YOUR SANCTUARY FOR INTELLIGENT WELLNESS

In a world of constant demand, true luxury is the space to reconnect with yourself. Akoya is a secluded sanctuary nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, offering a profound journey back to balance. We blend the restorative power of nature with the option of deeply personalised, science-informed health to create an experience that is both intuitive and intelligent.

This is more than a retreat; it is the beginning of your return to self.

“The more aware you are of your emotions, the less they will control you.”

GABOR MATE

OUR STORY

Akoya was born from a simple desire: to create a sanctuary from the noise of modern life. We saw a need for a place where the overwhelmed could find stillness, where the burnt-out could find restoration, and where those seeking a deeper connection with their health could find credible, personalised guidance.

We found our home in the breathtaking seclusion of Queenstown. Here, the crisp alpine air, the tranquil lake, and the ancient forests are an integral part of the therapeutic experience.

OUR RETREATS

Our retreats are meticulously designed as all-inclusive journeys to guide you toward a specific, transformative outcome. We offer a collection of Signature Retreats that form the core of the Akoya experience, alongside a curated calendar of specialised Themed Retreats.

These foundational 6-night programs are designed to provide the time and space for you to disconnect, reset, and integrate new habits truly.  

  • This is the quintessential Akoya experience, engineered as a powerful antidote to the chronic stress and digital overload of modern life. It focuses on recalibrating the nervous system and building lasting resilience.   

    Core Focus: To guide guests from a state of chronic stress to one of calm, clarity, and renewed energy.   

    For the overwhelmed professional, the burnt-out entrepreneur, tired mom, or anyone feeling depleted and seeking to reclaim their vitality.   

    Key Inclusions: Daily guided alpine hikes, structured digital detox protocols, foundational breathwork sessions for stress regulation, and daily contrast therapy using our wood-fired sauna and alpine cold plunge pools.   

  • This program is the pinnacle of our personalised offering. It moves beyond general wellbeing to provide deep, actionable insights into your unique biology to optimise your healthspan.   

    Core Focus: To provide a data-driven, personalised pathway to healthy aging and peak vitality.   

    For the health-conscious individual or anyone looking to proactively invest in their long-term health and longevity.   

    Key Inclusions: A pre-arrival at-home blood test to identify key biomarkers, an in-depth consultation with our Wellness Director, a hyper-personalised nutritional menu for your stay, and educational workshops on longevity and sleep science.   

  • "Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself."

    — Hermann Hesse

  • “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”

    Anne Lamott

  • “Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow.”

    Eleanor Brownn

  • “Self-care is not a luxury. It is a necessity.”

    Audre Lorde

OUR NAME

The Akoya is a classic saltwater pearl, revered not for simple perfection, but for a brilliant lustre that glows from deep within. It is formed through patience and pressure, each layer cultivated in the quiet sanctuary of the sea. This natural transformation is the metaphor for our purpose.

Akoya Lodge is that sanctuary. A vessel designed to quiet the external world, providing the sacred space for your own inner balance to be restored and your most vibrant self to be revealed. Our mission is to offer the time, the environment, and the gentle guidance for a change that is both profound and lasting.

We invite you to our sanctuary to Reset, Recalibrate, and Rewire.