Mana Retreat Centre

In July I had the absolute pleasure of spending four days at the beautiful Mana Retreat in the Coromandel. This place is paradise!

Nestled away on 360 acres of picturesque bush and gardens the views are spectacular, the food is delicious, and the Mana Team make it a truly special experience. My favourite spot was the ethereal Tara Sanctuary on the peak of the hill, about a 20 minute walk through the bush from the main centre.

The sanctuary was built by hand which took several years, its Celtic design commanding a strong presence and the acoustics are out of this world. Hearing a group sign or chant in the Sanctuary is something you will not forget.

Mana hosts an array of different retreats throughout the year with something for everyone.

Ready For A Getaway?

RELAX INTO A TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDED BY NATURE AND INSPIRED PEOPLE.

A retreat in paradise. Whether you are looking for an affordable getaway or a significant personal development experience, Mana Retreat Centre has something for you.

From nourishing vegetarian cuisine to tranquil bush surrounds you will be able to completely retreat from the world and all of it’s distractions. The focus is all about nurturing your mind, body and soul.

Come on your own, or with friends. Practice yoga, meditate, sing, dance or simply be. Discover re-creation in a way that supports your well-being.

Five gifts that you can give yourself on a Retreat at Mana:

1 – Get A Fresh Perspective

Declutter your mind and open to the spaciousness within.

2 – Eat Well, Be Well

Nourish your physical body and enliven your senses with organic vegetarian wholefoods.

3 – Find Your Inner Sanctuary

Practice coming home to this present moment and the aliveness of your being.

4 – Connect With Community

Discover common unity, make new friends, feel the support of being in a group of like-minded people.

5 – Immerse Yourself In Nature

Breathe deeply. Take in the beauty, simplicity and inspiration of the natural world.

For more than 30 years we have been holding space for group retreats, workshops and professional development trainings. During this time, thousands of people have visited our Retreat Centre on the Coromandel. To experience mind-body education,  spiritual exploration and renewal. In addition to catering for visiting groups and guests, we are also supported by volunteer workers from around the world and contracted local staff. 

Established as a charitable trust, we are a non-profit organisation seeking to find ways to support well-being on all levels. Our vision is supported by the kindness of individuals who give in many ways. It is our intention to create an environment of beauty, simplicity and inspiration. More specifically, it is our aspiration to hold a sacred space for all to step into the fullness of their potential. 

“May our actions produce happiness and illumination for the uplifting of the world.” ~Dalai Lama

We look forward to welcoming you.

The Mana Team

Amazing things to experience

Set on 360 acres nestled in the bush-covered rangers of the Coromandel with expansive sea views, Mana Retreat Centre is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the world.  Here you can rest into the natural surroundings and discover re-creation in a way that supports your well-being.

Climb the mountain summit or settle into the gentle sway of a hammock. Treat yourself to a massage or sauna – or wander to the Sanctuary where you can walk the labyrinth to the centre of your Self. 

Whether you journey here by yourself or with a friend, you will be sharing a group experience and one that they trust will be deeply nourishing.

Mana Dining

Their beautiful, open plan kitchen is the warm, nourishing centre of Mana and the food served to guests is an vital aspect of the Mana experience. Their food philosophy is centred around lacto-ovo vegetarianism and they aim to source as many ingredients as we can locally and seasonally. Beyond tasting amazing, it is their intention for every meal to be a source of deeply nourishing.

Mana Sleeping

A good night’s rest is essential for well-being. To support your comfort the beds are made up with fresh linen, soft pillows and towels. Some people find ear plugs helpful in shared rooms. On a crisp cool night you will find additional woolen blankets, a small heater and hot water bottles to add warmth. For those venturing to the sauna or bush bath extra towels are available.

Mana Online

What Mana Retreat have to say about Mana Online: it is for the community, by the community. We offer a library of online programs and free resources to support your spiritual exploration & renewal.

Yes, you read that correctly. An online retreat – a virtual experience on the go, wherever in the world you may be.

Some of these are FREE. Such as the Free yoga classes for your body, breath and mind, taught by Jessica Devi! This series of ‘PICK N MIX YOGA SNACKS’ offers a range of yoga sequences from 10 minutes to 1 hour in length. Each practice can stand on its own or you can mix and match to create longer practices just the way YOU like them.

Click here to sign up and see what else is available online.

Mana Work Exchange

For many years now Mana has hosted countless travellers from around the world in a work exchange program that offers simple living with gratifying work and nourishing connection.

The work-exchange program provides an invaluable contribution to the function of the centre, gardens and guest services, while providing a gateway for people from all walks of life to enjoy the ‘Mana experience’.

Mana Initatives

Mana Retreat Centre is an eco friendly environment where we try to consider the whole ecology of life. We work with the awareness that everything is connected and interdependent, so caring for the environment is a given.

We are dedicated in finding more ways to offset our carbon footprint at Mana, together.

Here are some of our ideas:

Educate – help everyone to understand how travelling to Mana impacts on our environment. Calculate your footprint here.

Plant a Tree – offset CO2 & rejenerate the land. Click here.

Donate – in support of Mana’s sustainable practices. Click here.

Join them in helping to sustain this precious planet of ours.

Contact Mana Retreat – LOCATION: 608 MANAIA ROAD, COROMANDEL, 3581 NEW ZEALAND. Phone: +64 (0) 7 866 8972. E-mail – [email protected]