Health Sanctuary

Set deep in the heart of nature Bethells Beach cottages offer a place of rest and refuge where you can reconnect with your inner most self.

 

From the comfort of our beautiful cottages, with sweeping views of the beach and beyond, we provide a range of holistic health treatments designed to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit.

Using natural New Zealand products and incorporating the ancient healing arts our treatments will leave you feeling alive and in tune with life.

Afterwards you may like to walk the beach and let nature bring you to a new level of stillness or you might prefer to soak in the Scandinavian hot tub and watch the sunset over the majestic Tasman sea.

If you wish to extend the experience with an overnight stay simply book a cottage for the night and retire to the privacy of your very own west coast sanctuary. You can fall asleep to the sounds of nature and wake feeling rested and refreshed.

If you’re already a guest at the cottages all treatments are available to you upon request, subject to availability of practitioners. Booking prior to arrival will help ensure you secure the treatment of your choice.

Groups and special retreats

If you have a group of friends and want to enjoy a weekend of rejuvenation and laughter together please contact us to discuss our group pricing.

We are happy to provide catering for groups of six or more and will aim to meet any specific requirements you may have.

Personalised retreats

We understand that as individuals we all have different needs and preferences. With this in mind we invite you to design your ideal rejuvenation package from the list below.

Treatments and therapies

Massage – Sue
Seaweed body wraps -Sue
Aura balancing – Sue
Aura Soma – Sue
Tai Chi lessons Di
Mentoring – Trude
Life in Love coaching – Brigette

We can provide gift vouchers if you wish to create a rejuvenation package for a friend or loved one.
 

Meet our practitioners

 

Brigette Lorenz

Brigitte is working in Auckland as a qualified Counselor and Facilitator. Her experience spans almost two decades of working with individuals, couples, groups and organisations delivering personal, relationship and career coaching to professionals, government agencies and people in all walks of life. Brigitte’s main focus is on relationship work, coaching people to create successful, loving and conscious connections in their professional and personal lives.

Sue Beasley

Massage is one of the oldest forms of relaxation. It is wonderful for stress release and for relaxing sore and tired muscles. It aides circulation and has a toning affect on the skin and muscles.

Marguerite Laing

For ten years I worked alongside and later married one of the most influential intellectuals of our time, the philosopher, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and writer, Dr R. D. Laing. My formal training began in London in 1979 with being invited to observe and later participate in Laing’s individual and family consultations as well as training programs with people from all walks of life, from widely different cultures, in almost every conceivable emotional or mental state. I later accompanied my husband to conferences, workshops, master classes and seminars in 40 countries and went from jointly leading workshops and seminars to leading my own.

Trude Bethell

Trude, owner operator of Bethells Beach Cottages shares here unique gifts as a mentor and health therapist with guests. ‘Tune into your mind and body daily needs’?By living and loving through life’s experiences and challenges, Trude is a great listener and provider of self awareness with heart-to-heart connection.

Diane McDonald

Diane has studied Tai Chi for 12 years with a quest for agility and understanding of the mind and body she conveys an ancient art.