This is the kind of place that makes you pause mid-scroll and seriously reconsider your calendar. Farmluxe in New Zealand is a full sensory yes. Wildflowers, crisp mountain air, turquoise lakes, and that South Island summer light that makes everything feel dialled up. But the real flex isn’t the scenery. It’s the way the experience is designed. Farmluxe doesn’t just drop you into a beautiful location and call it wellness. It layers movement, stillness, floral artistry and connection in a way that actually lands. This particular retreat is designed for women, and you can arrive solo if you want. You’ll leave with women you’ll still be texting long after the flowers fade.
Farmluxe as a brand is rooted in movement, connection, wellness and beauty, with retreats hosted around the world. In New Zealand, that vision becomes a once-in-a-lifetime wildflower season pilgrimage, built around a luxury base, private charter access to remote locations, and a pace that and a pace that actually makes sense. Other Farmluxe retreats, including mixed and couples experiences, are listed further below.
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Video credit: Farmluxe Intro by Dream Farm Luxe. Originally published on YouTube, August 2019.
Retreat Name
Farmluxe
A Wellness and Wildflowers Journey
Queenstown, New Zealand
Contact Details
Website: farmluxe.com
Instagram: instagram.com/farmluxe
Bookings: Application required via the Farmluxe retreat page
Location
Coronet Ridge Resort
146 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
Image credit: Get Lost Magazine - A wide-angle view from Coronet Ridge Resort overlooking the Shotover River, green valleys and the Southern Alps beyond.
Founder Q&A
This is where Farmluxe stops being just a beautiful itinerary and starts to explain why it works. Founder Misha Gillingham shares how these retreats are designed, who they’re really for, and what guests tend to carry home long after the flowers fade.
Q: Many guests arrive feeling burnt out or emotionally overloaded. How are Farmluxe retreats designed to support nervous system regulation rather than just relaxation?
It’s much more than relaxation. Many women arrive carrying the cumulative weight of multiple roles, expectations, and emotional labor. Farmluxe retreats are intentionally designed to support nervous system regulation by immersing women in beauty, safety, and meaningful connection from the moment they arrive.
The landscapes, the flowers, and the workshops immediately soothe the nervous system. Nature’s beauty has a way of softening the body before the mind even catches up. This immersion calms the soul and opens space for inspiration to flow, reminding women of who they are beneath the noise of daily life.
From there, we deepen into sensory-rich creative practices, the language of flowers, gentle embodied movement, sound and frequency healing, and guided group sharing. These experiences are not about fixing or forcing release, but about being supported and witnessed. Women feel deeply seen and heard, rediscover play and creativity, and leave not only rested, but re-inspired and reconnected to themselves and to one another.
Q: Food clearly plays an important role at Farmluxe. How do you approach meals and dining to support nourishment and restoration without feeling restrictive?
Nothing about our retreat meals are restrictive. Instead, we invite women to listen to their bodies, to enjoy the vibrant offerings from nature woven into each meal, and to rediscover how satisfying it feels to be truly fed.
Dining is sensory-rich and relaxed. It is another moment for beauty and connection rather than something to manage or worry about. We move our bodies throughout the retreat and encourage enjoying healthy, gourmet meals that stabilise energy and support restoration. Our focus is organic, local, nutritious ingredients, with flowers infused wherever possible.
Q: Who benefits most from a Farmluxe retreat and who may not be the right fit?
Farmluxe retreats are especially nourishing for women who love flowers, feel most alive in nature, and long to be immersed in beauty. They tend to be drawn to creativity, meaningful conversation, and the joy of making things with their hands.
They want to reconnect with their inner child, to play, imagine, and feel inspired again, while forming genuine connections with like-minded women who value depth, beauty, and presence.
Farmluxe is less about fixing or optimising and more about remembering. These retreats offer space for inspiration, reflection, and restoration through nature, creativity, and shared experience.
They may not be the right fit for someone seeking formal therapy, clinical healing, or a highly prescriptive wellness program with strict rules or guaranteed outcomes. Farmluxe retreats are intentionally designed as inspirational, soul-nourishing experiences rather than therapeutic interventions.
Q: After guests return home, what changes or shifts do you most commonly hear about weeks or months later?
One of the greatest joys is seeing how deeply connected the women remain long after the retreat ends. Many stay in touch, continuing to encourage and celebrate one another as they build lives rooted in shared passions and a more intentional way of living.
The shifts are often subtle but profound. Women return home noticing small details with greater gratitude and presence. They relate to themselves with more tenderness and step into their roles within families, work, and communities with renewed clarity and confidence.
Many also return home lighter and more joyful, a change often noticed by their partners. We frequently hear stories of husbands remarking on this renewed joy and enthusiastically encouraging them to return for future retreats.
Q: Do guests need prior experience with florals, journaling, or movement to participate fully?
No prior experience is needed. All that’s required is an open heart, curiosity, and a willingness to receive what nature has to offer.
Q: When you think about the upcoming New Zealand retreat, what do you expect guests will talk about most?
From photographs and videos, you might think it’s the turquoise lakes beside endless fields of wild lupines or the floral workshops where we wander through flower fields cutting blooms that speak to us.
But the moments most often spoken about are the bonds formed between women who arrived as strangers and left as friends for life.
The Experience
Farmluxe is built on the idea that beauty is not optional. It is restorative. Flowers and landscapes are the doorway, but the real magic is what happens when women feel safe enough to soften, create, laugh, exhale and be seen. The retreats are intentionally designed to support deep emotional nourishment beyond relaxation.
Program Focus
Wildflowers, gardens, hiking, self care, yoga, sound baths, journaling, floral artistry, creative workshops and nervous system focused restoration.
Personalisation Level
High touch, thoughtfully curated, small group, with a balance of scheduled experiences and spacious downtime. It is guided, but not micromanaged.
Who It’s For
Women who crave nature and beauty with substance. Solo travellers, creatives, women in transition, women carrying too much, and anyone who wants connection that is genuine and not performative.
Not designed for kids. This is an adult women’s retreat experience. Other Farmluxe retreats, including mixed and couples experiences, are listed further below.
Accommodation Options
Each guest enjoys private luxury accommodation at Coronet Ridge Resort.
• Private room or double occupancy suites
• Daily housekeeping
• Plush comforts designed for deep rest
• Surrounded by mountain, river and lake landscapes
Image credit: Coronet Ridge Resort - Alpine-inspired interiors featuring natural stone, warm timber, fireplaces and soft, neutral finishes designed for comfort and quiet.
Wellness Inclusions
• Daily yoga and nature walks
• Meditation and journaling
• Sound baths including a restorative session on arrival
• Wellness workshops focused on restoration and nervous system regulation
• Farmluxe Flower Therapy as a sensory, non medical experience designed to support deep rest
• Creative workshops including floral arranging and floral painting
• Guided hikes through scenic landscapes
• Optional evening sound baths
Facilitator Team
Misha Gillingham
Founder. Flower farmer, garden designer and former luxury travel writer.
Jennifer Horn
Co host. Pilates, barre, Gyrokinesis, sound healing, meditation and movement guidance.
Hannah Lucas
Co host. Florist, yoga and meditation teacher, founder of journaling brand Dearmi.
Joy Prouty
Photographer and filmmaker documenting retreats and the garden. Author of Practicing Presence. Next book The Art of Self Compassion releases January 2026.
Paige Evans
Operations and retreat support. Travel and communications background. Based on San Juan Island.
Dining & Nutrition
Dining is part of the itinerary, not a footnote.
• Seasonal locally sourced ingredients prepared as refined, nourishing meals
• Exceptional dining at Coronet Ridge Resort
• One of a kind dining moments set within nature, created exclusively for the group
• Alcohol free retreat philosophy to support nervous system regulation, with guests able to purchase their own alcohol if they choose
Sustainability Practices
Farmluxe is nature led by design.
• Retreat experiences built around landscapes, gardens and low crowd access
• Destinations are personally scouted to avoid tourist traps and overrun areas
• Focus on seasonal local sourcing for meals
• Small group model that reduces impact compared to mass retreat formats
Highlight Facilities
Coronet Ridge Resort highlights are not fully listed in your notes. Keep this focused on what is confirmed.
• Luxury resort setting exclusively reserved for the group
• Mountain, lake and river surrounds
• Proximity to wildflower regions and scenic hiking routes
• Comfortable suites designed for rest between excursions
What To Bring
• Layered clothing for alpine conditions and outdoor excursions
• Walking shoes suitable for hikes and nature trails
• A journal and something you like to write with
• A camera or a phone with storage space because you will run out fast
• Optional: a small day pack for excursions
Seasonal Programs
This retreat is designed around peak New Zealand wildflower season in December on the South Island.
Duration Packages
December 13 to 18, 2026
6 days / 5 nights
Application required
Double Occupancy
$6,796 USD per person
Paid in 4 instalments:
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At booking: $1,699
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March 1, 2026: $1,699
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June 1, 2026: $1,699
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September 1, 2026: $1,699
Double occupancy rooms feature two twin beds. Rooms vary slightly in layout and views. If you’d like to share with a friend, or be paired with a roommate, Farmluxe can assist.
Single Occupancy
$9,456 USD per person
Paid in 4 instalments:
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At booking: $2,364
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March 1, 2026: $2,364
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June 1, 2026: $2,364
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September 1, 2026: $2,364
Single occupancy rooms feature one king bed. Rooms vary slightly in layout and views, all designed with plush furnishings and privacy for deep rest.
For bookings, click here: farmluxe.com/new-zealand
Itinerary
Itinerary is a sample and may change due to weather or unforeseen conditions.
Day 1 Arrival
Settle into your room at Coronet Ridge Resort. Welcome meet and greet and group dinner. Journaling workshop and restorative sound bath.
Day 2 Destinations
Private charter scenic flight to a hidden wildflower destination with turquoise lakes and snow covered peaks. Gourmet lunch in the lupines. Nature walk. Evening free to dine at the resort or unwind in your suite.
Day 3 In Bloom
Full day visiting flower farms and gardens. Cut flowers at your leisure. Guided floral arranging workshop and gourmet lunch. Optional evening sound bath.
Day 4 Restore
Morning wellness workshop with restorative movement and Farmluxe Flower Therapy. Scenic hike. Guided floral painting workshop. Group dinner and game night.
Day 5 Explore
More gardens and another scenic hike. Journaling, stretching and picnic lunch. Free time back at the resort. Dinner at a favourite local restaurant.
Day 6 Farewell
Farewell breakfast. Check out at 11:00am.
Getting There
Closest airport: Queenstown Airport ZQN
Drive time to Coronet Ridge Resort: approximately 20 minutes under normal conditions
Scheduled transfers provided:
• One scheduled pick up at Queenstown Airport on December 13 at 2:45 PM
• Departure transfer leaves the resort December 18 at 11:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these retreats alcohol free?
Farmluxe retreats are designed to support nervous system regulation, presence, and genuine connection. Alcohol is not included as part of the retreat experience. Instead, guests are offered thoughtfully crafted non alcoholic beverages, including floral mocktails. Guests may choose to purchase their own alcohol independently if they wish.
Do I need prior yoga, movement, or floral experience?
No prior experience is required. All wellness sessions, movement practices, and creative workshops are designed to be accessible for beginners and experienced participants alike. Activities are guided, supportive, and focused on enjoyment rather than performance.
Are flights included in the retreat price?
Flights to and from New Zealand are not included. The retreat price includes private chartered scenic flights during the retreat to remote wildflower locations, as well as scheduled airport transfers to and from Queenstown Airport at the designated times.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Farmluxe works closely with host venues and local chefs to accommodate most dietary requirements. Guests are invited to share allergies or dietary needs during the application process so meals can be planned accordingly.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Farmluxe retreats offer payment plans, typically structured across two to four instalments. Full details for this retreat are outlined in the Duration Packages section above.
What is Farmluxe Floral Therapy?
Farmluxe Floral Therapy is a non clinical, guided sensory experience designed to support relaxation and nervous system regulation. It is not a medical or therapeutic treatment.
The experience includes a guided relaxation phase using breath, sound, and floral sensory elements, followed by a creative floral mandala practice completed in silence. The focus is on slowing down, sensory engagement, and creative expression rather than analysis or outcome.
Are there additional costs not included in the retreat price?
The retreat price does not include airfare to or from New Zealand, transportation outside scheduled transfers, alcoholic beverages, additional spa treatments, unscheduled meals, gratuities, room service, or laundry services. All scheduled retreat activities, meals, internal transport, and included experiences are covered.
Do I need to apply to attend?
Yes. All Farmluxe retreats are application based and places are limited.
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