Island Glow Retreats
A place for women to pause, reconnect, and come back to themselves.
Press Pause.
Reconnect.
Find Your Inner Glow.
As women, we often put everyone else first, juggling work, family, and endless to-do lists until we're running on empty. Sometimes we're carrying something heavier too - a healing journey after illness or injury, a grief we haven't found words for yet, an anxiety or burnout that's settled in deeper than we'd like to admit. And sometimes we simply feel a quiet but persistent pull to stop, breathe, and find ourselves again.
Whatever you're carrying, you're in the right place.
We believe taking time out for yourself isn't just a luxury, it's essential. Our retreats in Rarotonga are your opportunity to step away from the noise and into a space that genuinely nourishes, restores, and resets. Not just for a few days, but in a way that stays with you long after you leave.
No pressure. No performance. Nothing to prove. Just space to slow down, be held, and remember who you are.
Don't wait for the perfect moment. Create it now.
"I came to the retreat to catch my breath. Stress and anxiety having taken their toll, I needed some time out from my life. I have loved the companionship and kindness of strangers. The wisdom, talent and energy of Ash, Tamara and Sarah. All sessions are meaningful in big and small ways – movement, mind and spirit being addressed daily and awakened. My cup is refilling and I am so very grateful."
ShariNew ZealandWhat's Included
Your retreat includes yoga, nourishing meals, wellness workshops, guided adventures, and so much more.
Accommodation
4 nights in a private room with ensuite bathroom and balcony with ocean views.
Nourishing Meals
Prepared by our retreat chef — all breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks with fresh, local, whole-food ingredients.
Daily Yoga & Movement
Morning slow-flow yoga and evening restorative sessions, accessible to all levels.
Grounding Practices
Journaling, breathwork, meditations and reflection time woven throughout your day.
Deep Rest & Sleep
Yoga Nidra and deliberate, intentional evenings designed to calm the nervous system and support deeply restorative sleep.
Wellness Workshops
Foundations to Wellness and Introduction to Ayurveda sessions.
Guided Adventures
Optional guided hike along the stunning Raemaru Track, winding through lush mountains with sweeping ocean views.
Lagoon Experiences
Enjoy optional SUP yoga on the calm waters of Muri Lagoon (weather permitting), or join a snorkelling beach excursion in crystal-clear lagoons.
Please note: Flights are not included. Optional add-ons available including on-site massage and pampering sessions.
Choose Your Sanctuary
Iro Retreat is an exclusive 9-bedroom private villa in the mountains. Choose from private ensuite rooms, a master suite with spa bath, twin share, or connected rooms for friends travelling together.
Private Room with Ensuite
- Queen Bed
- Private Ensuite
- Sea View Balcony
A peaceful private space, with the option to share with a friend.
Master Suite with Ensuite
- Queen Bed
- Two Bathrooms
- Spa Bath
- Rain Shower
Private Room with Twin Bed Option & Ensuite
- Two Queen Beds
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Sea View Balcony
Available for solo stays or sharing with a friend.
Connected Rooms with Ensuite
- Queen Bed
- Shared Ensuite
- Sea View Balcony
- Two Joining Rooms
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Start Your Wellness Journey
Download our free guides and begin nurturing your wellbeing today.
Breathwork for Calm
A simple guide to breathwork techniques you can use daily to reduce stress, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself.
Journaling for Self-Discovery
A guided journaling practice to help you reflect, release, and reconnect with your inner wisdom — perfect for beginning or deepening a journaling habit.
Frequently Asked
- Can I attend if I'm recovering from illness or going through a difficult time?
- Absolutely. We welcome women at all stages of health and recovery. Everything is gentle, guided, and entirely adaptable to your body and where you're at. We just ask that you let us know so we can support you properly.
- I'm going through a really difficult time emotionally — is this the right environment for me?
- Often the women who need this most are the ones who wonder if they're "up for it." Our retreats are intentionally gentle and held with real care. There's no pressure to share, perform, or keep up. Many women arrive in a tender place — and find that's exactly where the experience meets them.
- Never done yoga before?
- Perfect! All levels are welcome. This retreat is about connecting with yourself, not perfecting poses. We've had everyone from complete beginners to advanced yogis, and we meet you exactly where you are on your journey. Our movement practices blend gentle strength, mobility, flexibility, and nervous system support through a mix of yin and yang poses.
- Can I come solo or do I need to bring a friend?
- Both! We have women who come solo and leave with lifelong friendships, and we have groups of friends who make it their annual ritual. Coming solo can actually be incredibly liberating – it's your time, your journey, and you'll be surrounded by like-minded women who get it.
Have a Question?
Got a question about the retreats, travel, or what to expect? We'd love to chat and help you decide if it's the right fit for you.