Sarah Beale & Jason Mackenzie of Dharma Connection present: BELTANE RENEWAL Retreat; A luxury Spring cleanse & celebration at the beautifully lush KULA in Murawai.
You deserve to have a rest, restore your body, mind & spirit & make everlasting memories whilst being totally taken care of.
This retreat is designed to be a space of rest, cleansing and renewal.
Kula is stunning, every detail crafted to perfection, with a peaceful, spacious ambience.
A weekend to come home to yourself.
A safe, homely space to let go and be held as you transform your inner world, releasing the old, welcoming in the new.
Cleanse the mind, turning off devices, having a screen detox and letting your eyes rest, your senses bathed in the natural beauty of your surroundings, dining on delicious, pure, quality food to nourish your body and soul, cleaning out the winter stagnation and refreshing oneself.
This cleanse and renewal is the heart of what Beltane time is all about: Spring cleaning, celebrating the fertility and abundance of nature's bounty.
You'll leave feeling lighter with a bounce in your step, fortified in your purpose and glowing from the inside out!
Inclusions:
All delicious plant based catering by Carolyn of Purple Cat Catering. (Friday dinner & Sat: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner & dessert, Sunday Breakfast and Lunch)
Fresh herbal tea, coffee, cacao and tonics all weekend.
Daily Qigong
Yoga (Kundalini yoga & Yin yoga)
Breathwork
Outdoor Workouts
Soundhealing
Daily in depth workshops
Cacao ceremonies
Use of the Alpine Steam Sauna and Icebath
Enjoying the natural surroundings and luxury of Kula Murawai.
Take home gifts.
A 3 day, 2 night retreat.
Starting at 2pm on Friday 31st October, until 4pm Sunday 2nd November 2025
KULA Murawai
505 Oaia Rd, Murawai, NZ
Who is this retreat for?
Anyone (any gender) wishing to take time to cleanse and release
Beginners to these practices welcome
Those seeking a wellbeing re-set
Stressed or burned out, weary Souls looking for true, quality rest and renewal
Qigong, Breathwork & Yoga enthusiasts
Those in need of a kickstart to their energy levels and a fill up of the tank to refresh their wellbeing.
Investment:
$1200 for Pillow Lava Bay Room or Maori Bay room (quad share)
$1400 for Maukatia Bay room, KiriKiri Bay room or Te Waharoa Bay room (twin share)
$880 non residential.
Limited single rooms available too. Please enquire if this is something you require.
$100 discount for early bird residential booking and paying in full by end of July.
$100 off if you bring a friend.
Non residential $50 off if paid in full by end of July.
Non refundable deposit of $400 to secure your spot.
When booking please indicate your preference of twin, quad or single room. Room allocation (closer to retreat start date): If you have an exact room preference this will also be considered. When allocating rooms for the retreat I take great care to feel into group dynamics & match people with the right roommate (all the people on retreat are fabulous!) and I have to say, I am pretty good at that. If you are booking with a friend or family member, I can put you both in the same room if you wish. Women and Men are in separate rooms unless attending as a couple.
How to book:
Email Sarah Beale; sarahgracebeale@gmail.com
Deposit can be paid into Sarah's account: Sarah Beale 02-3449-0169280-01
Balance is due 1 month before retreat start date.
When booking please advise Sarah on the following:
-Any medical conditions or injuries you might have
-Any current medications
-If you have any food allergies, intolerances or personal preferences.
The food: FOOD is a huge part of this retreat. Every detail is considered; taste, flavour, warmth, Ayurvedic dosha type, seasonal etc. All food will be plant-based, protein packed, gluten free, refined sugar free and organic/spray free wherever possible. This is why we chose Carolyn as our on-site Chef. She knows her stuff! You will be delighted at what she creates for you to savour.
Notes on the experience of this retreat:
There will be moments of Silence, to practice being within oneself, and there will be times of raucous laughter, tears, raw and real emotion. You are welcome on this retreat in complete sovereignty, to be your authentic, true self. We aim to provide a safe space for you to drop your mask and truly relax, coming home to yourself completely.
Who are we?
Sarah Beale & Jason Mackenzie, partners who have discovered that there are wonderful connections between both Qigong & Yoga and are passionate about sharing the benefits of these practices. We have begun our offerings under the name 'Dharma Connection': Dharma meaning Spiritual Purpose or Duty, with the mission to support people on their quest for connection to their dharma and meaning in their lives.
Sarah has been teaching yoga classes and workshops for 11 years. She teaches Kundalini, Yin, Ashtanga, Hatha and Pregnancy Yoga. Sarah was the owner of Wellness Sanctuary yoga studio on Hospital Hill, and now teaches in different studios across Hawkes Bay. A total wellbeing enthusiast, Sarah also makes intuitive essential oil blends and she is a Breathwork facilitator, Reiki healer & Soundhealer. Always creating something for spiritual and wellness seekers to enjoy, you will find her at festivals, leading retreats & getting involved with most things Yoga & Qi related.
Sarah has led retreats in Bali & New Zealand and loves being immersed in containers of growth, rest and transformation such as these.
Jason Mackenzie is a Qigong practitioner & meditator of 9 years, a father of 4, a permaculture & biodynamic gardener, builder and all round practical man, passionate about living a wholesome, meaningful life. Jase teaches community Qigong classes in Haumoana & Te Awanga & has begun offering nourishing workshops in the bay with Sarah.
Testimonial from last year's retreat:
"Sarah is an amazing yoga teacher. After attending her first session, it was a BIG YES for me to keep going...
I love how she explains the significance behind each posture and mantra associated with it. Her approach is very compassionate because she also gives you the space to do what feels right to you.
I have also attended her retreat which really transformed me and brought so much clarity into my life. In her retreats, the best part for me was the breath-work session. The way she held space for me, I felt so safe expressing my true self in those moments.
I highly recommend her yoga classes and retreats.
If you’re sitting on sidelines and thinking whether you should do it or not, take my word for it, ‘Just go for it’. Her presence and aura will transform your wellness journey. " K. Walia