Lake Okareka at Sunrise
More detailed information about our 4 day residential weekend
It’s about you...​
ARATIKA means choosing the right path for you to follow.
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We are here to support you over this 4-day educational cancer care workshop 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 experience we limit
attendee numbers to14 in Rotorua.
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Our team includes two or more facilitators, our kaumatua, support people
and additional Trustees who function as support staff.
Example of a Daily Schedule - which can change depending on group needs
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8:00am - Breakfast​
9:30am - Session 1
11:00am - Morning tea​
11:30am - Session 2
1:00pm - Lunch + afternoon to rest, relax, book a massage, walk
3:00pm - Session 3
4:15pm - Afternoon Tea​
4:45pm - Session 4
6:00pm - Dinner​7:00pm - Evening session
WHAT TO BRING –
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.
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We suggest​
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Loose comfortable clothing
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Socks or slippers
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Raincoat/jacket and umbrella
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Warm tops for evenings
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A warm hat if you feel the cold, possibly a sunhat!
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Water bottle
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Blanket or wrap to be cosy in the meeting room
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A torch is handy
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Your own pillow if preferred
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Ph charger cords!
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Any healthy snacks you can't live without!
Medical Assistance
​Please be aware there is no medical facility on site, or GP close by. The hospital is a 15min drive away.​
It is important whoever your chosen emergency contact is available to attend and support you if necessary at short notice.
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Medication
​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​
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​
Our venues are smoke & alcohol-free at all times. The houses we use are warm, we want you to be comfy and cosy, socks and slippers are most welcome!
Mobile Phones ​
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...​
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 during the programme​
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 Trustees.​​
Subsidies may be available based on our funding. Contact us if a subsidy would help you attend. We also suggest seeking community funding support. To assist, we've created a downloadable document outlining the benefits of a supportive cancer care retreat.