Aro Ha Wellness Retreat

"Overlooking the otherworldly expanse of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Aro Hā is an intimate 20-room lodge offering holistic practices (such as yoga and meditation) meant to invigorate the body and recalibrate the spirit. The self-sustainable property’s biggest draw is its epic setting between colossal sapphire lakes and snowcapped peaks—all of which the minimalist-chic cabins seamlessly blend into. Mindfulness is a core mantra here, and, with a setting like this, you'll get plenty of practice at it."

"Overlooking the otherworldly expanse of Lake Wakatipu, in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Aro Hā is an intimate 20-room lodge offering holistic practices (yoga, meditation) meant to sculpt the body and lift the spirit. The self-sustainable property’s biggest drawing card is definitely its epic setting between colossal sapphire lakes and snowcapped peaks—into which the minimalist-chic cabins seamlessly blend. Mindfulness is a core mantra here, and you'll get plenty of practice at it—something we could all use a little help with. Hot List 2015 - Remote and Wild"

"In te reo, an Eastern Polynesian language, aro ha translates to “in the presence of divine breath.” Learn to breathe in the present moment with an awakened sense of self-awareness. Awake to the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls as you watch the sun rise over the mountains at a morning Vinyasa, indulge enzymatically active vegetarian cuisine (also paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free friendly), and partake in a myriad of mindfulness offerings—from an infrared sauna to hydrotherapy, NLP therapy, hypnosis, meditation, breath work, daily massages, clean cooking classes, and more. This is far more than a weekend getaway; peruse intention-themed five- to eight-day weekly retreats here."