Letter from Jamie 2/8/20

Kotahitanga – The road is long but the journey is never dullKia ore e te whānau​Back in your inbox. During our e-newsletter break, we’ve had a bit of a re-jig! From feedback received, we disovered that:- Most people preferred a fortnightly over a...

Some wise and kind words from a truly inspiring person

Coming to stay at the Retreat, what were you hoping for?Time-out, rest and relaxationTime to be around other peopleFinding spiritual well-being / healingSupport – having the opportunity to speak to someone in confidenceDid that happen for you?Yes. It was so...

Letter from Jamie – The difference we make together

Kia ora e te whānauGreetings to you as another week has flown – wet and coldly – by.  Does it feel to you that life is speeding back up again?  Some shared with us how helpful they found sloooowing down, and a less crowded calendar. Others really struggled...

Back Beach…

If you have the chance to go there, please do so. Visiting Back Beach was very special to me and I will never forget how it made me feel.I do love the beach and immediately agreed when a friend suggested to take me to Back Beach for a little walk.Just knowing that I...

Away from the Pressures

Coming to stay at the Retreat, what were you hoping for?Time-out, rest and relaxationTime to be quiet / on my ownIt was great to have Time-out from the stresses and pressures of having to cope with everyday living commitments such as having to maintain housing...