Kate is the founder and fairy-godmother of Greenstone Retreat. She has been breathing new life into the place since 2015, creating glorious garden spaces and restoring the historic villa. Each area is carefully and thoughtfully tended to bring out its charming best. Under Kate’s leadership, Greenstone Retreat has become the Holistic Wellness and Yoga Hub on the West Coast. She curates community experiences and connections through the retreat that bring healing and relief. Originally from Dorset in the South West of England. Kate took a career break from the fitness industry in 2015 and came traveling around the world. She found the West Coast of New Zealand and felt instantly at home. It was a place filled with wonderful people, wild landscapes and opportunities that could help her to grow. Since then Kate has become a permanent resident and has been working in hospitality all over the Coast. Kate finally found her dream home in 2014 which was very rundown, overgrown and needing lots of love and filled with potential. She has not looked back and her roots are firmly planted. Kate is passionate about yoga as a lifestyle, a personal practice and as a teacher along with gardening, beaches and music which fit in well with her lifestyle. Kate is a wealth of knowledge on all things West Coast and is happy to help point you in the right direction so you have an unforgettable amazing experience.

Greenstone Retreat is an enchanting Wellness Retreat with accommodation and camping nestled among organic gardens and rainforest in Kumara, West Coast, New Zealand. Our beautiful boutique accommodation provide an affordable refuge for you to rest and spend time with your travel companions (both human and canine). Take your dog for a walk with a mountain view, let your kids play through the gardens or cosy up for some board games or free wifi in The Den. “In the middle of everywhere, and away from it all" Greenstone Retreat is an oasis for like-minded travellers where you can meet new people and find yourself outside of the demands of day-to-day life. The affordable pricing allows diverse people to invest their valuable time and attention into a longer stay, creating a cosy feeling of community. “A sanctuary of holistic healing and tranquillity.” Greenstone Retreat is in a lovely setting on the outskirts of the village. Quiet with lots of birds, trees and wild gardens. Very little noise or traffic and yet only 5 minutes walk to the start of cycle and walking tracks, the Theatre Royal Hotel, dairy, park, swimming pool and the village. The Villa is old and quirky, with wonderful artistic and interesting features and it has a lovely feeling and energy. The family rooms are new and the gardens great for exploring. Lolly is the perfect escape for a single or couple to recharge. The outside undercover kitchen facilities and shared unique garden spaces are perfect for meeting others and connecting. Find out about yoga classes, massages, workshops and retreats to make your stay unforgettable.

Be as relaxed or as active as you please. Greenstone Retreat is a perfectly situated base to explore the West Coast comfortably and affordably. Jump on your bike and hit the West Coast Wilderness Trail, go for a walk along a secluded beach or enjoy a short, scenic day trip to hotspots like the Pancake Rocks or a hike at Arthur’s Pass. Stay longer and save. Kumara is an old town that is coming back to life. Steeped in gold mining history, it has been rejuvenated by the wilderness cycle trail. New businesses have arrived and old properties lovingly restored. Its coming alive again. Kumara has much to offer, so if your looking for "real New Zealand" without all the gimmicks, then come and meet the locals, walk the old paths and gaze at the stars at night. Kumara is the centre of everywhere and the perfect base for a West Coast ocean or mountain experience. Lakes, rivers, beaches, pancake rocks, glaciers, skiing, biking, hiking and much more all within a few hours drive. Check out Kumara and Greenstone Retreat on facebook.