Adventures in
Wellbeing
Strength
Nutrition
Nature
Insight
Relaxation
Mindfulness
Healing
a place to revive and thrive together
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Imagine a vacation that you don't need a vacation from.
Immersive
self care
Nestled in the Southern Alps, Aro Ha is just 40 minutes from Queenstown, New Zealand. We offer evidence-based wellness intensives that transform your state of wellbeing. Here the best of longevity research guides our bodies, and insight traditions guide our hearts. This is a place to thrive together.
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Choose a retreat
All retreats are based on our signature arc, and promise a surprising shift toward a lighter you. There are three retreat types to choose from. Rest assured, they all deliver.
Booking is easy
Just three simple steps.
Choose a date
Find a date with the calendar above.
Secure your spot
Book online, Email, or Call us.
Retreat yourself
Nobody regrets this part.
Our Accolades
Our Accolades
Small groups. Breathtaking views. Lasting change.
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Our Accolades
Our Accolades
Small groups. Breathtaking views. Lasting change.
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Not feeling as well as you should?
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You’ve tried yoga. You eat pretty well. You make an effort each week to prioritise your health, but your energy is still sluggish, the mind is foggy, and it feels like something is missing.
Forget dipping your toes in. The solution lies at the intersection of preventative health, introspection, and immersion.
Aro Ha offers distilled lifestyle practice, intelligently sequenced, amplified by duration. A highly impactful retreat that can be enjoyed solo, or with a friend.
We can’t promise it will always be easy, but we can promise you won’t regret it, and if you do, we’ll refund your purchase*.
Quantifying Wellbeing
Optionally, while you're with us, you may choose to quantify your wellbeing. We are not a medical facility, however, we provide an opportunity to look at various measurements of health including sleep, HRV, waist-to-height, blood pressure, and more. We also provide a menu of options for working one-on-one with our team of therapists to support your individual needs.
We're proud to announce that the first ever measurement of how an Aro Ha retreat affects biological age was concluded on one of our guests. The test found that in just 6 days the participant reduced their biological age by 2.16 years! We're thrilled with this preliminary result. Additionally, the test showed that our guest increased their telomere length by .1Kb (longer suggests younger chromosomes).
In another internal study, Aro Ha has looked at how we support heart-healthy living. Over the last four years, our guests with high blood pressure have seen an average 8.8% improvement in one week.
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Switch on the body’s internal mechanisms of wellbeing with functional movement. Your body’s ability to heal when supported is likely beyond your expectation. Moving with frequency, and with correct intensity stimulates adaptation and Hormesis. When combined with cleansing nutrition, the effects of movement are far reaching. Our guests experience a wide array of improvements, from better rest, to increased cognitive clarity. All your living cells will thank you.
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Transform more than just your body. Develop greater insight into your own potential to live with peace, power, and purpose. The secret is not in what you'll learn, but in what you'll unlearn.
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At Aro Ha our menu ignites your inner physician. Help heal your microbiome using a plant based diet. You'll eat more locally, organically, and with the seasons.
Experience what your body feels like when you deeply nourish it while refraining from disruptive habits.
It’s a buzz!
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Soothe the body with daily massage, and completely unwind in the Obsidian Spa. Based on the proven benefits of hot and cold exposure, enjoy our hot-tub, cold plunge, dry sauna and infrared sauna.
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A team of experts
Our team is the magic ingredient that makes your adventure unique. We share a common interest in the art of living exceptionally well. Led by Damian Chaparro, we are a select group of guides, therapists, specialists, and educators. Our purpose is to support those who come here, because in supporting you we support ourselves.
In support of you
Not only will you feel incredible, you'll take home knowledge on nutrition, longevity, movement, mindfulness and more.
Each day you'll choose your path, listening to your body, while enjoying sessions taught by our professional team. Take rest anytime you choose. It's all included, and it's all optional.
Try the Aro Ha Breakfast Challenge
5 recipes. 5 days.
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A day with Aro Hā
Below is a sample of what you can experience in a single day at Aro Ha. Guided by a program like no other, each day builds on the foundation of the previous.
It's best to feel it.
Is this right for you?
The worst questions are the ones you never ask. Let us know if you have any concerns or queries.
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The beautiful weather at Aro Ha allows us to run retreats year round. We also offer private group retreats, and corporate retreats where you can design an experience with the support of our team, and yours.
Give the gift of wellbeing
Wrap rejuvenation into a heartfelt treat. Our gift vouchers invite your loved one to retreat. Perfect for any occasion, these gifts promise unforgettable moments of peace, adventure, and insight.
The Aro Hā story
Aro Ha, was launched in 2014. The founders vision has evolved into a globally recognised retreat that has transformed the lives of many.
Get back to carefree
Embrace tranquility with Aro Ha’s No Risk Policy. With us, you can look forward to your retreat knowing changes to your dates are fee-free and if you don't leave glowing, we'll refund your retreat cost.
By nature, and by design
Because Aro Ha was purpose built, it embodies healthy architecture and advancements in sustainable living. Passivhaus techniques, mingle with Permaculture Principles, and a Plant-To-Plate philosophy brings vibrancy to your mealtimes. If you love earth-first design, you'll appreciate the unseen layers of intention at Aro Ha.
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Award winning, architecturally designed facilities
Can’t visit in person?
Checkout how we can support your journey to health from wherever you are. Choose an online program, a therapist, or a coach to support you in meeting your goals.