space to Gather

Wellness Facilities

Exclusive-use Retreat NZ
Wellness Retreat NZ

Historic architecture overlooking the Pacific Ocean & Karitane Beach - an outstanding natural landscape.

Infra Red Sauna

Hot Tub

Yoga Equipment

Treatment Options

Work with your own creative team or choose from our trusted local suppliers.

Country kitchen, shared table, fireside spaces and room for both connection and solitude.

space to reconnect

Notes from Our Retreat Guests

  • Hello Ilse - I just wanted to let you know how much we all enjoyed staying at the Longhouse for our Meditation Retreat. It is so lovely and nurturing on all levels. We just loved it! "

    Sue Malliate , Meditation Retreat Facilitator ( Australia)

  • "Just wanted to thank you for the most amazing weekend! "

    Louise - Retreat Guest

  • “a chance to release,let go, breathe, reset, nourish and reconnect to what matters most……it is an experience not to be missed and a true treat for the Mind body & Soul.”

    —Kassandra ( New Zealand)

  • “magical facilitators retreat. A huge thank you for hosting us…your seamless hospitality and vision. The A Team! A Weekend of magic and BLISS.”

    Lili Wyant ( New Zealand)

  • “ As soon as we pulled down the driveway and saw the stunning view, it was magic ... “

    Evie Newton ( New Zealand)

  • "Oh wow! What a fabulous weekend. I feel so energised and enthusiastic and happy. and the team who made the Summer Retreat such a wonderful memorable experience."

    Allison - Retreat Guest

  • "We all loved the retreat ! It was exactly what we needed . I Thanks again for a wonderful experience."

    Pauline & Friends - Bespoke Day Retreat

Infra Red Sauna at The Longhouse
Retreat Venue The Longhouse Karitane NZ
Corporate Retreat
Retreat Catering
Group of women practicing meditation together indoors, sitting cross-legged on mats and cushions, facing a woman leading a meditation session in a sunlit room.
Five people practicing tai chi outdoors on a grassy hill overlooking the coast, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Two women sitting on grass outdoors, practicing meditation or yoga, with a scenic view of water and rocky islands in the background under a clear sky.
Group of five women in wetsuits standing on a beach holding surfboards of various colors, with a cloudy sky and hills in the background.
A wooden table with sliced cantaloupe, apple, and lime, along with four glasses of yogurt topped with granola, set outdoors on gravel terrain.
An elderly woman with curly hair wearing sunglasses is blending ingredients in a kitchen blender. She is smiling and appears to be enjoying the activity. There are apples in a bowl on the kitchen counter and a potted plant with yellow flowers nearby.
A wooden tray holding six small jars with dark red contents, tied with string tags, and fresh herbs and purple flowers, placed on a wooden table.
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