Whatumanawa
29th June - 5th July 2025 | Byron Shire, Northern NSW, Australia
A Wānanga to Explore, Deepen, and Expand the Energies of Your Spiritual Heart – the Whatumanawa - your third eye. For the first time, we are offering a focused journey into the whatumanawa over six transformative nights. Join us as we venture deeper into the sacred space known as the whatumanawa. This wānanga provides an opportunity to connect with, understand, and transform your spiritual essence, aligning it with your well-being.
About this Waananga
A Wānanga to Explore, Deepen, and Expand the Energies of Your Spiritual Heart.
The Whatumanawa - your third eye.
If you seek to open and expand your spiritual heart in a grounded and meaningful way, rooted in ancient Māori philosophies, this offering is for you. For the first time, we are offering a focused journey into the whatumanawa over six transformative nights.
Join us as we venture deeper into the sacred space known as the whatumanawa. This wānanga provides an opportunity to connect with, understand, and transform your spiritual essence, aligning it with your well-being.
In ancient Māori tradition, the spiritual heart, or whatumanawa, is the gateway to our connection with IO (Source), the Atua (gods), and our ancestors, who illuminate the path of life. Through this connection, we are never alone on our journey, as we walk in the guidance of those who have come before us.
The whatumanawa brings us into harmony with ourselves, the environment, and one another. By awakening and aligning the spiritual heart using grounded processes, we clear the mind’s paradigms and access the highest potential timelines for our lives.
This wānanga is designed for those who feel a call to deepen their spiritual gifts, whether for personal growth or to enhance their professional lives. You will be supported by like-minded individuals on this journey.
We welcome everyone from all walks of life - exploring these worlds and spiritual views in a safe and welcoming space. These waananga also provide Māori who wish to deepen their connection to their culture.
Teachings will be shared in both te reo Māori and English.
Connecting with the depth of indigenous wisdom will allow you to soar to new heights within yourself and your spiritual practice.
Time & Location
When: Sunday 29th June - Saturday 5 July
Timings:
29th June: Arrival between 3pm-4pm
5th July: Departure 10am
Where: Wybelena Organic Farm - Byron Shire, Northern NSW, Australia
789 The Pocket Road, The Pocket NSW 2483. You will see the “Wybalena” sign at the driveway entrance. We are a 35-40 min drive to both Gold Coast and Ballina Airport.
We will be held on traditional land of the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation in the Byron Shire, Northern NSW Australia - The wānanga will be held at Wybalena Organic Farm, a peaceful space nestled in nature. Surrounded by lush landscapes, the farm offers a tranquil environment that supports deep reflection and spiritual connection. With its commitment to sustainability and organic practices, Wybalena provides an ideal setting for grounding and reconnecting with the earth. The harmonious atmosphere of the land enhances our experience, with access to infrared sauna, pool, ice baths and firepit allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in the teachings and rituals of self care.
Exchange
6 nights accommodation, daily Waananga and all food catered during this retreat.
The exchange is dependent on the accommodation option you choose (see accommodation section below)
For those based in Australia:
Exchange: $2,800-$3,000 AUD per person
Deposit: $500 AUD (deposit required when registering to secure your spot)
For those based in NZ who will be travelling over:
Exchange: $3,300-$3,500 NZD per person
Deposit: $500 NZD (deposit required when registering to secure your spot)
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Payment plans and credit card payment are available.
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Invoicing and receipts are all available as personal/professional development and training for those it aligns with their mahi.
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Final payment due by 27th June 2025.
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Deposits are non-refundable*. In the case you cannot attend, we can hold your credit for a replacement event.
*Under exceptional circumstances refunds will be considered.
Accommodation
There are 2 accommodation options available:
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Private Room (with a double bed) - AUD$3,000 or NZD$3,500 (12 bedrooms available)
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Twin Share - AUD$2,800 or NZD$3,300 (3 rooms/6 beds available)
All linen & 2 towels per guest (1x bath towel, 1x pool towel), bath mats, hand towels and tea towels are provided.
Bathrooms offer body wash, shampoo & conditioner as well as travel hairdryers. Each room is stocked with blankets and hot water bottles. A first aid kit & defibrillator is located in the Main House laundry/storage room. Laundry and washing facilities onsite.
Plus all guests will receive unlimited access to onsite facilities: https://www.wybalenaorganicfarm.com.au/facilities
Kai/Food
Breakfast: A selection of fruits, cereal, breads, eggs and smoothies to help yourself too.
Lunch: Catered daily by a local cater
Dinner: Whanau style, in which we are all needed for meals and we all take turns to create a meal and tidy up - like a whanau/family does.
All day there will be a selection of tea, coffee and snacks available for everyone.
All dietary requirements can be catered for please advise when registering.
Registration & Payment
Register based on whether you are based in Australia or New Zealand and by selecting your preferred accommodation option. Payment will need to be made upon registration to secure your place at this Waananga. You can either pay in full today or pay a $500 deposit with the remainder due by Thursday 27th June 2025.