Retreats

A retreat is a good way to deepen your meditation and practice of the Dharma in ideal conditions. It is also a great way to get to know other practioners in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Upcoming retreat dates

Date & Time Event
Friday 21 February 2025 – Sunday 23 February 2025 Open Retreat
Thursday 24 April 2025 – Sunday 27 April 2025 Open ANZAC Retreat
Friday 29 August 2025 – Friday 5 September 2025 Seven Day Meditation Retreat
Friday 24 October 2025 – Monday 27 October 2025 Open Labour Weekend Retreat
Friday 21 November 2025 – Sunday 23 November 2025 Open Retreat

About Strathean Retreat Centre

Most of our retreats are held at Strathean Retreat centre which sits south of Otaki amid paddocks and the Tararuas. A large house with kitchen, meditation room, and dining area is surrounded by garden and old totara trees. The Wellington Buddhist Centre has been running retreats at Strathean for over 40 years.

Where to Find Us

If you are driving, turn off SH1 onto the Otaki Forks Road, just before Otaki. Drive for 2.6 km then turn right onto Old Hautere Road. Strathean is 1 km along this road on the left. Ideally it takes about an hour from Wellington to get there. But bear in mind you may be travelling through Friday night commuter traffic, so it could take up to two hours.

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