LOCATION.
Christchurch.
Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. In 2010 and 2011, earthquakes destroyed many of the historic centre’s stone-built buildings.
And just to bring us up to date, there’s more.
Stone Store and Mission House, Kerikeri
Queen Victoria Statue, Albert Park, Auckland
Treaty House, Waitangi
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Pencarrow Lighthouse, Pencarrow Head, Wellington
Edwin Fox – Picton
Takiroa Rock Art Shelter, Takiroa, Otago
Lyttelton Rail Tunnel
Waitaki Dam
Gabriel’s Gulley, Otago
TEAMS.
Team Leaders Preparation.
Lucia’s Team
Cool Beans . . . Theme of social cultivation.
Graham. | Dorelia. | Stuart. | Sam. | Ben.
Keiya’s Team
Spider Eyes . . . Theme of observation.
Zoran. | Lesley. | Renee. | Leo.
Amber’s Team
Inside Out . . . Theme of psyche/emotion.
Luca. | Vera. | Margie. | Martin. | Emanuele.
Adam’s Team
Aroha . . . Theme of empathy.
Steven. | Meagan. | Gabe. | Valentina. | Junsu.
SUGGESTIONS.
Good Links Matter.
Here’s some suggestions for activity around New Zealand.
Taylors Mistake Walk guarantees stunning coastal views and plenty of fresh air! This Taylors Mistake/Godley Head Coastal Walk has been voted one of Christchurch’s top 5 walks.
The Gondola offers a unique Christchurch sightseeing experience that you’ll never forget.
Turn, Turn, Turn: A Year in Art
27 July 2019 – 8 March 2020
Crisp autumns, icy winters, blossom-filled springs and scorching summers.
Your favourite looks, spaces, music and more, captured in Instagram photos and here to inspire.
On Sunday hang around for the Market.
PLANS.
Itinerary.
Here’s a rough schedule for our time at the retreat.
Thursday 8th August.
7.20am | Check In (no later)
9.20am | Flight Out
2.30pm | Arrival
3.30pm – 4.00pm | Check In
4.00pm – 5.00pm | Settle In & Unpack
Own dinner arrangements | Free time
Friday 9th August.
8.00am | Breakfast
9.00am – 12.30pm | Workshops 1 + 2
12.30pm – 1.30pm | Lunch
1.30pm – 5.00pm | Free time
5.15pm – 7.00pm | Activity – Maori Experience
7.30pm | Dinner at Peppers Clearwater Resort
Workshops 1 & 2 being held at Christchurch Football Club (250 Westminster Street, St Albans, Christchurch) (same venue as accommodation)
Saturday 10th August.
8.00am | Breakfast
9.30am – 1.00pm | Workshops 3 + 4
1.00pm – 6.45pm | Free time
7.00pm – 9.30pm | Activity & Dinner (Tram Ride Tour)
Workshops 3 & 4 being held at The Vines Club (651 Pound Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch – 25 mins drive from accommodation)
Sunday 11th August (Christchurch).
9.00am | Breakfast
10.00am | Check Out
10.00am – 3.30pm (allow time to get to airport and drop car hire off before checking in by 4.30pm) | Free time
4.00pm | Check In (no later)
6.05pm | Flight Out
7.25pm | Arrival
9.30pm | Wollongong approx. arrival
10.30pm | Nowra approx. arrival
12.00am (Monday) | Batemans Bay approx. arrival
Wednseday 14th August (Queenstown).
1.30pm | Check In (no later)
3.30pm | Flight Out
4.50pm | Arrival
6.50pm | Wollongong approx. arrival
7.50pm | Nowra approx. arrival
9.20pm | Batemans Bay approx. arrival