“I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall into the grass, how to kneel in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields, which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? ”     ~ Mary Oliver

Imagine having five wild and precious days to connect, unwind relax, remember your whole self, and reinvite self-care, self-awareness, kindness, healing, and self-compassion to all aspects of your life.

In this unique and nourishing retreat, you will have the opportunity to:

• Spend quiet time in nature with guidance to reconnect with your authentic self.
• Deepen through mindful somatic ecotherapy practices and mystery…. your connection to yourself, others, and the natural world.
• Be supported in the three phases of rites of passage to explore the four cardinal directions to remember welcome and heal those forgotten or fractured parts that have been forgotten or left behind in the fast pace of modern society.
• Have the choice to connect and support your body through daily gentle yoga practices to match the rhythms of the natural world.
• Develop or continue your daily mindfulness practice
• Begin or continue to express poetically from inspiration with the natural world and community.
• Create nourishing connections in a supported community
• Replenish your body with wholesome plant-based cuisine

As we gather in the old ways for 5 days at the beautiful Te Moata Retreat Centre in Tairua, we weave together Mindful body-centered Nature connection, Meditation, Yoga, Storytelling, Creative arts, writing, and Community Connections.

Be inspired, relax, and unwind in a spacious and nurturing nature setting.

Your guides for the 5 precious days will be Toni McErlane and Karen Waddicor.

Toni is an experienced and passionate Ecotherapist, Counselor, Mediator, and Nonviolent Communication facilitator, and Rites of Passage facilitator who has been facilitating Nature base retreats in NZ and China for the last 3 years.

Karen Waddicor is a gentle Yoga Therapy Teacher and Counselor, who has completed long-term training in Somatic Ecotherapy, Hakomi, and nonviolent communication.

These two fun and relaxed women will guide you over 5 days and nights in the old ways to hear the rhythms of the earth so you may deepen into a more soul-centered connection with yourself and the natural world.

Also included in this retreat:

• 4 nights in shared accommodation (there is the option to pay more for a private room, please ask upon registration)
• Deeply nourishing plant based gluten free catered meals for the entire retreat
• Access to walking paths in stunning transitional NZ native forest
• Also, on offer at an additional discounted rate for retreat participants are:
• Ecotherapy 1 to 1 sessions with Karen or Toni

What Previous Participants said:

Connection to nature was supported by safe manageable facilitated opportunities/ invitations to explore nature as a mirror to my “Self”

Connection to “Self” was supported by receiving kindness, and having space for my “self ” to be seen

I experienced the facilitators as respectful, kind, knowledgeable, and wise.

So grateful to be reminded of the mystery magic and support that quiet contemplation in nature provides. Just Wow!

Facilitators had beautiful demonstrations of loving presence with a light touch but a clear sense of you being well held. I relaxed into this quickly. This has been extraordinary!

 Excellent beyond expectation. The food was amazing!

Investment:

$1280 (incl GST) if paid by 31st Dec, 2024 ($1,500 afterward)

Meet Your Guides:

Toni McErlane – Ecotherapist, Counsellor, Mediator, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Facilitator, Wilderness Rites of Passage Guide.

Karen Waddicor– Yoga Therapist, Ecotherapist and Counselor

Submit Payment to:
Account name:  Restorative Relationships
Account Number: 01-0322-0212196-01
Reference:  [your name]
Code:  Retreat

Cancellations: No refund later than 6 Weeks before the start date unless canceled by organizers.

REGISTER HERE→