Come to a CHECK UP Weekend on the last weekend of each MONTH.
Choose the day that best suits you – Saturday or Sunday.
For our free monthly CHECK UP Weekends we will have a similar format to the last two years, except the metaphor has changed! The metaphor in 2026 is AIR.
2024 ‘TREES’ were the metaphor we used to shape our awareness of interconnectedness with everything.
2025 It was the ‘OCEAN’ that guided us into being totally held, immersed and supported in that which is the Giver of all Life .
2026 Is the year where the metaphor leading us further into our understanding and experiences, of and with, That which is Greater Than Us, is AIR.
We human species have often been hindered by superstition, gender bias and control of opportunities and wealth. Women have an amazing history of gaining freedom and ‘rights’ in these vital areas of natural human development, physically, socially and educationally.
Human Beings fourth area of natural development, Spirituality, even more so!.
Why does Te Wahi Ora Women’s Retreat offer free monthly CHECK UP Weekends?
These free, monthly Check Ups are one of Te Wahi Ora’s offerings, where we women together, can over-come our fears, mistrust or just our lack of opportunity, that keeps us deprived of our natural human right to develop fully our Purpose, Meaning and Value and to connect to the Source of Love and Life and together notice how, as a result, our lives are enriched and resourced.
Why use the image of AIR?
The courage of indigenous peoples of the world, and especially of NZ Maori women, have encouraged women globally to notice our own ancient indigeneity. For this we are grateful and are in their debt.
Consequently, we have enjoyed and been enriched using the image of the Tree and the Ocean in our desire to know and experience the Divine. AIR as our 2026 metaphor, seemed the ultimate!
Can we see AIR? Well not usually. But we NOTICE its presence, its power, its effectiveness, its every-where-ness.
Can we do without AIR? We are free to try.
Perhaps in western culture, we even believe we can do without developing Spiritually.
Apparently, we are the least ‘spiritual’ of any previous generation, so the research tells us, yet notice how often we use the term, “Oh God” when something goes wrong or even when we are enjoying ourselves! “God, that was fun.” It’s fascinating to notice!
Perhaps such ‘gasps’ are similar to when we ‘gasp’ for air when pushing ourselves physically, or grappling with some difficulty mentally and particularly socially, for instance, when we get nervous when called upon to speak publicly.
We are enjoying experiencing the process of exploring, being inspired by shared experiences and finding our own way into the wonders of Spirituality.
We need to hear and be inspired by each other’s stories
Attend Saturday or Sunday of a CHECK UP Weekend. Totally your choice!
There is no cost for CHECK UPS!*
*We will still have accommodation available on these weekends at our usual rates and subsidies.
We are not teaching spirituality or beliefs.
You are exploring what your experience inspires you to believe.
We would like to offer assistance and a ‘place’ for finding and languaging your own developing beliefs around these vital aspect of who we are and why are we here?
Leave with a different view of your issue and available resources
Join us for another year of inspiring CHECK UP Weekends!
The ‘Listeners’ and Bev are looking forward to seeing you at the end of each month, starting from the 28th and 29th of March 2026.
CHECK UP Weekend Timetable:
10.00am
Arrive at Te Wahi Ora Women’s Retreat. Meet everyone while enjoying Morning Tea and Coffee.
10.30am
Meet in the lounge to set the ‘Theme for the Day’ and meet the ‘Listeners’.
11.30 am Your choice: (You have an hour)
Getting it off your Chest – Time to talk to a Listener or choose ….
Art – using the Art Caravan.
Sleep / Rest – we have beds available usually
Beach or Bush walk – the beach is the most popular either going towards Lion Rock or going north towards North Piha.
12.15 a.m. We swap over to give everyone time with a Listener and time alone on the beach.
1.15 pm: A simple lunch together; our stories of the day; and we leave around 2.15pm.
2026 CHECK UP Weekend dates:
Using AIR is our metaphor for 2026.
March 28th – 29th / The birthing stories of when we took our first lungfuls of AIR.
April 25th – 26th (Anzac Wknd) / Holding our Breath hoping to know what’s ‘good or bad’!
May 30th – 31st (Kings Birthday Wknd) / Deep Breathing into life’s Purpose, Meaning and Value.
June 27th -28th / The sun and moon come and go – AIR is our constant.
July 25th – 26th / Winter enforces hibernation but never without AIR.
August 29th – 30th / What to do when the gentle breeze of AIR becomes a howling wind.
September 26th – 27th / The unique gifts of the warm AIR of spring.
October 24th – 25th (Labour Weekend) / AIR is our most life giving gift. We don’t earn it. We don’t labour (work) for it. AIR is a free gift.
November 28th – 29th / AIRing our insights and new resources that enriches and guides us into the unfolding future.
How to RSVP for a Check Inn:
Contact Te Wahi Ora Women’s Retreat.
Send your full name and let us know your answers to the all the questions below:
• What day can we expect you? Saturday or Sunday.
(See the 2026 CHECK UP Weekend dates above)
• Can you join us for light lunch? 1.15- 2pm. Let us know in the message box.
• Do you want to book accommodation?
(Standard charges and subsidised room rates apply)
RSVP: Click on the button above and fill out the online form. Alternatively contact us via phone or email and let us know your answers to these questions above.
Phone: 09 8128775
Email: tewahiorapiha@gmail.com
