Riverslea Retreat is a natural place for groups to meet, work and relax together.
Riverslea’s natural surroundings and comfortable lodge and the experience of hosts Lilian and Chris combine to create a unique environment that offers an alternative to the more corporate feel of hotels and conference centres or the basic facilities of some group accommodation.
We call our place a retreat because we know that it has a special atmosphere; people relax in the peaceful surroundings and clean fresh air and feel ready to tackle whatever they are here to do. Whether you are looking for a venue for a retreat, workshop, training event, conference, or a gathering, our team will work with you to ensure that your stay gives you the results you are looking for.
Tel: +64 (0)6 364 3388
Email:
info@riverslearetreat.co.nz
www.riverslearetreat.co.nz
Postal Address: 733 Otaki Gorge Road, RD1, Otaki, 5581, New Zealand
Coming Events 2011
Time-Out Retreat: 8 – 12 September
Take some time-out for yourself to relax, feel nourished and return home feeling rejuvenated and re-charged. Four day unstructured personal retreat for individuals to relax and engage in their own practice or interests in a peaceful and supportive environment, Delicious Home-made Organic Vegetarian Cuisine, Optional Yoga and Relaxation class, Rest of the day is yours.
Overnight rates inclusive of meals from $95 (sharing) to $135 (private room) and day guests $70 per day.
Contact Lilian and Chris 06 364 3388, info@riverslearetreat.co.nz, www.riverslearetreat.co.nz
7 - 9 October 2011
Zen Meditation Retreat
The Manawatu and Wellington sitting groups of the Zen Institute of New Zealand have combined again to hold a weekend retreat at Riverslea. The retreat is suitable for beginners and more experienced Zen practitioners. Instruction is given if you are doing a Zen retreat for the first time.
For details contact : Gary 04 479 2627
g.and.ha.page@paradise.net.nz
Time-Out Retreat: 17 – 21 November
Take some time-out for yourself to relax, feel nourished and return home feeling rejuvenated and re-charged. Four day unstructured personal retreat for individuals to relax and engage in their own practice or interests in a peaceful and supportive environment, Delicious Home-made Organic Vegetarian Cuisine, Optional Yoga and Relaxation class, Rest of the day is yours.
Overnight rates inclusive of meals from $95 (sharing) to $135 (private room) and day guests $70 per day.
Contact Lilian and Chris 06 364 3388,
info@riverslearetreat.co.nz,
www.riverslearetreat.co.nz
30 November - 4 December 2011
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://www.zmc.org/newzealand/
