Antara Retreat
What's On
Antara is a co-creation free of money and full of love. offerings are provided by people gifting their services. Accomodation and food is free of charge.
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All ages are welcome and important with some priority given to young adults.
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Book now. We can't wait to meet you!
12,13,14 Mar 2021
March Nurture Weekend
Nurture yourself at Antara's beautiful earth brick retreat with heart felt connection and beautiful food while participating in taking care of the retreat, orchards and gardens. Book now and let us know if you have some thing to give to the weekend : )
25 Mar, 22 Apr, 20 May
Monthly Kirtan
We are very blessed to have this lead by Lis Martinac. Come join us for our monthly call and response mantra mediation including live music and singing. You are welcome to be part of creating the music and participating as much or as little as you like. Starts 7pm. No booking required. All welcome.
26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr
Helper Days
Helper days are an opportunity to support the retreat. We are often in the orchards and organic garden. We also love help with retreat care & maintenance as well as supporting the kitchen with things like preserving. No booking required. All welcome. But please let us know you're coming by emailing
27 Mar 2021 1.30-4pm
Eco Fest - Paddock to Plate
After a 5 years pause, the food gardens have been rejuvenated and extended.
"Paddock to plate" will present the first 4 months of this journey, sometimes going from kikuyu paddock to fully productive gardens, using organic, Biodynamic, Permaculture regenerative practices, and mainly hand tools. This will be of interest to those who want to start a garden from scratch at minimal cost, and in partnership with the forces of nature.
15 Apr, 13 May, 3 Jun
Monthly Ecstatic Dance
Abandon yourself to the rhythm and move in what ever way the music tells you! Ecstatic dance brings fun, physical health, connection, stress relief and somatic healing. Combines world and electronic dance music incl live drumming. No booking required. All welcome. Arrive from 7pm for a 7.15-8.45pm freestyle expressive dance session : )
10,11,12 Apr 2020
April Nurture Weekend
Nurture yourself at Antara's beautiful earth brick retreat with heart felt connection and delicious healthy food while participating in taking care of the retreat, orchards and gardens. Mornings offer time to get involved with helping. Afternoons are a time to enjoy the bush, read from our great library, rest and relax. Activities often include yoga/ meditation, walks, creating music.
15 Apr, 13 May, 10 Jun
Monthly Mens Circle
The circle is facilitated by Craig Parker and held by all those present. Build relationship with yourself and others through heart level connection. You choose the pace, non judgemental, preference for regular attendance. Starts 7pm. Please make contact prior to attendance.
Date TBC
Surfing Buddhas
An opportunity for heart felt connection for our brothers. Manifesting surfing, a sharing circle, meditation, story telling, drumming around the fire and a celebration of wairua. A co-creation lead by the men gathering. We are looking for donations of surfboards as well as people keen to make this retreat a regular event!
7,8,9 May 2021
May Nurture Weekend
Nurture yourself at Antara's beautiful earth brick retreat with heart felt connection and delicious healthy food while participating in taking care of the retreat, orchards and gardens. Mornings offer time to get involved with helping. Afternoons are a time to enjoy the bush, read from our great library, rest and relax. Activities often include yoga/ meditation, walks, creating music.
29,30 May
Meditation Retreat
Facilitated by Vinny Lohan, Emerge Institute. This is not open to the public sorry.
Book in by sending an email to