Kawai Purapura - Wellpark North Shore Wellbeing, Education, Therapy and Retreat Centre

Nestled in a sea of development in the heart of Albany is a jewel. Once a part of a wider, greater forest, it is now the sole remaining large tract of mature bush land within the surrounding area, creating a special haven. Nature abounds with mature trees, native birds and gently flowing streams that add to the tranquillity and sense of being within nature. This brings us back to a sense of being at peace with ourselves and at peace with the world around us.

The retreat centre offers a place to learn within an environment that fosters the inner journey and inspires the outer expression of the inward changes that retreat participants experience.

Click here for the local map of Kawai Purapura - Wellpark North Shore

What Type of Retreats can be held?

The centre is suitable to a wide range of retreat activities, residential or day retreats. The centre caters for seminars, conferences and workshops while also available for private retreats.

Retreat Facilities

Workshop Spaces

• The Prema Centre has a variety of workshop spaces.
• The Prema Lounge is a large carpeted workshop space in the Prema Centre (the heart of the complex) that offers an open fireplace, sunny, bush-clad outlook, which opens out onto an extensive deck. Size: Top level - 10m x 3m  Bottom level - 10m x 5m
• The Prema Meeting Room, which can be utilised for smaller groups, is located just off the main workshop space. Size: 3.8m x 7m
• The Shanti Yoga Studio is set amongst the trees, away from the Prema Centre, with a large floor space that is suited to yoga, tai chi, movement and dance as well as a variety of workshops, including body therapies. Size: 14m x 10m
• The Lotus Sanctuary is a large workshop also situated away from the Prema Centre. It contains its own built-in kitchen and ablution facilities. The secluded location makes it perfect for extended yoga, meditation and fasting retreats. Size: 8m x 15m.

The availability of several large spaces offers the opportunity for more than one retreat to be held simultaneously.

The Dining Room and Meals

Situated in the Prema Centre, next to the large workshop room is Prema Kitchen and Dining. The dining room can seat 80+ guests and enjoys a beautiful outlook over the gardens, trees and the bush. A delicious vegetarian whole foods menu is available in addition to catering options for those with special dietary needs.

The Lounge

Adjacent to the dining room there is an area for retreat participants to relax and enjoy peaceful contemplation or share time with others. Tea and coffee facilities are provided.

The Swimming Pool

The 25 metre, non-chlorinated pool, is a place to unwind, exercise and just relax whilst taking in the vista of forested hills all around. The pool is warmed by a solar energy system.

The Hot Tub

Next to the swimming pool, a wonderful cedar hot tub is available. Lie back and float amongst the stars.

The Glade

A large sacred space up the path from the main centre, the Glade offers a special outdoor location for special activities, such as circle dancing, ceremonies and celebrations.

Bush Walks

The property is criss-crossed by walks, which connect to the adjacent council reserve land. Many of the walks take in the beautiful streams and mature native trees, including magnificent Kahikatea. Take a walk at dusk and enjoy an extraordinary display by the glow worms as the evening begins.

Internet

Broadband facilities are available to retreat participants who have laptops and a desktop computer is available in the Koru Room, below the Prema Centre.

Natural Therapy Treatments

A variety of natural therapy treatments are available to support your retreat experience, these include:

• Relaxation or therapeutic massage
• Ayurvedic treatments – massage, shirodhara, Marma Point therapy and a range of other body therapies
• Craniosacral therapy
• Osteopathy
• Lymphatic drainage
• Reiki
• Reflexology
• Yoga therapy and classes
• EFT

Please enquire at reception for more information.

Yoga Classes

If you would like to add value to your retreat by including morning or evening Yoga classes, we have a number of professional qualified  teachers available. Please enquire at reception at the time of booking.

The Accommodation

All the rooms have polished wooden floors and offer a tranquil space to relax and enjoy the peace. Ample bathroom facilities are provided for the comfort of all participants.There are seventeen rooms offering shared twin facilities, with an additional third person if required. Three of the twin rooms have double beds. Single rooms will be allocated on request, if available. There is a self-contained unit (ideal for workshop leaders).Marae style accommodation can be arranged if required.

Costs

Accommodation Costs

Retreat Workshop / Seminar Rooms
Prema Seminar Room,
Shanti Yoga Studio
Per Day  
$185 - Week day
$295 - Weekend day
$500 – Weekend Sat & Sun   
Per Hour
$30 – per hour weekdays
$40 – per hour weekends


Lotus Sanctuary
Per Day
$195 – Week day
$305 - Weekend day
$520 – Weekend Sat & Sun   
Per Hour
$30 – per hour weekdays
$40 – per hour weekends

Retreat Accommodation
Single
$60pn per person.
Twin
$35pn per person
Triple Share
$30pn per person, $20 trundle bed pn per person

Ensuite room with kitchenette
$70 single per night
$105 2 people per night

Camping
$20 per person per night

Bedding pack
$10 per night - includes a pillowcase, 2 sheets and 2 duvets, towel & hot water bottle

Kitchen Options

Kitchenette
Free for people using workshop rooms / accommodation.  Includes facilities for tea/coffee, fridge, toaster & microwave.

Self-catering option
$5 per person per day kitchen charge.
Full kitchen facilities include: gas hobs, ovens, fridges, deep fryer, steamer, bain-marie and full range of kitchen equipment.


Fully catered option
Minimum 10 people
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea. $55

Catering
Breakfast $10
Morning Tea $7
Lunch$14/$17
Afternoon Tea$7
Dinner $14/$17

Rates are negotiable for non-profit and charity organizations.
Special discounts are offered based on group size.
Please contact us to discuss rates based on special circumstances.

Other useful Information

• Children’s accommodation is half-price
• We offer one workshop leader free accommodation and catering with every 15 participants on a Fully Catered Retreat.
• We hire out massage tables at $10 per day.
• All prices are inclusive of GST.

 

Events Calendar

Promotion

We can offer promotion of upcoming seminars, retreats and workshops through our extensive network, Kawai Purapura website and notice boards.

Retreat Recommendations

"This was our 28th Camp held in New Zealand and most successful to date. Your chef and assistants did a marvelous job. The food was lovely...our invited guest teacher said it was one of the best retreats he had been to in his considerable years of tutoring and training around the world...we look forward to booking our next retreat with Kawai Purapura." 

Danny McIntyre - Riai Aikido Association ( Auckland , Wellington & Motueka ) 

"On behalf of the Auckland Sphere group and all those who attended the teachings, I would like to formally thank you for your generous support of Lama Marks’ visit. Both the Shanti Yoga studio and the Prema Meeting Room proved to be fantastic venues and the ground are beautiful.. Lama Mark…mentioned how smooth and restful his stay had been and how he had enjoyed the excellent teaching spaces…with sincere gratitude and best wishes."

Rafael Hoekstra  – Auckland Sphere Group

“Thanks everyone at Kawai Purapura for another fantastic three weeks using your training venue. Close enough to Auckland for commuting, and yet surrounded by the most beautiful bush, Kawai Purapura is a truly inspiring venue. Bush walks, a swimming pool and spa bath add to the ambience. An atmosphere of tranquillity and support is enhanced by the cooperative staff who set up and cared for our needs in the training room, organised the delicious lunches to our requirements, and were on hand to ensure the smooth running of our events. We have held both residential retreat-style events and day trainings at Wellpark now, and we recommend the venue, accommodation and staff, especially for those involved in personal development training.”

Richard Bolstad, NLP Trainer, Transformations International

Contact

For more information or to arrange a viewing of the Retreat Centre, please phone (09) 415 9468 or email us at Kawai Purapura. Click here for easy directions to Kawai Purapura Albany.