“I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down 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, 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 mystery…. your connection to yourself, others, and the natural world.
• Be supported in ceremony and sacred relationship to the cardinal directions to remember and welcome and heal those forgotten or fractured parts that have been forgotten or left behind in the fast pace of modern society.
• Connect and support your body through gentle yoga practices to match the rhythms of the natural world.
• Develop or continue your own daily mindfulness practice
• 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 will explore soul-centric practices embodying both developmentally and spiritually the four directions of North, West, South and East. Throughout this journey we weave together Mindful body-centred Nature connection, Meditation, Yoga, Storytelling, Creative writing and Community Connection, to inspire, relax and unwind in a spacious and nurturing nature setting.

In some of the oldest stories it is said that when you were born your soul’s song was caught and with sacred reverence, placed in the forest waiting for the time when you were ready to seek and hear it This retreat will offer the space for you to listen deeply in nature to remember, ache, hear, reimagine and receive the precious and unique song of your soul.

Your guides for the 5 precious days will be Bren and Toni, two experienced and passionate Ecotherapists, and rites of passage facilitators who will guide you over 5 days and nights in the old ways to hear the chthonic rhythms of the earth so you may discover a more soul-centred connection with yourself and the natural world. There will also be 2-3 assisting facilitators for additional support and care and yoga facilitation.

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 Bren or Toni
• Biodynamic craniosacral therapy with Bren

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 recieving 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 that you being well held. I relaxed into this quickly. This has been extrordinary!

 Excellent beyond expectation. The food was amazing!

Investment:

$1280 (incl GST) if paid by 31st Dec, 2023 ($1,500 afterward)

Meet Your Guides:

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

Brendon Whitmore – Ecotherapist, Craniosacral Therapist, Deep Nature Connection Mentor and Wilderness Rites of Passage Guide.

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 prior to start date

unless cancelled by organisers.

REGISTER HERE→