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A seven-day luxury retreat within a private castle estate

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Our programme

Return to self

A daily programme designed not to improve you, but to return you to yourself - through movement, relaxation and nourishment, all at your own pace.

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Elegant dinner table with a white and gold-rimmed plate of gourmet food, including shredded vegetables, seeds, and a rolled vegetable garnish, garnished with herbs and oil. Two glasses, one with water and the other with a cocktail, sit behind the plate. Silver utensils rest on a napkin beside the plate, and the table has woven placemats. 
Culinary experience

The ritual of dining 

Every meal is crafted around your needs and intentions, transforming dining into a ritual that nourishes, restores and delights.

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Our Expert team

Master-led 

Guided wellness sessions are led by renowned experts, complemented by culinary experiences with MasterChef winner Aaron Brunet.

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Our Philosophy

Sanctuary is not escape. It is a return to self.

Real change happens through pause, not pressure – wellbeing as recalibration, never optimisation.

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A heritage castle reimagined as a modern sanctuary 

EARNSCLEUGH CASTLE

Earnscleugh Castle offers a wellness experience unlike anywhere else in the region. Set within one of New Zealand’s most significant heritage estates, combining grandeur, elegance and complete privacy to create a place of timeless restoration and retreat for a privileged few. 

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Explore the Castle
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setting

Central Otago, New Zealand

A private estate of 30 acres of landscaped gardens in Central Otago, a region of dramatic, starkly beautiful landscapes.

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accommodation

Your private sanctuary

Just 9 suites, all for Sanctum 7 guests, where elegant luxury and heritage charm create space for deep, restorative rest.

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Facilities

Timeless luxuries  

Featuring modern indulgences and timeless luxuries, from pool, spa, sauna, ice bath, ballroom, library and croquet court.  

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“I can't think of another example of something so bold and optimistic of its time... it's a really unique project and one of a kind in New Zealand.”

Tom Webster, Grand Designs
The RETREAT

Rhythm and ritual designed for restoration, rest and renewal

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Guided Sessions

Restoration and Reset 

The programme centres on five daily sessions, supporting release, mental reset and physiological restoration through yoga, meditation, sound healing, breath work and ice baths.

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Personal time

Rest and Relaxation 

Unstructured time and optional participation in guided sessions allow time to simply enjoy a massage or the Castle pool, sauna, library or gardens.

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A woman with long, reddish-brown hair gazing upwards outdoors with a blurred background of trees and foliage. 
Experiences

Connection and Discovery 

Immersive experiences connect guests to nature, history, food and expertise through private cooking classes, guided hikes, and practitioner conversations.

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The Culinary Experience

Private dining by MasterChef winner Aaron Brunet  

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Every meal at Sanctum 7 is crafted exclusively for guests by Aaron Brunet, one of the country’s most celebrated plant-based culinary chefs. Grounded in functional longevity nutrition, menus are designed to nourish the body without sacrificing indulgence, elegance or experience.

Aaron curates a ritual of dining within the castle’s grand formal dining room, transforming innovative wellness cuisine into an elegant, decadent experience. Using only ingredients grown on-site or sourced from local producers within the surrounding valley, he tailors each menu - including non-vegetarian options - to create a deeply personal, refined dining experience.

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