A more hopeful way to live together
"Environment is stronger than will power"
— Paramhansa Yogananda
No prior experience needed. Just curiosity.
You feel drawn to meditation or a more intentional spiritual path.
You're interested in the idea of community and want to explore what it really looks like.
You simply want a weekend away from the noise — good people, good food, music, and meaning.
What's Included
Experience community
Morning practice
Energisation exercises, chanting and meditation to begin each day.
Breakout groups
Small groups, guided prompts, and honest conversation.
Film screening
We'll watch a documentary together — the true story of a life lived for something deeper. Popcorn provided.
Evening concert
Live music woven with readings, stories, and inspiration.
Good food
Beautiful vegetarian meals from the Tauhara kitchen.
Good company
Time with people who leave you feeling uplifted.
Programme
The weekend, hour by hour
Friday Evening
4:00 pm
Arrivals
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:10 pm
Welcome & introductions
- Chanting & meditation to close the evening
Saturday
6:30 am
Morning practice
- Energisation exercises, chanting and meditation
8:30 am
Breakfast
10:00 am
A life devoted to community
- Stories, small breakout groups, music and sharing
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Free time
4:00 pm
Film screening
A glimpse into living in spiritual community — popcorn provided
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:10 pm
Concert & sharing
- Music, readings, and inspiration
Sunday
6:30 am
Morning practice
- Energisation exercises, chanting and meditation
8:30 am
Breakfast
09:30 am
Inspirational service & fire ceremony
- A ritual of intention, renewal and blessing
11:30 am
Closing Circle
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Pack up & Depart
Accommodation & pricing
All prices per person, all meals included
Every option includes the full retreat programme and all vegetarian meals.
Accommodation
Price
Accommodation & Prices
Camping (BYO tent or campervan)
$320
Off-site (programme & meals only)
$350
Shared bunk room (2 per room)
$550
Single occupancy bunk room
$650
Single occupancy caravan
$600
Kereru Lodge — self-contained (2x Queen, 4x Single)
$650
Cottage 2 — self-contained (1x Queen, 2x Single)
$650
Cottage 1 — shared or solo occupancy
$650 / $710
The Chalet — self-contained (1x Queen)
$750
Kowhai — self-contained (1x Queen)
$750
Gluten free or vegan dietary requirements: +$35 surcharge. Payment in full confirms your booking.
Gluten free or vegan dietary requirements: +$35 surcharge. Payment in full confirms your booking.
Good to know before you register
On or before 8 Aug
Full refund, minus $100 administration fee
9 – 14 Aug
60% cancellation fee — 40% refunded
15 Aug onwards
Non-refundable
Join us this August
Whether this is your first retreat or your tenth, everyone is welcome. Register by filling out the form below before 14 August 2026.
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Or contact Kavita : 021 213 8215