Koukoulee is a health and wellness destination based on Waiheke island. It’s an easy-going break to meet you where you are at and regain your mojo.
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Koukoulee offers private luxury yoga retreats on Waiheke, events and corporate wellness at some of the island’s most stunning locations. Every little detail is thoughtfully tailored to your intentions and planned to help you focus on the important stuff - your wellness. Rather than pressuring people into impossible stereotypes, our retreats celebrate authenticity. Our whole reason-to-be is about s
haring a gentle, balanced and optimistic break from the norm. We thoughtfully and intentionally slow-down and break the pattern by feeding the body and soul, so you get some sanctuary and leave feeling inspired and better than before. Think boutique accommodation rather resort or retreat complex. We have a range of self-contained luxury accommodation for your group with spa/swimming-pool, private lounge, dining, kitchen, bedrooms with luxury linen and toiletries. Think delicious, gut-loving recipes that are big of flavour and light on your digestion. Our filling and creative menu of balanced vegan meals, will have you inspired to take a few recipes home. Think totally bespoke. No two breaks are the same. Our ‘triage’ approach diagnoses exactly what you wish-for and tailors a made-to-order event. We’ll curate a personalised accommodation, staff, menu and activity package to meet your group dynamics and needs. Koukoulee was founded by Vassia Simou. As a ‘burn-out’ survivor, Vassia’s wellness philosophy is that every once in a while, we need to reset so we can see the big picture. Taking time-out to ‘find your happy’ is a joyful and fun experience. Vassia has spent the last three years building a large team of hand-picked, incredible individuals who are experts in their fields of yoga, Pilates, chefs, PTs, beauty therapists, and masseurs. These passionate specialists put their soul into their craft. What they do is more than a job to them. Vassia has worked in marketing and events for over 12 years but she gets a real kick when bringing people together, creating beautiful experiences and seeing the smiles on their faces. In Greece - where she comes from - it’s called ‘filoxenia’.
29/05/2025
🌿 These aren’t your usual facials.
At Koukoulee, we do things a little differently. Our facials mix relaxing massage with serious skin results — think lymphatic drainage, fascia release, sculpting, and LED therapy, all wrapped into one calming treatment. We use NZ-made skincare that’s natural and hormone-friendly, because what goes on your skin matters.
At Koukoulee, we’re all about balance in our wellness journey. Our Strength Classes are designed for those who want to build strength in a welcoming, relaxed environment—without the intensity of traditional gym settings. If you’re looking for a workout that’s focused on your individual progress, not competition, you’ll feel right at home.
We create a space where you can grow stronger both physically and mentally, at your own pace, with a supportive community. 🌱✨
5 Spots Left - The First Steps to Career Clarity with Georgia Denny
Join us at Koukoulee for a workshop designed to help you gain clarity in your career. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain about your next step, or disconnected from what truly matters to you, this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your purpose.
With only 5 spots left, don’t miss the chance to spend a nurturing afternoon with us, where we’ll guide you toward a clearer, more inspired path forward. 🥰
LAST CHANCE | Early bird tickets expire tonight 🥰 use code EARLYBIRD at checkout
The First Steps to Career Clarity with Georgia Denny | 25 May at 1.30 pm
Feeling stuck or unsure about your next career step?
This 2-hour reflective workshop is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters to you in your career.
Through guided exercises in a supportive space, you’ll explore your personal and professional journey, identify key moments of fulfilment (and what drains you!) and gain clarity on the kind of impact you want to make moving forward.
This workshop is for you if you’re ready for growth or change in your career but aren’t quite sure where to begin. You might be feeling stuck, unmotivated or disconnected from what truly matters to you in your next move.
25 May, 1.30 pm - Early bird tickets available until Monday, 12 May
The First Steps to Career Clarity with Georgia Denny
We are so excited to have Georgia at the studio for a Sunday afternoon!
This 2-hour reflective workshop is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters to you in your career. Through guided exercises in a supportive space, you'll explore your personal and professional journey, identify key moments of fulfilment (and what drains you!) and gain clarity on the kind of impact you want to make moving forward. This workshop is for you if you’re ready for growth or change in your career but aren’t quite sure where to begin.
25 May, 1.30 pm - Early bird tickets available until Monday, 12 May
The First Steps to Career Clarity with Georgia Denny
We are so excited to have Georgia at the studio for a Sunday afternoon!
This 2-hour reflective workshop is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters to you in your career. Through guided exercises in a supportive space, you'll explore your personal and professional journey, identify key moments of fulfilment (and what drains you!) and gain clarity on the kind of impact you want to make moving forward. This workshop is for you if you’re ready for growth or change in your career but aren’t quite sure where to begin.
Sun, 25 May at 1.30 pm - The First Steps
to Career Clarity with Georgia Denny
Feeling stuck or unsure about your next career step?
This 2-hour reflective workshop is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters to you in your career.
Through guided exercises in a supportive space, you’ll explore your personal and professional journey, identify key moments of fulfilment (and what drains you!) and gain clarity on the kind of impact you want to make moving forward.
This workshop is for you if you’re ready for growth or change in your career but aren’t quite sure where to begin. You might be feeling stuck, unmotivated or disconnected from what truly matters to you in your next move.
This is a chance to step out of the ‘doing’ into purposeful reflection. A space to pause, reconnect with yourself and what you want next – so you can move forward with greater intention, confidence and fulfilment.
Why join the workshop?
You’ll uncover powerful insights from your own career timeline—what energises
you, what drains you, and what success really means to you now.
You’ll walk away with a clear framework to evaluate opportunities and make more
intentional, aligned career choices moving forward.
You’ll share space with like-minded women who are also navigating career change or growth.
About Georgie
Georgia Denny is the founder of Georgia Denny Coaching & Consulting, a business dedicated to empowering women at career crossroads to gain the confidence, clarity, and tools to build fulfilling and impactful careers.
As a mum of three and a trained executive coach, Georgia understands the unique challenges women face when navigating pivotal career transitions—whether stepping into leadership, making a career change, or returning to work after a break.
With over 14 years of corporate experience across London, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Auckland, Georgia began her career in Investment Banking and Executive Search.
She later transitioned into leading Women in Leadership and Career Transition programs across multiple sectors, gaining firsthand insight into the inner and outer work required to successfully navigate a career change.
Her own journey through significant career transitions fuelled her passion for creating
programs and spaces that guide others through these defining moments with confidence and clarity.
Trained in the Inner Game of Leadership, Georgia specialises in uncovering and breaking through mindsets that may hold her clients back. Her coaching enables clients to step fully into careers aligned with their unique talents, values, and the meaningful impact they want to make in the world.
We love working with the seasons and autumn is the perfect time to slow down and prioritise self care. So, here you go. Our seasonal offering, available until the end of May 🍂
A replenishing treatment for post-summer skin and tired muscles.
🛁 Aromatic foot soak with Epsom salts and essential oils to boost circulation.
👐 Neck, shoulders & back massage to release deep-seated tension.
🍁 Facial massage with nutrient-rich oils to restore glow and improve lymphatic flow.
🌙 Pressure point scalp massage to ease stress and promote a deep sense of calm.
🌿 Life moves fast, but your well-being deserves a steady commitment. Imagine a space where you can reset, strengthen, and reconnect with yourself—where movement meets mindfulness, and self-care is a priority, not an afterthought.
🦩 With our flexible memberships, you can choose a path that suits your lifestyle, whether it’s a short-term reset, a long-term transformation, or a self-care ritual that includes monthly massage. We even offer family memberships, because wellness is even better when shared.
🥰 The best investment you’ll ever make is in yourself
Ease into the week with a deeply restorative 2-hour Yin Yoga journey with Yuna, designed to unravel tension, reset your nervous system, and melt away the stresses of daily life.
Sink into long-held, supported postures that invite stillness and deep release, allowing you to soften, surrender, and restore balance in both body and mind. With an inspiring playlist and gentle cues, this extended practice will help you shift from busy mode to bliss mode, leaving you feeling grounded and completely rejuvenated.
Long hours under NZ’s intense sun, saltwater swims, sweat, and constant air conditioning can strip your skin of its natural hydration, leaving it feeling tight, dull, or irritated. Over time, this can weaken your skin barrier, leading to dryness, redness, or breakouts.
That’s why we’ve created our limited-edition facial packs—designed to deeply hydrate, repair, and restore your skin’s balance so you can step into the new season glowing. ✨
Buy 2 and the third one id 50% off 🥰 youre welcome x
Our wellness centre offers 16 classes/week including yoga, Pilates, fitness with stunning views, certified and assessed instructors and a lovely, inclusive community. Come see us!
*please note, the purpose for these passes is to allow people to experience our classes and our studio before they decide whether to sign up for a membership or not. Therefore, they are available to local residents, new clients only
26/02/2025
Why Your Skin Needs a Facial in the Summer ☀️✨
Summer is all about sunshine, beach days, and outdoor adventures—but it can also mean dehydration, excess oil, and UV damage for your skin. Our holistic facials are designed to restore balance, deeply hydrate, and keep your skin glowing all season long, using natural techniques that go beyond skincare.
🌿 Hydration & Nourishment – Sun exposure and air conditioning can leave your skin parched. We use nutrient-rich, plant-based products to replenish moisture and strengthen your skin barrier. It's kind of like a reset and then all you have to do is maintain it with a tailored skincare routine.
🧖♀️ Deep Cleansing & Detox – Sweat, sunscreen, and heat can lead to clogged pores. Our gentle, non-invasive approach clears out impurities without disrupting your skin’s natural balance.
💆♀️ Facial Massage for Lift & Glow – Our signature facial massage stimulates circulation, promotes lymphatic drainage, and releases tension in facial muscles—helping to sculpt, depuff, detox and restore radiance.
🌟 Repair & Rebalance – UV rays speed up ageing, but our treatments include soothing botanicals and antioxidants to calm inflammation, repair damage, and bring your skin back to harmony.
A holistic facial isn’t just skincare—it’s self-care. Take a moment to unwind, reconnect, and let your skin (and mind) breathe. Book your summer facial today! 🌞💛
* please note, the purpose for these passes is to allow people to experience our classes and our studio before they decide whether to sign up for a membership or now. Therefore, they are available to local residents, new clients only
23/02/2025
Happy sunny Sunday!
Just a reminder that Charlie will be with us for another couple of weeks before she goes on her travels 🥰
If you'd like one last remedial massage and a chance of getting rid of those pesky knots get in quick!
Here are her last days:
Monday, 24 Feb
Sunday, 2 March
Monday, 3 March
Sunday, 9 March
Monday, 10 March
If there is enough demand, we are considering adding a few more slots on Wednesday. So, let us know :)
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We offer wellness retreats and morning yoga events at some of Waiheke’s most stunning locations. Our yoga studio in Oneroa is open for daily classes and one-off events and workshops. Looking for a private session for your group? We can organise yoga & brunch (or just yoga) at your space for your group.
We have created an extensive yoga teachers network on the island and work with some of the best accommodation providers. Get in touch :)
Koukoulee was founded by Vassia Simou. After a long and tiresome period, she realised that stopping to take a breath is more important than chasing goals - for the mind, the soul, the people around us and even work. Yet we barely do it.
Koukoulee aims to become your excuse to jump on the ferry from Auckland and in 35 minutes find yourself in a beautiful location on Waiheke Island, practising yoga with other likeminded people.
Vassia has worked in marketing and events for over 12 years but she gets a real kick when people come together, by creating beautiful experiences and seeing the smiles on their faces. In Greece - where she comes from - it’s called ‘filoksenia’.
