Winter Meditation Retreat 2025
Thurs 16 - Sun 19 October
Are you ready to experience a transformative journey? All Vedic Meditators are warmly invited to join us for an immersive, soul-refreshing three-day retreat in the beautiful, sunny Martinborough Countryside.
Thursday 16 October 5.00pm through to Sunday 19 October at 11:30am, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to deepen your practice in a serene and supportive environment.
Immerse yourself in "industrial-strength" meditation designed to leave you feeling profoundly rejuvenated and uplifted, with benefits that will last for months. In just three days, you'll gain the equivalent of six months' worth of twice-daily meditation practice, supercharging your mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
This is more than just a retreat—it's a chance to reset, reconnect, and recharge in a way you won’t find anywhere else. Our retreats fill up quickly, so don’t miss out on this opportunity. Secure your place now and embark on a transformative experience that will stay with you long after the retreat ends.
Space is limited—book now before it's too late!
Serene outdoor heated dining.
Why should you attend this retreat?
This long weekend retreat offers a unique opportunity to release deep-seated stress and fatigue, accelerating personal evolution and expanding your consciousness state.
It’s the perfect chance to experience a profound shift in your energy, mental clarity, and overall sense of bliss.
Throughout the retreat, you will be guided through rounding—a powerful sequence of simple yoga poses and breathing techniques specifically designed to amplify the benefits of extra meditation. These practices will help you unlock deeper relaxation and elevate your meditation experience, leaving you feeling more balanced, revitalized, and connected.
This retreat is not just a break from your routine—it’s an investment in your well-being, your growth, and your peace of mind. Don’t miss this chance to reset and awaken to a higher level of energy and awareness.
Quiet calm mornings by the fireplace on retreat
Is this Meditation Retreat right for me?
A new meditator?
For those new to meditation, attending this retreat will accelerate your meditation journey and help solidify a strong, sustainable practice that will serve you for years to come.
Meditation practice been a bit hit-and-miss?
If your meditation practice has been inconsistent, this retreat is the perfect chance to reignite your commitment and rediscover the profound benefits of regular practice.
Consistent long-term meditator?
For seasoned meditators, this retreat will deepen your understanding, expand your awareness, and leave you with a renewed sense of inner peace and connection.
No matter where you are on your journey, this retreat promises to elevate your practice and take it to new heights.
All the rooms are warm, light-filled and comfortable.
“Thank you for an awesome weekend. I loved every minute of it. It was a wonderful bunch of people, not to mention the food and surroundings.”
Heated indoor salt water pool
Who should attend?
Whether you’re new to meditation, a long-time practitioner, or someone who hasn’t meditated in a while, this retreat is designed for everyone. It’s a unique opportunity to enhance your practice, deepen your understanding, and experience profound transformation.
At its core, this retreat is about one thing: expanding your consciousness through deep rest. It’s ideal for those who want to:
Take their meditation practice to the next level
Reinvigorate a practice that’s been inconsistent
Quickly release stress and fatigue from the body and mind
Gain deeper insights into the Laws of Nature
This retreat is also perfect for anyone looking to unlock their highest potential, including:
Boosting creativity and inner calm
Cultivating a deeper sense of joy and present-moment awareness
Enhancing intuition and mental clarity
Experiencing lasting happiness and bliss in daily life
No matter where you are in your journey, this retreat will support you in achieving a new level of peace, clarity, and fulfillment.
Retreat Location and Accommodation
Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa
The retreat will be hosted in the serene and picturesque Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa, nestled in the heart of the Wairarapa region, a 90-minute drive from Wellington. Set on 14 acres of lush countryside, Brackenridge offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and tranquility, providing an ideal setting to relax and rejuvenate.
Surrounded by rolling hills and expansive landscapes, the retreat's accommodations ensure you feel right at home, complete with a full range of indulgent spa treatments to enhance your retreat experience.
Wake up to breathtaking views of the Wairarapa countryside, with the opportunity to watch the sunrise in the east and the sunset in the west.
This retreat offers the perfect opportunity for a peaceful escape from your busy life. Immerse yourself in tranquil countryside, the ideal backdrop for your meditation practice.
Each day, you'll experience a transformative schedule designed to enhance your journey: daily rounding sessions, group meditations, enlightening knowledge talks, refreshing walks, and delicious meals shared in community.
Our holistic vegetarian catering is carefully crafted to complement your meditation program, nourishing both body and mind to help you achieve maximum results.
The retreat venue also features a salt water pool adding an extra layer of relaxation to your experience.
Join us for this deeply rejuvenating retreat and return home feeling restored, centered, and more connected to yourself than ever before.
“Thank you for the amazing retreat. I have been feeling incredible despite such a busy week at work. I have so much clarity and my meditations have been really deep.””
What does a day on retreat look like?
The daily retreat schedule changes each day but a rough guideline:
7am - 8am
8.00am - 11.00am:
11.00am - 12.00pm:
12.00pm - 1.30pm:
1.30pm - 2.30pm:
2.30pm - 6.00pm:
6.00pm - 8.00pm:
8.00pm - 9.00pm:
9.00pm:
A light breakfast and herbal tea
Group Rounding: 2 - 3 Rounds (this involves yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises),
meditation and a ten minute lie down)
Group Meditation and check-in with the Laurens
Lunch and free time to have a sauna, outdoor bath, go for a walk, chat with other meditators in the sun or have a mentoring session with the Laurens
Afternoon Knowledge Meeting with the Laurens
Group Rounding: 3 - 4 Rounds
Dinner and free time to have a swim, go for a walk, chat with other meditators by the fire or have a mentoring session with the Laurens
Evening Knowledge Meeting with the Laurens
Retire to your room for the night to sleep and rest
What else can I expect on the retreat?
✨ Deepen your practice with Rounding—whether you're learning it for the first time or refreshing your skills
✨ Connect with a community of kind-hearted meditators in a warm, supportive setting and make new friends (if you'd like!)
✨ Savor nourishing, wholesome, and delicious vegetarian meals (you won’t go hungry on retreat)
✨ Feel fully supported and grounded throughout the retreat by The Laurens, your experienced retreat leaders
✨ Meditate as part of a group, guided step-by-step through each Rounding session—you won’t need to remember a thing or go it alone
✨ Apart from a twice-daily check in to see how your meditation programme and experiences are going, there is no talk therapy or group sharing, though you are welcome to share anything with the Laurens that you need to
✨ You may notice some fatigue releasing early on, but by the end of the retreat, you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and more energised
✨ This weekend is all about deep rest—so it’s a perfect time to pause any intense exercise and enjoy gentle movement through Rounding and leisurely walks
✨ Leave the books, work, and screens at home. While you'll have a chance to check in with family daily, we encourage minimal outside contact to help you fully settle into the retreat space
✨ Take a mindful break from coffee, wine, and alcohol to support your body’s natural reset
✨ Most importantly, this is your time for you—to recharge, restore, and refill your own cup.
Retreat Investment and Accommodation Details
The retreat investment per person is $2050 for a queen room, with own bathroom.
Early-Bird Discount
If you book your room before Friday 1 August, you will automatically receive a $100 discount off your retreat investment (per person).
Brackenridge Cottages
We will be staying in the beautiful Brackenridge Cottages, These are two bedroom, 2 bathroom cottages, complete with their own lounge, fireplace and kitchen.
Queen with own bathroom, $2,050 single occupancy
BOOK BEFORE FRIDAY 1 AUGUST AND SAVE $100 off your retreat fee (we will discount it from your final payment)
Queen room
Bathroom
What’s Included:
3 nights accommodation (commencing 5:00pm Thursday 16 October, and concluding at 11.30am on Sunday 19 October 2025)
Wholesome vegetarian meals and herbal teas throughout the weekend
Rounding instruction and guidance throughout the retreat
Three daily check-ins and knowledge meetings with the Laurens
A daily gentle walk in nature
A 20 minute mentoring session with one of the Laurens during the retreat
Not included: flights and transfers to and from the retreat are not included in the retreat price. The journey from Wellington airport takes about an hour and a half depending on traffic so please factor this in before booking your flight in order to arrive on time (5.00pm on Thursday 16 October) and be able to stay till the end of the retreat which closes at 11.30am on Sunday 19 October.
Payment Schedule
To book a room you will need to pay a $500 non-refundable booking fee.
The second retreat payment of $775 is due 1 September 2025.
The third retreat payment of $775 (or $765 if you have booked with the early bird discount) is due 29 September 2025.
All retreat payments are non-refundable and non-transferable without exception.