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“Ruby Retreat gave me hope. Hope that I had the tools to live in sobriety. Hope that there are people in the world that aren’t concerned with pretence and illusion, admission rates or numbers - that there are still people who have a genuine care for others. Beautiful people, genuine care and honesty - all focused towards health, recovery and sobriety. It felt in many ways like coming home.
What did I like about the retreat? I was in crisis. Knowing I had Ruby Retreat on the horizon gave me a ray of hope. When I got there, the quality and sincerity of the facilitators was such, I was able to achieve a state of calm for the first time in days. I have no doubt the genuine care I felt at Ruby Retreat prevented relapse for me.”

J. from Nelson

“I really enjoyed Gill's open approach to group therapy. I loved starting with yoga and meditation each day. Perfect location. The family constellation was out of this world! And the food was beautiful, nutritious and nourishing. I feel very grateful to have had this experience. The workshops were insightful and helpful for my healing journey of wellness.
What did I like about the retreat? Everything. It was all great. The programme has a great flow. Arohanui xox”

P. from Nelson

“I loved the facilitators/therapists. Great how different they all were. The food was incredible! Thank you for all the care and thoughtfulness around each person's needs. I loved the 5 pm takeaway dinners. AMAZING! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! This was an incredible experience!
What did I like about the retreat? I loved the people, care, sessions, everything! Especially the cultivation of step 1, step 2 etc and then 12 step meetings. I loved the people with different addictions, perfect location, skinny-dips, loads of sharing, laid back with time but still on schedule.”

S. from Wellington

“The people at RR are knowledgeable and insightful. Their tact and pace was, I felt, tailored exactly to where I was and how much I could take on at that time. This spoke to me of a genuine care for me as a person, and not of a process of rehabilitation. The range of modalities and approaches was refreshing and gave me new insights into myself in addiction. The space created by Seija and the team is one of healing. I think you can immediately feel the energy of a place, and the rooms at Ruby Retreat are filled with laughter, joy and reflection. The food at Ruby Retreat was at the same time honest, delicious and nourishing.”

J. from Nelson

“I never experienced a massage like it - in a good way! Thanks Nikki! Gill was a warm and excellent listener. The food was plentiful and delicious. 11/10
What did I like about the retreat? The variety of topics and facilitators, the sweets with each meal. The love the safety and support of the whole group. The combination of holistic AA, yoga and meditation to start the day.”

F. from Nelson

“The facilitators were amazing. So empathetic and real embodiments of what they are teaching. So impressed by all of them. So good. I experienced confrontation with obstacles that I normally avoid. Beginning to move again. Hunger for growth.
What did I like about the retreat? Opportunities for deep reflection on patterns.”

J. from Nelson

“The facilitators are amazing. The food is simply energising. This was a life changing experience for me.
What did I like about the retreat? The vibe. The way everything was strategically set out, the food, I can’t fault anything.”

C. from Nelson

“I visited Ruby Retreat last year and stayed for a blissful week of yoga, mindfulness, and reflection. My life has changed. The help I've had with my nutrition has saved my life. Seija and everyone at RR are experienced practitioners, I can't recommend enough.”

S. from Auckland

“Seija has had a remarkable impact on my life in a number of ways. She is a true healer. She has expansive knowledge and training across many holistic modalities. She is very intuitive, an empathetic listener, and she gets to the heart of things quickly. Her wonderful sense of humour and nurturing nature has seen me through some massive challenges. I had a number of naturopathy sessions with Seija which really supported my wellbeing in a time of need.”

L. from Wellington

“Seija has worked extensively with my sister, who has had some challenges with anxiety and addiction. Seija offered my sister a rehab course, which really gave her the structure and support she needed. Seija has been a remarkable mentor for my sister. Her humour, humility and deep wisdom again make her a true healer and role model. I have seen a transformation in my sister since connecting with Seija. I am so excited for other people to have this space and opportunity to be supported by Seija and her programme also.”

L. from Nelson

“Seija and Francesco’s genuine concern for and desire to engage with all aspects of the wellbeing of the addict offers the perfect antidote to the isolation that the using addict has often become accustomed to. They have created a space that is safe, nurturing and absolutely conducive to the kind of deep reflection that recovery can require. The happily sober life I lead today has its seeds in my time at Ruby Retreat and I am so excited for the same experience to be provided to those who also need it.”

J. from Nelson