Wellness with Ash

18/10/2026

Second home 🫶🏝️

13/10/2026

A little appreciation post for this beautiful woman 💛 Meet Nat, the magic behind the food on our retreat.

Nat is all about food that makes you feel good. Fresh, nourishing, vibrant food made with beautiful ingredients, because wholesome food definitely doesn’t have to be boring.

With over 12 years as a chef and her own food and catering business, Mexicana, Nat knows how to bring serious flavour to the table. Think vibrant bowls, big flavours and food that leaves you feeling nourished, satisfied and energised.

But more than that, you can feel the love and care she puts into what she creates, and that’s exactly what we want food on our retreats to be about.

Thank you Nat for feeding us so beautifully and for being such a special part of our retreat. 💛🌿

Go follow .nourish27 on Instagram to see more of her incredible food!

30/09/2026

Hi, we’re Ash + Tamara The women behind Glow Retreats.

Glow retreats came from seeing a need for women to have space to pause, reconnect and feel looked after, something we both came to understand through our own wellness journeys.

A space to step away from the noise and the never-ending lists. To slow down, soften and give back to yourself.

Think yoga and movement, nourishing food, breathwork and restorative sessions, all set in beautiful surroundings, with plenty of time to rest, switch off and simply be.

But Glow retreats are about more than just slowing down.

There’s adventure, exploring, swimming, music, laughter, connecting with others and nature, new friendships and plenty of fun along the way.
Because to us, wellness is about all of it.

Rest AND adventure.

Nourishment AND fun.

Slowing down AND finding your spark again.✨

It’s about reconnecting with yourself, finding a little more balance and heading home feeling lighter, brighter and with some of that inner glow back

We’re two friends who genuinely love bringing women together and creating a space where you can exhale, be looked after, have fun and just be you for a while.

That’s what Glow is all about.
Ash + Tamara x

21/05/2026

✨ WINTER WISDOM ✨
Women’s Day Retreat | Black Swamp Dojo, Mangawhai
Sunday 28th June | 10AM–4PM

Winter invites us to slow down.
To soften and to turn inward.

Often the most transformative growth happens quietly beneath the surface — in the moments of rest, stillness and the inner work.

In a world that constantly asks women to keep pushing and doing more, this retreat is an invitation to slow down and honour the season — because not every season is for blooming; some are for nourishing the roots 🌿

Join me for a nourishing mid-winter day retreat designed to support your nervous system and help you reconnect with yourself through rest, reflection and gentle practices you can take home into everyday life.

Together we’ll explore:
• Gentle embodied yoga
• Nervous system workshop + practical tools
• Journaling + reflection
• Guided meditation + breathwork
• Sound Journey with Body of light
• Sauna
• Nourishing lunch by Mexikana, snacks + herbal teas
• Space to slow down, breathe and simply be

This day is for the woman craving softness, grounding, connection and a deep exhale this winter 🤍

Limited Early Bird $180 | Standard $220
Payment plans available.

Limited spaces available.
Message me or email [email protected] to reserve your spot ✨

20/05/2026

You can be doing all the “right” things. Eating nourishing food, taking supplements, and moving your body.

And still feel completely exhausted.

Why? Because it isn’t just what you do for your health that matters.

It’s the state your body is in while you’re doing it.

If your nervous system is constantly stuck in fight-or-flight mode (which so many of us are, just trying to keep up with daily life), your body simply cannot absorb the good things you’re giving it.

Food isn’t digested as easily.
Sleep isn’t as deep.
Energy becomes a rollercoaster.

Here’s what we know..

Your body needs to feel safe to heal.

This is why our retreats are built the way they are.

We don’t just offer a beautiful location.

Through nourishing food, restorative sleep, gentle movement, connecting with nature, restorative sessions, and intentional stillness, we help your body remember how to return to calm.

Not to push harder. To finally, deeply rest.

Because when your body feels safe enough to rest, that’s when the real healing begins. 🌿

www.womenswellness-retreats.com 💛

10/05/2026

✨ MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY ✨

I have teamed up with 5 other incredible local businesses — all run by mamas — to create the ultimate giveaway to nourish, spoil & celebrate one lucky woman this Mother’s Day 💛

This bundle is all about slowing down, filling your cup & enjoying the little things that make life feel good.

WIN:
🌿 Magnesium Oil Spray + Lavender & Chamomile Magnesium Sleep Bath Soak from — designed to support relaxation, rest & everyday wellness ($67)
☕ A handcrafted quirky mug from — guaranteed to brighten your morning coffee ($35)
🤎 1kg of organic coffee beans roasted in Mangawhai by East Coast Roast Coffee ($60)
🌶 A locally made chilli oil + spoon from PUNCH - Chilli Crisp Oil ($41)
🌮 A $50 meal voucher from — because mum deserves a lunch or night off cooking Mexikana
✨ One ticket to a Women’s Wellness Day Retreat in Mangawhai valued at $180 Wellness with Ash & Womens Wellness Retreats (valid for any 2026 event)

You know the drill... Follow all accounts tagged, Like this post, Tag a mama, friend or woman who deserves to win (each tag = extra entry), Share to your story for a bonus entry.

Winner announced: Friday 15th May 🤍

This giveaway is a little love gift to women everywhere — the ones doing all the things, holding everyone together & often forgetting to pour back into themselves too. You deserve this 💕

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Sleep isn’t a luxury... it’s a foundation 💤 As women, our bodies are deeply sensitive and cyclical, and sleep is where the real healing happens.

Hormones regulate
Nervous system resets
Energy, mood and skin restore

When we’re undersleep, we often stay stuck in fight or flight mode, feeling wired, overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves.

Most women need 8 to 9 hours of sleep, not the 6 to 7 we’ve been told is “normal.

Ask yourself honestly, are you getting enough sleep?

If you know sleep is an area you need to prioritise, start with small steps:

Wind down earlier (even 10 minutes helps)
Dim lights in the evening
Swap scrolling and screens for something calming like reading
Go to bed 30 minutes earlier
Try a warm herbal tea before bed

At our retreats, sleep and intentional rest are a core pillar. Because true wellness begins when your body feels safe enough to rest 💛