Self-Love Women’s Retreat
26-30 March 2026
with Mavis Manotoc, Cristina Holopainen and Katharina Erdl
Join Mavis Manotoc, a certified instructor of the Self-Love Solution Program, in a transformative retreat designed to guide women in tuning into their inner voice and gaining clarity on what they truly want. Through self-reflection, one will uncover the answers that are already within. With courage, one will realize what's holding them back and create space to step into authenticity.
Guided by Mavis — educator, retreat host, and certified Self-Love Solutions instructor — this retreat offers a supportive space to explore self-compassion, release anxiety, and embrace your authentic self.
Self-Love Retreat includes:
Solo or twin share occupancy in a private villa accommodation - Master Villa or Luxe Villa available
Everyday gourmet meals
3 x 1-on-1 Self-Love sessions with Mavis Manotoc
Daily activity schedule: private forest bathing and private use of all wellness facilities
Daily yoga classes and sound healing ceremony with Cristina Holopainen
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Complimentary 60-minute massage therapy session with Katharina Erdl, designed to support nervous system regulation and fascia release—leaving you feeling lighter, grounded, more spacious in breath and body, with improved mobility, calmer clarity, and a renewed sense of ease.
Only 6 spaces available: Only 3 villas left!
Optional extra: Transfer service to and from the Nelson airport $400 round-trip per person. Departs Nelson airport on March 26 at 11am and departs MRR at 11am on March 30.
Limited Time Offer:
Book before 1 March 2026 and receive a complimentary 60-minute massage treatment from Katharina Erdl valued at $200.
Published Rate:
NZ$3552pp : Solo | Luxe Villa
NZ$3850pp: Solo | Master Villa
NZ$3250pp : Twin | Luxe Villa (upon request)
To inquire or reserve, email reservations@maruia.co.nz or send a message via WhatsApp to +64275633143.
Mavis is offering complimentary 20-minute discovery sessions to any interested parties who wish to know more about the self love program and sessions. Please email Mavis directly to book these sessions at mav.manotoc@gmail.com.
About Mavis Manotoc
Mavis Manotoc is a certified instructor of the Self-Love Solution Program, has chosen to focus her expertise on supporting mothers whose children are experiencing anxiety and challenges. Drawing from her personal experience navigating similar issues with her own son, Mavis recognizes the crucial need for assisting mothers or caregivers on this demanding journey. Utilizing the knowledge acquired over the past ten years, she empowers mothers to address their own needs, ultimately enhancing their relationships with their children. This is Mavis’s 4th Self-Love retreats and all previous retreats were sold out.
Mavis' work touches the lives of mothers navigating anxiety and challenges with their children; women transitioning through career shifts, those seeking harmony in relationships and individuals rediscovering unfulfilled dreams. Her expertise empowers women to prioritize their needs, strengthen relationships, and claim their space.
Mavis' passion for empowering women stems from her personal journey with her son, which sparked her dedication to supporting others. With over 10 years of experience and a deep understanding of the importance of self-care, she facilitates a journey of self-discovery and growth, helping women trust themselves and evolve.
"We all evolve and we must embrace it."
Mavis is offering complimentary 20-minute discovery sessions to any interested parties who wish to know more about the self love program and sessions. Please email Mavis directly to book these sessions at mav.manotoc@gmail.com
About Katharina Erdl
Katharina Erdl is a massage and natural health practitioner with over two decades of experience in holistic therapies. Trained in Germany, she qualified in 2007 as a registered naturopath, medical herbalist, and massage therapist, and has continued to deepen her clinical skills through ongoing study and practice. Learn more about Katharina and her training retreat on The Art of Slow Touch here.
About Cristina Holopainen
Cristina Holopainen is the resident yoga teacher at Maruia River Retreat, known for delivering intelligent, deeply restorative classes grounded in strong anatomical understanding and real-world experience. With decades of practice and thousands of teaching hours behind her, she works confidently with complete beginners through to advanced students, as well as older adults seeking safe, strength-building movement.
A most recent review described practising with Cristina as “one of the most profound yoga practices I have ever had,” praising her precise guidance, ability to tailor each pose to individual needs, and the sense of safety and encouragement she creates. The session concluded with a resonant sound bath that reflected the stillness of the surrounding forest and river.
Cristina’s classes are not generic flow sessions. They are thoughtful, anatomically sound, and intelligently sequenced and personalised experiences designed to build strength, mobility, and self-trust—while allowing space for deep rest. At the Self-Love Women’s Retreat, her teaching becomes a powerful anchor: personalised, grounding, empowering, and light yet transformative.
You can find out more about Cristina through her affiliation as a faculty member of the School of Yoga.