Possible NZ retreat late 2010

**Lauren** · 06-08-2010, 04:51 PM

At our recent crop we discussed the possibility of running another retreat later in the year.
A retreat differs from a crop in that its normally held over at least 2 days/nights. Its usually a smaller group where we would all stay somewhere together - ie a large holiday home/apartment or possibly in a hotel with suitable facilities.

Our last retreat was held in a large holiday home on Waiheke Island - it slept 12+ making it ideal and even had internet ( and a pool though we didnt use it) and we ran the retreat from friday through to sunday evening.

We have several suggestions for locations for a second retreat
1. Same location in Waiheke
2. Papamoa ( Pacific Palms Resort has large 3 bdrm apartments and free wifi internet and has a nice pool complex- is near the beach and walking distance to a variety of decent restaurants
3. Christchurch ( no suggestions on venue here but Im going to ask Fiona to check some places out for us )

If you have other suggestions for locations that would be suitable please do holler.

Timing for this retreat will need to be out of school holidays so probably late October/Early November would work the best if we are going to fit it in this year

**webfrau** · 06-08-2010, 05:02 PM

Watching with interest - I really enjoyed the Waiheke retreat.

littlekiwi · 06-08-2010, 05:16 PM

October would suit me better - less chance of clashing with exams in November - I'm out with exams from October 25th through until November 12th. Past experience has been they are usually the 2nd week out of 3 but I won't know until probably 6-8 weeks out from exams for sure.

**Cathiemarie** · 06-08-2010, 06:12 PM

Hmmmmm, let me go check my calendar (and bank) hee hee

*mum2riley* · 06-08-2010, 06:50 PM

My sons birthday is at the end of October but if it doesn't coincide with that and depending on location then i could be interested

*mum2riley* · 06-08-2010, 06:53 PM

Oh and Christchurch would suit me perfectly

**Lauren** · 06-08-2010, 07:08 PM

Just found this place http://www.questchristchurch.co.nz/i...operty.11.html - we could possibly get 2 or more apartments and use one of them to get together during the day .
A 3 bdrm apartment with 7 people is $390 a night so makes for a not horribly expensive price.

thecharmed01 · 06-08-2010, 11:02 PM

I could do Christchurch....

I cant do the 1st weekend in October, or the last as the 1st weekend is DP's birthday and the last, we have a rather huge Halloween party happening at our house.

Either middle weekend is okay or any weekend in November works......

littlekiwi · 06-08-2010, 11:20 PM

Just a thought - October 22nd through 25th is Labour Weekend so things could be pretty booked up for that weekend.

thecharmed01 · 06-08-2010, 11:22 PM

Maybe November would be better then, and chick you wouldnt have exams on the weekend would you.......

littlekiwi · 06-08-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thecharmed01

Maybe November would be better then, and chick you wouldnt have exams on the weekend would you.......

I haven't so far & it is only one exam this time around so hopefully it will be during the week.

littlekiwi · 06-09-2010, 12:21 AM

I might not be able to go anyway so don't specifically plan it around me and when my exams might be - it just depends on finances and whether I can gain enough holidays again between now and when ever it is.

**shazzt** · 06-09-2010, 02:42 AM

Sounds interesting - I will have to see if I can swing it. My last practicum ends on the 5th of November but I also have a camp at the end of November so will have to see how it pans out. Christchurch would be awesome! Haven't been there for years.

thecharmed01 · 06-09-2010, 03:00 AM

ohh you HAVE to come Shazz!!!!! Won't be the same without you

**shazzt** · 06-09-2010, 03:10 AM

If I do get there, I will remember to take a paper bag to put over my head whenever you are pointing your camera at me