provider matariki retreat
23-25 JUNE 2023
On this retreat couples can come and reflect on the last year, celebrate the successes, acknowledge those that may have passed, learn more about living in harmony with the rhythm of nature, feast on nature’s kai, and set some resolutions and intentions for the year to come.
Over the four years we’ve been running our Men’s Wellbeing Retreats, we’re often asked to do something extra, where men can bring their wahine as well.
Our Matariki Retreat for couples, is timed to coincide with the Maori New Year and Winter Soulstice. This retreat is timed near the shortest day of the year. For millenia, our tupuna (ancestors) from cultures and continents have honoured this time in the celestial calendar.
On this retreat, Tia and Carl are welcoming two couples to join them in Tairua, collecting fresh seasonal food from the moana (ocean) and whenua (land), and matching it with food they have stored from the autumn harvest.
This is designed as a retreat from the city, into nature to take time out to reflect, connect with the wairua (spirit) of Tairua. There will be plenty of time to share stories from your journey in life so far, download any of your stresses, and talk about your aspirations for the future.
The format for this weekend retreat is as follows:
-Friday 23 June: arrive in Tairua, 5pm. Settle in to Tairua. Evening Matariki meal.
-Saturday 24 June: Early stargazing weather dependent. Men head on to the water fishing, a day spent on fishing and diving and exploring on the moana, gathering kaimoana. Breakfast and Lunch on board Provider. Women, excursion to The Lost Spring.
Matariki meal from the days catch. Evening stargazing around the fire.
-Sunday 25 June: Early stargazing weather dependent, morning stretching/yoga then exploring. Late AM brunch and depart.
Retreating this time of year, and acknowledging Matariki, we think, is another tool for getting balance, wellbeing and rythym back in to your life. It is the perfect time of year to retreat, slow down and nourish the mind, body and soul.
Price: $1250pp
Included:
-All healthy ketogenic/paleo meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, Aotearoa style, based around Matariki.
-2 nights bach style accommodation
-1 day on board Provider, fishing
-All workshops and wellbeing sessions
-A Matariki wellbeing workbook and journal to take away
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