Nau mai, haere mai
A sanctuary for all beings
A place for the myriad paths and methods of unfolding
Rooted in the great traditions of Buddhadharma, Wangapeka has been a dedicated place of spiritual enquiry for more than 50 years. Lovingly maintained to support the development of Wisdom, Compassion, and Non-Clinging Awareness, it is an oasis of sanity in a struggling world. People travel from all over the world to practise and to enjoy the peace of this remarkable place.
A purpose-built residential retreat centre
Set among fresh air and far-reaching vistas, Wangapeka is a purpose-built residential retreat centre — quiet, rustic, and ideal for respite, stress relief and deep meditation. We welcome all who come.
Throughout the year Wangapeka offers a rich variety of retreats — long and short, silent meditation and family programmes alike. We also welcome solo retreats in our self-contained cabins year-round; just get in touch to arrange your own.
“Growing Good Hearts” – A Weekend Retreat for Families
A family retreat to pause and connect with ourselves and each other. This year we explore Growing Good Hearts, nurturing kindness, warmth, connection and care.
A supportive, silent retreat to develop or refresh a regular meditation practice, building confidence for newcomers and offering experienced meditators skillful tools.
Insight Meditation Retreat
Insight Meditation nurtures wisdom and open-heartedness. In uncertain times, steady, compassionate presence helps us meet chaos and pain rather than turn away.
A mindfulness and compassion retreat exploring the Four Brahmavihāras
A mindfulness and compassion retreat exploring the Four Brahmavihāras through meditation, embodied awareness, relational practice, mindful movement, silence and nature.
Community Gather to work on the Land
Friendly company, healthy food, shared work activities, time for rest, lively conversations, meditation and plenty of space for creativity
Düntün (Seven-day) Retreat
A silent seven-day retreat led by Jakob Leschly, offering instruction and individual interviews to help uncover clarity and wisdom. Suitable for all experience levels.
Inspired by the universal and widely inclusive vision of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoché. Solidly rooted in traditions of living wisdom and engaged compassion, for people of all spiritual traditions.
Land acknowledgement
The Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre is located on whenua in Te Tauihu o te Waka a Māui. We acknowledge the whakapapa and kaitiakitanga of tangata whenua and the uri of the eight iwi of Te Tauihu, as being people of this land, and guardians of it.
We acknowledge Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kōata, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, Ngāti Rārua, Te Ātiawa o te Waka a Māui, Rangitāne o Wairau as mana whenua of this rohe and acknowledge their history, culture and wisdom.
The Wangapeka Educational Trust aspires to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a heartfelt ongoing exploration and commitment to treaty partnership, recognising that Māori did not cede sovereignty of land. We are committed to deepening our relationships with mana whenua and understanding our roles and responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, in support of a flourishing Aotearoa for the benefit of all.
