A group of us, recently had the pleasure of experiencing a retreat and overnight stay at Sandhāna, hosted by the wonderful Donna. From the moment we arrived, Donna’s warmth and hospitality made us feel instantly at home. The space she has created is nothing short of magical – serene, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully designed to promote relaxation and well-being.

Donna’s attention to detail and genuine care for her guests set this retreat apart. She went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, providing personalised touches that made our stay truly special. The facilities, including the sauna, cold plunge, and spa pool, were top-notch and added an extra layer of luxury to our experience.

The special dinner and cake Donna arranged for us were delightful, showcasing her dedication to making our stay memorable. Her ability to create such a welcoming and nurturing environment made it easy for us to unwind and fully immerse ourselves in the retreat’s offerings, which included a cacao ceremony, yoga, breathwork, meditation, contrast therapy, and sound healing.

I highly recommend Sandhāna to anyone seeking a rejuvenating escape. Donna’s passion for her work shines through in every aspect of the retreat, and I am incredibly grateful for the unforgettable experience she provided for me and my friends. If you’re looking for a place to relax, recharge, and feel truly cared for, Sandhāna is the perfect destination.

Thank you, Donna, for your exceptional hospitality and for creating such a wonderful sanctuary. We can’t wait to return!

Porsche N

What an amazing retreat! Donna is so knowledgeable, so relaxed ..none of the usual awkwardness and the teacher talking for hours about yoga principles.. This is how retreats should be done! the cacao drink was divine followed by yoga, sauna, ice bath .. a delicious meal… I feel completely revived.. will be back 🙏🙏

Faranak Torabi

I've just came back from my second retreat with Donna and it was utter bliss! I really loved my first "Spring" retreat in November last year and so much so that I invited a couple of other friends to Donna's "Autumn Equinox" retreat. It was a blissful day with nourishing practices of cacao ceremony, reading cards, sound bath and healing with Osher, organic home grown food by her friend, ice bath and infrared sauna finishing with restorative yoga nidra. I was lucky enough to be able to stay at Donna's for the night and it was a fun night full of conversations and laughter. Donna is such a special person and she has made such a wonderful "home" away from home at Waiheke. She keeps upgrading her home (last year she just added the ice bath, and this time around she added the spa!) and everything is beautiful and high-spec. I am almost reluctant to do a google review because I want to keep Donna and Sandhana for myself! But I know that it's more important to share her gifts and her space to other people so everyone can get the benefit as well :). I'm booking my next retreat very soon!

Missy Wolfman