This women in business retreat is more than a getaway - it’s a return to self, culture, and collective strength. Grounded in ancestral wisdom and the power of wāhine-led leadership, Wāhine Ascend is a space where high-achieving women can slow down, reconnect, and rise - on their own terms.
16 - 18 May, 2025 | Moores Bay, Kawau Island
You’re the one everyone turns to. The rock. The leader. The nurturer. The one holding the business, the whānau, the team—all of it—together.
But somewhere in the rhythm of service, success, and showing up for others… you’ve stopped showing up for you.
You’ve mastered the art of pushing through. You’ve built something powerful—but behind the scenes, you’re tired. Not just physically, but spiritually, emotionally, mentally.
You crave space to breathe again. To hear your own voice. To remember who you were before the world got loud.
This business retreat was created just for you. A place where the masks come off. Where guilt is replaced with grace. Where your worth is not tied to output—but honoured in stillness.
It’s time to stop pouring from an empty cup. To pause. To exhale. To receive.
Not because everything is falling apart—but because you finally realise…
you don’t have to do it all alone.
Guided by two indigenous facilitators—one from Papua New Guinea, one from Aotearoa—this experience blends business strategy with deep cultural grounding. Together, we honour the rhythms of the land, the stories of our people, and the strength found in sisterhood.
Here, wellbeing isn't an afterthought—it’s the foundation. Through shared practices, courageous kōrero (discussions), and moments of stillness, we create a sacred space for wāhine to align with purpose, activate their power, and ascend—together.
You’re a purpose-driven wāhine - building or dreaming of a business that creates real impact. You care deeply about your people, your work, and your why. But in the middle of it all, you sometimes get lost.
Wāhine Ascend is for you if:
Whether you're just starting or already established - if your heart’s in it, this women retreat is for you.
- ALIGN -
Return to Self
(Māori Moon Phase)
Maramataka - Oike
Time for wānanga (learning) and looking after Papatūānuku (the land)
- ACTIVATE -
Step into your next season
(Māori Moon Phase)
Maramataka - Korekore
Moving up into the next stage of life
- ASCEND -
Rise with Purpose
(Māori Moon Phase)
Maramataka - Korekire Tuarua
Channel your power as a wahine toa (strong woman)
This isn’t just a feel-good weekend. It’s a recalibration. A return to clarity, confidence, and connection—with yourself, your business, and a new tribe of wāhine who truly get you.
You’ll leave with:
Space to think, breathe, and reset. You’ll gain tools to clear mental clutter, manage overwhelm, and create space for what really matters.
Grounded in cultural wisdom and real-world insight, you’ll walk away with practical plans for your next season—aligned with your values and vision.
You’ll learn to prioritise your wellbeing without guilt, establishing rhythms that nourish both your wairua and your work.
You’re not meant to do this alone. You’ll leave with a circle of powerful wāhine who will walk beside you—sharing wisdom, support, and sisterhood long after the women retreat ends.
From breathwork to business, you’ll rediscover your power—not as someone who has to do it all, but as someone who leads with intention, grace, and authenticity.
This isn’t your average business retreat. Wāhine Ascend is a culturally grounded, soul-deep experience designed for wāhine who lead with heart and want more than just strategy - they want alignment, connection, and legacy.
Wāhine Ascend is co-led by two powerful wāhine from Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa, bringing together rich Indigenous wisdom, storytelling, and strategy. It’s where ancestral knowledge meets business performance, and where connection runs deeper than networking. Set in the healing landscape of Kawau Island, this retreat grounds you in culture, sisterhood, and purpose - so you can align, activate, and ascend into your next season of leadership.
Olympian | Breathwork Expert | Speaker
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane is a speaker, breathwork expert, and Olympian devoted to helping high-achieving women master stress, build unshakable resilience, and access their highest potential.
Born in Papua New Guinea, Anna-Liza proudly represented her country on the world stage—including the
Olympian | Breathwork Expert | Speaker
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane is a speaker, breathwork expert, and Olympian devoted to helping high-achieving women master stress, build unshakable resilience, and access their highest potential.
Born in Papua New Guinea, Anna-Liza proudly represented her country on the world stage—including the 2008 Beijing Olympics, three Commonwealth Games, and five World Championships. Her journey as an elite athlete shaped her deep understanding of performance under pressure, mental strength, and the importance of holistic wellbeing.
Today, she blends the discipline of sport with the power of breathwork and mindset to guide women—especially women of colour—back to their inner wisdom, clarity, and personal power. Whether on stage, in workshops, or through retreats, Anna-Liza creates grounded, transformative spaces that help wāhine rise rooted in who they are.
Global Business Coach & Facilitator
Wyndi Tagi is a business strategist, coach, and keynote speaker who blends cultural wisdom with real-world business expertise. A proud wāhine Māori, she’s walked the path of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and leadership—and knows what it means to carry the weight of being "the stro
Global Business Coach & Facilitator
Wyndi Tagi is a business strategist, coach, and keynote speaker who blends cultural wisdom with real-world business expertise. A proud wāhine Māori, she’s walked the path of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and leadership—and knows what it means to carry the weight of being "the strong one."
Wyndi is the co-founder of WE Mana, an International, values-led, award winning business that champions Indigenous success and impact. Her superpower is helping wāhine align their business with their deeper calling—so they can lead with purpose, profit, and peace. Known for her honesty, mana, and fierce belief in others, Wyndi holds space for women to show up fully, rise confidently, and reclaim their time, energy, and power.
This retreat is just the beginning. For those ready to go deeper, Wyndi offers exclusive mentoring to walk with you as you grow your business and your life—with clarity, conviction, and cultural alignment.
This business retreat is an investment in you—your wellbeing, your leadership, your business, and your next chapter.
For wāhine ready to go all in. Includes the full retreat, post-retreat group coaching calls**, and two personalised 1:1 coaching sessions*** with Wyndi and Anna-Liza to help you expand into your next season with clarity and power.
Early Bird Pricing - $2995*
Standard Pricing - $3500*
* Prices include Accommodation, Food and Return Water Taxi from Sandspit. You must make your own way to Sandspit Wharf, Warkworth
** Group Coaching calls will be on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12pm NZ time
*** 1:1 sessions will be booked at a time that suits all parties. You will get 2 sessions, one each with Wyndi and Anna-Liza
(Prices are in NZD)
If something in you is stirring—if you know it’s time to pause, realign, and rise into the next version of yourself—this is your invitation.
Join us for 3 transformational days on sacred whenua, surrounded by powerful wāhine who see you, support you, and walk beside you.
📅 Dates:
16 - 18 May 2025
📍 Location:
Parohe Island Resort, Kawau Island – A serene, secluded space immersed in nature and wairua.
🌿 Your Next Step:
Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain the intimacy and depth of this experience. Click the button below to secure your space in the Wahine Ascend Business Retreat
Once you’ve completed your registration, we’ll send you all the details - including what time to meet at Sandspit Wharf in Warkworth to catch the ferry with the rest of your Wāhine Ascend tribe.
You’ll need to arrange your own transport to Sandspit Wharf (at your own cost), but the ferry ride to the retreat location is covered by us.
Yes! All meals and accommodation will be covered for the length of the retreat. You will also have access to the Parohe Island Retreat facilities - including the pool, outdoor baths and sauna.
While we will send this information to you after you register, we do suggest to pack comfortable clothes, journal, swimwear, walking shoes, personal items, and an open heart.
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