WELCOME

Learn, develop or experience intimacy and escape the stress of modern life at The Intimate Ape Men's Retreat.

This is a sanctuary for solo men to recharge, reset, be listened to, appreciated and celebrated, one guest at a time.

YOUR SITUATION

Work, stress, burnout, fast-paced lives, failed relationships, being single can lead to little meaningful contact for men. Many facets of modern life take their toll on your inner self, your wellness, natural need for connection, your innate need for intimacy.

You're sold solutions that don't always work - a million better products to buy, a multitude of far off exotic places to visit. Hunting, fishing, sport, all will get you out into the fresh air and be good for you but do they address yours needs for something deeper, something essentially human?

In your relationships people come and go, with fresh hope that fades. Rinse and Repeat. The 'standard narrative' does not suit everyone. Sometimes you need to ask why, sometimes you can benefit from a different perspective.

OUR ANTIDOTE

Strip it all back to simple basics for a few hours. Maybe stay overnight and have a rural deep sleep. Walk away from your phone, PC, and even clothes. Return to how you came into the world - without even the shirt on your back. Back to simple basics, back to the ape inside.

Have a naked spa, or cosy infrared sauna, lay in the sun, or by a winter's fire talking openly and honestly with one or both of us. Relax with Lisa's massage indoors or outdoors. Simple human touch, essential human contact, something missing from many men's lives.

Watch and listen to nature around you, the bird life and the elements. Breathe a little slower and give yourself some time to rethink. Talk. Open up. Explore your truth. Be alive in the moment.

GET TO KNOW + MASSAGE 90 MINS
$200

The Intimate Ape Men's Retreat - Get to know you

A first-time introduction to meet Lisa & John at our retreat, have a chat, followed by a full-body massage with Lisa. If you prefer to chat with just one of us no worries but we will both meet you on any first visit.

This is optional and not a prerequisite for any other bookings. If you are time-challenged to commit to a half-day it could be used to agree an ongoing plan tailored just for you for subsequent one-hour visits.

A 90 minute visit does not commit you to any subsequent visits.

ONE HOUR VISITS
$250

The Intimate Ape Men's Retreat - 1 Hour Vists

We understand many people will struggle to find half a day free from busy schedules. Over a series of one-hour visits we can still help in shorter, focused sessions tailored to suit your needs each time.

One-hour is enough time to have meaningful conversations over a coffee, develop intimacy skills and have a relaxing massage.

There is no minimum commitment – visits can be ad hoc according to your needs or until you feel you have achieved your goals.

HALF DAY VISIT
$500

The Intimate Ape Men's Retreat Day Visit

3 hours of relaxing time with flexibility around your preferences.

For example: 3 hours dedicated time with Lisa and/or John in conversation, Lisa's relaxing full-body massage up to 1.5 hours (optional outdoors on warmer days), an all year round spa & infrared sauna and/or sunbathe, or relax in front of a log fire (winter) and a platter of fresh finger food.

A chance to converse freely and confidentially in a way you may not be able to with mates.

Lisa has many years experience providing deeply relaxing massages with a gentle touch. They are purely relaxing, not sports, deep tissue, hot stones etc.

HALF DAY WITH OVERNIGHT STAY
$780

The Intimate Ape Men's Retreat Overnight

As well as everything included in the dedicated 3 hours of focused time, there is the additional option to add an overnight stay in our self-contained cottage.

The cottage has a full kitchen and is very cosy. It is located within the private clothing-optional areas of our gardens.

Includes a Kiwi continental breakfast, the chance to have some social time with us both outside of your focused 3 hours, along with use of the spa & infrared sauna in the cottage. Or you can just spend the evening in your own space.

The perfect escape from the city, or a wonderful stop passing through, and a chance to fully relax with a good night's sleep.

IMMERSIVE STAY - 2 or 3 DAYS & NIGHTS
$750 Per Day

The Intimate Ape Men's Retreat Immersive Stay

Weekend or week days

Immersive, focused time from your hosts up to 3 hours per day with opportunity for socialising. Fully relax, enjoy an extended relaxing full-body massage (every day), spa, sauna, sunbathe in summer, log fire in winter and enjoy our private garden all year round. Converse openly with either or both of your hosts as suits your needs. We together, or individually, dedicate time and energy just for you, our guest. Lunch platter and a generous breakfast provided for each day stayed.

A perfect escape for the solo man to unwind & explore. Truly escape the world and recharge your inner-self.

Watch a quick video walk-through of our retreat & imagine yourself here.

To have 3 hours on the first day please arrive by 3.00pm. Alternatively arrive later the first night and have a double session the next day. Check-in from 10.00 am first day, check out 10.00 am on final day. Strictly BYO for alcohol.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
T.S.Eliot

The Intimate Ape Men's Retreat Hosts