"Keep knocking, and the joy inside 
will eventually open a window and look out to see who’s there"

In many traditions, the spiritual journey includes setting time aside for occasional or regular retreats. These allow for a period— ranging from a few hours to much longer— of focussed practice or learning, whose benefits can then be brought back into everyday life.  

I currently offer in-person half-day and full-day small group retreats in Wellington and in other parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. These events provide a valuable opportunity to set aside the demands and distractions of everyday life and to step outside of the usual routine and the usual cycle of thoughts. In the retreat setting you can look at how you go about life or at any particular concerns from a fresh perspective. You can dedicate more time and attention to your spiritual journey than is usually possible. And you can explore how to integrate the retreat’s benefits into your everyday life. 

The retreats I offer include short talks for context and inspiration, activities such as guided practices, opportunities for exploring the relationship between spiritual practice and your everyday life, and times for optional group sharing. They also include space for private reflection.  

These events are grounded in the contemplative approach common to a number of traditions. People of all religious traditions and none are warmly welcome. 

The next retreats will be: 

Auckland, 9.30 - 1 pm on Friday 10th July 2026 (Matariki: this is a public holiday). Registrations close on Friday 26th June. 

Wellington, 9.30 - 1 pm on Saturday 25th July 2026. Registrations close on Saturday 11th July. 

Due to demand an additional date is now available: 

Wellington, 9.30 - 1 pm on Saturday 8th August 2026. Registrations close on Sunday 26th July.

If you would like to know more or to reserve a place, just send me a message.