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.

The Language of Enlightenment

Saturday 3 January 2026 – Thursday 8 January 2026

Young person's retreat at Sudarshanaloka near Thames

Led by: Darshanasiddhi & Dhiraprabha

Buddhism for Today – and Tomorrow

Friday 30 January 2026 – Sunday 1 February 2026

Join us for a weekend at Strathean Retreat Centre. People of all levels of experience welcome.

led by Jnanadhara, Wellington Buddist Centre President and Triratna International Movement Coordinator

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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