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February 2024
9-11 Febuary 2024
WOMEN’S WRITING WEEKEND
The focus of these Women’s Writing Weekends is making time and space for you to write. Spend an enjoyable weekend with like-minded women interested in creative writing.
March 2024
15-17 March (postponed)
WOMENS SURFING WEEKEND
Learn to surf, build ocean confidence and have fun! A day surfing programme designed to help women of all ages and skill levels learn to surf, improve their surfing skills and build more confidence in the ocean.
April 2024
27-28 April
April CHECK INN Weekend
Saturday and Sunday of a CHECK INN Weekend women will have formal and informal opportunities to make those connections and share with each other. Check in for as long or as short as you need. There is NO cost for Check Inns!*
May 2024
25-26 May 2024
April CHECK INN Weekend
Saturday and Sunday of a CHECK INN Weekend women will have formal and informal opportunities to make those connections and share with each other. Check in for as long or as short as you need. There is NO cost for Check Inns!*
31 May – 2 June 2024
UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL
Life presents us with challenges and opportunities alike. How we navigate these obstacles and rise to face them with confidence to create meaningful impact across all aspects of our lives begins with self-belief.
June 2024
29-30 June 2024 (A Special Matariki Weekend)
June CHECK INN Weekend
Saturday and Sunday of a CHECK INN Weekend women will have formal and informal opportunities to make those connections and share with each other. Check in for as long or as short as you need. There is NO cost for Check Inns!*
July 2024
27-28 July 2024 (A Special Midwinter Celebration)
July CHECK INN Weekend
Saturday and Sunday of a CHECK INN Weekend women will have formal and informal opportunities to make those connections and share with each other. Check in for as long or as short as you need. There is NO cost for Check Inns!*
August 2024
16-18 August 2024
WOMEN’S WRITING WEEKEND
The focus of these Women’s Writing Weekends is making time and space for you to write. Spend an enjoyable weekend with like-minded women interested in creative writing.
31 August-1 September 2024
August CHECK INN Weekend
Saturday and Sunday of a CHECK INN Weekend women will have formal and informal opportunities to make those connections and share with each other. Check in for as long or as short as you need. There is NO cost for Check Inns!*
September 2024
13-15 September 2024
SUPPORTING GRIEF – Bev Holt, Dace Kalnina and Hilary Star
Grieving is what prepares our hearts for recovery from the trauma of loss. Loss is a universal human experience, yet are we taught ‘good grieving’? Be held between the bush covered hills and the dynamic energy of the ocean. Be nurtured in a safe environment, sharing good food and understanding.
28-29 September 2024
September CHECK INN Weekend
Saturday and Sunday of a CHECK INN Weekend women will have formal and informal opportunities to make those connections and share with each other. Check in for as long or as short as you need. There is NO cost for Check Inns!*
October 2024
26-27 October 2024 (Labour Weekend)
October CHECK INN Weekend
Saturday and Sunday of a CHECK INN Weekend women will have formal and informal opportunities to make those connections and share with each other. Check in for as long or as short as you need. There is NO cost for Check Inns!*
November 2024
8-9 October 2024
WOMEN’S WRITING WEEKEND
The focus of these Women’s Writing Weekends is making time and space for you to write. Spend an enjoyable weekend with like-minded women interested in creative writing.
30 November -1 December 2024
November CHECK IN WEEKEND
Saturday and Sunday of a CHECK INN Weekend women will have formal and informal opportunities to make those connections and share with each other. Check in for as long or as short as you need. There is NO cost for Check Inns!*
December 2024
6-8 December 2024
WOMENS SURFING WEEKEND
Learn to surf, build ocean confidence and have fun! A day surfing programme designed to help women of all ages and skill levels learn to surf, improve their surfing skills and build more confidence in the ocean.
*CHECK INN’s are free of charge if you are coming as a day visitor. Please RSVP
Accommodation is still available at our usual rates and subsidies. Check the box in the form below to let us know you require accommodation and we will email you separately to arrange this.
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The ICON is linked to a page containing more detailed informtion about each themed weekend retreat.
Our weekend themed retreats are capped at 6-8 for residential participants. As places are limited booking is recommended
