Fill your cup
27 Feb to 1 Mar 2026
Warm Blanket Retreats is utterly delighted to offer this retreat in collaboration with Lizzie's Insights Coaching. Like a warm blanket for your soul, you'll enjoy somatic practices to calm and ground, music and dance to awaken joy, EFT tapping to release old stories, and time for deep rest.
You'll leave with your cup full, your heart lighter, and your spirit more connected to the magic within.
Programme
Friday
3pm: Arrival, welcome, and nibbles. Settle into your room, explore the beautiful surroundings, come and chat and get to know us and each other a little if you like. Breathe. Release the outside world.
5.30pm: We'll gather for a welcome circle and flow into dinner.
6pm: Gather around the table for a simple but delicious dinner (and of course, dessert). Enjoy stimulating conversation. Ease into the weekend and wander off to relax in your room when you're ready for a restful sleep.
Saturday
Start your day as early or as close to breakfast as you like. Stretch. Walk. Wake up to the birds and the sound of the sea.
8am: Choose from a range of nourishing summery breakfast options to fuel you for the day.
9am: We begin our programme with a morning workshop blending somatic practices, EFT tapping, music and movement to release stories and open into clarity and courage.
12.30pm: Enjoy a nourishing lunch, chat about your morning's experiences. Then, the afternoon is free. Journal, nap, read, walk on the beach - the choice is yours.
4pm: Return for a focused 2-hour session continuing the morning's learning and journeying.
6pm: Gather around the table for a simple but delicious dinner (and of course, dessert!), relaxed conversation and sharing.
7.30pm: Close out our evening with 5 rhythms-inspired movement and an intention-setting circle to call in what you most desire moving forward.
Sunday
Start your day as early or as close to breakfast as you like. Stretch. Walk. Wake up to the birds and the sound of the sea.
8am: Choose from a range of nourishing summery breakfast options to fuel you for the day.
9am: A 2-hour workshop to gently integrate the weekend's learnings and strengthen your connection to yourself.
11am: Time to yourself to journal, walk and release, or continue connecting with others in the group.
12.30pm: Enjoy a nourishing lunch, chat about your morning and your plans for the future.
1.30pm: Closing circle with final reflections and feedback.
2.00pm: Pack up, say your farewells, and head home feeling refreshed, reinvigorated, and rested. Journey well.
Costs and rooms
Accommodation is available in both single and shared rooms at varying rates. See below:
Pohutukawa
A little bit of bach-style luxury, the Pohutukawa room is inside the main bach and is the only room with internal access to one of the bathrooms and a kitchen. It includes a comfy queen bed, a desk, and your own separate entrance.
Wake up to a view of the main lawn and sculptures through the main doors. Sleeps one, or two if you want to share the queen bed.
Fill your cup retreat
For you: $990
Share the bed - your friend only pays $900
Early-bird discount: $40 off each during November 2025
Flower
The flower cabin sleeps one, or there's plenty of room if you want to share the bed.
It is in the main courtyard, only a few steps over the deck from the bathroom and shared spaces. You get one comfy queen bed and a desk.
Fill your cup retreat
For you: $970
Share the bed - your friend pays only $870
Early-bird discount: $40 off each during November 2025
Totara cabin
The Totara cabin sleeps two (or three if someone doesn’t mind a top bunk, but we’re assuming we’re all past that age!).
It is in the main courtyard, only a few steps over the deck to the bathroom and shared spaces. One comfy single/king single, a bottom bunk, and a desk.
Fill your cup retreat
For you: $970
Share twin - your friend pays only $870
Early-bird discount: $40 off each during November 2025
Beach cabin
The Beach cabin sleeps two (or three if someone doesn’t mind a top bunk, but we’re assuming we’re all past that age!).
It is in the main courtyard, only a few steps over the deck to the bathroom and shared spaces. One comfy single/king single, a bottom bunk, and a desk.
[The Totara and Beach cabins are the same - this picture shows the outside view.]
Fill your cup retreat
For you: $970
Share twin - your friend pays only $870
Early-bird discount: $40 off each during November 2025
The toyroom
The toyroom sleeps one downstairs and one small person upstairs. It is just off the main courtyard, only a few metres over the deck from the bathroom and shared spaces. Downstairs has one comfy single bed and a desk.
The mezzanine floor is a wee space up a steep set of stairs called 'witches stairs' only suitable for the very sure-footed. It has space for the queen mattress and is not full standing height. Cosy and cute, but only for the right person.
Fill your cup retreat
For you: $955
Share twin - your friend pays only $865
Early-bird discount: $40 off each during November 2025
Railway hut
The railway hut sleeps one (or two if you want to share the queen bed). It is on the front lawn, several metres over grass from the bathroom and shared spaces. One comfy queen bed and a generous desk. Perfect if you want to spend more time on your own, maybe doing a bit of writing.
Fill your cup retreat
For you: $955
Share the bed - your friend pays only $865
Early-bird discount: $40 off each during November 2025
Simple. Easy. Delicious
Our vibe is 'bach', so our food fits that. It's simple, delicious, and plentiful. We have no chef, so everyone helps prepare and clean up one meal each. In a group of two or three people, you'll help prepare one meal and do one set of dishes. The rest of the time, someone else cooks for you, and someone else cleans up. Magic.
Breakfast
Start your day with the basics but at treat level. Fruit, toast, cereal, a warm drink or a zing of orange juice. You choose what will fuel you the best.
Lunch
A wrap, good bread, or croissants to fill with your choice of meats, cheeses, salads, and dressings. And of course lunch dessert is definitely a thing.
Dinner
A main dish with a selection of salads and accompaniments followed by a choice of dessert. Whatever it is, it's always delicious and always a choice.
Extras
Everyone needs a little extra sometimes, so we have a fruit bowl filled with fruit, and we do a good old-fashioned morning and afternoon tea with delicious hummus with some chopped up veg (yes, I know they're called crudites, but we're at the bach now, not a restaurant), a beautiful loaf from one of Whanganui's famous Savage Bakeries, and a bliss ball or two.
Allergies
If you're allergic to something, please let me know. I'll do my best to make the menu work around it. However, note that we have two small kitchens and group preparation. If you're really worried, it's probably best to bring your own food and prepare it separately. Let's discuss it - flick me an email and we'll find a way that suits and keeps you safe.
Vegan/vegetarian
Again, please let me know so we can work something out together.
Be aware that, unless the entire group is vegetarian or vegan, meat dishes will be served alongside vegetarian options. Let's discuss it - flick me an email and we'll find a way that suits and keeps your ethics intact and tastebuds happy.
Location
Warm blanket retreats are run in collaboration with Red Bach Retreat in Turakina.
The address is 9 Rapaki Street, Koitiata.
1 hour from Palmerston North.
30 minutes from Whanganui.
2 hours from Wellington.
2.5 hours from New Plymouth.
Easy.
Your hosts for this wonderful weekend
Hi, I'm Anna, of Warm Blanket Retreats. Nothing here is fancy or fussy, simply because I'm not, and these retreats are my personal haven too.
I know how it feels to be pulled in all directions and how hard it can be to justify taking time for yourself.
Last year, I longed for some time out from it all, somewhere cosy and real, surrounded by women who get it. I wanted something local and affordable. So, I created it; people loved it, and Warm Blanket Retreats was born.
I’m a real person who loves my kids, my dog, good writing, honest conversation, organising things, and the magic that happens when women get together. I particularly value honest connection and moments where you can take a breath and re-set.
Whether you’re arriving solo or with friends, I’m looking forward to meeting you and hanging out for a couple of days.
Elysabeth Wolter is an internationally recognised life coach, counsellor, and EFT Tapping Specialist who works with clients around the world to help them create lasting emotional and personal transformation. Based in New Zealand, she has led workshops and courses across the country and internationally, supporting people to reset their mindset, shift their energy, and live with purpose and power.
Elysabeth’s work is grounded in the belief that everything matters — you Matter. It all starts and ends with you. When you change your mind, you can change your life.
Known for her authentic, intuitive approach, Elysabeth brings depth, clarity, and courage to every session, guiding clients to reconnect with their inner strength and create meaningful change that lasts.
May the story shift for you.
Book now for this transformational weekend
How to book
Decide which room you want to sleep in.
Read the terms and conditions below.
I'll invoice you, either for the deposit and a payment schedule or for the full amount - you choose.
You pop the deposit/full amount into the Warm Blanket account.
I'll confirm your booking by email.
Done. Breathe a sigh of relief and start looking forward to a weekend of change and forward movement.
Terms and conditions
Please read these terms and conditions. Registration to attend the Fill Your Cup retreat indicates that you accept them.
Registration
If you are booking a twin or couple room, you must each complete a registration form.
If you do not receive an email from me within 2 working days of submitting your registration form, please email me (anna@warmblanket.co.nz) because something has gone wrong and I have not received your booking.
Payment
Once you complete the registration form, I will email you an invoice for the deposit or the full amount, depending on what you asked for on the form. To secure your place, you then pay a deposit of at least $120 using online banking.
Make sure the full balance is paid at least 10 days before the retreat begins.
If the full balance is not paid at least 10 days before the retreat, I will cancel your booking, and no refund will be given.
Payment plan
You can choose to pay using a payment plan:
Pay the deposit of $120 to secure your spot.
Make weekly payments spreading the balance over the weeks leading up to the retreat.
I will email you an invoice for the deposit and a payment plan.
All payments must be completed 10 days before the retreat begins.
Cancellations
I understand that life can be unpredictable. If you are unable to attend a retreat, please contact me at anna@warmblanket.co.nz.
Note the following terms:
If you cancel your booking 20 days or more before the retreat, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 19 days of the retreat, I will transfer your deposit to another date and refund the rest.
If you cancel within 10 days of the retreat starting, I will transfer your deposit to another date and refund the rest less a $70 administration fee.
If Warm Blanket Retreats cancels the retreat at any date for any reason, I will refund all payments in full.
What's included and not included
Your booking for the Fill Your Cup retreat covers:
accommodation and all linen
two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, and morning/afternoon teas
a full transformational programme run by Lizzie's Insights Coaching.
Transport to and from the retreat is not included.
Facilities
Cabins are located separately from the bathrooms, shared kitchens, and lounges.
Cabins vary in style, distance to shared facilities, and cost. They are booked on a first-in, first-served basis.
If the cabin you want is unavailable, I will contact you before we complete the booking.
Health, safety, and liability
By registering for this Fill Your Cup programme with Warm Blanket Retreats, you assume and accept full responsibility and the risk for any injury, death, loss of personal property, and/or expenses that may result from attendance.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Warm Blanket Retreats, Red Bach Retreat, Lizzie's Insights and Coaching and, if applicable, its employees, owners, agents, volunteers, contractors, and representatives, to the fullest extent of the law from any and all claims, damages, losses, or liability that may result from attending the retreat and/or because of your actions or inactions.
You are responsible for your own health and safety during the retreat.
You agree to let the organisers know if you are in any pain or discomfort during the retreat.
If you do require medical treatment or attention during or after the retreat, you agree that the medical costs are yours and yours alone.
While we try to accommodate your dietary needs, we cannot guarantee an allergy-free diet as the kitchens we use and the food we source are not entirely under our control. We do not assume any liability for adverse reactions from the food consumed or items guests may encounter while at the retreat.
You agree to treat others with respect, kindness, and care while on retreat and that if your behaviour disrupts the group, we may ask you to leave without a refund.