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Te Wahi Ora Events Calendar 2023

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Click on the ICON 🔵 next to each retreat weekend for more detailed information


February 2023

3-5 February 2023
OLDER WOMEN SHARING WISDOM WEEKEND
Facilitated by Bev Holt and Sue Ashmore, author of ‘Meltwater’
This weekend we to honour our past and all that we have learnt from it! These weekends are a time for our years of experience, wisdom and insights to become visible, honoured and perhaps gain the courage to keep such vital conversations happening! A chance to explore what LIFE TASKS might be awaiting us! What ‘Life Tasks’ are we drawn towards already? What ‘Life Tasks’ do we sense could be emerging further on?

10-12 Febuary 2023
WOMEN’S WRITING WEEKEND
The focus of these Women’s Writing Weekends is making time and space for you to write. Spend an enjoyable weekend with like-minded women interested in creative writing.

24-26 February 2023 (CANCELLED – due to road closures after Cyclone Gabriel)
WOMENS SURFING WEEKEND
Learn to surf, build ocean confidence and have fun! A day surfing programme designed to help women of all ages and skill levels learn to surf, improve their surfing skills and build more confidence in the ocean.


March 2023

10-12 March 2023 (CANCELLED – due to road closures after Cyclone Gabriel)
YOGA FOR ALL – “If you can breathe, you can do yoga”
It’s common to feel intimidated by the stereotypical yoga goer. This yoga weekend is designed to challenge those thoughts! Yoga For all provides an inclusive and adaptable yoga classes for every BODY.

17-19 March 2023
SUPPORTING GRIEF – Facilitators: Bev Holt, Dace Kalnina and Hilary Star
Grieving is what prepares our hearts for recovery from the trauma of loss. Loss is a universal human experience, yet are we taught ‘good grieving’? Be held between the bush covered hills and the dynamic energy of the ocean. Be nurtured in a safe environment, with compassionate women sharing good food and understanding.


April 2023

28-30th April 2023
WOMENS SURFING WEEKEND
Learn to surf, build ocean confidence and have fun! A surfing programme designed to help women of all ages and skill levels learn to surf, improve their surfing skills and build confidence in the ocean


May 2023

5-7 May 2023
WOMEN’S WRITING WEEKEND
The focus of these Women’s Writing Weekends is making time and space for you to write. Spend an enjoyable weekend with like-minded women interested in creative writing.

May 19-21 2023
OLDER WOMEN SHARING WISDOM WEEKEND
Facilitated by Bev Holt and Sue Ashmore, author of ‘Meltwater’
This weekend we to honour our past and all that we have learnt from it! These weekends are a time for our years of experience, wisdom and insights to become visible, honoured and perhaps gain the courage to keep such vital conversations happening! A chance to explore what LIFE TASKS might be awaiting us! What ‘Life Tasks’ are we drawn towards already? What ‘Life Tasks’ do we sense could be emerging further on?


June 2023

16-18 June 2023
SUPPORTING GRIEF – Bev Holt, Dace Kalnina and Hilary Star
Grieving is what prepares our hearts for recovery from the trauma of loss. Loss is a universal human experience, yet are we taught ‘good grieving’? Be held between the bush covered hills and the dynamic energy of the ocean. Be nurtured in a safe environment, with compassionate women sharing good food and understanding.


July 2023

28-30 July 2023
NATURAL THERAPY WEEKEND – Being there for others.
The art of listening with a healing heart – be introduced to, and experience, the ‘multiple levels of listening’ that can enable others to hear their own deep wisdom during their healing journey.


August 2023

4-6 August 2023
SUPPORTING GRIEF – Bev Holt, Dace Kalnina and Hilary Star
Grieving is what prepares our hearts for recovery from the trauma of loss. Loss is a universal human experience, yet are we taught ‘good grieving’? Be held between the bush covered hills and the dynamic energy of the ocean. Be nurtured in a safe environment, with compassionate women sharing good food and understanding.

25-27 August 2023
EXPLORING OUR ROOTS – facilitators: Bev Holt and Denise Wilson
What are our daughters and grand-daughters learning from us about the meaning of being ‘female’? Do we have clues of what the original, organic qualities of being female might have been right from the beginning of time? What difference will it make to live from our ROOTS rather than from the dictates of the culture that surrounds us! We believe it will make all the difference in the world!


September 2023

1-3 September 2023
WOMEN’S WRITING WEEKEND
The focus of these Women’s Writing Weekends is making time and space for you to write. Spend an enjoyable weekend with like-minded women interested in creative writing.

29 September – 1 October 2023
NATURAL THERAPY WEEKEND – Being there for others.
The art of listening with a healing heart – be introduced to, and experience, the ‘multiple levels of listening’ that can enable others to hear their own deep wisdom during their healing journey.


October 2023

13-15 October 2023
EXPLORING OUR ROOTS – facilitators: Bev Holt and Denise Wilson
What are our daughters and grand-daughters learning from us about the meaning of being ‘female’? Do we have clues of what the original, organic qualities of being female might have been right from the beginning of time? What difference will it make to live from our ROOTS rather than from the dictates of the culture that surrounds us! We believe it will make all the difference in the world! Watch this space: the information page for this weekend workshop will be uploaded early 2023)


November 2023

10-12 November 2023
OLDER WOMEN SHARING WISDOM WEEKEND
Facilitated by Bev Holt and Sue Ashmore, author of ‘Meltwater’
This weekend we to honour our past and all that we have learnt from it! These weekends are a time for our years of experience, wisdom and insights to become visible, honoured and perhaps gain the courage to keep such vital conversations happening! A chance to explore what LIFE TASKS might be awaiting us! What ‘Life Tasks’ are we drawn towards already? What ‘Life Tasks’ do we sense could be emerging further on?

24-26 November 2023
WOMENS SURFING WEEKEND
Learn to surf, build ocean confidence and have fun! A day surfing programme designed to help women of all ages and skill levels learn to surf, improve their surfing skills and build more confidence in the ocean.


December 2023

8-10 December 2023
WOMEN’S WRITING WEEKEND
The focus of these Women’s Writing Weekends is making time and space for you to write. Spend an enjoyable weekend with like-minded women interested in creative writing.


Click on the circular ICON next to the weekend workshop for more information:
The ICON is linked to a page containing more detailed informtion about each themed weekend retreat.

Our weekend themed retreats are capped at 6-8 for residential participants. As places are limited booking is recommended