Residential Cancer Care
4 day Workshop
Oct 30,31 & Nov 1,2
spaces now available on this retreat!
Integrative Health Care - Nutrition for Cancer

4-day Residential Workshop
Lake Okareka - Rotorua
$900pp - King with ensuite
$800pp - Queen Room (shared bathroom)
$700pp - Modern Bunk + Shared Bathroom
$550 - Retreat fee only, daily attendance



Our tranquil location for our 4 day residential Oct-Nov 2025 Retreat



We invite you to journey with us on a unique retreat designed for anyone facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
You are welcome on your own or you may choose to bring a support person, this could be a friend, partner, family member or carer.
Our programme is an educational and experiential process, we promote science backed information and aim to give you practical tools you can use to help yourself. We cover topics such as...
What you can do for yourself to reduce stress
How to strengthen your immune system
Techniques to calm your mind
Nutrition to support traditional cancer treatments
Our workshops cover...
Holistic Health
Nutrition
Meditation
Integrative Medicine
Cancer Stress Management
Emotional Healing
Gratitude
Transforming Grief
Pyscho-Social Support + Connection
Open conversation on death and dying
You will be immersed in the sanctuary of well-being and empowerment. Evenings will include docu-series & small group activities
Meals are mainly plant-based with protein such as Organic Chicken or Fish. Moderate dietary needs are provided for. A health & nutrition form will be sent out after confirmation of a booking.
Your facilitators are Susie Brown and Kaytee Boyd - see more about them on our facilitators page
Additional financial support.
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We recognise that a cancer diagnosis impacts your financial wellbeing as much as your physical wellbeing. Please contact us for financial assistance to attend, as cost should not feel like a barrier to attend this event.
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We receive funding to off-set the costs for this programme. The fees we charge for attendance help us to achieve our mission to serve all those who are impacted by cancer in our community, but do not cover the full cost of the retreat.
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Pay it forward donations are also welcomed. If you can make a donation to assist others to attend our retreat, 100% of your donation will apply directly to that cause.
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In the past some of our attendees have also received support from their friends, whānau and community to attend. We can assist you with information to share about the benefits of supportive cancer care retreats for your wellbeing.
Other helpful Information
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Airport pickups are available
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To ensure a personalised and safe group experience we limit numbers to a max of14 attendees
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You'll need to be able to manage your own daily health including pain relief and bring any medications you require. We are 20 minutes from a doctor/hospital.
Cancellations and Transfer Policy
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We require a $150 deposit to secure your booking. This includes a $150 non-refundable booking fee that is not refunded unless your retreat is cancelled by us.
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If you attend a retreat and decide to leave during the retreat of your own volition, there is no refund.
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Less than 14 days prior to the retreat commencement date – 50% of your total payment will be refunded.
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More than 14 days prior to the retreat commencement date – your total payment, less $150 non-refundable deposit will be refunded.
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It may be possible to transfer to another Aratika Cancer Trust Retreat (within 12 months) if you let us know 14 days or more that you cant make it.