Aro Ha Wellness Retreat

What Aro Ha Wellness Retreat does

Aro Ha Wellness Retreat is a privately held, New Zealand-based boutique wellness operator founded in 2014 by Damian Chaparro in partnership with the founding family. The company runs multi-day residential programs at a purpose-built, off-grid Passivhaus facility in Glenorchy in the Southern Alps, approximately 45 minutes from Queenstown, and serves affluent wellness seekers, corporate groups, and private parties internationally. The core offer consists of the 5-day Revive & Thrive Essential retreat (from $5,880 NZD) and the 7-day Revive & Thrive Signature retreat (from $8,400 NZD), supplemented by Specialty Retreats (from $8,700 NZD) featuring guest educators and Corporate Wellbeing Packages (from $7,950 NZD per person).

The underlying program architecture synthesizes longevity research, mindfulness traditions, functional movement, and nature immersion into an evidence-based multidisciplinary framework. Technical and operational differentiators include a fasting-mimicking diet protocol based on Dr. Valter Longo's research, contrast hydrotherapy systems (saunas, cold plunge, hot tub) available 24 hours, on-site permaculture gardens supporting a plant-to-plate nutrition model, and quantitative guest tracking of biological age, HRV, blood pressure, telomere length, and sleep scores. The company extends its reach digitally through the Aro Ha @home platform (including the award-winning Seasonal Renew 5-day online cleanse at $129 NZD), 1-on-1 coaching, the Adventures in Wellbeing podcast, and The Journal.

Commercially, Aro Ha operates a direct-to-consumer model with bookings via website, phone, and email, alongside a sales-led B2B corporate motion and a self-serve digital channel. Revenue is generated from per-guest all-inclusive retreat bookings, specialty programs, corporate packages, online program subscriptions, and gift vouchers from $50 NZD. Distribution is supported by earned media coverage in Condé Nast Traveler, CNN, Vogue, Outside Magazine, and a Top 10%-ranked podcast. The company does not disclose financials, has no external investors or parent entity identified, and operates with a team of approximately 21 employees.

Name

Aro Ha Wellness Retreat

Legal name

Aro Ha Ltd.

Website

https://aro-ha.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Retreat Services

NAICS

Accommodation (721), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Spa Resorts (THAGAMAA), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Wellness & Spa All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAE), Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs) (THAJAHAB)

Keywords

• Wellness retreats
• Longevity programs
• Mindfulness retreats
• Plant-based nutrition
• Corporate wellbeing

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenorchy

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. On-Site Retreat Programs: 5-day Essential retreats from $5,880-$7,115 NZD and 7-day Signature retreats from $8,400-$10,164 NZD. All-inclusive with accommodation, meals, activities, and daily massage.
2. Specialty Retreats: 5-7 day specialty retreats featuring exceptional educators and practitioners, priced from $8,700 NZD.
3. Corporate Retreat Packages: Bespoke corporate wellness retreats starting at $7,950 per person for 7-day experience. Customized for team-building, personal growth, or pure relaxation with preferential corporate rates.
4. Online Programs (Seasonal Renew): 5-day online fasting-mimicking cleanse program at $129 NZD with 30-day access. Winner of Best Wellness Program 2024. Company and group discounts available.
5. Additional Treatments and Services: Optional additional treatments including acupuncture, metabolic insights, and specialized therapies beyond included daily massage.
6. Gift Vouchers: Wellness gift vouchers available from $50 NZD for retreat experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aro Ha Wellness Retreat operates multi-day immersive wellness retreats at a purpose-built facility in Glenorchy, New Zealand, combining mindfulness meditation, yoga, sub-alpine hiking, plant-based nutrition, daily therapeutic massage, and longevity-focused health practices. The company complements its in-person retreats with online cleansing and at-home coaching programs, as well as corporate wellbeing packages and gift vouchers.

Product overview

Aro Ha Wellness Retreat operates as a wellness retreat and online health platform offering both physical retreat experiences and digital wellness programs. The core product portfolio includes three in-person retreat programs: Revive & Thrive Essential (5-day) and Revive & Thrive Signature (7-day) as the primary residential wellness experiences, plus Specialty Retreats featuring guest educators. The digital sub-brand Aro Ha @home extends the offering online through Seasonal Renew (a 5-day fasting-mimicking cleanse program), 1-on-1 Coaching, and Corporate Wellbeing Packages. Supporting content brands include the Adventures in Wellbeing Podcast and The Journal. Gift Vouchers provide retail access to retreats. All offerings center on plant-based nutrition, mindfulness, functional movement, and evidence-based longevity practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Revive & Thrive Essential (5-Day Retreat)
• Revive & Thrive Signature (7-Day Retreat)
• Specialty Retreats
• Seasonal Renew Online Cleanse
• Aro Ha @home 1-on-1 Coaching
• Corporate Wellbeing Packages
• Wellness Gift Vouchers

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.16 years measured reduction in biological age after 6-day retreat
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canyon Ranch: Canyon Ranch operates destination wellness resorts in the US with multi-day programs focused on fitness, nutrition, and mind-body health. Comparable to Aro Ha on immersive all-inclusive retreat format, premium pricing, and integration of wellness outcomes tracking.
• Esalen Institute: Esalen is a renowned transformative retreat center in Big Sur, California offering workshops on mindfulness, embodiment, and personal growth. Comparable to Aro Ha on the experiential mindfulness retreat model, residential format, and integration of nature as part of the wellness experience.
• Buchinger Wilhelmi: Buchinger Wilhelmi is a family-run therapeutic fasting clinic in Germany and Spain with century-long history in medically supervised fasting programs. Directly comparable to Aro Ha on the fasting-mimicking diet protocol, evidence-based cleanse programming, and longevity-focused outcomes.
• Ananda in the Himalayas: Ananda is a luxury destination spa resort in India combining Ayurveda, yoga, and wellness programs in a palace setting. Comparable to Aro Ha on luxury residential wellness retreat format, holistic mind-body programming, and remote natural setting as a core differentiator.
• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Six Senses operates luxury wellness resorts globally with integrated spa, nutrition, movement, and longevity programming. Most directly comparable to Aro Ha on premium destination wellness retreat model, all-inclusive pricing, and evidence-led wellness positioning.
• SHA Wellness Clinic: SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain combines luxury accommodation with evidence-based longevity, nutrition, and detox programs. Closely matches Aro Ha's longevity-and-detox positioning, quantified health outcomes, and premium all-inclusive pricing structure.
• Golden Door: Golden Door is a US destination wellness retreat offering all-inclusive week-long programs with fitness, nutrition, and spa. Comparable to Aro Ha on single-property luxury retreat model, all-inclusive weekly pricing, and personalized wellness programming for HNW individuals.
• The BodyHoliday: The BodyHoliday is an all-inclusive Caribbean wellness resort offering multi-day fitness, spa, and nutrition programs. Comparable to Aro Ha on all-inclusive single-property destination spa model, week-long wellness structure, and luxury resort positioning.
• Chiva-Som International Health Resort: Chiva-Som is a long-established destination spa resort in Thailand offering multi-day wellness programs combining nutrition, fitness, and holistic therapies. Comparable to Aro Ha as a single-property, multi-day, all-inclusive wellness retreat targeting HNW guests seeking measurable health outcomes.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Kripalu is a yoga-based wellness retreat center in the Berkshires offering residential programs on mindfulness, movement, and personal transformation. Comparable to Aro Ha on the mindfulness/yoga retreat model, residential programming, and retreat center category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/AroHaWellnessRetreatGlenorchy
• Facebookfacebook.com/aroharetreats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aro-ha
• Instagraminstagram.com/aroharetreats/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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