Full Description
Available for: Retreats, Festivals & Events, Weddings, Workshops and Music Recording. The location at Prana is exclusive. No noise, no connection to community except its own, totally devoid of any pollution or population. A magnificent setting of land/bush and beach.
A unique natural environment of park like setting close to an unpopulated, just 5 minutes walk iconic untouched-by-man beach. The large 100-acre natural site and coastal positioning is magnificent. Nestled between rock faces covered in magnificent ancient Pohutakawa's and a pristine dune beach with 165.25 million sq.km of the Pacific Fresh Air System in front of it.
If you are looking for a place where you can run training's, events, group activities, creative exploration, self-development or healing workshops, you will find this an ideal and supportive venue for such activities. We offer a nurturing, creative and sustaining environment that is at once friendly, welcoming, relaxing and meditative.
Meditation is the foundation of our daily life and work. It brings a sense of quality to all that we do here. This haven encompasses camping, low, medium and high budget eco-lodge accommodation, plus large space for events, meetings, workshops and music festivals.
Environment Friendly Action
Compost Toilets - Waist Recycling
Organic Meals
Available upon request
Facilities
Prana Spiritual Eco Retreat offers Rustic Barn: well-equipped sized kitchen. 16-channel PA sound system, sprung wooden Dance floor. Seats around 60 – 90 depending on setting desired.
* Prana Retreat a top location for Multi Media projects like:
* TV- Film sets
* Weddings
* Fashion Shows
* Art Exhibitions
* Recording/Writing
* Festivals & Events
Electronics
VCR
Hi-Fi with CD & DVD player
Phone & Broadband
Activities
Since 1993 PRANA celebrates a New Year Festival of Music, Workshops, Arts & Dance, bringing together artists from New Zealand and around the world.
Once again the17th PRANA Festival 2009 will be held on the Eco Estate of 100acre natural site, coastal positioning with native forest.
This years five day event of music, workshops and shopping will start on 9am Tuesday 30 Dec. 2008 to Saturday 3 Jan. 2009 (departure date Sunday 4 January 2009).
In secured, isolated privacy, Prana Eco Spiritual Retreat is within walking distance of a 5km pristine beach with 155 million-sq. km. of Pacific Fresh Air system in front of it.
The Coromandel is a world renowned holiday destination for deep sea and big game fishing as well as sailing and cruising throughout the many picture perfect islands, bays and coves. It is also known for its dolphin and whale watching, its secluded beaches, lush native bush walks and historic attractions.
The location is exclusive. No noise, no connection to community except its own, totally devoid of any pollution or population. A magnificent setting of land/bush and beach.
This iconic festival, now more than 16 years old, is a gathering of the like minded and friends in a quintessentially New Zealand holiday time.
Tariff Range
Upon request
Directions
PRANA ECO RETREAT is located just north of Whangamata at Opoutere.
From Auckland about 2 hours driving
* Take the State Highway -1- to the south.
* Over the Bombay hills turn left and take the -2- for Coromandel - Peninsula.
* Turn left and take the -25- for Coromandel/Thames.
* From Kopu take the -25a- to Whangamata.
* Over the hills turn right to take the -25- to Whangamata.
* Turn left at Opoutere.
* Once you turn off at Opoutere follow the Opoutere Rd. which turns into Ohui Rd. (gravel road, drive slowly).
* Near the end by the sign 'PRANA' turn right, enter, and follow the signs and register at the designated point.
From Tauranga about 1 1/2 hours driving
* Take the State Highway -2- to Waihi.
* From Waihi take the -25- to Whangamata.
* ast Whangamata, direction Thames/Hikuai, turn right at Opoutere.
* Once you turn off at Opoutere follow the Opoutere Rd. which turns into Ohui Rd. (gravel road, drive slowly).
* Near the end by the sign 'PRANA' turn right, enter, and follow the signs and register at the designated point.
From Hamilton about 2 hours driving
* Take the 26 to Morrinsville, Te Aroha, Paeroa and either choose Kopu (see From Auckland) or Waihi (see from Tauranga) to reach the turnoff Opoutere.
* Once you turn off at Opoutere follow the Opoutere Rd. which turns into Ohui Rd. (gravel road, drive slowly).
* Near the end by the sign 'PRANA' turn right, enter, and follow the signs and register at the designated point.
If you don’t have a car you should inquire at the Intercity bus company on 09 6231503. There is a bus route running to Hikuai, stopping at Prescott Garage. This is the nearest bus stop to the festival. From there you will need to hitch a ride to Opoutere in the direction of Whangamata.
Have a safe journey.
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