Contact Us
10 Rawhiti St
Diamond Harbour RD2
Christchurch
Tel: 03 329 4773 or 027 2777 734
Website:
www.journeyessence.com
Diamond Harbour is the untouched secret of New Zealand; 45 mins east of Christchurch
and airport in the beautiful Banks Peninsula.
Shunyata Healing and HeShunyata Healing and Health Retreat can be accessed by ferry from Lyttelton, 10
mins or by car from Christchurch and is about an hour from Akaroa. There is
numerous beautiful coastal walks to be taken, lovely gardens to sit in and write
up your journal, kayaking just down the hill and a beautiful nearly private
beach 10 mins by car round the coast.
If you need to be picked up at the airport or in the city contact Paru. If
driving, you can take the Dyers Pass Road over the hill from Cashmere (end of
Colombo St), over to Governors Bay. 20 mins further along the same road, you
will get to Diamond Harbour. Go through Diamond Harbour and after the turn off
to the Diamond Harbour Godley House, 10 Rawhiti St is the 2nd on the right
before Purau beach.
FAQs
Can I check in any day?
Yes, Shunyata is very unique and you can come any time.
What is the best time of day to Arrive?
If you are doing a cleanse/detox, it would be best to arrive before 10am if possible
as we start that day but otherwise come in the morning of the first day and leave
the afternoon of the last.
Do guests travel alone?
Yes of course, many guests come on their own as they are doing individual
healing and max of only 3 guests at a time. Of course, a couple, with a
friend or member of the family are also a lovely way of sharing Shunyata.
How long should I stay?
Detox retreats require a minimum of 5 days and the Journey retreats minimum
of 2 days but you can stay on with yoga, food and meditation for as many extra
as you Like for a cost all inclusive of $150 pp per night.
Should I bring my mobile or laptop?
I truly believe in freedom of an individual so there are no strict rules at
Shunyata but you will benefit more from the amazing shift if you truly give
yourself this gift and cut off from the world, what truly is a week or a few
days out of everyday madness in normal life.
Do I need to book treatments in advance?
It would help to establish your package and sessions in advance but you can
add extra’s when you are here subject to time restraints also.
What happens in a typical day on retreat?
Up reasonably early (depends on what you need) to prepare for detox if doing
it, yoga class, lovely coastal walk breakfast, session time, maybe a relax and
read in hammock, lovely healthy lunch and then time to catch up with journal
writing or reading, guided meditation in evening followed by dinner and maybe a
dvd in the evening before bed.