"Thank you so much for being such fabulous hosts at the spectacular MS retreat that Charlotte organised. I truly can't remember feeling so amazingly relaxed as when I got home - you have a very special place at Riverslea. And your catering is superb!" Katherine L

"We had a great time and more importantly people experienced real change and hope through the weekend we offered. Your venue supported this process." Mark D

My heartfelt thanks and gratitude go to you both for providing such a peaceful and healing space. Riverslea really is a Gift to the wider community and your love and support given to me and the team throughout the entire event was magical. I feel like my words cannot express the huge thanks and appreciation I have for such an amazing weekend. It was so easy and peaceful and may spirit provide you both with everything you need to keep the place in such sacredness." Les

"Didn't get to see you to say goodbye in person so just wanted to say thankyou both for a tremendous stay at your awesome abode. May the tui's keep singing and the punga's keep growing." Steve H

"Thanks a lot once again for the weekend, we can never say enough how amazing the food and hospitality is!" Hamish O

"We really enjoyed the weekend and will recommend Riverslea to other groups."
John C

"We so much enjoyed being at Riverslea we had a fab weekend & very much look forward to using the space again!" Jules B

"Many thanks to both you & Chris for respecting our way of life during the retreat." Daya

"The owners of Riverslea Retreat could not have looked after us enough. Sensational value for money in a beautiful setting. Riverslea retreat out did themselves with an amazing curry followed by a vegan dessert to die for." Roisin K

"You made the weekend so easy for us, through your delicious meals that were appreciated by all, and your easy and background manner. The atmosphere was perfect to enable us all to have a good time. People really enjoyed themselves, and it's largely thanks to you, through the calm and open energy you have created at the centre. So, my heart-felt thanks and appreciation for what you're doing." Graham

"Thank you very much for providing a fantastic, magical space for Hugh and Stephen's retreat. It was my first experience of a retreat and an experience I shall never forget."Geoff

"Thanks for being such great hosts for the weekend. The setting was perfect & the food absolutely superb." Jason W

"Thanks so much to you and Chris for holding the space so well for us while we were on retreat and the lovely food."Jeremy L

"Many thanks and we'll definitely spread the word around about what a fantastic time we all had!" Roshni

"We had a great weekend, it's an awesome spot." Tony L

"We are very impressed with Riverslea and love the sentient vibration so would very much like to hold our retreat there." David

"Thank you very much for hosting our annual hui. Once again, it was a wonderful occasion that will be remembered by us all." Rae L

"I am feeling a huge amount of gratitude to you both for choosing to be the caretakers of such a beautiful sanctuary....and I am missing everything!!!" Donna C

"Thank-you for everything, you have both been very kind and accommodating to us." VM

"Thankyou so much for your warm hospitality, we had a wonderful weekend. The food was delicious. Thanks for everything, which meant I could focus on the teaching, and the others could focus on the practice. Everything was just right."Tessa M

"THANK YOU SO MUCH for a very successful weekend, the food accommodation and both of your energy and input was / truly delightful.” Charlotte H

"Your venue is just amazing, the setting is very beautiful. It is very restful and relaxing." Natasha M

Cardinal McKeefry School

Letter from Michael - click here to download copy of his sweet letter.

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“Thanks for hosting our up and coming leaders at Riverslea. The event went well and we again enjoyed your calm and caring hospitality.” David P

"Have just finished the Buddhist retreat at Riverslea and wanted to say how much I enjoyed being there. Peaceful and beautiful with marvellous food. " Anne S

"Thank you so much for our stay at your gorgeous retreat. You were fantastic hosts and cooks! We had such a wonderful time." Anja S

"Thank you to Lillian and Chris for letting us use your wonderful facilities and the new improvements are great." Sarah K

"Thank you so much for your great hospitality, at the music school- the meals were absolutely marvelous. It was such a lovely place to stay". Pat

"What a great setting & facilities you have." Barbara H

"Thank you very much for the weekend, everyone certainly ate well." Peter E

"Everyone had a great stay. We always love coming to Riverslea, it is so peaceful and such a great venue." Maree B