Te Whenua Retreat

Amazing day on our one day cooking retreat. Such a beautiful vibe from Jenny and the space. Really helped gently nudge us further down our plant based journey. What we created in the space of a few hours was a real surprise. Such good value for money. Highly recommended.

I recently had the pleasure of being hosted by Jenny at the stunning Te Whenua Retreat. As a leadership coach and facilitator, Jenny was outstanding at supporting the needs of my client and working in with me to make the whole workshop seamless and stress free. I was also treated to the wonderful food and great company from Jenny and Pema the dog. Being able to stay at the facility before and after the workshop certainly helped me deliver a high quality event. I will most definitely be visiting Te Whenua again to run more corporate retreats and personal stays. Best Regards, Stu Potter

I absolutely loved my week at Te Whenua, doing a cooking retreat. It was very fun, the food we cooked together was fantastic, I learnt so much about nutrition in a joyful way, it was very nourishing physically & mentally and my mind and body felt fantastic from the experience. Better still, I have kept up the plant based way of eating since the retreat, and feel so much cleaner and healthier for it. This retreat is the perfect way to kick start a new way of cooking and eating - and you have so much fun and laughter on the way!! Highly recommended!

This place is precious. It's one of the most nurturing spaces I've been to rest and renew. It's a place where you can unwind from life and re-fill your heart and soul. The food is wholesome and delicious, the rooms are beautiful and the grounds are stunning. Jenny has thought of absolutely everything, and the way she shows up for the people that arrive is truly special. I didn't want to leave! And, also, I'll be back.

Te Whenua & Jenny are as amazing as each other.I have been to many retreats and spa's over the years , but this place was the ultimate. I was there for the present & possibiltles 3 day retreat. It felt like I was way for weeks. Jenny manages to cater not only to your essential, nourishing needs but be intuitive to guide the mediations & conversations toward what is needed at the time.Deep healing & relaxation as well as amazing food and time to relax & think. Nestled in Gibbston valley so far but so easy. I live in Arrowtown and cant believe how lucky I am to have had this time. I cant recommend this enough- men - women and couples just allow this for your selves. Thank you Jenny x

It is difficult to find the words to do justice to the benefits I received from my week at Te Whenua. What I thought was going to be a week of simply learning how to cook, was so much more, it became a life changing experience. I wish everyone could come and spend time with you and reap the benefits of steps towards a healthier and happier life. Thank you Jenny, I am so grateful.

If you:1. love delicious homemade meals prepared fresh for every meal2. need some space and time for yourself3. like to recharge in natureI highly recommend Te Whenua. Jenny welcomes you into her gorgeous space and invites you to make yourself at home. No schedules, no to-do lists, no alarms or responsibilities... Just breathing in the fresh air and indulging in her luxurious plant-focused food.

I attended a four night Matariki retreat. Te Whenua provided stillness and contemplation time away from my everyday life, and beyond that I was blessed to have Jennys knowledge and insight to bolster my experience. Her gentle guidance and invitations to reflect on the past, the present and our future intentions was the spark I needed to move into my journey of healing.Te Whenua allowed me to return to a feeling of being nourished. Jenny shared beautiful plant based meals, offered us freedom to choose how we spent our time, and gave opportunities to connect with the body through yoga, meditation, massage and walks in nature.I left Te Whenua with more clarity of mind, and an intention for more connection, joy and wellbeing in my life.

We went to Te Whenua for a work/team building day and loved it. Jenny is a fantastic host who put together a menu of vegan delights for us to cook together in a beautiful setting. The little touches around the house made it special and the views outside are stunning. We even got some staunch meat eaters enjoying plant based food! I would love to back again to be pampered at one of Jenny's weekend retreats.

It was an absolute gift to step away to this beautiful sanctuary. Te Whenua provides the perfect opportunity to rest and refresh. Jenny has an approachable and adaptable style in the kitchen, making it enjoyable for both novice and experienced cooks. Overall, it was a truly nourishing experience and I look forward to my next visit to this special place!