Te Whenua Retreat
Welcome
Te Whenua is a privately owned, peaceful retreat centre that provides a deeply nurturing space for individuals and small groups to rest & re-focus.
We are here to support you in becoming the very best version of yourself.
We provide comfortable and spacious private accommodation, nourishing 'heart-to-table' plant-focused meals, a purposefully designed yoga & meditation space, plus the precious opportunity to slow down and be inspired by our natural setting. Whatever your goals are at this time, cultivating inner wellbeing is always the foundation; and our mission is to support that.
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Te Whenua Retreat is located in Gibbston valley, just 20 minutes from Queenstown airport, 25 minutes from Cromwell and 55 minutes from Wanaka, in Otago, Aotearoa.
Retreats...
Why are they so vital to wellbeing?
In the steady stream of responsibilities that shape modern life, it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves as we navigate daily demands and care for others. This constant balancing act can leave little room for us to pause, recharge, and fulfil our own potential. But stepping away from the busyness creates space for new possibilities.
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A retreat offers more than just deep rest. It's an opportunity to rediscover your natural ability to make wise, heart-led decisions and realign with what truly matters. In this supportive space, insight, courage, and creativity emerge effortlessly.
At Te Whenua Retreat, we draw on time-honoured tools to help guide you on this journey - an invitation to slow down; a nurturing environment that invites reflection; seasonal plant-based meals to nourish and inspire; yoga & massage to aid healing; and periods of solitude balanced by companionship, offering rich conversations with like-minded people.
“In an age of acceleration, nothing can be more exhilarating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing is so luxurious as paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is so urgent as sitting still.”
This is the beauty of retreat - a sacred pause where awakening our creativity and intuitive wisdom is not something to strive for but a gift to gently allow.
Upcoming One-Day Retreats
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"My stay at Te Whenua Retreat exceeded my expectations. I found I could sink into the stillness and wildness of the beautiful surroundings and allow a deep sense of relaxation and ease to sink into my bones. The warm invitation to unwind, the delicious cooking, and time spent in rich conversation in the spa under the glorious night sky made for a memorable stay, and a desire to return before too long."