Retreats at 212 Old Hautere Rd

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.

Resting in the Natural State

Friday 29 August – Friday 5 September

Seven day meditation retreat at Strathean near Otaki

Led by Moksavajra, Khemayogini and Khadhira

Drawing on the Deep

Friday 24 October – Monday 27 October

Open long weekend retreat (incorporating Labour Day public holiday on Monday) at Strathean near Otaki

Led by Akasamati, Suryagita and Shraddharocani

The Language of Enlightenment

Saturday 3 January 2026 – Thursday 8 January 2026

Young person's retreat at Sudarshanaloka near Thames

Led by: Darshanasiddhi & Dhiraprabha

Upcoming retreat dates

Date & Time	Event
Friday 21 November – Sunday 23 November	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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