Haruru Falls Retreat

03/09/2026

🌿 WELCOME SPRING WITH SOUND & QI GONG

Join Hope and Maria for a beautiful morning journey to welcome the energy of Spring.

Begin with a gentle Body & Brain Qi Gong warm-up, awakening the body and energy, before drifting into a blissful sound journey guided by Hope from Body & Planet. ✨

A morning to slow down, reconnect and welcome the new season with intention.

📅 September 19
⏰ 10:00–11:30am
💚 Cost: $25
🏠 Location: Haruru Falls Retreat Conference Room

🌸 Book via our website - link in the comments.

Come move, breathe, listen and welcome Spring.

24/08/2026

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO KNOW YOUR TRUE SELF?

We spend so much of our lives looking outward - listening to the opinions of others, responding to expectations and allowing our experiences to shape how we see ourselves.

But what if, beneath all of those layers, there is something deeper?

As Ilchi Lee writes in Finding Your True Self:

"𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘵, 𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦. 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦, 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. 𝘐𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 - 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺.

𝘛𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥. 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦: '𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘐 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘵'. 𝘋𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦-𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯, 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩".

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Finding your true self isn't about becoming someone different. It's about turning inward and reconnecting with the part of you that has always been there.

Are you ready to meet yourself?

SECURE YOUR SPOT
✨ Finding True Self Retreat
📍 Haruru Falls Retreat
🌿 11-13 September,2026

20/08/2026

FINDING TRUE SELF WORKSHOP

🌟 WHAT OTHERS SAY 🌟

The Finding True Self workshop is one of our signature retreats and the gateway to discovering what you really want for your life. This starts with knowing yourself, your true nature, and realising your potential in the world.

Be one of thousands of others who journey through this transformative experience.

🌿Led by Body and Brain trainer Master Choi
🌿Small group size
🌿Stay on site at Haruru Falls or commute daily
🌿Optional meals provided

September 11-13
Haruru Falls Retreat

Bookings via website or comment below for more information.

18/08/2026

Who Are You Beneath Everything You’ve Been Taught?

From the moment we are born, we begin learning who we are supposed to be.

Our family teaches us what is right and wrong.
Society teaches us what success looks like.
Our experiences teach us what to fear.
Our relationships shape how we see ourselves.

Over time, these experiences become beliefs.

And those beliefs can become our identity.

“This is who I am.”
“This is what I’m like.”
“This is what I can’t do.”
“This is just the way I am.”

But what if there is more to you than the story you have created about yourself?

What if beneath your experiences, your roles, your fears and your expectations, there is a deeper part of you that has always been there?

The journey of awakening begins with a question:

Ko wai au?
Who am I, really?

This September, we invite you to explore that question through our Finding True Self Workshop, held September 11–13.

An opportunity to look inward and begin exploring the deeper nature of who you are.

Finding True Self Workshop
September 11–13
Haruru Falls Retreat

Perhaps the most important journey you can take is the journey back to yourself.

Link in comments below...

13/08/2026

Finding True Self Workshop ✨
11-13 September, Haruru Falls Retreat

What does it mean to truly know yourself?

In a world filled with expectations, responsibilities, distractions and constant noise, it can be easy to lose touch with the quiet voice within.

We become the person others need us to be. We follow routines, fulfil responsibilities and move through life on autopilot. Somewhere along the way, we can forget to pause and ask ourselves:

Who am I beneath all of this?
What do I truly want?
What makes me feel alive?
And what would it mean to live from a place of authenticity?

The Finding True Self workshop is an invitation to explore these questions.

Join us for this transformative weekend retreat.
Link in comments below 😊

07/07/2026

🌿 The greatest journey you'll ever take is the one within.

Step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with the person you've always been beneath the noise. Join us for a weekend of reflection, healing, and self-discovery at the **Finding True Self Retreat**.

✨ 24–26 July 2026
📍 Haruru Falls Retreat, Bay of Islands

Spaces are limited. We'd love to welcome you.

🌿 Finding True Self Retreat | This Winter 🌿

July 24-26, 2026 | Haruru Falls Retreat

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to truly know yourself?

To move beyond the constant chatter of the mind and reconnect with the deeper essence of who you are?

Do you often find yourself overwhelmed, caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from your purpose?

Many of us spend our lives shaped by unconscious beliefs, conditioning, and stories about who we think we should be. Over time, these layers can obscure our true nature and leave us feeling lost, disconnected, or unfulfilled.

The Finding True Self Retreat is an immersive journey of self-discovery, offering a safe and supportive space to explore the layers beneath the surface. Through guided practices, reflection, and deep inner work, you will have the opportunity to uncover limiting beliefs, reconnect with your authentic self, and cultivate a greater sense of clarity, presence, and self-worth.

Held by the powerful falls of Haruru Falls Retreat this retreat invites you to slow down, turn inward, and remember the wisdom that has always existed within you.

Join us this winter for a transformative journey home to yourself.

🌿 Spaces are limited.

08/06/2026

🌿 Rest. Recharge. Reconnect. 🌿

Escape the everyday and unwind in the peaceful surroundings of Haruru Falls. Nestled amongst beautiful native bush and overlooking the stunning Haruru Falls, our motel is the perfect place to slow down, breathe in the fresh Northland air, and recharge your mind and body.

Wake to the sound of birdsong, explore scenic walking tracks, relax by the pool, and enjoy the tranquillity of nature right on your doorstep.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a family holiday, or simply need a break from the hustle and bustle, Haruru Falls Retreat offers the perfect retreat.

📍 Bay of Islands, Northland
✨ Your peaceful escape awaits.

16/04/2026

✨ Te Whānau Mānihera Fundraiser ✨

Haruru Falls Retreat felt truly honoured to host and support this incredible Kapa Haka group as they prepare to journey across the moana, representing Te Tai Tokerau in Australia at the Buuluunggal Festival on Gumbaynggirr Country 🌏💚

With beautiful support from 14-year-old Ezra on the keys and the Hokianga Jazz group - reuniting to play again after many years - the evening was filled with talent, connection, and deep aroha.

Ngā mihi nui to the 64 guests who came along to support, and to everyone who contributed - with around 85 people gathering in total for this special kaupapa.

We’re so grateful to have shared this space with you all, and we look forward to following your journey across the ocean. We hope to welcome you back again in the future 🌿✨

With love,
The team at Haruru Falls Retreat 💫

10/04/2026

🌿 Its the school holidays and we are happy to be hosting a special fundraiser next Thursday evening ✨

Te Whānau Manihera are preparing to journey across the ocean, representing Te Tai Tokerau in Australia at the Buuluunggal Festival on Gumbaynggirr Country. This is more than a trip - it’s a powerful cultural exchange, where rangatahi will connect, perform, and visit the first local language immersion school.

The Whānau have given so much of their time and energy to uplift our communities here in the north - now it’s our turn to uplift them.

Join this special fundraiser for an evening of music, connection, and aroha.

✨ Live performances from Te Whānau Manihera
✨ Special guests: Hokianga musicians
✨ Kai and show included with your ticket

Come gather at Haruru Falls and support a beautiful kaupapa.

Comment 'Yes' below and we will send you the details.

From the team at Haruru Falls Retreat

06/04/2026

Haruru is evolving—
from a place to stay,
into a space for true transformation.

We invite you to begin this journey with
Chakra Training Program

From the 21-day preparation
to deep integration—
this is not just a course,
but a powerful journey to realign your energy and life.

If you are truly ready for change,
this is your moment.

Awaken your body, mind, and energy
in the serene nature of Haruru 🌿

📩 For more details, feel free to contact us anytime