Weaving Retreat

24th – 26th April 2026 in Whangaruru

Step into a retreat where creativity meets mindfulness and reconnect with the quiet rhythm of your hands…

Over three spacious days, you will slow down, work with natural fibres, and rediscover the grounding intelligence of making something from the earth.

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Meet your Guide

Karina is a passionate weaving guide who brings together traditional craftsmanship, mindfulness, and a deep connection to nature. With patience and clarity, she holds a grounded and welcoming space where learning unfolds gently and at your own rhythm.

Throughout the retreat, Karina guides you step by step through the foundations of plaiting. From respectful harvesting and preparation of natural fibers to crafting your own cords and weaving a functional basket from the ground up. Her teaching is attentive, relational, and designed to support each participant individually, so that every step becomes an opportunity to reconnect with your intuition, creativity, and the quiet intelligence of your hands.

“I created this retreat because I believe our hands carry an ancient knowing. When we slow down and work with natural fibres, something softens. We return to presence, to patience, and to ourselves. Holding this space for others to experience that reconnection is deeply meaningful to me.”

During this retreat you will learn not just to craft but to step into a slower rhythm, reconnect with your creativity, and feel supported in a space where you can simply be.

What’s Included

All materials and tools
Wood-fired sauna access
Optional morning yoga
Three nourishing meals daily + afternoon tea
Accommodation
Guided journaling
Step-by-step instruction

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THE RHYTHM OF THE DAYS

A Gentle Three-Day Journey

Friday
Arrival from 3:00 pm
Opening circle at 4:30 pm
Evening meal and introduction to materials

Saturday
Optional morning yoga
Breakfast together
Guided weaving sessions
Afternoon spacious practice and journaling
Evening shared meal and wood-fired sauna

Sunday
Morning weaving session
Integration and finishing touches
Closing circle
Retreat ends at 2:00 pm

The rhythm is steady and unhurried — balancing focused learning with rest, reflection, and connection.

Guests are welcome to arrive earlier or extend their stay with an additional night.

THE VENUE – THE FARM, WHANGARURU

Nestled between ocean and rolling hills, The Farm offers open skies, native bush, and the grounding simplicity of rural Northland.

Wake to birdsong and fresh morning light. Share nourishing meals around the table. End your days in the warmth of the wood-fired sauna.

Accommodation is simple and nature-connected — with camping under the stars included in the main package, and the option to upgrade to a shared or private room.

If you wish, you can extend your stay and explore more of what the farm offers, including horse riding and time immersed in the surrounding landscape.