It’s about you...

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ARATIKA means choosing The Right Path.

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We are here to support you over this 5-day retreat to find your own right path

to greater health and wellbeing.

Our hope is that you will benefit in many real and tangible ways

from the time we spend together.

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To ensure a personalised, intimate and safe group experience we limit attendee numbers to 24 including support people that may attend with you.

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Our team includes two or more facilitators, our kaumatua, support people and additional trustees who function as support staff. The Tauhara Centre have their own team of staff (WWOOF’s too) that look after the facilities and cook our delicious, wholesome plant-based meals.  We work together to ensure the food available is healthy and fresh.

Transport to Tauhara Retreat and Conference Center in Acacia Bay, Lake Taupo

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If driving we suggest looking on Googlemaps before you leave to locate the venue.

PH: 07 378 7507

If booking flights we recommend flying into Taupo Airport. This is about 20 mins from the Tauhara Retreat. You can book a shuttle with Taupo Taxi Service.

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Other airports one hour or more drive time away are:

Rotorua Airport - 1 hr away

Hamilton Airport -  2 hrs away

These will require additional transport e.g Rental Car

Some people choose to arrive the night before the retreat starts. You can arrange your own accommodation or we can book you in for an extra night at the Tauhara Centre - Please contact us directly around this.

Rooms

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Beds are made up with sheets, duvets, pillowcases and towels. All rooms have heaters, however, if you feel the cold please bring an extra blanket or hot water bottle!

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Meals

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Delicious plant-based/vegetarian meals will be prepared using organically grown food where possible. Fresh raw juices will be offered daily. The food will be refined sugar-free.

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Please let us know if you have special dietary requirements such as gluten-free, dairy-free or particular food allergies.

Clothing

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It can be cold in the morning and evenings; we have a list of suggested items to bring to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

WHAT TO BRING – IT’S ALL ABOUT COMFORT!

We suggest

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• Loose comfortable clothing

• Socks or slippers for the meeting room

• Raincoat/jacket and umbrella

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Warm tops for evenings

• A warm hat if you feel the cold, possibly a sunhat!

• Yoga mat or towel if you have one

• A meditation stool if you have one

• Water bottle

• Blanket or wrap to be cosy in the meeting room or in the lounge areas.

• A cushion for your chair if required

• A torch

• Your own pillow if preferred

Medical Assistance

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Please be aware there is no medical facility on site, or GP close by.

Taupo Hospital is a 20min drive away and Rotorua a further hour.

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It is important whoever your chosen emergency contact is available to attend and support you if necessary at short notice.

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A trust member will be on duty at all times and an ambulance is only a phone call away.

Medication

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If you have medication that requires being refrigerated, there are fridges in some cottages and a fridge in the dining area you can use.

Perfume/aftershave/makeup

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People having chemotherapy, those with allergies or chemical sensitivities can become very sick from perfume and aftershave so we request that you do not use these products while on the retreat.

Retreat Atmosphere

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Tauhara is smoke & alcohol-free at all times.

Mobile Phones

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The retreat is an opportunity to lesson social media contact. Please be mindful of other participant’s enjoyment of the retreat by making ph calls out of earshot of others.

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It’s about you...

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We recommend that you minimise outside contact and ask your friends and relatives to allow you the space and time to focus on yourself.

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Visitors

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Unless there are exceptional circumstances, we find it better for everyone if visitors do not visit during your retreat. If you feel that there is a particular need for a visitor, please speak with Trust member.

Library Books

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We will be bringing our specialised library books that you are welcome to loan to read.

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Extra Cash Expenses

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 Oncology & Reiki Massage therapists will be available. The Trust subsidizes these sessions. They are available at a reduced cost – You can book on arrival.

• We have a few sundry items for sale: Books, Flaxseed Oil, Vitamin C, & Honey. Please bring cash for these purchases or we can arrange internet banking.

Subsidies may be available depending on funding available to us. Please reach out to us if a subsidy would make the difference for you to be able to attend.

Contact Claire Gower-James,

our hard working superhero,

to have a chat. 

Happy to answer any further questions.