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Stories That Inspire Your Journey
Discover local attractions, sustainability tips, guest experiences, and the latest updates from Chic RetreatS


Our i-Recycle Station: a small thing, done with intent at our sustainable luxury accommodation Rotorua
Redwoods Oasis is a sustainable luxury accommodation in Rotorua, on the edge of Whakarewarewa Forest. The i-Recycle Station is one small, specific piece of that.
Sarah & Darren linton
Apr 236 min read


From Caravan kitchen to sustainable luxury. Why our Rotorua gathering retreat proves you don't need perfection to create magic
Betty-Mum taught me that connection happens through intention.
That space matters less than how you hold it. That the magic lives in creating room for people to feel genuinely welcome, whatever the conditions.

Sarah - Bunch
Apr 218 min read


The Art of Creating Intentional Gathering Spaces: Biophilic Design for Corporate Retreats
Research in environmental psychology shows that physical spaces influence everything from our creativity levels to our willingness to be vulnerable with others.
Sarah & Darren linton
Aug 31, 202512 min read
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