Our Mission:

Trust - Knowing & Transformation

At Heart n Soul Retreats, we guide women to step into truth, knowing, and transformation—the foundation for creating a life of clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Here, guests don’t just learn—they experience. Through movement, sound, and immersive practices, women have the opportunity to break through limitations, connect with their inner knowing, and reconnect with what’s real. Each retreat is designed to challenge old patterns, shift perspectives, and create lasting change.

This is more than just a retreat—it’s a catalyst for real growth, deep inner alignment, and meaningful transformation.

  • Samala Robinson

    Retreat Leader • Transformational Guide • Experiential Coach

    Samala Robinson

    Samala Robinson is a transformational retreat leader and experiential coach with over 22 years of experience in adult education, leadership, and human development. As the founder of Heart n Soul Retreats, she guides women through immersive, embodied experiences that help them reconnect with inner clarity and shift the beliefs that quietly shape their lives.

    Samala’s work is grounded in a deep respect for the body, the nervous system, and the power of awareness. Drawing on principles from human development, neuroscience, and somatic practice, she creates spaces where logic and intuition meet — offering practical tools, embodied processes, and a clear framework for meaningful transformation.

    For over two decades, Samala ran a nationally accredited training academy, equipping professionals with the skills to lead, grow, and serve. Now based on an 8-acre retreat property in Waitoki, Aotearoa, where she lives with her partner and teenage son, Samala brings the same level of grounded leadership into every retreat she facilitates.

    Her philosophy is simple: beliefs shape reality — and when we shift what we believe is possible, we reconnect with what’s true. Her retreats are not about fixing yourself, but about realigning with who you are, so you can move forward with integrity, confidence, and heart.

    “I don’t claim to be a therapist or academic — I guide women through embodied, practical processes that shift internal patterns and help them align with what really matters.”
    — Samala

  • Nadja Fengler

    Sound Facilitator

    Introducing Nadja, originally from Germany and now a resident of Aotearoa, New Zealand since 2017. She brings a rich background of global experience to her practice.

    In her guided sound sessions, she uses sounds that resonate deeply with each individual, intuitively chosen to meet their unique needs.

    These sessions help restore balance, achieve inner clarity, and awaken the healing powers within. Each experience is designed to support personal growth and transformation, allowing participants to explore and embrace their true potential.

    With her training in sound therapy and as a yoga instructor, Nadja brings a holistic approach to wellness, understanding the importance of physical, mental, and emotional balance.

    Here to serve others, she strives to create a space of healing and tranquility.

  • Patrice Murdoch

    Founder of Mandala Mobile Massage

    Patrice is the founder of Mandala Mobile Massage and a qualified massage therapist and Reiki practitioner with a deeply holistic approach to wellbeing.

    Since 2020, she has brought her healing hands and calming presence to many of our retreat guests — offering treatments that go beyond the physical to restore nervous system balance, emotional calm, and inner connection.

    Patrice’s style blends beautifully with the Heart n Soul ethos: intuitive, nurturing, and attuned to each woman’s needs. Her work is both therapeutic and heart-centered — using natural balms and oils, gentle strength, and energetic awareness to support the body and soul.

    After earning her Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation at the Auckland College of Massage, she built on four years of experience in healthcare and Reiki practice. She is also a regular volunteer for the Burns Support Group Charitable Trust, offering massage at their annual retreats — a reflection of her generous, heart-led spirit.

    Whether in the massage space or walking in nature, Patrice brings quiet strength and deep presence — a cherished part of the Heart n Soul experience.