Welcome

Escape the stresses of modern life & find time for intimacy at
The Intimate Ape Retreat.

This is an adult-only sanctuary for curious minds to recharge, reset, be celebrated and to explore.

Our Space

Discover a space to be yourself, whether a single or couple. Visit for a few hours, or stay overnight and have a rural deep sleep. Enjoy a digital detox. Step outside of your clothes. Return to how you came into this world, free and with an open mind to explore. Back to simple basics, back to the core of being human.

Have a naked spa, or cosy infrared sauna, lay in the sun, or by a winter's fire. If you wish, engage openly in conversation with us. Relax with Lisa's massage indoors or outdoors - simple human touch, essential human contact, something missing from many people's lives. Reconnect with yourself, or as couple, freely in our private outdoor spaces.

Watch and listen to nature around you, the bird life and the elements. Breathe a little slower and give yourself some time to recharge Be alive in the moment.

Focussed Visit
$600 - single or couple

Visit The Intimate Ape Retreat for curious minds

3 hours of relaxing time with flexibility around your requests.

For example: 3 hours dedicated time with Lisa and 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 others in your life.

Lisa has many years experience providing deeply relaxing massages with a gentle touch. They are wonderfully tender, with no complex rituals.

Overnight Stay
$900 - single or couple

Stay at The Intimate Ape Retreat for curious minds

As much, or little, time with us as you wish throughout your visit with an overnight stay in our self-contained cottage.

The new-build cottage is very comfortable and cosy and is located within the private clothing-optional areas of our gardens.

Includes a grazing platter, a Kiwi continental breakfast, more quality time with us singularly, or collectively, along with enjoyment of the spa & infrared sauna when you wish. Or you can just spend time in your own space.

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

Immersive Stay - 2 or 3 Days & Nights
$800 per day - single or couple

The Intimate Ape Retreat for curious minds Immersive Stay

Open 7 days

As much dedicated attention each day from your hosts as you wish for a fully immersive experience. Completely escape the outside world, enjoy an extended relaxing full-body massage (every day), spa, sauna, sunbathe in summer, log fire in winter and our private garden all year round. Converse openly with either or both of your hosts as suits your needs. We together, or individually, dedicate quality time and energy just for you, our guest. Lunch platter and a generous breakfast provided for each day stayed.

A perfect escape for singles or couples to unwind & explore intimacy in our private spaces. Truly escape the world and recharge your inner-self.

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

Meet your hosts - John & Lisa

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

Your hosts John & Lisa at The Intimate Ape Retreat for singles and couples