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Welcome to The Wangapeka

A place for the myriad paths and methods of unfolding A place for contemplation and meditation A place for respite, recuperation and healing A place for exploring the deep ecological relatedness of life A place for remembering our wider roots in the living world A place for cultivating generosity and service to others A sanctuary for all beings

The Wangapeka is a purpose built retreat centre, with fresh, clean air and beautiful vistas. It is very quiet and ideal for respite, stress relief and deep meditation. Delightfully rustic, people visit from all over the world to meditate and enjoy the peace of this remarkable destination.

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Upcoming Events

17 Apr - 22 May 2026

The Fives Retreat
Entering the Mandala of Wisdom Buddhas

With Bonni Ross

Five wisdoms, five activities, five families - investigating awakened nature while learning and unlearning what obstructs liberation in predominantly silent retreat at Wangapeka.

4 - 7 Jun 2026

Awakening Intimacy

With Ross Inness-Mcleish & Camila Nieuwlands

Join friends, co-facilitators and intimacy explorers Camila and Ross for an immersion into the mystery and practice of intimacy. Flowing between stillness and movement, inner and outer, solitude and togetherness, we offer opportunities to give, receive, and savor experiences of authentic connection with yourself, with others, and the natural world.

15 - 20 Jun 2026

Touching Grief, Touching Earth
A Solstice Retreat

With Jaime Howell & Margaret Mccallum

This five-day retreat is an exploration of the apprenticeship of grief — learning how to turn towards what is difficult, rather than away from it; learning how to be shaped by not-knowing, restraint and humility as acts of reverence.

Inspired by the universal and widely inclusive vision of Namgyal Rinpoché. Solidly rooted in traditions of living wisdom and engaged compassion, for meditators of all spiritual traditions.

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