Welcome

Leave behind the stresses of modern life & find time for intimacy at
the Intimate Ape Escape.

We are an adult-only sanctuary for singles and couples.

Our Space

Discover a space for yourself, whether a single or couple. Visit for a few hours, or stay overnight and have a rural deep sleep. Enjoy a digital detox.

Have a clothing-optional spa, or cosy infrared sauna or lay in the sun. Relax with Julie'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
$350 single / $450 couple

Visit The Intimate Ape Escape

3 hours of relaxing time to escape a busy life.

Enjoy Julie's relaxing full-body massage up to 1 hour per guest with outdoors option on warmer days. Julie has many years experience providing deeply relaxing massages with a gentle touch. They are wonderfully tender, with no complex rituals. If you are a couple, you can assist with a four-handed massage, if you wish.

Includes a grazing platter with coffee, tea, still or sparkling water. Enjoy an all-year round spa & infrared sauna and/or sunbathe in our private gardens.

A chance to stop, take a breath and recharge. Space on your own, or in conversation with us - your choice.

Overnight Stay
$500 single / $600 couple

Stay at The Intimate Ape Escape

Have an overnight stay in our self-contained cottage and a chance to fully relax. Includes a 1 hour massage by Julie for each guest.

The new-build cottage is very comfortable and cosy and is located within our private gardens.

Includes a generous Kiwi continental breakfast plus a grazing platter with coffee, tea, still or sparkling water. Quality time away from the world, along with enjoyment of the spa & infrared sauna when you wish. We are happy to socialise, or give you 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.

The Intimate Ape Escape For Adults

Open 7 days

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

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

Meet your hosts - John & Julie

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 & Julie at The Intimate Ape Escape for singles and couples