Fairfield House

Made to Fast: Rebuild a Body That Responds
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
In a world of quick fixes, injections and diet trends, Alison brings something refreshingly different ~ ancient biological wisdom that your body already knows and has been waiting for you to remember.
This is an afternoon of warm, grounded, genuinely mind-expanding health information for those who are done with complicated and ready for something that actually makes sense.
Expect cutting edge science delivered simply, real tools you can use immediately, and the kind of clarity that only comes from 25 years of genuine study and passion.
Treats. Prizes. Life-changing information. In one of Nelson’s most beloved spaces.
Click this link for all the details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1736638614308627/
Tickets $30 or 2 for $50 – presales only
Secure yours by contacting alison@rootstorubies.com
Text: 027 525 7675
Spaces are limited and Alison sells out every time.
Hosted by Alison RamsayBoard Certified Functional Medicine Health CoachRoots to Rubies – www.rootstorubies.com

Resourceful Craft 2026 - Nelson
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-07
Are you looking to learn a new skill or get creatively inspired this Winter? Join our talented craftspeople at Fairfield House on the 6th & 7th of June for a weekend of making, crafting, and connection.
Learn hands-on traditional skills such as soap making, darning, brush making, food preserving, rag rug making, and so much more! With 13 individually bookable workshops, come along for one or for many.
Resourceful Craft 2026 is a programme of craft workshops teaching resourceful skills for the wellbeing of people and planet. We want to share traditional craft practices that will provide you with new skills and a new relationship with local materials and the resources that are around you.
Find out more and book your place here.

Burnout Recovery - Rest and properly restore your energy
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00
A Day of Deep Rest and Restoration
A quieter, slower-paced day retreat focused on recovery, nervous system regulation, and restoring your energy in a way that actually lasts.
What this day is about
This is not a typical retreat filled with activities or constant talking.
It is a structured quiet day designed to help your system slow down properly.
If you feel tired even after resting, it is often because your body has not fully come out of stress mode. This day gives you the space and guidance to reset that, without pressure or expectation.
What you’ll experience
Stepping out of constant stimulation and slowing everything down
Time for quiet reflection, reading, or simply being
Gentle, guided practices to support recovery
Understanding how to restore energy without pushing through
A calm, structured environment where you do not need to perform or keep up
​What’s included
Nourishing vegetarian lunch and refreshments
A practical workbook to take home
A post retreat one on one check in to support your progress
​Why come
Because resting alone has not been enough.
You might be taking breaks, sleeping more, or slowing down at times, but still feeling tired, wired, or drained.
This is a different kind of reset. One that helps your system actually recover, not just pause.
​Who this is for
People who feel constantly tired, mentally drained, or close to burnout, even when they are trying to rest.
📅 Saturday, 13 June
📅 Saturday, 12 September
Led by Anessha Broughton, ICF Certified Life Coach and NLP Trainer.
10am to 4pm | $99
More info on their website here

Energy Healing Meditation Journey
2026-06-19 17:30 - 19:30
Join Ceane for a sacred healing experience. Through light language activation, energy healing and guided visualisation meditation, you will be gently transported into a space of healing, clarity, remembrance and soul connection.
Experience a unique guided vision journey.
Be present in a connected circle of like hearted souls, come as you are, no expectations are on you.
Receive a group energy healing for clearing, energetic cord release, inner calm, nervous system reset.
Awaken or deepen your soul light language connection.
Slow down, balance your nervous system, connect deeply with your soul light.
Please bring a yoga mat, cushion and blanket for your comfort while sitting and laying on the floor.
Herbal teas, water and wholesome snacks will be provided.
Buy your ticket via Humanitix here

Let's Party like it's 1979
2026-06-20 19:00 - 23:00
The Ultimate Throwback Party
Dust off your dance shoes and boogie like it’s 1979! We are throwing the ultimate throwback party. Every ticket keeps our beloved Fairfield alive.
Why 1979?
It is our founding year. The Friends of Old Fairfield formed with a bold vision: restore Fairfield House and transform it into a thriving community hub.
Celebrating Our Journey
Today, we maintain this heritage house and reserve through event funds, grants, and volunteer power. This party celebrates our rich history and the exciting future of this community treasure.
📅 Date & Time: 20 June at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Just $20! Snag yours now here
🥂 Refreshments: Drinks are flowing at the bar. NO BYO please.
🧀 Feast: Bring your favourite finger food to share with the crowd 🙂
You know where to come – 48 Van Diemen Street, see you here!

Rest and Relax - A Day Retreat of Self Care
2026-07-04 09:30 - 16:00
A day retreat to put your feet up and be pampered on while you rest, relax and recharge your precious being.
Join Dayna for a relaxing, peaceful, restorative and nourishing day to recharge your energy levels, refresh your self-care rituals and nourish your life!
Dayna has dedicated her life to health and longevity and has a deep calling to support others to live a life of health, happiness, self love, self awareness, respect, joy and optimal wellbeing, through our mindset and a wide range of holistic practices.

Dayna loves gathering people to remind us of how powerful we really are, getting us back to basics while gifting our bodies the time and space for some intentional downtime.
WHATS INCLUDED?
– herbal teas, filtered water, sparkling coconut water, herbal infused waters (bring your bottles to refill)
– FULLY CATERED – Lunch, treats and snacks throughout the day
– group and individual self reflection activities
– grounding time in nature
– body scan meditation and breathing exercises
– lymphatic exercises & movement class
– walk in the bush
– opportunity to recharge your batteries and nourish your cells.
– all the recipes of the food and drinks we share on the day
& more…
During our busy lives, it’s essential to take time out to rest, relax and nourish our precious being.
TICKET SPECIAL
$155 – full day all inclusive
BRING A FREIND
and pay only $244 together (SAVE $30 each)
Book your tickets online at the link below
OR
PM me for any payment plans OR to bank transfer and save fees
OR
To bring a friend.
Email: daynawilliamshealth@gmail.com
How wonderful is it when woman gather together and remember the benefits of rest and slowing down.

One Day Silent Yoga & Meditation Retreat
2026-07-19 07:30 - 18:00
A day in silence creates the ideal conditions for self-remembrance, deep rest and rejuvenation. This is an invitation and opportunity to connect with the joy and simplicity of Being.
Yoga is not a quick fix, it is a lifelong journey and discipline. Through consistent practice, we can start to touch deeper and more subtle aspects of our being. Meditation is an experiential exploration of the fundamental questions of life – ‘Who am I?’, ‘What is this Existence?’. A day dedicated to silence, can be a profound journey of self remembrance.
We guide and supervise all practices, creating safe and supportive conditions for you to go deeper into your practice. The day will likely include Sun Salutations, gentle Hatha Yoga including pranayama, and short meditations including walking meditation. There will be some short talks on yogic philosophy as well.
Every aspect of the day is fully dedicated to creating the best conditions for the revelation of our true essence and the awakening of our hearts.
Mauna (Noble Silence): The observance of mauna is fundamental to creating the proper conditions to allow us to go deeper in our practice of meditation. Pausing social interaction allows the mental energies connected with communication to cease and be redirected to the practice of self exploration.
This format of retreat provides a great introduction to the practice of meditation for beginners and can also serve to enrich and refresh the practice of experienced meditators.
For more information & to book, see the event page here.
Price: $108 (Includes simple & vegan Ayurvedic inspired breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Grounded & Nourished (Ayurveda)
2026-07-25 10:00 - 16:00
Food, Rhythm & Rituals for Everyday Balance
A practical day retreat to experience traditional Ayurvedic food, cooking, and daily rituals that support balance in body and mind
​What this day is about
Ayurveda is a traditional system from India that looks at how food, daily rhythm, and simple practices affect how you feel, both physically and mentally.
This is not about strict diets or complicated rules.
It is about understanding what supports your energy, digestion, and overall balance, and learning simple ways to bring that into your everyday life.
What you’ll experience
Cooking and preparing simple, traditional Ayurvedic meals
Understanding how food affects your energy, clarity, and mood
Learning practical Ayurvedic rituals for body and mind
Exploring how daily rhythm supports balance and wellbeing
A grounded approach you can adapt to your own lifestyle
​What’s included
Nourishing vegetarian Ayurvedic lunch and refreshments
A practical workbook to take home
A post retreat one on one check in to support your progress
​Why come
Because what you eat and how you live directly affects how you feel.
And most people are either overcomplicating it or not paying attention to it at all.
This day gives you a simple, practical way to understand your body and support it properly.
​Who this is for
People who want a more grounded and consistent way to support their energy, digestion, and overall wellbeing without extremes or quick fixes.
📅 Saturday, 25 July
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Led by Anessha Broughton, ICF Certified Life Coach and NLP Trainer.
10am to 4pm | $99
More info on their website here

My Name is (Not) Mum
2026-08-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-08 19:30 - 21:00
Forget the clichés; we share the hilariously honest truths of motherhood. By exploring the unfiltered highs and lows—from laundry monsters to genuine reflection—our stories reveal how this relatable experience truly changes you. Join these outstanding women as they share what this role means to them.
Sarah O’Connell, Lysanne van Zessen, Beccy Myers and Breigh O’Malley join Debbie Brooks in this debut collaboration of motherhood, music and mayhem.
It’s a little chaotic, very raw and thoughtful as we discuss topics about motherhood that we didn’t expect to experience. From IVF with pop rock music, mundane household chores, the loneliness epidemic without a village and perimenopausal life with a toddler – there’s something for everyone.
How we define ourselves as mothers is more than this name – we each navigate this journey differently and yet struggle with the same thing – to be more than just this title at this stage in our lives.
Bookings required. Tickets $25 here

Follow Through - Build discipline and stay consistent
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00
Master Discipline. Build Consistency. Get Results.
A practical day retreat to help you build discipline, patience, and consistency so you can actually follow through and create real change
​What this day is about
This is not about motivation or setting more goals.
It is about understanding why you stop, delay, or lose consistency even when you know exactly what needs to be done.
You will look at your own patterns, where things drop off, and what gets in the way. From there, you will build simple ways to follow through that work in your real life, not just for a few days.
What you’ll experience
Clarity on why you are not following through
Awareness of where things tend to drop off
Simple, realistic habits that fit your life
Practising making decisions and acting on them
Coaching to build consistency without burnout
What’s included
Nourishing vegetarian lunch and refreshments
A practical workbook to take home
A post retreat one on one check in to support your progress
​Why come
Because knowing is not the problem.
Doing it consistently is. Especially when life gets busy, motivation drops, or things feel uncomfortable.
This day helps you stop starting over and start following through.
​Who this is for
People who start with good intentions but struggle to stay consistent, follow through, or turn plans into action
📅 Saturday, 29 August
📅 Saturday, 28 November
Led by Anessha Broughton, ICF Certified Life Coach and NLP Trainer.
10am to 4pm | $99
More info on their website here
