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📍Aotea Harbour, Raglan

20/03/2025

Full Moon Sound Bath will connect your heart to the transformative energy of the full moon. We often feel emotions more deeply during the full moon.

22/02/2025

✨ Did you know…? ✨

Our one and only Hakea Gathering is only 3 weeks away!

As summer starts to wrap up, now’s the perfect time to treat yourself to something truly special before the season ends.

🔥 Imagine…
• Gathering around a fire on Tribal Night, sharing stories and songs under the stars.
• Exploring workshops led by incredible facilitators—passionate experts in yoga, breathwork, massage, permaculture and more.
• Learning in intimate group settings, where you don’t get lost in the crowd and can truly engage one-on-one.
• Dancing freely, connecting with beautiful souls, and feeling grounded in nature.
• Live music from amazing musicians, bringing soul and rhythm to every corner of the gathering.
• Watching your kids run wild and free, safely playing in the forest.

Why wait for next year? Make this summer unforgettable.

🎟️ Tickets are still available, but not for long:
https://events.humanitix.com/hakea-gathering

Head to the event page to find out more about what we have lined up: https://facebook.com/events/s/hakea-gathering-2025/3445391472273887/

Curious to learn more?
Watch our video to see the magic of Hakea for yourself: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WdzwrFWa5xw&t=3s&pp=ygUPaGFrZWEgZ2F0aGVyaW5n

Let’s celebrate life, connection, and the beauty of coming together—just 20 minutes out of Raglan, in the heart of Pakoka Scenic Reserve.

14/11/2024

Our Busy Bees are Thriving! 🐝🌸

We're excited to share the progress of our beehives! Our bees have been working hard, pulling in loads of pollen, thanks to the 2,000+ native plants we've planted to create a thriving, flower-rich environment. By establishing an ecosystem with diverse native plants, we're helping these amazing pollinators get everything they need while supporting the regeneration of our forest.

Bees are true keystone creatures, and their role in pollination is essential to sustaining life as we know it. Without them, many plants wouldn’t survive, which impacts the whole food chain, including us. It’s incredible to think of the hard work these tiny beings do to provide us with such a beautiful, balanced world.

We’re dedicated to using the best beekeeping techniques to ensure they’re happy and healthy. And we’re seeing incredible results across the land – all thanks to these beautiful creatures!

If you’ve ever been curious about bees or the vital work they do, now’s a great time to dive in and learn more. Let’s protect and celebrate our pollinators for the amazing life they help create. 🐝🌿

29/10/2024

Keen to prepare wild food & medicine from just outside your door? To connect deeply with plants and make incredible herbal medicine for you and your family? 🌿

💚 Welcome to my Spring Retreat on the fabulous land of Hakea 💚

In this retreat, Clio Meyer will guide you to become more and more autonomous in the garden & the bush, using your own sensibility, and learn directly from wild plants how to feed, to heal, to love and to thrive.

Delicate medicinal syrup and flower essence will be on the menu, along with foraging for food and wildcrafted pesto. We will see cold infused oils, ceremonial perfumes, smudge stick, and more...

Fri 15th Nov 5pm - Sun 17th Nov 5pm
$420
All organic food & 2 nights basic accommodation included.
Payment plans & scholarships available.

Join the experience:
https://facebook.com/events/s/plant-essence-wild-herbal-medi/1479214246131305/

More infos & to book:
https://bewild.podia.com/workshops-and-retreats

The place:
Hakea is a gorgeous community and retreat centre between Raglan and Kawhia, inspired by the concepts of permaculture. Everything there seems to be created from the heart, and the land vibrates ease and welcoming. It is also surrounded by ancient and peaceful Native bush. A perfect place to unfold from our busy lives, to rest in our hearts and to listen to the breathing forest...

About the host:
Clio loves to create spaces for people to meet plants, in a different way than by the book.
With her herbalist dad, she learned early on how to observe Nature and how to heal with plants.
Later on she completed two apprenticeships in shamanic herbalism with Amy McComb (Plant Rhythms) in the lineage of Susun W**d, and together went through dieta of over a 100 Native and European plants.
With a second background in physical theatre (Jacques Lecoq), she now teaches her sensible approach to herbal medicine.

21/10/2024

Experience Blissful Camping at Hakea Retreat: Family-Friendly, Pet-Friendly, and Surrounded by Nature

Discover a tranquil escape at Hakea Retreat, where your family and furry friends can enjoy the beauty of nature in a welcoming, vibrant space. Set in lush surroundings, our camping area offers plenty of room to relax, explore, and make memories together.

What We Offer:

Washing station with spring water

Barbecue and cozy seating

Hot outdoor shower

Top-notch composting toilets: Best in the country—odor-free, clean, and user-friendly

Fire pit for evening gatherings

Enclosed outdoor spaces for relaxing and socializing

Dedicated Art Zone and serene yoga area

What to Look Forward To:

Great walking trails: Take a scenic walk through the forest down to a serene harbour landing.

Meet the animals: Enjoy spending time with our friendly farm animals.

Positive vibrations: Immerse yourself in a welcoming, community-centred atmosphere.

Camping Rates:

$20 per night for a single

$35 per night for a couple

$10 per night for children (ages 3-12)

Free for children 3 and under

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a family adventure, or simply reconnecting with nature, Hakea Retreat invites you to relax and rejuvenate in a blissful, nature-filled setting.

Join us at Hakea, where every moment in nature is a special one!

21/09/2024

Kia ora,

With the arrival of spring, we’re not just feeling the warmth — we’re hearing it too. The calls of the Pīpīwharauroa (Shining Cuckoo) are filling the air, a reminder of the incredible ecosystems at work around us. These birds are here because of the season’s changes, and their presence is a beautiful sign of the connection between our gardens, the land, and the wildlife.

As the soil warms, now is the perfect time to start preparing our gardens. Mulching, planting, and nurturing the earth not only enriches our homes but supports the natural world that surrounds us. The birds, the bees, and everything in between — it’s all part of the cycle we can contribute to.

Let’s celebrate the return of spring and all the life it brings by getting involved in our gardens and caring for the land. Here’s to a season of growth and connection with nature.

Ngā mihi,

Team Hakea

08/07/2024

** STORY TIME **

When I was a little girl, I lived in a village nestled in the mountains, much like the one Heidi lives with her grandfather. My childhood was filled with adventures and the sweet taste of nature’s bounty. My friends and I would spend our days climbing grapevines, savoring the rich flavor of fresh figs, and collecting wild strawberries. The juiciest pears were our everyday treat.

But there was one fruit that stood out above all the rest for me—bananas. My obsession with bananas was unrivaled. It was even so my sister would gift me bananas. I wanted to live in Africa because I believed that’s where bananas grew. I longed to be somewhere bananas thrived. Those simple joys and dreams defined my early years, making them truly unforgettable.

Years later, when I moved to New Zealand, I visited a friend in Raglan town. To my delight, they had a banana plant outside. Spotting a banana on it, I couldn't resist. I grabbed it, ate it, and felt an instant desire and realization that I could grow bananas right here!

Inspired, I got some banana pups from and bam!! now I’m happily harvesting my own bananas. Life has a funny way of coming full circle.

Swipe to see the day I planted the banana pup. 🍌 And how much the landscape of grass changed over time. Grow food, not lawns!

16/05/2024

📢 Important Announcement! 📢

Are you aware of the upcoming Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshops? If not, it's an opportunity you won't want to miss. As people who have attended before, we can assure you it's a valuable experience.

🗓 Save the dates:
- Saturday, 15th June, 9am to 4:30pm
- Wednesday, 31st July, 9am to 4:30pm

These workshops are being held in Raglan.

These workshops offer a deep dive into our history, providing insights into the past and its impact on our present. While the content may be confronting, it's delivered in a supportive and informative manner.

Led by knowledgeable and compassionate facilitators, these workshops create a space for reflection, learning, and understanding. Thanks to funding support, they're accessible to our community at a reasonable cost.

Spread the word by sharing this post with your network. Let's ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate and gain valuable insights.

For more details and registration, click here:

[Link to register for 15th June workshop]
https://airtable.com/appPyacYVeFe0y91j/shrZTLQOD13bmuo8P

[Link to register for 31st July workshop]
https://airtable.com/appDuvNFqQ5qCpILa/shrDWPGwQg8AAF4Ht

Refer to the attached event poster.

Let's come together to learn, grow, and shape a better future.

🌟 Team Hakea 💚

13/05/2024

Great information about: Ginkgo tree 🙂🙏💚🌀

06/05/2024

🌿🫒 Exciting News Alert! 🌿🫒

Guess what's happening at our orchard? We just harvested a fresh batch of plump, juicy olives straight from our trees! 🎉 Now, it's time for the magic to begin as we carefully cure them to perfection. Stay tuned for updates on the delicious journey from tree to table! 🌿🫒✨

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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

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+642040651373

Website

http://www.HakeaRetreat.com/

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