Upcoming events.
The Thursday Exhale
A Thursday morning space to set the week down. Regulate, soften and release before the weekend begins.
To unclench your jaw
To drop your shoulders
To come back to your body
Be guided by Jane Whyte from the Whyte Connection.
Emotion Coach and Integrative Wellbeing Guide
Set in the beautiful studio at Sanctuary Retreat
Date: Thursday 12th March, 2026
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
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Heart Wise Workshop
Practical Intuition for our stressful world.
In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly processing information, making decisions, and responding to competing demands. It’s no wonder many people feel overwhelmed, mentally overloaded and unsure which direction to take.
But alongside analytical thinking, humans have another powerful form of intelligence available to them. Intuition.
In this practical and engaging one hour workshop, leadership coach and certified HeartMath practitioner Felicity Lerouge introduces the concept of Heart Wise decision-making, learning to access the intelligence of the heart to cut through information overload and reconnect with your inner clarity.
Drawing on research from neuroscience and the HeartMath Institute, Felicity will explore how heart-brain communication influences perception, decision-making and emotional regulation.
Participants will also learn about the three forms of scientifically researched intuition:
• Implicit knowledge - insights arising from accumulated experience
• Energetic sensitivity - the body’s ability to perceive subtle cues and signals
• Non-local intuition - intuitive knowing that appears to arise beyond conscious reasoning
During the session, Felicity will guide participants through simple heart-focused breathing techniques that help regulate the nervous system and create the physiological conditions for clearer thinking and intuitive insight.
You will also experience a short practical intuition exercise designed to help you access fresh perspective on a question or decision currently on your mind.
By the end of the workshop, you will have practical tools to help you:
• Reduce mental overwhelm and reconnect with inner clarity
• Understand the science behind intuition
• Strengthen your ability to access intuitive insight
• Make decisions with greater confidence and steadiness
This session is suitable for anyone navigating a busy life or work environment who would like to reconnect with their natural capacity for clear thinking, intuition and wise decision-making.
Date: Thursday 19th March, 2026
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
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The Giving Table
The March edition of the Giving Table is a relaxed, community style morning tea bringing together a small group of local makers and creatives, hosted at Sanctuary.
Come along to browse a curated selection of beautiful goods, enjoy a shared morning tea and connect with others in a warm, welcoming space. This gathering supports Good Food, Bright Minds, a collaborative initiative between Cafe Queen, Waiuku and Sanctuary Retreat with contributions helping fund free breakfasts for local school children.
A simple morning of connection, creativity and community.
Date: Thursday 26th March, 2026
Time: 10am - 12pm
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The Giving Table
For our community, from the heart of Sanctuary.
A gentle morning of tea, conversation, community and an inspiring speaker.
Held every month, all proceeds from donations will go straight to "Good Food, Bright Minds", a community initiative between Sanctuary Retreat and Cafe Queen, Waiuku to feed 50 school children breakfast every week.
It's about connection, generosity and belonging, a way to give back while sharing warmth and good company.
If your heart sings while you are reading this please make sure that you come and support this cause. This is a koha based event with a suggested donation of $10 or more. All funds will go directly to Good Food, Bright Minds.
Your generosity helps nourish young minds and hearts. Thank you for giving what you can.
We would love to have you here and be part of this project. We need you.
Warmly,
Lisa