25-30th August 2023

Maybe you have not been on retreat before? Maybe you are wondering about attending one?
Our August retreat offers you three varied times and duration that will surely fit in with your other activities. We encourage you to consider taking the step of lifting yourself out of your current routine and encountering a different rhythm for a few days.
There is also scope for those who would like to do their retreat in silence.

There are 3 options:

5 Day Option
Friday to Wednesday

Arrive from 4pm Friday 25th August
Opening session 7pm.
Concludes after midday Wednesday 30th August
Spiritual direction offered each day

Cost: $570
($20 non-refundable with registration, balance $550)

Weekend Option
Friday to Sunday

Arrive from 4pm Friday 25th August
Opening session 7pm.
Concludes Sunday evening, 27th August
Spiritual direction offered each day

Cost: $265
($10 non-refundable with registration, balance $255)

3 Day Option
Sunday to Wednesday

Arrive from 4pm Sunday 27th August
Concludes after midday Wednesday 30th August
Spiritual direction offered each day

Cost: $365
($10 non-refundable with registration, balance $355)

Are you involved with ministries on Sundays? This could be a great option for your professional refreshment and renewal.

Venue: Magnificat Retreat Center
Address: 60A Cross Creek Road, Western Lake 5773, Featherston
The Magnificat Community is a Catholic Lay Community based at Cross Creek Farm in the Wairarapa, at the eastern end of the Rimutaka Incline walkway. They provide a rural retreat space where people can come to be spiritually nourished and deepen their relationship with God.
Typically each day will offer:
  • Morning Prayer and optional other resources for the day
  • Evening Prayer to close each day
  • Daily spiritual direction session (30-40 mins)
  • Plenty of space for your own  reflection
  • Practicing the 'great silence' - 9.30pm-9.30am
  • Art materials will be available
  • Provision will be made for those who want to make a fully silent retreat
Facilitators and Prayer Guides: Alice Wood, Helen Tripp and Neil Vaney
Registration Date closes in July 2023.

We gratefully acknowledge a grant from the Wallis Trust that reduces the cost to participants for this retreat. Should cost be an issue please talk to us as there is the possibility of further assistance.

Any Questions? Contact Jo.

    Register here
    Registration Date closes in July 2023

Please note:

  • Check in time Friday & Sunday is from 4pm​