The Retreat

Earnscleugh castle

Experience the luxury of stillness through restorative rituals and expert care in the timeless sanctuary of Earnscleugh Estate.

A world apart

Set within a private castle estate and 30 acres of secluded grounds, Sanctum 7 is a wellness experience in a world of its own. With master-led guidance, personalised wellness and an exquisite culinary experience tailored to every guest, Sanctum 7 reimagines the traditional wellness retreat as an experience of quiet luxury and lasting restoration.

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.  

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

Noon

Restore and explore  

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. 

Rhythm and ritual

MOrning

Ground and nourish 

Private suites and rooms

Luxury 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.  

The complete experience

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.

guided sessions and workshops

Wellness 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.

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.

relaxation and exploration

Leisure 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.

Beyond Sanctum 7

Your 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 & After

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. 

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 Treatments

Clinical 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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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. 

Morning
Inclusions

Every 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 | croquet

Experiences 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 therapies

Restorative 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.

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Cooking 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 protocols

Clinical 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. 

Morning
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. 

Morning
The Retreat

An 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 experience

Crafted 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 team

Master-led  

Every meal is crafted by MasterChef winner and private chef Aaron Brunet, who also leads intimate culinary sessions for guests.

Before, During & After

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. 

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 7

Your 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. 

Registration

Reserve 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 Retreat

An 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 experience

Crafted 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 team

Master-led  

Every meal is crafted by MasterChef winner and private chef Aaron Brunet, who also leads intimate culinary sessions for guests.

INclusions

Everything 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: 

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. 

Morning

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. 

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 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.  

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. 

Morning

Ground 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. 

Morning
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. 

Morning
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.

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. 

Morning

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.  

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.

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. 

Morning

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.