what is the Foundations of Healthy Living Retreat

The Foundations of Healthy Living retreat is a 4 day residential program in a dedicated retreat facility designed for people with an interest in weight loss, however is open to anyone wishing to attend (numbers are capped at 10 to support participative learning).

The basis of this retreat is learning self-care, and understanding how thoughts, feelings, beliefs and subsequent behaviours get in the way of us living our lives in a healthy way.

This retreat is not about weight loss per se. It is an interactive, psycho-educational and experiential program that strives to give participants true meaning, value and purpose in their lives.

Participants are offered support and a structured approach to nurture self-care and empower them to make holistic life changes.


Behavior

Our specially trained therapists help to promote personal growth though group support and learn skills to help you maintain and restore your increased self awareness and self-esteem.

We also help you address the underlying emotional triggers that can prevent you from moving forward into a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.


Exercise

Exercise is essential for physical fitness and good health. We help you recognise the benefit of improved stamina and strength, controlling weight and improving quality of life.


Nutrition

We provide you with delicious nutritious meals, and teach you how to incorporate healthy nutrition into your daily lives.

The Foundations of Healthy Living Retreat is an ideal setting to dedicate serious time and energy in the pursuit of healthy lifestyle changes.

The White Haus Ohakune Lifestyle Lodge

We understand that people feel as if they know what to do, but cannot do it alone. We help them identify and change what is standing in the way of more controlled eating and a better relationship with food and activity as well as their mind and bodies.

Our workshops, activities, and group sessions help you to learn to incorporate structure into your daily life.

You’ll learn to apply new strategies to the world around you, encouraging you to adopt lasting lifestyle changes. In short, our program is designed to help both men and women learn how to change the way they think, act, react, feel and live.

Our retreats are held in The Lifestyle Lodge – a comfortable, 12-bedroom lodge-style accommodation in Ohakune.

This is a gorgeous place at the bottom of Mt Ruapehu and a beautiful spot in both summer and winter. The Lodge is specifically designed to enhance the learning objectives we have set, in a cost-effective and affordable manner.

The cost for the 4-day retreat, including all meals, presentations, workshops and activities is $2100.00* per person (*if you have had surgery with Tailor Clinics, the retreat cost is $1850.00). For repeat retreat participants, the cost is $1750.00.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The cost for the 4-day retreat, including all meals, presentations, workshops and activities is $2,100.00* per person

    *if you have had surgery with Tailor Clinics, the retreat cost is $1,850.00).

    For repeat retreat participants, the cost is $1,750.00.

  • We try and be as flexible as possible and make arrangements to move you to another date if available.

    Please familiarise yourself with our Cancellation Policy prior to booking.

  • If for any reason the retreat is cancelled, you will be refunded the amount you have paid Tailor Clinics towards the retreat (up to $2,100.00 only).

  • Our New Zealand based retreats are held at The Lifestyle Lodge, 22 Rimu Street, Ohakune.

  • Transport to and from the retreat is your own responsibility. There is sometimes the option of car pooling and this may be offered in the automated emails sent prior to the retreat.

  • Everything is provided….

    Bring suitable exercise clothing, walking shoes….

  • Yes, we have an amazing Chef on our team who will ensure that your personalised diet is catered for.

    If you have a food that you are allergic to, or have a strong dislike/intolerance for, just let us know on the registration form and we will make allowances for you.

  • Yes, we provide each of our guests their own studio room but bathrooms are shared.

    Each room does have it’s own handbasin, so you can freshen up at any time.

  • Yes, there is WIFI available for guests on site, however we do restrict use of devices to be in your bedroom only.

  • The retreat is drug, alcohol, and smoke free both indoors and outdoors.