Sanctum 7 is a seven-day luxury retreat set within the palatial Earnscleugh Estate - a sanctuary of deep restoration and expert care, far removed from the pace and pressures of modern life, designed to return you to yourself.
MOrningGround and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
NoonRestore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours - the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
NightConnect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
The Sanctum 7 ExperienceDesigned around balance and freedom, the experience combines guided restorative treatments and workshops, deep culinary nourishment and ample space to rest, reset and move at your own pace. Because every moment is shaped for you.
The RetreatAn exclusive sanctuary experience beyond the traditional wellness retreat.
The Castle Exclusive Luxury
Set within a private castle estate, Sanctum 7 is intimate by nature with 30-acres of secluded grounds and gardens and just 9 elegant suites.
the Culinary experienceCrafted to You
Tailored for each guest with individual clinical testing and personal intentions shaping meals, juices, IVs and protocols in a flexible programme.
Our program Return to Self
Thoughtfully sequenced daily program designed not to improve you, but to return to yourself through a balance of movement, relaxation and nourishment.
Our Expert teamMaster-led
Every meal is crafted by MasterChef winner and private chef Aaron Brunet, who also leads intimate culinary sessions for guests.
Private suites and roomsLuxury accommodation
Six nights of luxury accommodation at Earnscleugh Castle, one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary private estates. With just nine suites reserved exclusively for Sanctum 7 guests, choose from bespoke, elegant suites within the castle or charming, private rooms in the Coach House.
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Choose from Premium Suites, Luxury Rooms or Classic Rooms, each uniquely designed for indulgence, comfort and charming stay.
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Three charming, private rooms with share kitchen, lounge and bathroom, offering a characterful and accessible way to stay on the estate.
InclusionsEverything required for a deeply restorative and luxurious stay is thoughtfully included, allowing you to settle fully into the experience without interruption or consideration beyond yourself. Your Sanctum 7 experience includes:
masterchef meals, Elixirs and class Culinary experience
A refined culinary and functional nutrition programme by MasterChef winner Aaron Brunet, grounded in plant-based longevity principles. Menus nourish the body without sacrificing indulgence, supported by mineral broths, herbal teas and personalised elixirs.
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Plant-based menus prepared using seasonal ingredients grown on-site and sourced locally, with fish or chicken available on request.
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Explore the principles, techniques and natural rhythm of functional plant-based cooking.
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Selected for hydration, recovery and anti-inflammatory support between meals and guided sessions.
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Individualised functional drinks informed by individual needs, supporting recovery, balance and wellbeing.
guided sessions and workshopsWellness programme
A daily programme of five guided sessions, supported by introductory workshops, including yoga, breathwork, meditation, massage and ice baths. Led by experienced practitioners, it combines restorative, invigorating and recovery-focused practices designed to support physical release, clarity and physiological regulation.
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Daily movement and breathing practices including the Wim Hof method, which uses breathwork and ice-bath exposure to support nervous system regulation and resilience.
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Mindfulness sessions and massage therapy supporting nervous system regulation, clarity, focus and relaxation.
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Experts offer intimate conversations covering topics such as inflammation, sleep, nutrition and long-term wellbeing.
Individual Assessment and protocols Clinical programme
A personalised clinical programme for optimisation based on pre-arrival assessment and functional testing. Results inform naturopathy consultation, IV therapy and targeted detox and cleanse protocols, ensuring each element is tailored to individual biology, health goals and recovery requirements.
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Pre-retreat blood, hair and saliva testing inform your individualised naturopathy, protocols and clinical programme.
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Individual consultation reviewing your functional test results, health goals and personal intentions to inform targeted protocols specific to your biology and intentions.
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IV drip therapy delivering targeted nutrients for recovery and physiological optimisation, supported by heavy metal detoxification and parasite cleanse protocols to improve systemic function and internal balance.
relaxation and explorationLeisure experiences
A selection of leisure experiences designed around freedom, downtime and unstructured exploration. Guests can use estate facilities, enjoy social moments and explore the surrounding Central Otago region through light activity, offering balance alongside the structured wellness and clinical programmes.
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Unlimited access supporting recovery, quiet rest, reading, and unstructured time throughout the day
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Short guided hikes in surrounding estate and stunning Central Otago area.
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Gentle social game encouraging connection, and unhurried time outdoors on estate grounds.
Beyond Sanctum 7Your journey continues well beyond Sanctum 7.
Expert reconnection calls
In the weeks after your retreat, join virtual sessions with Sanctum 7 specialists to revisit insights, answer questions, and support integration into daily life.
Continued support
Your Sanctum 7 team remains available after departure, offering ongoing guidance in naturopathy, breathwork practice and nutritional principles to support lasting change.
Follow-up functional testing
For guests who completed pre-retreat testing, optional follow-up assessments can be arranged to measure progress and track physiological change over time.
Before, During & AfterBefore You Arrive
Some guests choose to reduce or remove alcohol, caffeine, gluten and refined sugar in the week leading up to arrival to support a smoother transition into the retreat. Others prefer to arrive exactly as they are. There is no prescribed way - this is your retreat, beginning on your terms.
Your Arrival
Your journey begins at Queenstown Airport with a complimentary midday transfer through Central Otago to Earnscleugh Castle. Self-drive guests are welcome from 1pm. Settle in, breathe out, and enjoy a light lunch before a guided tour of the castle and estate grounds.
Before You Arrive
Some guests choose to reduce or remove alcohol, caffeine, gluten and refined sugar in the week leading up to arrival to support a smoother transition into the retreat. Others prefer to arrive exactly as they are. There is no prescribed way - this is your retreat, beginning on your terms.
Departure
Your final evening at Earnscleugh is a closing moment of connection - a last dinner crafted by Aaron at the grand table, shared with those whom you have shared the journey. You depart with more than rest: breath work, culinary principles and naturopathic guidance designed to continue beyond Sanctum 7.
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Workshops and TreatmentsClinical programme
A programme of clinical, educational and experiential workshops supporting deeper understanding of health and longevity. Each session combines science-led guidance with practical application, designed to inform personal protocols and enhance physiological awareness.
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Wim Hof method workshop that combines breathwork with cold water immersion for immune system support, stress management and resilience.
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IV drip therapy delivering targeted nutrients for recovery and physiological optimisation, supported by heavy metal detoxification and parasite cleanse protocols to improve systemic function and internal balance.
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Naturopathy consultation reviewing clinical results, health goals and personal intentions and expert-led talks on sleep, inflammation and longevity
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The Sanctum 7 Experience
Sanctum 7 is a seven-day luxury retreat set within the palatial Earnscleugh Estate - a sanctuary of deep restoration and expert care, far removed from the pace and pressures of modern life, designed to return you to yourself.
Designed around balance and freedom, the experience combines guided restorative treatments and workshops, deep culinary nourishment and ample space to rest, reset and move at your own pace. Because every moment is shaped for you.
Ground and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
Noon
Restore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours - the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
Night
Connect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
MorningInclusionsEvery element of your Sanctum 7 retreat has been thoughtfully considered and fully included. Seven restorative days where everything is taken care of - so you can focus entirely on yourself.
masterchef Meals Culinary experience
A refined plant-based culinary programme by MasterChef winner Aaron Brunet, grounded in longevity nutrition without sacrificing indulgence or elegance. Using organic ingredients grown on-site and sourced locally, Aaron creates a ritual of dining, with dinner served within the castle’s grand formal dining room.
Luxury accommodation Your private sanctuary
Six nights of luxury accommodation at Earnscleugh Castle, one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary private estates. Choose from Premium Suites, Luxury or Classic Rooms within the castle, or the private Coach House - each individually named, quietly elegant, and entirely your own.
yoga | meditation | breath work | ice exposure Wellness program
A daily programme of five guided sessions supporting physical release, mental clarity and physiological restoration. Yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing and massage are led by experienced practitioners, designed to regulate the nervous system, improve resilience and support deep recovery .
Elixirs | Tonics | Broths | Herbal Teas Individualised elixirs
A daily collection of personalised restorative drinks, including adaptogenic elixirs, mineral broths and herbal tonics, crafted around individual intention. Selected for restorative and anti-inflammatory benefits, they support recovery, balance, hydration and sustained physiological wellbeing throughout the day.
sauna | spa | ice bath | pool | hikes | croquetExperiences and activities
Unlimited access to sauna, spa, ice bath and pool, forming a daily recovery ritual. Guided hikes through Central Otago, croquet on the lawn, and fireside wellness conversations with experts create a balanced programme of movement, connection and discovery.
massage | bodywork | therapeutic therapiesRestorative treatments
A curated programme of restorative treatments delivered by expert practitioners, supporting deep physical recovery and nervous system regulation. Modalities include massage, bodywork, sauna and therapeutic therapies, tailored to individual needs to restore balance and release tension.
XXXXCooking workshop
Private cooking class with Aaron Brunet, MasterChef winner and plant-based chef, offering hands-on guidance in seasonal, longevity-focused cuisine. Guests explore techniques, ingredients and principles of functional nutrition through an intimate, practical culinary experience.
DNA sequencing | mineral analysis | IV protocolsClinical assessment
Comprehensive pre-arrival clinical assessment informs a fully personalised programme. DNA sequencing, mineral analysis and wellbeing profiling inform naturopathy consultation, IV drip protocols and programme design, ensuring every element is shaped around your unique biological needs and objectives.
The Sanctum 7 Experience
Sanctum 7 is a seven-day luxury retreat set within the palatial Earnscleugh Estate - a sanctuary of deep restoration and expert care, far removed from the pace and pressures of modern life, designed to return you to yourself.
Ground and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
Designed around balance and freedom, the experience combines guided restorative treatments and workshops, deep culinary nourishment and ample space to rest, reset and move at your own pace. Because every moment is shaped for you.
Noon
Restore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours - the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
Night
Connect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
MorningThe Sanctum 7 ExperienceSanctum 7 is a seven-day luxury retreat set within the palatial Earnscleugh Estate - a sanctuary of deep restoration and expert care, far removed from the pace and pressures of modern life, designed to return you to yourself.
Designed around balance and freedom, the experience combines guided restorative treatments and workshops, deep culinary nourishment and ample space to rest, reset and move at your own pace. Because every moment is shaped for you.
Ground and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
Noon
Restore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours - the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
Night
Connect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
MorningThe RetreatAn exclusive sanctuary experience beyond the traditional wellness retreat.
The Castle Exclusive Luxury
Set within a private castle estate, Sanctum 7 is intimate by nature with 30-acres of secluded grounds and gardens and just 9 elegant suites.
the Culinary experienceCrafted to You
Tailored for each guest with individual clinical testing and personal intentions shaping meals, juices, IVs and protocols in a flexible programme.
Our program Return to Self
Thoughtfully sequenced daily program designed not to improve you, but to return to yourself through a balance of movement, relaxation and nourishment.
Our Expert teamMaster-led
Every meal is crafted by MasterChef winner and private chef Aaron Brunet, who also leads intimate culinary sessions for guests.
Before, During & AfterBefore You Arrive
Some guests choose to reduce or remove alcohol, caffeine, gluten and refined sugar in the week leading up to arrival to support a smoother transition into the retreat. Others prefer to arrive exactly as they are. There is no prescribed way - this is your retreat, beginning on your terms.
Your Arrival
Your journey begins at Queenstown Airport with a complimentary midday transfer through Central Otago to Earnscleugh Castle. Self-drive guests are welcome from 1pm. Settle in, breathe out, and enjoy a light lunch before a guided tour of the castle and estate grounds.
Before You Arrive
Some guests choose to reduce or remove alcohol, caffeine, gluten and refined sugar in the week leading up to arrival to support a smoother transition into the retreat. Others prefer to arrive exactly as they are. There is no prescribed way - this is your retreat, beginning on your terms.
Departure
Your final evening at Earnscleugh is a closing moment of connection - a last dinner crafted by Aaron at the grand table, shared with those whom you have shared the journey. You depart with more than rest: breath work, culinary principles and naturopathic guidance designed to continue beyond Sanctum 7.
Beyond Sanctum 7Your journey continues well beyond Sanctum 7.
Expert reconnection calls
In the weeks after your retreat, join virtual sessions with Sanctum 7 specialists to revisit insights, answer questions, and support integration into daily life.
Continued support
Your Sanctum 7 team remains available after departure, offering ongoing guidance in naturopathy, breathwork practice and nutritional principles to support lasting change.
Follow-up functional testing
For guests who completed pre-retreat testing, optional follow-up assessments can be arranged to measure progress and track physiological change over time.
RegistrationReserve your place at Sanctum 7
Now is the time to step away from the demands of everyday life and return to stillness. Join an intimate seven-day retreat, limited to 12 guests.
The RetreatAn exclusive sanctuary experience beyond the traditional wellness retreat.
The Castle Exclusive Luxury
Set within a private castle estate, Sanctum 7 is intimate by nature with 30-acres of secluded grounds and gardens and elegant suites for just 12 guests.
the Culinary experienceCrafted to You
Tailored for each guest with individual clinical testing and personal intentions shaping meals, juices, IVs and protocols in a flexible programme.
Our program Return to Self
Thoughtfully sequenced daily program designed not to improve yourself, but to return to yourself through a balance of movement, relaxation and nourishment.
Our Expert teamMaster-led
Every meal is crafted by MasterChef winner and private chef Aaron Brunet, who also leads intimate culinary sessions for guests.
INclusionsEverything required for a deeply restorative and luxurious stay is thoughtfully included, allowing you to settle fully into the experience without interruption or consideration beyond yourself. Your Sanctum 7 experience includes:
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Six nights private, luxury accommodation in the Castle or Coach House
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by your private chef.
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Daily individualised elixirs and tonics.
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Five daily sessions including: yoga, meditation, sound healing, Wim Hof breathwork and ice bath exposure.
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Daily massage.
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Private cooking class, guided hikes, heritage Tour, practitioner conversations and local exploration.
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Individualised pre-retreat clinical testing shapes meals, juices, IVs and protocols,
The Sanctum 7 ExperienceSanctum 7 is a seven-day luxury retreat set within the palatial Earnscleugh Estate - a sanctuary of deep restoration and expert care, far removed from the pace and pressures of modern life, designed to return you to yourself.
Designed around balance and freedom, the experience combines guided restorative treatments and workshops, deep culinary nourishment and ample space to rest, reset and move at your own pace. Because every moment is shaped for you.
MorningGround and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
NoonRestore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours — the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
NIghtConnect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
The Sanctum 7 ExperienceSanctum 7 is a seven-day luxury retreat set within the palatial Earnscleugh Estate - a sanctuary of deep restoration and expert care, far removed from the pace and pressures of modern life, designed to return you to yourself.
Designed around balance and freedom, the experience combines guided restorative treatments and workshops, deep culinary nourishment and ample space to rest, reset and move at your own pace. Because every element is shaped for you.
The Seven Days This is seven days just for you.
To wake up when you want.
Rest when you need. And simply be. Structure to guide you.
Space that frees you.
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
NoonRestore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours — the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
NightConnect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
MorningGround and Nourish
The Seven Days This is seven days just for you. To wake up when you want. Rest when you need. And simply be. Structure to guide you. Space that frees you.
Ground and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
Noon
Restore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours — the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
Night
Connect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
MorningThe Seven Days This is seven days just for you. To wake up when you want. Rest when you need. And simply be. Structure to guide you. Space that frees you.
Ground and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
Noon
Restore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours — the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
Night
Connect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
MorningThe Seven Days This is seven days just for you.
To wake up when you want.
Rest when you need. And simply be. Structure to guide you.
Space that frees you.
NoonRestore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours — the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
NightConnect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
MorningGround and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.
The Seven Days This is seven days just for you.
To wake up when you want.
Rest when you need. And simply be. Structure to guide you.
Space that frees you.
NoonRestore and Explore
Meditation, sound healing and restorative treatments shape the rhythm of the afternoon, each experience building quietly on the one before. Between sessions, the estate is yours — the sauna, pool, library, river and land, followed by a plant-based lunch crafted by Aaron.
NightConnect and Rest
Evenings are shaped around connection, conversation and rest. Aaron Brunet’s long-table dinners unfold within the Grand Formal Dining Room, while fireside moments with the Sanctum 7 team invite slower conversation and reflection, before your retreat to your private sanctuary.
MorningGround and Nourish
Morning light fills the Ballroom as daily yoga and breathwork sessions begin the day. Framed by garden views and followed by your personalised Sanctum 7 elixir and breakfast crafted by Aaron, mornings at Sanctum 7 are designed to restore balance gently and without urgency.