Clear Head Retreat
A private men's retreat · Turangi, New Zealand
Three nights in Turangi to slow down and think straight. Get outside, eat well, talk honestly, and give yourself room to work things out.
What this is
A small, unhurried retreat. Not a programme, not a course.
Clear Head Retreat is a private stay at a quiet home in Turangi.
Three nights of getting outside, eating together and talking straight. It's facilitated and structured, but it isn't therapy and it isn't counselling. It's simply the kind of space most men never make time for.
Honest about fit
Who it's for, and who it isn't.
This is for you if you…
- Feel mentally overloaded or close to burnt out
- Want quiet space to actually think
- Value your privacy
- Like being outdoors
- Want direction, without sitting in a therapy room
- Just need to reset
It isn't the right place if you…
- Are in an acute mental health crisis
- Are looking for therapy or counselling
- Aren't comfortable with quiet reflection or honest conversation
If you're in crisis, please reach out to a GP or, in New Zealand, call or text 1737 any time to talk with a trained counsellor.
Getting outside
Plenty to do. None of it compulsory.
There's no set schedule. These are things we can do, not things you have to do. Some men are out from morning till dark, others are happy with a coffee and a book. It's your call, and the weather gets a say too.
Walks
Bush and river tracks at an easy pace, with good views along the way.
Fishing
The Tongariro is world famous trout water. No experience needed, we sort the rest.
Golf
A relaxed round at the local course when the weather plays along.
Mountain biking
Trails for every level, from cruisy to proper fun.
Horse riding
An easy way to get out and see the area.
Tongariro adventures
The alpine crossing and the mountains up close, when conditions are right.
Helicopter over the mountains
A private flight over the volcanic peaks, the kind of thing you never forget.
White water rafting
Cold water and a lot of laughing, on the rivers nearby.
Jet boating
Fast, loud and good fun on the water when you fancy a bit of adrenaline.
Whakapapa ski field
Snow on the mountain in season, a short drive from the door.
Thermal pools
Warm natural water to soak in and let the day slow right down.
Some of these depend on the weather and the season, and safety comes first. If there's something else you'd like to do, just ask.
Enough quiet to hear yourself think again.
Kept small on purpose
Small enough to be honest.
Most retreats fill a room and call it connection. I'd rather keep it small, so no one hides at the back and the conversations that matter actually happen.
You're not a name on a list here. I get to know you properly, and that only works with a few of you.
- Trust builds quickly when it's this personal
- The house stays calm and unhurried
- The friendships tend to outlast the stay
By invitation
There's no booking button, and that's on purpose.
Every retreat is arranged personally. You send a short enquiry, we have a brief conversation to check it's the right fit for everyone, and the details, dates and pricing are worked out from there.