Riverslea Retreat, near to the Kapiti coast,  is a natural place for groups to meet, work and relax together.
 

 

Coming Events


YOGA Class with Chris at Riverslea

every Monday 6.00 - 7.30pm

$10 per class or $80 for 10 class pass
http://www.otakiyoga.org.nz


note: Private Bookings are not listed


19 - 26 February 2012
Buddhist Retreat with Martine and Stephen Batchelor

Contact : Derek DeLayn 021 355 225
derekledayn@gmail.com or visit http://www.insightmeditation.org.nz

Click here to download information


16 - 18 March 2012
Health without Medicine

The art of healthy living with Dr Gupta.

Dr Gupta is a 4th generation Ayurvedic doctor from Vrindaban, India who has been coming to NZ to teach and heal for over 20 years. .

He is visiting Wellington and will give Introductory talks, Evening talks, Workshops (one workshop is being held at Riverslea), Consultations and health assessments.

Contact Shona 04 389 9016
shona.page@orcon.net.nz

Click here to download a copy of his schedule


22 - 26 March 2012
The Grail

The Grail – A Hero’s Quest to the Self The Grail is a three-day residential experience which offers men the opportunity to experience a powerful transformation in awareness, gaining in self-acceptance and self love through a potent engagement with other men in a privileged space.

For details contact: Meaburn on 04 297 0770
visit www.shematrix.com.

Click here to download brochure


11 - 13 May 2012
Nurturing the Self - tending to heart

Woman’s Weekend Retreat

An opportunity to relax, replenish and restore your essence. This retreat invites you to take the time to be gentle, supportive, and rejuvenating to your self. Offering a weekend of restorative practices of conscious breathing, yoga, relaxation and meditation using the breath and heart to heal the mind, body and soul.

Set in the beautiful surrounds of the Otaki Rivet the retreat is fully catered with delicious vegetarian food and offers time for personal insight and reflection. There is also plenty of time for resting, walking, and just being.

Contact : Charlotte Hathaway 021 930 392

Click here to download information


note: Private Bookings are not listed


24 - 28 May 2012
The Gift - Shematrix

A profound 3 day journey of initiation into the core of Feminine Being. It is a Rite of initiation, a unique experience for each woman which seems to resonate with the common core of all beings, where each remembers what it is to be seen, honoured and welcomed home. Healing can occur on many levels and woman speak of a total and unconditional acceptance, a coming home, and a relaxation into self.
For details contact: Annie on 04 4795581
annie.m.burgess@gmail.com visit www.shematrix.com.


20 - 24 June 2012
Green Mountain Zen Meditation Retreat

Zen meditation retreat (sesshin). Sesshin is an integral part of Zen Buddhist training and includes sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, interviews with the teacher, chanting, work practice and rest periods.

The sesshin is suitable for beginning and experienced Zen students and full instruction will be given.

The retreat will be led by Philip Shinko Squire, an ordained priest in the Soto Zen tradition. In November 2003, following ten years of full-time residential training, he completed formal koan study and received precept transmission from his teacher, Charles Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center in Southern California. During this time he served as head monk, administrator and assistant teacher.

Shinko is a Wellington native, the father of four young girls.

For details contact : Shinko 04 970 3949 or 021 215 5565
shinko@clear.net.nz or visit http://gmz.wellington.net.nz


10 - 12 August 2012

Wellington Folk Music Group


2 - 9 November 2012
Buddhist Retreat with Eric Kolvig

Contact : Mary Murray 06 354 0760
madmutts@gmail.com or visit http://www.insightmeditation.org.nz


28 November - 2 December 2012
Green Mountain Zen Meditation Retreat

The retreat will be led by Philip Shinko Squire, see above listing for details.

Contact : Shinko 04 970 3949 or 021 215 5565
shinko@clear.net.nz or visit http://gmz.wellington.net.nz


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733 Otaki Gorge Road, RD1, Otaki, 5581, New Zealand • Phone +64 6 364 3388 • Fax +64 6 364 3018 • info@riverslearetreat.co.nz • www.riverslearetreat.co.nz