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Fordyce House is an ideal retreat centre set on a 5-hectare rural property, in Parakai, 50 minutes from Auckland. It is owned and managed by Peacemakers Trust.

The perfect venue for

Peacemakers Fordyce house Retreat

  • Retreats
  • Quiet days
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Family gatherings
  • Team building
  • Personal reflection
The 19th-century homestead retains much of its original features and can accommodate 14-16 people in 7 bedrooms.
The large kitchen, 2 new kitchenettes, new ensuite, meeting areas, dining room, and verandah makes for very comfortable and versatile spaces.
The land is for you to relax, enjoy and wander.
  • Mature trees
  • Rongoa medicinal bush area
  • Meditation Labyrinth
  • Large pond with water lilies
  • Outside seating
  • Gardens

Recommendations for the Retreat Centre

Thank you for making this beautiful place available for retreats.
I truly enjoyed my stay, I came away feeling fully peaceful and refreshed.

The house is so welcoming, I felt very much at home, with the beautiful rooms, cosy nooks to rest up and books to explore.

I was taken by the many framed tapestries in the house, I wonder who did all that needlework!

The kitchen is great to cook in and I loved sitting by the fire on Sunday morning with a good tea and nourishing breakfast.

There’s so much to see outside, it’s perfect for a silent retreat or contemplative walk. I love the majestic trees and the many different seats to sit and be. I look forward to returning.

Thank you to all at Peacemakers for the time and love you have put into this special place.

Blessings Norma

Bonfire night November 8th, 5:30-8:30

Bring some dinner to share around the fire,
marshmallows to toast and a guitar for some singing.

 

 Arocha day

Saturday, November 8th, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
A Rocha Auckland’s local group November gathering will be a chance to slow down from our busy lives and reflect.

We will have times of silence and conversation, stillness and action, personal reflection and group discussion. We will ponder our local and global contexts …

All while in community

Ka mahi au, ka inoi au, ka moe au

(I work, I pray, I rest)

BYO lunch and a koha; hot drinks provided

 

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