Water, Soul, and Earth
A Women’s Wellness Retreat
July 11 - 13, 2025
Restorative Yoga & Meditation
Unwind in the evenings with restorative yoga and guided meditations. 💫
Water Therapies
Rejuvenate in the hot tub, heated pool, infrared sauna, and cold plunge. 💦
Cacao Circle
Join a heart-opening cacao circle, sipping ceremonial cacao in a warm, nurturing space. ☕
Sound Healing
Drift into tranquility, carried by the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls. 🎵
Pilates
Align your spine, improve flexibility and strengthen safely in a Pilates method session on the reformer. ☀️
Connection
Bring a friend, and make new ones. Community, relaxation, and laughter are a top priority. 😀
Your Facilitator, Kim West
My wellness journey began after my colon removed at 22 years old.
My life experiences have shaped my physical and spiritual growth — as a dance artist in New York, an international Pilates educator, an online business owner, and a nature lover chasing adventures in New Zealand.
Through the years, I’ve embraced several healing modalities such as the Pilates method, modern dance, CranioSacral therapy, meditation, plant medicine, Body-Mind Centering, and the work of functional movement pioneers Ida Rolf, Tom Myers, and Gil Hedley.
My online course provides first-class education on effective movements and breathing exercises to restore pelvic floor balance.
In-person dance circles and wellness retreats are my favorite offerings! The power of intention, community, and nature amplifies our healing life force.
The Venue, Flow Pool and Studio
Standing on 20 acres looking up at the majestic Southern Alps and vast Canterbury Plains, Flow Pool & Studio is a holistic wellness hub embracing the Māori Philosophy of Hauora, a balance of our physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well being.
Flow’s stunning studio space is equipped with Pilates reformers, a full-range of yoga props, and amenities to suit any movement or healing experience.
Rejuvenate in the water elements with Flow’s heated pool, infrared sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, and hot tub.
Flow Pool and Studio is just over an hour's drive from Christchurch Airport, 30-mins drive from Mt Hutt Ski Area and a 5-minute walk from the town centre of Methven.
Accommodation
Ski Time Lodge and Brinkley Resort
Just a 3-minute drive (or 15 minute forest walk) from Flow Pool & Studio, our accomodation offers private lodge and shared apartment options.
Brinkley Resort Apartment
Fully contained shared apartment with open plan lounge and dining area with a kitchen and small patio, private laundry facilities
Ski Time Studio Room
The modern studio rooms are equipped with underfloor heating, heated mirror and towel rail. Bedding configuration can be adjusted for shared or separate beds.
Wholesome Meals
Brekkies & Dinners at Ski Time
Mornings include a buffet of cooked and light breakfast options. In the evenings, enjoy a seasonal dinner menu of vegetarian or animal protein dishes.
Lunches at Flow Pool and Studio
Nourishing, clean and seasonal lunches are enjoyed at our retreat venue, catered by Alpine Grind.
Tentative Schedule
All offerings are optional — the weekend is entirely yours to spend in the way that best nourishes you.
Friday
2 pm onwards - Check in to accomodation and settle in
5:30 pm - Pre-dinner welcome
6 - 7:30 pm - Dinner at Ski Time
7:45 - 9 pm - Restorative Yoga with sound healing
9 - 10 pm - Access to water facilities
Saturday
7 - 9:30 am - Brekkie
9:30 - 10:45 am - Yoga Flow
11 - 11:45 pm - Aromatherapy session
12 - 1 pm - Lunch at Flow
1 - 6 pm - Free time and access to water facilities
6 - 7:30 pm - Dinner at Ski Time
7:45 - 10 pm - Shake the Dust dance session + fire circle
Sunday
7 - 9:30 am - Brekkie at Ski Time
9 am - Pilates and Posture
10 - 12 pm - Cacao closing circle
12 - 2 pm - Lunch at Flow + access to Flow facilities
"The retreat totally exceeded my expectations - the planning, the venues, the food and the classes were all excellent." —LISA
“I loved meeting all the beautiful wahine and feeling safe in the space we created together." —HAYLEY
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“I have never felt so calm! And I loved learning new techniques in the Pilates class.” — IRENE
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“What an opportunity for peace and quiet in my life amidst a very busy schedule. Lots of laughter and good vibes which gave me energy for my year ahead." — JOAN
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“It was incredibly empowering to look after myself in this way. To do something that was all about me, my mind, soul and body.” — JACQUI
Early Bird Pricing
Before 30th May
Shared Room:
$875 per person
Private Room in Shared Apartment:
$1150 per person
Private Studio Accomodation:
$1250
$500 saves your spot!
Standard Pricing
After 30th May
Shared Room:
$925 per person
Private Room in Shared Apartment:
$1250 per person
Private Room:
$1400 per person
$500 saves your spot!
Pricing includes:
Accommodation
Breakfasts and lunches
All retreat sessions and workshops
Access to hot tub, cold plunge, sauna, and heated pool at Flow Pool and Studio
Not included:
Travel to/from Methven
Dinners
Frequently Asked Questions:
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A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 27th June. Cancellations made within 30 days prior to the retreat will not be issued a refund.
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Absolutely! Kim’s teaching style considers injuries and all experience levels with options for modifications. For the Pilates reformer class on Sunday morning, you’ll have the choice between a gentle class or energizing class.
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Yes :) At previous retreats this has worked out well. I do my best to pair people together who seem to be well-suited for each other. Every time so far, it’s gone well and new friends have been made!
Contact Kim for questions or booking.
kim@kimwestwellness.com
021.222.2865