When: 13-15 March 2026
Facilitated by experienced counsellor Kelli-Ann Spear
There are moments in a woman’s life when everything shifts.
The end of a marriage.
The leaving of a relationship.
A move to a new town.
A decision to finally choose herself.
“Moving On” is a gentle but powerful weekend retreat created for women standing at a threshold. It is not about rushing forward or pretending everything is fine. It is about pausing. Breathing. Reflecting. Reclaiming.
As a counsellor, I have sat alongside many women navigating endings and new beginnings. I have witnessed the grief, the courage, the fear, and the quiet strength that emerges when a woman realises she is allowed to begin again and I myself have experienced moving on in the most powerful way.
This weekend is a space to:
- Honour what has been
- Release what no longer serves you
- Reconnect with your identity
- Step forward with clarity and confidence
You do not need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to show up.
What Does “Moving On” Mean?
‘Moving On’ does not mean:
- Forgetting.
- Dismissing the pain.
- Pretending the past did not matter.
Moving On means:
- Integrating your story.
- Learning from what has been.
- Choosing yourself.
- Stepping forward with intention.
Moving On is about transition — the sacred in-between space where endings become beginnings.
Who This Weekend Is For
This retreat is for women who:
- Have recently ended a marriage or significant relationship
- Are navigating separation or divorce
- Have made a major life move or transition
- Feel ready to reflect, reset, and reclaim their strength
- Want connection with other women walking similar paths
No previous retreat experience is needed.
This is not a therapy group, but rather therapeutic retreat space.
There will be emotional safety, gentle facilitation, confidentiality and compassionate conversation.
There will not be pressure to share or judgment.
What You Can Expect
The timetable will be gently structured but responsive to the group’s needs.
Saturday Morning – Arriving
- Morning Tea
- Sharing stories
- Lunch
- Strengths based exercises (not the weights kind)
- Solo time to reflect and experience the power of nature
- Dinner
Sunday
- Reflection, mindfulness or beach walk (weather permitting)
- Lunch
- Closing, new learnings
There will be time for rest, walks, tea, connection, and solitude.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing (layers for Piha weather)
- Walking shoes
- A journal and pen
- An open heart
- Any medication or personal needs
- Swimsuit if you wish (optional)
All art materials and workshop resources will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: Our standard accommodation rates apply. Click >>HERE<< to find out more about our accommodation options.
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