Contact Jenny today to discuss your tailored experience and begin your journey to rejuvenation.
Transform how you feel and restore your equilibrium, finding
harmony and repose, within this beautiful garden sanctuary, on the Port Hills
of Christchurch.
A learning experience with Jenny, for those seeking renewal
and physical health, with a unique tool kit of techniques that will empower and
create confidence in all areas of your life, whilst enabling you to recharge
and revitalize, at your will.
"My background and experience, including overcoming personal tragedies and intense health challenges, has been invaluable for my work and the solutions I offer. I have a deep understanding of personalities, stress, the mind, body and emotion connection, alongside an awareness of the challenges and realities of your daily world.”
(1.5 - 2 hours)
A personalised session with Jenny, set within the Villa, to stimulate fresh perspectives and provide solutions, according to your specific needs and concerns.
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(3 - 3.5 hours)
A tailored experience with Jenny, set within the Villa, to stimulate fresh perspectives and provide solutions, according to your specific needs and concerns. Followed by refreshments and a mini tour of the garden, with time to sit and reflect within this tranquil setting.
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“I worked hard to stay at the top in the entertainment industry, but the constant pressure often took its toll. I tried so many things to manage it, but nothing truly clicked - until I found Jenny. Her techniques, her passion, and her unique approach completely transformed the way I navigate challenges. I’m endlessly grateful for the strength and clarity she’s brought into my life.”Jason Gunn
I’ve worked with Jenny in a professional and now personal level for many years. She has enabled me to overcome many personal challenges through Autogenic Techniques and providing new perspectives. Her ongoing support is enabling me to take on things I didn’t think possible and grow into a stronger person.”
Kirsty Coombe
“ I have worked with Jenny Oakley for the past 18 years. Her ability to guide me to an inner platform of emotional certainty has had a profound effect on family, relationships and work. I was introduced to Jenny by my then partner (now wife) when I was addressing challenges over my four young children following a difficult separation. Immediately I found the inner focus to deal with external turbulence. Over the intervening years her vision and guidance has assisted me build a successful professional career that has seen me travel the world, take a senior national position in research management in Australia, and continue to expand my managerial skills and responsibilities. Today much of this involves international travel, keynoting conferences, workshops and formal presentations. As our children grew and embarked on their own adult and professional careers, we have recommended Jenny to them where she has been able to provide a listening post and positive individual direction to match their skills and interests. Her ability to quickly read across one’s current situation, define the core challenges, and then find the themes and focus to go forward is quite remarkable. For ongoing maintenance, my wife and I both have quarterly sessions with Jenny. We use these times to maintain perspective, focus, productivity, health and happiness in our personal and professional lives. When the opportunity arises, we regularly recommend Jenny for an outside perspective and navigator’s hand to chart a forward path”Professor, Lincoln University - Christchurch
The effects of stress and tension on the nervous system in upsetting fundamental balances and functions are well proven and accepted in medical science.
Science has shown that by using the mind-body link in certain ways, we can learn how to regulate the autonomic nervous system and thereby control our experience and reactions to stress and everyday demands. Autogenic Training has evolved from this field of research since the 1930’s and was also applied in high performance training and as a basis for super learning programmes in Europe.
Following my training in both this system and biofeedback procedures whilst in the UK, I integrated them into my practice to deliver a complete practical tool kit for clients. The techniques and understandings, enable you to operate in the calmness of the Alpha brain-wave zone. This enhances concentration, memory, clarity of thinking, creativity, judgement and confidence. Hence a physiological state of balance, relaxation and order is maintained in the nervous and muscular systems, removing the side effects of anxiety and tension. This prevents the over-domination of the sympathetic - adrenalin branch, which otherwise causes accumulative effects of tiredness, jadedness, circulatory, digestive and blood pressure issues.
More can be achieved with less intense effort; your stamina and energy increase; you remain centred and at ease whilst facing challenges or uncertainty. These capabilities are critically needed to manifest your potential and talents.
“After 24 years, I'm thrilled to finally unveil and share the splendour of my garden – a labour of dedication and love. I look forward to hosting you during a tour of Villa Toscana’s unique features, taking delight in its surprises, whilst relaxing within a beautifully uplifting ambiance.”
A tour of the garden is a fully immersive and bespoke
experience. Personally hosted by its creator, Jenny Oakley, you will learn the intriguing
stories behind this unique property, as you wander the pathways, discovering
and appreciating sculptural and botanical treasures along the way. There will
be opportunities to pause and reflect (with refreshment breaks), taking in glorious vistas from artfully located seats. The tour will culminate with the
Villa’s delicious - signature 'High Tea', at one of the enchanting and sheltered
garden locations. During this time, you will be able to peruse Jenny’s captivating
picture books – visual records of the seasonal changes, natural beauty and evolving
landscape of the gardens of Villa Toscana.
Spectacular illustrated maps, which detail the history and
story of the Villa, are included in the tour packages.
In addition, Jenny has curated a selection of
stationery from her garden photographs, as a perfect memento of your visit.
There is opportunity to browse and purchase from this collection at the end of
your tour.
3.5 hours
Either 10.30am or 1.30pm start, dependent on weather
Late August, September to Mid-January
and March to April
“I welcome you as my guests – manuhiri, in the spirit of respect, kindness and hospitality – manaakitanga. I ask for your commitment to follow The Tiaki Promise – to protect and care for this wonderful environment, to respect my privacy, plantings and wildlife, keeping to pathways and refraining from photographs and picking.
Come with an open heart and mind. Enjoy, absorb and feel the beauty naturally – with your eyes and senses.”
Grazie Molte
Villa Toscana is a hillside garden and has a network of pathways and steps with uneven surfaces. A moderate level of fitness and sound mobility is recommended. The tours can be adapted to suit participants and their requirements. Jenny can advise you on offerings.
Part of Jenny’s ethos is to encourage visitors to ‘switch off’ from modern technology. She believes that not having the distraction of cell phones or cameras, enables you to engage completely with the site and to ‘let go’, so you can maximise your experience, to leave recharged and refreshed. Therefore, no photographs of the garden are permitted to be taken.
A range of photos showcasing the best aspects of the gardens, taken by Jenny over the years, are included in the excellent maps provided as part of the tour. They are also available in the Villa’s cards and stationery, to become a vibrant memory of your visit.