Ridge Country Retreat is perched high in the Papamoa Ranges and tucked away in 35 acres of lush native bush. Environmentally friendly – the ultimate in privacy and tranquility and the ultimate place to unwind and relax. Onsite you have a generous 15m pool with panoramic views across rolling green hills and valleys, heated with geothermal water in the cooler months (1 April to 31 October), it is refreshing traditional pool over the warmer months. Ridge Country is a purpose built retreat, catering for small intimate groups up to 15 people. Weight Loss, Wellness, Pilates and Yoga retreats are run here. Spa treatments are available by arrangement for that ultimate indulgement. Your suite or villa has many luxury fittings to make your stay a memorable one. The villas have theirr own geothermal outdoor slipper bath. Tauranga’s Ridge Country Retreat is the perfect package for your... Group Retreats Yoga Weight Loss and Wellness for Women Indulge and Nourish for Women Eat and Move
Yoga retreat menu Below is the complete menu from which selections will be made for each retreat Breakfast Fresh fruit platter Rolled oats with stewed fruit Free range eggs on gluten free whole meal toast Polenta and quinoa porridge Shakshuka eggs Breakfast couscous Granola parfaits Pre soaked Burcher style muesli Green yoghut Smoothie Herbal tea selection Lunch Nut loaf with dressing GF Asian style slaw with roasted seeds and nuts, Tamari dressing GF Shitake, noodle and bok choy broth GF Quinoa and pea shoot sushi Vegetable rice pear rolls with Tamari dip sauce Minestrone style broth Vietnamese Slaw Harissa Pumpkin & Haloumi Warm Tofu Ginger Bowl Seasonal Soup Green Fiend Quinoa Salad Herb Frittata Herb and Feta Fritters Israeli Salad Raw Falafel Kumara Carrot Cakes Platter of fresh seasonal fruit Carob carrot slice Almond and chocolate truffles Dinner Starters/ platters Hummus with roast baby carrots GF Spinach and feta dip with wholemeal crositini Hummus, Pesto, Tzatiki with veggie sticks, pita Spinach Cheese Artichoke Dip Mung bean fritters with Garlic mayonnaise Mushroom pate with grilled vegetables Mains Classic Greek Salad Tabbouleh Mean Green Bowl Seasonal Salad Brown rice salad with sprouts and pumpkin GF Grilled vegetable platter GF Cherry tomato, olive and feta salad GF Cauliflower Tofu Curry Polenta with Roast Veggies Quinoa with steamed brocolini and roast butternut GF Chickpea and tomato curry GF Baked stuffed eggplants with sweet peppers and courgettes GF Mushroom Risotto Tibetan Rice East African Spiced Lentils Black lentils, roast beets and feta GF Lentil Walnut Loaf Stuffed Eggplant Pesto Pasta Eggplant, Tofu, Cashew Stirfry Pearl barley risotto with shitake and bok choy Sweet potato and lentil frittata GF Baked tomato and paprika beans GF Smoked kumara and watercress broth GF Seasonal Soup Sweets Poached pears GF Bitter chocolate tart Almond and tart Raw Caramel Slice Avocado Cheesecake Mascarpone Cheesecake Plate of fresh fruit GF Baked pears with roasted nuts GF
Driving from Hamilton (State Highway 29) As you come down the Hill from Tauriko towards Tauranga you go through all four roundabouts and turn right at Welcome Bay (5th roundabout) RCR is 11 km from that corner. Once you are out in the country Rocky Cutting Road is the third road on the right. Driving from New Plymouth Head north and at Kihikihi follow signs to Cambridge then follow signs to Tauranga.As you come down the Hill from Tauriko towards Tauranga you go through all four roundabouts and turn right at Welcome Bay (5th roundabout) RCR is 11 km from that corner. Once you are out in the country Rocky Cutting Road is the third road on the right. Driving from Auckland or Coromandel(State Highway 2) Follow the Motorway in from Bethlehem but do not take any off ramps. You will travel through two sets of lights and then make your way over an estuary and will turn right at the Maungatapu roundabout and then left at Welcome Bay roundabout. RCR is 11 km from that corner. Once you are out in the country Rocky Cutting Road is the third road on the right. Driving from Wellington through Rotorua(State Highway 2) Heading from Te Puke you travel towards Mt Maunganui and will turn left at Welcome Bay Road. Rocky Cutting Road is the second road to your left and the Lodge is 3 kmls up that road.