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Fern and Feather Retreat was established in 2015. Initially a solo relaxation massage service which soon grew to include couple massage and outdoor baths tubs services.
Gretchen created this business to help improve the variety of quality, enjoyable things to do in Invercargill. She has passion for being proactive with personal well-being and knowing “feeling good” is key. Her earlier life experience taught her that relaxing is a learned skill and is an essential part of being healthy, though in today’s world often overlooked and undervalued by many. By offering ‘feel good’ relaxation experiences this helps give folk more opportunities to proactively invest in their relaxation habits and in turn a happier healthier life.
She herself loves good quality massages, soaking in hot baths, enjoying nature and the outdoors. Providing these as a business owner/operator from home, has enabled her to establish a better work-life balance with her career and home manager role to her much loved husband and 2 children. Best of all it has helped keep ‘relaxation’ a priority in her own life.
Jude joined Fern and Feather Retreat as co-therapist for couples massages in 2018. She has a strong passion for massage therapy and physical well-being. In addition to Fern and Feather Retreat she works part-time as a physio aid.
Both Gretchen and Jude are specifically trained in relaxation massage and have combined massage experience of over 10years. They are warm friendly caring folk who are keen to make your massage the best yet! But don’t just take our word for it…check out the reviews!
Reviews
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What People Say
The ladies here do amazing massages. Very relaxing way to unwind after a busy day. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
Miriama
Such a calming and relaxing experience, quiet and restful.
Lorna
We had an absolutely amazing afternoon at Fern and Feather Retreat. The hot stone massage was bliss, literally put me to sleep. Then we enjoyed a hot soak in the bath surrounded by nature. We even had some tūī join us! All at a very reasonable price I might add. Would highly recommend.
Claude