Lessons from Condé Nast Award-Winning Retreat Leader

Damian is the founder of Aro-hā, New Zealand’s premier luxury retreat center, recently honored with the Condé Nast Reader's Choice Award 2024 and over 40 accolades. Combining profound respect for traditional Maori culture, sustainable design, and transformative experiences, he creates retreats that foster genuine community and deep personal connections. With experience as a retreat leader at The Ashram and Esalen, Damian integrates luxury with community, mindfulness and environmental stewardship at Aro-hā, inspiring inner peace and holistic rejuvenation for his guests. Connect with Damian: https://www.retreatbuilder.com/listings/afc1062c-f71d-40b6-8f35-75670c547811 This episode is brought to you by RetreatBuilder. To celebrate our launch, we're offering FREE verified listings to the first 90 guest speakers. https://www.retreatbuilder.com/get-verified