Accommodation and Meals

ACCOMMODATION

A range of lodging options are available from shared rooms to a private strawbale round house with stunning views of Golden Bay. Tent sites and camping are also available. Retreat rates are priced separately and include shared lodging, meals and all programs. Click for Retreat Options or for a complete list of our Events.

MEALS

All meals provided are vegetarian - simple, nutritious & satisfying. Much of our organic food is sourced from local growers or picked fresh from our garden, which is developed along permaculture design principles.

We have a closed kitchen policy and no personal cooking is permitted. However the option of cooking alongside one of the retreat residents and learning about sattwic food preparation and prasad is a possibility during your stay if you choose.

Some special dietary requirements for food intolerances or allergies can be catered to with prior advance notice; however we advise guests in this situation to bring their own supply of certain foods, eg. soy milk or gluten-free bread.

RATES

Guest rates include:

• Accommodation
• Three wholesome vegetarian meals daily
• Tea time (twice daily)
• Daily group chanting
• Daily Satyananda Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)
• Hatha yoga classes* (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
• Daily evening meditation
• Evening program (three times per week)

*Additional Private Sessions or shared group classes available. Please inquire. Class frequency may vary in off-peak season. Some classes may be taught by CD.

*See our daily schedule

*Check here for what you need to bring

All prices are in NZ$ and include GST.

There is a minimum stay of 2 nights for the following personal retreat options:

Intake of new guests is on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays ONLY.

Tent Site / Camping
$65 / person / night
Shared Room
Daily Rate: $75 / person / night
Single Room - with double bed
$90 / person / night $150 / couple / night
Chakra Guest House - Private Straw Bale Yurt
$150 / person / night $230 / couple / night $310 / triple / night

Children rates

Under 12 years of age: Half price
Under 5 years of age: Free
While we welcome and encourage families to Anahata, we need to emphasize that children are the sole responsibility of the adult.

Internet

We are only able to provide internet access for essential communications, e.g. booking flights and other crucial travel arrangements. Casual internet access for general Email and web browsing is unavailable due to our reliance on and limited supply of solar power. We have a satellite broadband connection that is quite power hungry!

Deposit/Refund Policy

A non-refundable deposit of NZ$100 is required to reserve your space. A cancellation fee of one night's stay will be charged for early departures.

Meals

Eat to live, don't live to eat.

Food nourishes us and provides our physical body with the energy it needs to go about its daily activities. All meals at Anahata are vegetarian - simple, nutritious & satisfying. Much of our organic food is sourced from local growers or picked fresh from our garden, which is developed along permaculture design principles.

We provide 3 Vegetarian meals per day:
Breakfast: a light meal to break the fast from the previous night.
Lunch: the main meal of the day, when our digestive fires are the strongest.
Dinner: a light meal to ensure that all food is completely digested before going to sleep.

The water at Anahata is from a pure mountain spring and is absolutely safe to drink.

The kitchen is not to be used for personal cooking. If you have medically related food requirements or allergies, please inform reception on arrival.

Food is not allowed in the bedrooms. Please bring any special foods that you require (e.g. soy milk). They can be marked and kept in the kitchen.

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