Meditation center

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.

Excellent Training in Traditional Iwama style by a very grounded and experienced instructor.Highly recommend you train here.

Lots of activities throughout the year: courses, classes, weekend events, workshops, and retreats. A great place to learn about contemporary Buddhist practice from a bunch of people living it out in their lives. Highly recommend the meditation instruction if you want to learn from people who practise meditation regularly.

Anneliese’s yoga is deep and nourishing & her authentic spirit is so refreshing!Highly recommend her healing workshops, yoga & classes.

The best place to learn meditation.

Love this place and the service they provide. Truly a breath of fresh air. I always feel lighter after walking out of a class at Brthe.

Great teaching from Margaret Bowater about dreams. A lovely retreat centre for people of faith.

This is once in a lifetime experience while attending a meditation course at this centre. The technique of meditation they teach is incredible and beyond worldly description. It can only be experienced. The stay and food was good. Organisers and servers are very friendly and courteous. The whole environment is calm, quite and kind.Points to note:- if you can’t follow strict discipline, schedule while stay there then it’s not for you.- wheelchair accessibility can be challenging. Check with management before choosing a course.- it’s not recommended as holiday and I escape away. You should only apply for a course if you’re committed to serious work and discipline.- one basic rule, you shouldn’t demand or expect your needs for your luxury and convenience while stays at this place as a student. You will stay at standard living conditions; however, nothing much to complain about.

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

Good place