Discover the beauty, warmth, and timeless traditions of Phuket, Thailand
Thailand has a way of reminding you that beauty isn't found in extraordinary moments.
The Golden Hour Retreat is an invitation to spend seven days slowing down, living with intention, and discovering the beauty found in everyday moments.
Together, we'll explore the beauty of Phuket through wellness practices, meaningful cultural experiences, incredible food, and space to simply breathe.
My hope isn't that you'll just fall in love with Thailand. It's that you'll return home having discovered a gentler way of moving through your own life.
You'll fly into Phuket International Airport (HKT), where our team will greet you and arrange your transportation to our private retreat sanctuary.
Because this is an international journey, I'll be with you every step of the way. Before departure, you'll receive a detailed travel guide with recommended flights, arrival information, packing suggestions, and everything you need to feel prepared and confident before you leave home.
Whether this is your first trip to Asia or your tenth passport stamp, my hope is that you'll spend less time planning and more time anticipating everything that awaits you.
Spend seven days immersed in the beauty, culture, and slower rhythms of Phuket, Thailand. Throughout the week, you'll have time to restore, explore, and experience the traditions that make this destination one of the world's most beloved places for wellness.
Stay in a thoughtfully selected boutique retreat sanctuary surrounded by lush tropical gardens, where every room has been designed to offer comfort, tranquility, and space to unwind after each day's adventures.
Enjoy daily breakfast and thoughtfully curated group dinners featuring fresh local ingredients and vibrant Thai flavors. Some lunches have intentionally been left open, giving you the opportunity to discover local cafés and experience Phuket at your own pace.
Experience Thailand through thoughtfully curated moments that celebrate its culture, traditions, and natural beauty. Together, we'll explore sacred spaces, vibrant markets, local traditions, breathtaking coastlines, and wellness practices that invite us to experience life a little more intentionally.
Begin each morning with either yoga, meditation, breathwork, and mindful movement before setting out to explore. Each practice is designed to help you feel grounded, present, and fully immersed in the experience.
Not every moment needs to be planned. Throughout the week, you'll have free time to relax, schedule a massage, explore a nearby café, browse local shops, journal, or simply enjoy doing nothing at all.
Leave the driving to us. From airport transfers to transportation throughout our curated group experiences, we've arranged the details so you can fully immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and rhythm of Thailand.
Thoughtfully designed and personally hosted by Raquel Nweze, each LoveHER Retreat blends wellness, meaningful cultural immersion, and intentional community into an experience that lingers long after you return home.
Roundtrip airfare to and from Phuket International Airport (HKT) is not included. Flight recommendations will be provided after registration.
Some lunches & dinners are intentionally left open throughout the retreat, giving you the opportunity to explore local cafés, discover authentic Thai cuisine, and enjoy meals at your own pace during our adventures.
Optional adventures may be added after registration.
Travel insurance is required for all retreat guests and must be purchased prior to departure. We strongly recommend selecting a policy that includes trip cancellation, medical coverage, and baggage protection.
Any passport, visa, or entry requirements applicable at the time of travel are the responsibility of each guest. We'll provide guidance and reminders leading up to the retreat to help you prepare.
Souvenirs, spa treatments, alcoholic beverages, optional snacks, gratuities, and any personal purchases made during the retreat.
Transportation outside of the scheduled group itinerary and included airport transfers is not included.
Your retreat journey begins the moment you land in Phuket.
After arriving at Phuket International Airport, you'll be greeted and transported to our private retreat sanctuary, where the pace immediately begins to soften.
Take time to settle into your room, unpack, and exhale after your journey.
As the evening unfolds, we'll gather for our Welcome Circle, share our first meal together, and officially begin The Golden Hour Retreat surrounded by new friends and the warmth of Thai hospitality.
Highlights
• Airport transfer
• Boutique accommodations
• Welcome Circle
• Thai-inspired welcome dinner
• Evening meditation & sound experience
Our first full day is about slowing down enough to notice.
We'll begin with movement to shake off the travel and breakfast before making our way into the colorful streets of Old Phuket Town.
Together we'll wander historic neighborhoods, browse local markets and boutiques, sip coffee at charming cafés, and experience the beauty found in everyday life.
Lunch is intentionally left open, inviting you to discover local flavors and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace.
We'll return to the retreat in time to rest before gathering once again during Golden Hour.
Highlights
• Morning movement & meditation
• Old Phuket Town
• Local cafés & boutiques
• Free time for lunch
• Golden Hour gathering
Today invites us to experience Thailand through its traditions.
After our morning wellness practice, we'll explore sacred spaces that have shaped Thai culture for generations before immersing ourselves in one of the country's most celebrated traditions through a hands-on culinary experience.
There is something deeply connecting about preparing and sharing a meal together, and today's experiences remind us that wellness is often passed from one generation to the next through food, ritual, and community.
Highlights
• Morning wellness practice
• Cultural exploration
• Thai cooking experience
• Group dinner
Today is intentionally spacious.
Sleep in.
Schedule a massage.
Read by the pool.
Take photos with the giant water lilies.
Journal beneath the palms.
Visit a nearby café.
Take a walk.
Or simply do nothing at all.
In a world that constantly asks us to do more, today is your invitation to practice enough.
Highlights
• Leisure morning
• Optional spa treatments
• Pool & relaxation
• Free afternoon
• Golden Hour reflection
Today we venture beyond the shoreline.
We'll sail across turquoise waters and explore the breathtaking coastline that has drawn travelers to Thailand for generations.
Expect unforgettable views, joyful moments, and plenty of time to soak in the beauty of the Andaman Sea.
Highlights
• Breakfast
• Island excursion
• Time on the water
• Swimming & relaxation
• Sunset gathering
As our week together begins to come full circle, we'll slow down once more.
Our final full day is an opportunity to reflect on all we've experienced, celebrate new friendships, and honor the ways we've grown throughout the week.
We'll close our journey with one final Golden Hour gathering and a farewell dinner celebrating the memories we've created together.
Highlights
• Morning meditation
• Reflection practice
• Free time
• Closing Circle
• Farewell dinner
We'll enjoy one final breakfast together before departing for the airport.
While your passport may say you've traveled to Thailand, my hope is that what you bring home isn't just photos or souvenirs—but a gentler rhythm, a deeper presence, and a reminder that beauty often lives in the ordinary moments we choose to notice.
Highlights
• Breakfast
• Airport transfers
• Departure