FRIDAY, 5 FEBRUARY
Arrive & settle in
Airport pickups & arrivals
Opening circle
Postpartum tonic tastings
First dinner together
The Mother's Kitchen
An Ayurvedic Postpartum Retreat in Aotearoa New Zealand
Three days of warm, nourishing food, the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic postpartum care, and the devotional skills of Mother Care.
5 - 7 February 2027
Huia, West Auckland Circle: 10 women
The Invitation
Beloved,
I'm gathering a small circle of women in a house on the Manukau Harbour, on the wild west coast of Auckland, where the Waitākere Ranges meet the sea. Gathering AyurMama students and graduates, doulas and birthworkers, and the women who feel called to this path from all over the world. Two nights, three days, in one big beautiful home.
We'll cook together and eat together. Annoint yourself in medicinal Ayurevedic oils as we embody the practices we so lovingly share with mothers, make spice blends you'll take home, sip rose chai and ceremonial cacao, and walk out the front door onto the beach. We'll have the conversations women in this work rarely get to have in person. And you'll receive Ayurvedic postpartum teachings from me face to face.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, February is deep winter for you. Come down for a weekend of summer, and stay a little longer if you like. I would truly love to have you here.
Coco 🤍
The House: Te Whare Huia
A spacious home on the Manukau Harbour with its own beach access, held by native bush. About 45 minutes from central Auckland, and a whole world away.
The living and dining rooms look straight out over the water. The kitchen is large and fully equipped, with a central island, which matters, because we'll spend a lot of our time in it. The doors open onto the waterfront for sunsets, and the beach is a few steps away for swimming, kayaking and slow morning walks.
Bedrooms: six, plus a sleepout by the sea
Bathrooms: four
Kitchen: large, with a central island
Outside: beach access and harbour views
Comfort: heating, air conditioning, blackout blinds, quality linen
From Auckland Airport: under an hour's drive
What We'll Share
Teachings with me. Postpartum care through the classical Ayurvedic lens: sutika paricharya, the first forty-two days, and how we care for a new mother's body, digestion and mind.
Cooking together. We'll prepare devotional Ayurvedic postpartum meals side by side, and we'll be fed three nourishing meals a day by our cook.
Rose chai and cacao. Our circle's warm drinks each day, made the way I make them at home, with recipes to share with the mothers you care for.
Anointing and oiling. We'll care for each other the way we'd care for a new mother, with warm oil and gentle hands. I will be sharing Ayurvedic bodycare practices for carrying a new mother into a deep state of rest.
Postpartum digestive spice blends. Made together, packed up and carried home.
The beach at the door. Swimming, walking, and salt air between gatherings.
A supply gift. A beautiful bundle to take home, to use with your clients or to nourish yourself.
THE SHAPE OF THE WEEKEND
A nourishing few days, together
SATURDAY, 6 FEBRUARY
WAITANGI DAYImmerse & nourish
Morning chai
Teachings and cooking
Spice blending
Anointing
The beach, and cacao at sunset
SUNDAY, 7 FEBRUARY
Integrate & depart
Slow warm breakfast
Closing teachings
Lunch together
Goodbyes
What's Included
- Two nights at Te Whare Huia, Friday 5 from midday, to Sunday 7 February at noon
- All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. This is a vegetarian gathering, and Ayurvedic cooking uses ghee and milk.
- All teachings and gatherings
- Your supply gift to take home
- Airport pickup on Friday. I'll come and get you myself.
- Two departure shuttles on Sunday afternoon, back to Auckland Airport.
Not included
- Flights to Auckland
- Travel insurance (please get it)
- Nights before 5 Feb or after 7 Feb
Ten Beds
You'll choose your bed at checkout, first come, first served. Every woman has her own bed — "shared" means sharing the room, never the bed, lol. Unless you want to bring your bestie! Ask me about that if you do. Prices are per person, in NZ dollars.
Private Queen Room (1 place)
Bedroom 2. The only fully private guest room — the room is yours alone.
Queen bed: NZD 2,680 (about US$1,500)
Ocean View Suite (3 places)
Bedroom 3. Water views and its own bathroom, shared by the three women in the suite. Queen bed: NZD 2,200 (about US$1,230) Sofa bed:
NZD 1,720 (about US$965) Sofa bed: NZD 1,720 (about US$965)
Shared Room (2 places)
Bedroom 1. Two women, each in her own queen bed, one room.
Queen bed: NZD 1,910 (about US$1,070)
Shared Room (2 places)
Bedroom 6. Two women, one in a queen bed and one in a single.
Queen bed: NZD 1,910 (about US$1,070) Single bed: NZD 1,720 (about US$965)
Sleepout by the Sea (2 places)
A separate little sleepout in the garden, one flight of stairs from the house — our most adventurous beds, for the mamas who love their own little house by the sea.
Queen bed: NZD 1,910 (about US$1,070)
King single bed: NZD 1,720 (about US$965)
There's no bathroom in the sleepout. You'll use the bathrooms in the main house.
*US dollar amounts are approximate. You'll be charged in NZD, and your bank sets the final rate.
Getting There
Fly into Auckland Airport (AKL). Huia is on the Manukau Harbour, out west where the bush meets the sea, a little under an hour's drive away. I'll run airport pickups on Friday 5 February. Just send me your flight details after you register.
If you can, make more of the trip. February is the best of the New Zealand summer, and I'm happy to share my favourite beaches, places and festivals.
There are spaces for you to park your car at the house if you are traveling in New zealand or are local.
Reserve Your BedWho's it For
- AyurMama students and graduates, at any point in the training
- Doulas, birthworkers and postpartum carers walking the Ayurvedic path
- Women who feel the pull toward this work and want to taste it in real life, in a real kitchen, with real women
- Pregnant mamas who want to learn more about postpartum care and spend the weekend with doulas who want to take care of you!
Find your place
ALL PRICES IN NZD
| Room & bed | Bed price | Deposit today | Balance by 15 Jan | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Queen Room Bedroom 2 · 1 place | ||||
| Queen bed | $2,680 | $805 | $1,875 | Reserve Your Room |
| Ocean View Suite Bedroom 3 · 3 places | ||||
| Queen bed | $2,200 | $660 | $1,540 | Reserve Your Room |
| Sofa bed (2 available) | $1,720 | $515 | $1,205 | Reserve Your Room |
| Shared Room Bedroom 1 · 2 places | ||||
| Queen bed (2 available) | $1,910 | $575 | $1,335 | Reserve Your Room |
| Shared Room Bedroom 6 · 2 places | ||||
| Queen bed | $1,910 | $575 | $1,335 | Reserve Your Room |
| Single bed | $1,720 | $515 | $1,205 | Reserve Your Room |
| Sleepout by the Sea Garden sleepout · 2 places | ||||
| Queen bed | $1,910 | $575 | $1,335 | Reserve Your Room |
| King single bed | $1,720 | $515 | $1,205 | Reserve Your Room |
♡
Deposits are non-refundable but transferable. If life changes, you can pass your place to another woman.
FAQs
Questions
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes, a swimsuit, a warm layer for the evenings, and something to write in. Everything else is provided.
What about my food needs?
You'll share your dietary needs when you register, and we'll cook for you beautifully. Our food is vegetarian and uses ghee and milk, so please tell us if you're vegan or dairy-free.
Can I bring my baby or child?
This weekend is your time to be held, not to hold, so babies and children stay home for this one. If you're breastfeeding and this feels impossible, message me and we'll talk. (And in the spirit of honesty: my own little one will be there with me, held by my own mother, during our gatherings but she may pop in in the evenings to say goodnight)
Does this count toward my AyurDoula certification?
No — this retreat is nourishment, not coursework. It doesn't replace any module of the school, and you don't need to be enrolled to come. Students, graduates, and women simply called to this work all belong in this circle.
What's the cancellation policy?
Deposits are non-refundable but fully transferable to another woman. If you paid in full and cancel before 15 December 2026, everything except the 30% deposit is refunded. After 15 December, your place can be transferred to another woman or turned into AyurMama school credit. If a balance isn't paid by 15 January 2027, the bed is released and the deposit is kept.
A bed I wanted is sold out. Is there really no more room?
If a bed type is gone, it's gone — but message me. If the last bed sells, I'll start a cancellation list, and places do sometimes transfer to another woman.
What will the weather be like?
It's New Zealand summer: warm days, long light and the sea at the door. The west coast has its own weather, so bring a layer for the evenings.
Do I need travel insurance?
Flights and travel are your own to arrange, and insurance protects you if plans change.
FAQs
Questions
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes, a swimsuit, a warm layer for the evenings, and something to write in. Everything else is provided.
What about my food needs?
You'll share your dietary needs when you register, and we'll cook for you beautifully. Our food is vegetarian and uses ghee and milk, so please tell us if you're vegan or dairy-free.
Can I bring my baby or child?
This weekend is your time to be held, not to hold, so babies and children stay home for this one. If you're breastfeeding and this feels impossible, message me and we'll talk. (And in the spirit of honesty: my own little one will be there with me, held by my own mother, during our gatherings but she may pop in in the evenings to say goodnight)
Does this count toward my AyurDoula certification?
No — this retreat is nourishment, not coursework. It doesn't replace any module of the school, and you don't need to be enrolled to come. Students, graduates, and women simply called to this work all belong in this circle.
What's the cancellation policy?
Deposits are non-refundable but fully transferable to another woman. If you paid in full and cancel before 15 December 2026, everything except the 30% deposit is refunded. After 15 December, your place can be transferred to another woman or turned into AyurMama school credit. If a balance isn't paid by 15 January 2027, the bed is released and the deposit is kept.
A bed I wanted is sold out. Is there really no more room?
If a bed type is gone, it's gone — but message me. If the last bed sells, I'll start a cancellation list, and places do sometimes transfer to another woman.
What will the weather be like?
It's New Zealand summer: warm days, long light and the sea at the door. The west coast has its own weather, so bring a layer for the evenings.
Do I need travel insurance?
Flights and travel are your own to arrange, and insurance protects you if plans change.
Come back to yourself.
Three days of warmth, nourishment, connection, and space to simply be. Your place at the table is waiting.