FIND A RETREAT CENTRE
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Christian Retreat Centres in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Looking for a contemplative Christian retreat centre for a personal or small group retreat? Enjoy browsing this selection of retreat centres from around Aotearoa, New Zealand. Want to be listed here? Email Kathryn Overall at kathryn@sgm.org.nz with a quality photo, website address and contact details.
SGM publishes a digital Calendar of Contemplative Retreats and Events which offers details of specific guided retreats, quiet days and workshops in your region.
Opononi, Northland
Address: Waiotemarama Gorge Road, PO Box 93 Opononi 0445
Phone: (09) 405 8349 + (021) 071 7033
Email: stisaacs.wardens@xtra.co.nz
St Isaacs Retreat Centre
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St Isaac's is an ecumenical place of prayer and quiet set among the Hokianga hills. The ancient Prayer of the Church is prayed twice daily. Communion from the reserved sacrament is celebrated on Wednesday (visiting Clergy are welcome to celebrate if your stay is over a Wednesday). There is a well-stocked library, and the extensive grounds include the Stations of the Cross and several bush walks. We now have a large Labyrinth created around the bush and a marvellous place to 'simply be'.
Accommodation is in self-contained houses. We can accommodate small groups of up to 6 in individual rooms or up to 9 with some room sharing. The Warden’s House is furnished for groups to self-cater and share kai together. Or, consider making St. Isaac’s a place for your private annual retreat.
Maranu Gascoigne looks forward to your email: stisaacs.wardens@xtra.co.nz
Whangarei, Northland
Address: 27 Woodward Road, Whatitiri, RD9 Whangārei
Phone: (09) 434 6630
Email: Rosemary.Blackwell@xtra.co.nz
Chapel House Retreat
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Chapel House, set within the scenic volcanic region of Maungatapere, 20 minutes’ drive from Whangārei city, offers peace, quiet and a prayerful atmosphere within a garden, bush and countryside environment. This is a suitable venue for small group quiet days or similar related activity. Accommodation for longer retreats, as well as spiritual direction is also available. Contact Rosemary for further inquiry at Rosemary.Blackwell@xtra.co.nz
Helensville, North of Auckland
Address: 116 Fordyce Road, Parakai 0830
Phone: 027 276 5525
Peacemakers Retreat Centre
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Come to a quiet, restful and healing oasis for time out in the unforced rhythms of grace. Create your own retreat or have Susannah Connolly, assist you. Spiritual direction and supervision are available. Five-day retreats are available on request , designed for you personally or for your small group.
Visit the SGM RETREAT CALENDAR (Auckland region) to view upcoming guided retreats at Peacemakers.Spiritual Directors - come and create your own retreats for your own groups, at affordable prices.
Silent Retreats: Two to seven day retreats available with Susannah Connolly on request, designed together. Come alone or bring a small group of up to 8.
Five and seven day silent retreats directed by Susannah Connolly are available for participants in the SGM Spiritual Directors Formation Programme.
For more information on any of the above options phone Susannah Connolly on 027 2861264 or email: counselling@safetynet.co.nz
St Francis Retreat Centre
Hillsborough, Auckland
Address: 50 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042
Phone: 09-625 6651
Email: admin@stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz
Long Bay, Auckland
Address: 1043 Beach Road, Long Bay, Auckland, 0630
Phone: 09 473 2600
Email: admin@vaughanpark.org.nz
Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre
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Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat and Conference Centre is a beautiful, restful and refreshing space and place at Long Bay on the North Shore of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. We offer an inclusive, welcoming and gracious oasis of peace, prayer and generous hospitality to individuals, churches, communities, charitable and corporate groups.
We gift international Scholarships to writers, academics, artists, musicians and creatives and offer an encouraging gateway for those who want to publish, share and showcase their work on the Moments page on our website.
You can find out more about what we offer at www.vaughanpark.org.nz .
Bombay, South Auckland
Address: 100 Chamberlain Road, R.D. Bombay, South Auckland, 2675
Phone: 09-236 059 8
Tyburn Monastery (Bombay)
Ngakuru, Rotorua
Address: 74 Dods Road, Ngakuru Rotorua, 3077
Phone: 07-333 237 8
Email: info@tyburnmonastery.nz
Tyburn Monastery (Rotorua)
Cluny Sister’s Retreat Centre
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Address: 21 Thirteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112
Phone: 07 578 5220
Titoki Christian Healing Retreat Centre
Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
Address: 71 Titoki Road, Poroporo 3192
Phone: 07 308 650307
Email: info@titoki.org.nz
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Titoki is a place of retreat for people to set aside time with the Lord and for themselves; to rest in the peace-filled environment away from life’s pressures.
PERSONAL CATERED RETREATS AT TITOKI
Titoki is the perfect place to come to heal, rest and de-stress. Personal catered retreats are available every month. We offer a caring listening ear, and prayer ministry, counselling or debriefing if you'd like it. Come and enjoy the peaceful, park-like grounds, delicious meals and comfortable rooms at Titoki.
The centre is situated 10 minutes from Whakatāne and is based around a charming homestead set in spacious grounds of mature trees and gardens. There are single and double guestrooms available, some with en-suite facilities.
Please contact us or see our website (above) for more information.
St John’s Hill, Whanganui
Address: 14 Hillside Terrace, St Johns Hill, Whanganui 4500
Phone: 06 345 5047
Email: pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
Josephite Retreat Centre
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Te Punanga ō Hōhepa, Josephite Retreat Centre, has a full programme of retreat days, seminars, and educational conferences planned annually. The centre is housed in the historic building, Mount Saint Joseph, surrounded by well established grounds, wetlands, and native bush, with ample parking available. The Retreat Centre offers state of the art facilities offered in a relaxed and tranquil setting.
The 2023 Retreat Programme theme is Seasonality of Life. ’Every season is one of becoming – but not always of blooming. Be aware of the season you are in and give yourself the grace to be there’. - Kristen Dalton
If you have any queries about upcoming events, or if you would like a copy of the programme posted to you at the beginning of the year, please email Pam Hopper at pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
Longbush, Waiarapa
Address: 947 Longbush Road, Longbush 5884
Email: helen.tripp@xtra.co.nz
Gilead Retreat
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Helen and David Tripp are custodians of this secluded (no Wi-Fi and little reception), restful property in Longbush, Wairarapa. It is an hour and a half from Wellington and two hours from Palmerston North.
Gilead offers a peaceful, private getaway amongst spacious surroundings, including a vineyard, pond, garden, sunny decks, shady verandas and abundant birdlife. It has a large country home with eight bedrooms and two bathrooms. Only two of the rooms are downstairs, meaning accommodation is limited to those with mobility Issues.
Spiritual director, Helen Tripp, is able to create week-day or week-end personal or small group retreats. The weekends fill up quickly!Visit the SGM RETREAT CALENDAR (Wellington region) to view some upcoming guided retreats at Gilead.
Magnificat Community & Retreat Centre
Featherston, Waiarapa
Address: 60 Cross Creek Rd, Western Lake, Featherston 5773
Phone: 06 308 9982
Email: enquiries@magnificat.org.nz
Island Bay, Wellington
Address: 2 Rhine St (off Murray St), Island Bay, Wellington
Phone: 04 383 776904
Email: islandbay@compassion.org.nz
Our Lady Home of Compassion
Kawatiri Karakia Korero Kai Koha (K5)
Hector, Westport
Address: 5 River Road, Hector, 7822
Phone: (03) 280 8013
Email: krimaawa@gmail.com
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Kawatiri Karakia Korero Kai Koha (K5) provides a bedroom with en suite; small private Chapel – ‘The Sanctuary’; local bush, river and beach walks; kereru, tui and weka; quaint village – and two small dogs. Enjoy our comprehensive library and reflective places around the garden. Linen provided. Self-catered or catered – simple, home cooking.
RETREAT OFFERINGS
We can provide one to five day silent retreats, directed or self-directed. Also available as a venue for reflective days or part days. A retreat at K5 meets the guided retreat requirement for the SGM Spiritual Directors Formation Programme.Contact: Margaret Young with your requirements. Happy to customise and negotiate longer time if needed.
K5 is 30 minutes north of Westport; 3 hours from Nelson; 4 hours from Picton ferry. Happy to pick up from Westport airport or bus depot.
Cost: Koha. This can be negotiated. We trust God - and you – to do what is appropriate to your circumstances and ours.
Sister Eveleen Retreat House
Sumner, Christchurch
Address: 6 Whitewash Head Road, Sumner, Christchurch 8081
Phone: 022 563 6879
Email: enquiry@sistereretreat.com
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Sister Eveleen Retreat House (SERH) is a house of Spiritual Help and Prayer nestled among native trees of Scarborough Hill, Christchurch. All are welcome to stay at SERH and spend time in prayer and contemplation. Our mission is to maintain SERH as a space for people to spend time with themselves and God in a peaceful setting. We have a beautiful balcony and garden which is a wonderful place to stop and rest. There is also a small in-house chapel where people can reflect and pray.
SERH offers 12 beds in nine rooms, with a range of accommodation choices. All rooms are heated and have captivating views of Pegasus Bay. We are open for quiet days, individual stays, and privately run retreats. We run a variety of themed retreats in collaboration with other facilitators throughout the year. If you would like to attend any of our retreats, but the cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch as we may be able to provide financial assistance.
Visit the SGM RETREAT CALENDAR (Canterbury region) to view upcoming guided retreats at SERH.
Rosary House Spiritual Life Centre
Christchurch City, Christchurch
Address: 22 Gracefield Ave, Christchurch 8013
Phone: 03 379 1298
Email: roho@xtra.co.nz
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Rosary House Spiritual Life Centre a non-residential Centre for prayer and contemplation; retreats, prayer days, spiritual direction, programmes and seminars which promote spiritual development. This gracious two-storied house is tucked away in a quiet, tree-lined street. People who come for spiritual direction are provided with a sense of solitude which is consistent with the objectives of the Centre. Sisters of Mercy, Mary Catherwood and Anna Clarke, provide spiritual direction along with other spiritual directors.
The Centre is also available to people who wish to have a day of prayer and reflection and to individual people who wish to make a personal guided retreat. We are able to provide room space for small group programmes run by ourselves and others, while for bigger groups we have access to Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre, Upper Riccarton.
A five-day non-residential Guided Retreat is provided annually in Spring at Villa Maria College (30 September – 4 October 2024).
The Sisters of Mercy are delighted to continue this important ministry in a very suitable and stable environment. To find out more or to request a printed copy of the 2024 Programme (lists events and profiles of spiritual directors) ring Rosary House: (03)379 1298 or email roho@xtra.co.nz.
Hororata, Canterbury
Address: 236 Hororata Road, Hororata, Canterbury 7572
Phone: (03) 318 0789
Email: tewaiorahouse@xtra.co.nz
Te Waiora House
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Te Waiora House is situated in the country village of Hororata, opposite St John's Church, on the outskirts of Canterbury. It is a tranquil and beautiful place to hold your retreat. The modern purpose-built house is surrounded by beautiful and spacious gardens including the original orchard, in the rural countryside. There is a cosy Prayer Hut looking out to Mt Hutt, and other meditative and inspiring spots on the property.
The house is available to be booked for overnight stays and day visits for times of rest, refreshment and retreats by individuals, church, corporate and community groups.Residential accommodation for up to 10 guests is provided in five ensuite rooms (1 double and 4 twin), with a spacious and homely lounge including wood burner and dining room, as well as a beautiful chapel seating up to thirty. Fully catered and self-catered options for meals are available.
Modest fees are requested, but subsidies may be available if needed.
Little River, Canterbury
Address: 160 Reynolds Valley Road, RD 1 Little River 7591
Phone: 021 144 6178
Email: barbara.mcmillan7@gmail.com
Treetops Retreat
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Context and vision: In response to our fast-paced worlds, Barbara and Lex are motivated to assist people to tune in, engage with God’s relational invitation to be found by love, and to develop creative ways to pray, communicate, and engage life in response.
Our Retreats: Our retreats are shaped to facilitate these things, that is to listen more deeply to ourselves, God, and one another, and to respond with courage. Specifically, we offer:
1. Silent space with or without spiritual direction conversation, morning and evening prayer, silence, centering prayer, and Lectio Divina
2. Structured one and five-day retreats for individuals and small groups.
3. Five-day de-briefing retreats for people in missions and ministry needing to restore and recalibrate.
4. 1-1 Spiritual direction, face-to-face and via Zoom
Place: Treetops Retreat rests in a forested valley on Banks Peninsula and provides 20 acres of safe space for listening a little more deeply with the support of native birdsong, bush walks, pondering magnificent views and the night sky.
Accommodation: Treetops cottage is self-contained and self-catered. Other accommodation options available by arrangement.
St Margaret’s Anglican Church and Retreat Centre
Brighton, Dunedin
Address: 4 Seaview Terrace, Brighton, Dunedin
Phone: (03) 456 0573
Email: maugernz@gmail.com