I’m Aroha - the creator and curator
behind Aroha nui Retreats.

I am a New Zealand-born (Kiwi) retreat host facilitator and multi-passionate creative healer who calls Canada home.
I’m a wife, a step-mum, a “fur baby” Mumma and a creative healer who loves all things nature. Creating, travelling and exploring this beautiful planet and connecting with wonderful humans I meet along the way, literally fills my cup.


With a diverse background in Photography + Photography Education (specifically Intimate Empowerment/Body Image Portraitrature) and many years in the Hospitality industry, I’ve always loved creating welcoming and safe spaces for people to connect to themselves and one another.


My passion for community building and my genuine “Kiwi hospitality” is what has led me to create and curate Aroha nui Wellness Retreats and Educational Workshops.


You could say, I am a Connector of humans, that’s kind of
my superpower. So whether it’s hosting Retreats, teaching educational workshops or planning events for others, I understand the importance of true connection.
Especially in a world today, where feeling disconnected
from ourselves and each other is so present.


My mission with Aroha nui Retreats is to foster and cultivate a heart-centric community filled with creativity, compassion, empathy, freedom and most importantly LOVE. These are the core values and foundational pillars on which Aroha nui retreats are built.


My goal is to bring other like-minded humans together to grow, learn, heal, and expand themselves with varying forms of education, wellness and healing practices, with the support of qualified, professional wellness practitioners and coaches.


Each Aroha nui retreat is designed with much thought and clear INTENTION. We focus on the core elements of each retreat so they align with your desired outcome. We pay close attention to every detail to ensure that everything flows in harmony, so you can relax and enjoy your one-of-a-kind retreat experience.

YOUR mission (should you choose to accept it) is to choose a retreat that resonates the most with you, pack your bags, sit back, relax, and start counting down the days until your unique retreat experience, while our team takes care of the rest.

Where ever you choose to join us,
we can’t wait to meet and host you.

Aroha xoxo

The Hongi

A traditional Maori greeting expressed by briefly pressing foreheads and noses together at the same time. During this process, it is believed that the “ha” – or breath of life – is exchanged between two individuals.