Step into the world of Aro Ha
From our alpine retreat to your inbox - learn more about Aro Ha along with reflections, insights and rituals to elevate your wellbeing.
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
If this feeling could be bottled, you'd have little need for a pharmacy.
Nestled in the Southern Alps, Aro Ha is just 45 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
By date, type or price.
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.
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Winter Wellness
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Booking is easy
Just three simple steps.
1
Choose a date
Find a date with the calendar above.
2
Secure your spot
Book online, Email, or Call us.
3
Retreat yourself
Nobody regrets this part.
Not feeling as well as you should?
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
The Arc of Aro Ha synthesises a multidisciplinary approach. We weave together medically validated recommendations for increasing lifespan and managing the four horsemen of chronic disease: metabolic dysregulation, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegeneration. We know your time is precious, so we use it wisely by choosing activities that stack functions to maximise results. So while you improve physical health, you’ll also be elevating mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
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, 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.
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, 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.
2 yrs
Measured reduction in biological age
8.8%
AVG Decrease in High blood pressure
Increase Resiliency
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.
A Peak Experience
There’s a reason 98% of our guests consider this a peak wellness experience. The secret isn’t in the knowledge you'll gain—it’s in the freedom you'll find from healing what holds you back.
2 yrs
Measured reduction in biological age
8.8%
AVG Decrease in High blood pressure
Improve Gut Health
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!
Restore and Reset
Build resilience from the inside out. Our retreats have been shown to boost your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) by an average 9.2%.
The result? More vibrancy, less burnout.
We teach the dynamic balance of effort and ease, so you can master whatever life sends your way.
“This transformative Southern Alps retreat gives you a full physical and emotional overhaul.”
98
%
of guests consider this to be a top wellness experience in their lives
"This one good decision will lead you to many more."
A team of experts
Our team is the magic ingredient that makes your adventure unique. With over 30k hours of specialised training, 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.
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.
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5 recipes. 5 days.
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“The cracks are where the light gets in, and our hardships provide the perfect invitation to grow together.”
“We create beauty from the only place it actually comes from. The inside.” ~ Damian Chaparro
A Typical 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.
Yoga
Breathwork
Hiking
Plant Based Cleansing Menu
Insight & Meditation
Pilates
Contrast Hydrotherapy Spa
Massage & Treatments
Sleep Hygiene
Is this right for you?
The worst questions are the ones you never ask. Let us know if you have any concerns or queries.
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.
Check Dates
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.
Award winning, architecturally designed facilities
Programs
Three distinct programs embody our work: Revive & Thrive, Winter Wellness and Feature Educator Retreats. Each tailored experience offers unique pathways to rejuvenate, learn, and connect, inviting you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Podcast
Award winning in it's own right, with episodes peaking in New Zealand's Top-15 and Australia's Top-40 in Health & Wellness. Globally ranked in the Top 10% of Health Podcasts by Listen Notes, Adventures In Wellbeing is in it's 5th year. Enjoy conversations with brilliant humans moving the needle on living light.
Can’t visit in person?
You can now cleanse, retreat, and learn with Aro Ha @home
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.
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.
Aro Ha @Home
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