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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

Peacemakers Prayer Week

We, as a community, invite you to come and pray.

Each day will have a different focus with creativity, contemplation, silence and walkabouts in nature.

Come and abide in Christ with us and others. Pray for our world, our country, each other.

Pray for Peacemakers project.

Details

  • Jan 10-13th, 2025
  • Bring your own lunch,
  • Bring creative ways to engage in prayer – journals, art materials to play with.
  • Togs for hot pools

Accommodation Options: stay in Fordyce house, tenting, camper vans–or come daily: koha appreciated.

Come and spend time with us and others welcoming in 2025.
Email:
susannah.connolly@gmail.com for rsvp.
peacemakersbookings@gmail.com for bookings of a room.

prayer week

 

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