Taranaki Retreat is a community sanctuary, here to provide time-out space for families and individuals to stay,
free of charge, when times are tough.
"Taranaki Retreat is a connector-upper. You know you best. The answers to all that you face are in you. Our role is simply to support you in discovering them."
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I Need HelpTaranaki Retreat can offer you a calm,
safe space to stay where you can talk about your feelings and darkest thoughts. |
Get Involved
We are actively recruiting volunteers who
have the empathy and understanding to support whanau going through crisis. |
DonateTaranaki Retreat is an NZ charity, entirely funded by donations. There is no charge to Guests.
Even the smallest donation makes a difference. |
ENJOY THE BEAUTY
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You've gotta love the tranquility and
natural beauty of this incredible place.
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natural beauty of this incredible place.
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We also support people at home,
and through day hang-outs at the Retreat.
Read The Retreat Co-ordinator's recent blog post about our work :
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Sometimes things go smoothly for us, but often not. The bumps in our road could be depression; anxiety; suffering so badly that we turn to harming ourselves. It could be suicidal thoughts, or having being through the horrors of attempting suicide ourselves – or seeing someone else go through that.
It may be to do with loss or grief. It could be to do with the breakup of a relationship. It might be that we’ve been abused by somebody else – or perhaps we’re experiencing bullying or hatred (for example, in our workplace – or because of our race or sexuality). Maybe we are just finding that coping any longer is proving too much.
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We may be lucky enough have the right whanau and support network around us to help us through the worst that life can throw at us – or it could be that we need some time away from it all. At Taranaki Retreat we believe in treat our Guests (who stay for FREE) with the good stuff of life – because that’s what they most need. Like delicious, nutritious home-cooked food.
Like a peaceful environment where restful sleep is possible; good, caring people around to chat when you need that; a few animals around to pet; a cosy bedroom which is your personal space – secure with its own keycoded lock – just a few steps away from a kitchen stuffed with goodies. Taking some time out here can dramatically change things. We are all about that. |
How Taranaki Retreat Helps With...
Feeling Isolated - Working Through Major Life Challenges - Suicidal Thoughts - Anxiety - Depression
Feeling There's Nowhere To Turn To - Hurting Yourself - Just Wanting Good People Around You - Needing To Talk
Feeling There's Nowhere To Turn To - Hurting Yourself - Just Wanting Good People Around You - Needing To Talk
A Place to GoThe Retreat offers a calm, safe and homely
place, where you can re-find yourself, and have the basics of life covered - giving "Space to Breathe." |
Someone to Talk toHaving someone who genuinely cares,
taking the time over coffee or a walk together with the dogs, to hear and reflect with you on your story - can make such a difference. |
A space to Rest and ThinkBeing at Taranaki Retreat is often described as a turning point. It is an opportunity for things to
begin to change - even when hope seems out of reach right now. |
We'd love to keep you in the loop. |
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Is this mahi your passion? We believe we're all in this together. Every month we send a brief news update to our extended whanau. It is a genuine encouragement to us all involved in this, to know that you are there. If you'd like to stay in touch - click the "Newsletter" button below.
Goes without saying - but naturally we won't pass on your details to anyone else - EVER.... and of course, you can unsubscribe any time. Thank you; kia ora ra. |
