Capri Sanctuary
About Capri Sanctuary
Capri Sanctuary is a private residential rehabilitation and behavioural health centre in Karaka, a peaceful rural area south of central Auckland. Designed for a small number of adults at a time, the sanctuary offers a discreet and personal setting where guests can step away from everyday pressures and concentrate on meaningful, sustainable change. Treatment is personalised around each guest’s history, health needs and recovery goals. Its evidence-informed programme incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and relapse-prevention work. Care is available for substance use, gambling and co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic stress. Capri Sanctuary follows a whole-person, trauma-informed philosophy. Alongside psychological and medical support, guests can work on sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, self-awareness and emotional regulation. Detox support may be provided when clinically appropriate, with medical and nursing professionals helping guests remain safe and comfortable throughout withdrawal. The residence is set among more than two hectares of established gardens and mature trees. Private comforts, wholesome chef-prepared dining and amenities such as a pool, gym, sauna, spa, massage room and golf practice areas create a restorative environment. After the residential phase, ongoing coaching can help guests apply their individual Living Well Plan at home.
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Personalised Yoga Practice
Guided yoga sessions encourage mindful movement, body awareness and relaxation. Practice can be adapted to support each guest’s physical ability and wider wellbeing plan.
Physical Fitness
Guests can work with a personal trainer and use the onsite fitness facilities. Exercise planning is integrated into treatment to support energy, routine, resilience and long-term health.
Therapeutic Massage
Regular massage therapy provides time for physical relaxation and stress reduction. The sanctuary has a dedicated massage room and a massage therapist on its multidisciplinary team.
Golf Practice
A short driving range and putting green allow guests to enjoy gentle outdoor recreation within the property. Golf can offer a relaxed way to practise focus, patience and coordination.
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Reviews from Guests
Real experiences from people who've been there.
Capri Sanctuary provided a very safe environment for our son to detox and rehabilitate. The facility is very professional with an experienced team of facilitators who are fully committed to patients health and wellbeing during their stay. We found Brent very knowledgeable in recovery in helping us to understand his addiction on a deeper level. He was extremely reassuring with us as his parents on how to move forward and best support our son through his recovery. We would highly recommend Capri to anyone seeking help for any form of addiction and mental health issues.
5 stars – Life-Changing Spot for Real Recovery Capri Sanctuary is hands-down the best help I've found for addiction and learning to live well again. I've been there before, and it's not just about getting clean — it's rebuilding a confident, happy life with real tools that stick. The staff are incredibly friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable — no judgment, always ready to chat and support. Brent Smith is a legend: he has the calmest aura ever, never utters a negative word, and is super approachable because his lived experience builds massive trust. His manuals and workbooks are second to none — practical, evidence-based (CBT, relapse prevention, resiliency), and personalised so you leave equipped to handle triggers and life's curveballs long-term. There are full time nurses on hand and next top tier Doctor who takes the time to get to know you and then assesses your needs. The environment is unreal for unwinding: Rural in Karaka, peaceful setting, total quiet and serenity. Only 5 guests max means it's private and personalised. Spacious private rooms (comfy), plus spa, outdoor pool, sauna, massage, yoga, personal training, and gym. This all plays an essential part in well being and to reset the body and mind. Food is 5-star gourmet — healthy, tasty, tailored meals that actually nourish you properly. I find at capri they help you too see who you are as a person based on values and show the importance of navigating in line with said value, then you start to understand why you may have these vices like- alcohol, drugs, gambling, anxiety, depression, stress. Proven therapies plus holistic care, with solid aftercare calling and coaching, I first attended Capri in 2019 and i still chat with Brent on a regular basis. I would look no further in NZ than capri sanctuary
The 3 weeks I spent at Capri Sanctuary gave me the opportunity to learn the skills, gain the knowledge and tools and develop the courage and confidence to make the necessary changes in my life. Brent Smith has assembled a team with the knowledge, both academic and lived experience to deliver a program that enables you to take ownership of your life choices. The course is delivered with professionalism, compassion and competence from a team that truly cares about you and your individual needs, goals and challenges. The whole stay I felt genuine commitment from the whole team. Idyllic surroundings, first class facilities, spectacular food every meal, dedicated knowledgeable staff and a meticulously developed program culminates in the most valuable holistic wellness retreat I could have possibly wished for. All this backed up by regular aftercare support strategy. I can’t thank Brent and the Capri staff enough and would recommend the program to anyone and everyone who requires some help to gain clarity and confidence to living well.
My time at Capri Sanctuary was life changing, the living well programme is brilliant and the tools i’ve learned and adopted from that have become a staple of my daily life. I would recommend Capri to anyone and i can not speak highly enough of Brent and his team. Brent Cook.
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Helpful information for people considering private residential treatment at Capri Sanctuary in Auckland.
While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs NZ $24,000.