Upcoming Events
We regularly host educational events & workshops for our local community, see the collection below.
Event Calendar
Coming up
Somatic Breathwork Journey — Thu 12th February | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join Amy Webber and Mangaroa Farms for a journey into your breath, on Thu 12th Februaru 2026 6PM-7:30pm. Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. This is a modality that utilizes your own breath to help shed the layers of yourself that no longer serve, making room for you to call in what will help facilitate change within your life.
Return to Heart: A Day of Deep Self Compassion, Practice & Presence
Allow Anna from Union Yoga & Jen Gower Embodiment Coach to create a safe, supportive container where you can soften out of striving, reconnect with the heart center, and experience compassion through body, breath, and awareness.
Underground Festival 2026
UNDERGROUND is a two day festival celebrating soil, food and farming featuring international & local soil legends, talks, workshops, field experiences, local kai and music.
Ecofluency Workshop in Nature communication
In this 2-part weekend workshop, you'll rediscover the ancient skill that all humans have of communicating with Nature, using a wider range of sensory awareness.
Sustainable Leadership Intensive
The Sustainable Leadership Intensive is a two-and-a-half-day immersive experience designed for leaders who want to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose — without sacrificing their wellbeing. This is a partner event.
Community Home Herbalism — Sat 7th March | 11:30AM - 2:00PM
Come join us for our first community herbalism workshop. This is the first of quarterly sessions where you can come and make all your seasonal remedies either by yourself or as a family.
DIY Household Emergency Planning
Are you prepared for an emergency, or do you need to refresh your emergency knowledge? Join our 1-hour free workshop with a DIY twist to help you get ready for any emergency. We'll discuss practical, low-cost DIY projects that can help you in a pinch. For example, did you know you can make a washing machine using a toilet plunger? We’ll also share more affordable ideas to make managing emergencies easier.
Somatic Breathwork Journey — Tue 17th March | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join Amy Webber and Mangaroa Farms for a journey into your breath, on Thu 12th Februaru 2026 6PM-7:30pm. Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. This is a modality that utilizes your own breath to help shed the layers of yourself that no longer serve, making room for you to call in what will help facilitate change within your life.
Mangaroa Farms Harvest Festival — Sat 21st March 2026 | 10AM - 3PM
Join us on Saturday 21st March from 10am–3pm for our Harvest Festival — a special launch event in partnership with Upper Hutt Food Week. It’ll be a little different from our usual Open Days: more stalls, more food, and more of our community involved. Expect fresh local produce, regenerative farm tours, kai tastings, nature play for tamariki, a Pumpkin Competition, and more.
Farm to Table Outdoor Dining Experience — Sun 22nd March | 5:30PM - 7:00PM
This outdoor dining experience invites you to slow down and share a meal on the whenua where the kai was grown. Surrounded by open skies, seasonal abundance, and wide views across the farm, you’ll taste food that reflects the land, the season, and the care taken to grow it.
Learn How To Preserve at Mangaroa Farms — Tue 24th March | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Join us for a preserving workshop with local preserving expert Jess Winters of Valley Gourmet. Jess turns locally sourced produce into exceptional condiments that celebrate the flavors of our region.
Grass to Garden Workshop — Wed 25th March | 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Join us for a hands-on permaculture workshop exploring how to turn lawn or pasture into productive garden spaces. We’ll cover the basics of permaculture theory, then put a range of real-world techniques to the test in a fun, practical, and engaging session.
Growing Together: A Wild Garden Exploration for Families — Fri 27th March | 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Come to Mangaroa Farms and explore our wild growing spaces — including the permaculture orchard and multispecies pasture.
SUN WOVEN | Women's Summer Day Retreat
Join Tamsin, Sofia and Sam for an afternoon of connection, ritual, and celebration beneath the height of the late summer sun.
Pick Your Own Veges at Mangaroa Farms — Sat 31st January | 9:00AM - 11:00AM
We're excited to open the gates, and invite you for a "pick-your-own" experience at our market gardens, right next door to the Mangaroa Farm Shop / Kete Kai.
Come with your whānau, meet one of our gardeners, and explore the market garden and permaculture orchard. Learn how your kai is grown, get your hands in the soil, and harvest your own fresh produce straight from the source.
(SOLD OUT) Pick Your Own Veges at Mangaroa Farms — Sat 24th January | 9:00AM - 11:00AM
We're excited to open the gates, and invite you for a "pick-your-own" experience at our market gardens, right next door to the Mangaroa Farm Shop / Kete Kai.
Come with your whānau, meet one of our gardeners, and explore the market garden and permaculture orchard. Learn how your kai is grown, get your hands in the soil, and harvest your own fresh produce straight from the source.
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop — Sat 17th January | 12PM - 2PM
Join Mangaroa Farms for our Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop. This is a hands-on, practical fruit tree workshop designed to give you the knowledge and skills to grow thriving, productive trees.
Somatic Breathwork Journey — Thu 15th January | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join Amy Webber and Mangaroa Farms for a journey into your breath, on Thu 15th January 2026 6PM-7:30pm. Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. This is a modality that utilizes your own breath to help shed the layers of yourself that no longer serve, making room for you to call in what will help facilitate change within your life.
Sweet Bach Cello Recital — Thu 18th December | 7:00PM - 8:30PM
You're invited to a special evening of soothing, uplifting, tragic, epic Bach cello suites, played by Paul van Houtte, on his 16th century cello, with support from Carlos Riegel on classical guitar. Enjoy this beautiful music surrounded by lovely people in a gorgeous chapel nestled in Whiteman's Valley!
Somatic Breathwork Journey — Thu 11th December | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join Amy Webber and Mangaroa Farms for a journey into your breath, on Thu 11 December 6PM - 7:30PM
Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. This is a modality that utilizes your own breath to help shed the layers of yourself that no longer serve, making room for you to call in what will help facilitate change within your life.
Food Foresting: Film Screening in the Yurt
This month we’re diving into the world of food forests with two short documentaries from Happen Films:
The Food Forest Farmers (Permadynamics) – an inspiring look at syntropic farming in Aotearoa and how it transforms land, food, and community.
The Guytons’ Food Forest – an intimate exploration of a long-established family food forest and the lessons it offers in biodiversity, resilience, and long-term ecological care.
Reset & Rest: A Return to Self
A One-Day Yoga Retreat to restore energy and balance and return to Self
Take some time out and a gentle step inward to pause, recharge and reconnect with yourself in this nourishing day retreat.
The New Peasants: Film Screening (Directed by Happen Films) — Sat 22nd November | 7:00PM - 9:00PM
The New Peasants film offers an intimate look into the life of Meg, Patrick, Zephyr, and Woody. A family who, for 20 years, have been transitioning away from modern industrial culture toward a radically simple, sustainable, and beautiful way of life.
Sigi Koko: Cob and Sculptural Plaster
The Earth Building Association of NZ and Mangaroa Farms are thrilled to host internationally acclaimed architect, teacher, and earth builder Sigi Koko for a one day, hands-on exploration of Cob and Sculptural Plaster - where creativity meets the craft of natural building.
ROOT to RISE — Day Retreat
🌳 Root to Rise is a nourishing one-day retreat devoted to finding more joy, meaning & connection. Together, we’ll root deeply into the body through grounding practices, creative exploration 🎨, and connection, creating strong foundations so you can rise into greater confidence, resilience, and authentic self-expression.
Growing Together - Plant Communities & Companion Planting — Sat 15th November | 1PM - 3:30PM
Join us for 2x family-friendly, hands-on workshops that bring the principles of nature-based living to life. Learn how ecosystems thrive, how people can design with the land, and how science meets sustainability - all while enjoying fresh air, community, and connection.
Somatic Breathwork Journey — Thu 13th November | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join Amy Webber and Mangaroa Farms for a journey into your breath, on Thu 13 November 6PM - 7:30PM
Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. This is a modality that utilizes your own breath to help shed the layers of yourself that no longer serve, making room for you to call in what will help facilitate change within your life.
Beginners Hatha Yoga & Meditation — Tue 11th November | 6:00PM - 7:15PM
Hatha Yoga is the original form of yoga. True to it's ancient roots, this class is an intro into this potent science. A gentle, grounding practice designed to calm the mind and restore balance. Over 75 minutes, you’ll explore simple postures, focused breathing, and quiet moments of stillness - all of which is aimed at creating a clear, calm, and stable mind.
Cacao & Aromatherapy Candle-Making
Discover the beauty of natural scent and the therapeutic power of essential oils in this hands-on workshop. This beautiful experience will be an invitation to slow down and reconnect with your senses. Learn the art of scent layering and with Melanie’s guidance, design a blend that reflects your own unique energy and intention. You’ll be taken through the process of making your own clean-burning aromatherapy candle, infused with the blend you’ve created. Your candle will serve as a lovely reminder of the day and inspiration to weave the therapeutic benefits of scent into your everyday rituals.
Growing Together - Home Composting and Soil Life — Sat 8th November | 1PM - 3:30PM
Join us for 2x family-friendly, hands-on workshops that bring the principles of nature-based living to life. Learn how ecosystems thrive, how people can design with the land, and how science meets sustainability - all while enjoying fresh air, community, and connection.
Beginners Hatha Yoga & Meditation — Tue 4th November | 6:00PM - 6:00PM
Hatha Yoga is the original form of yoga. True to it's ancient roots, this class is an intro into this potent science. A gentle, grounding practice designed to calm the mind and restore balance. Over 75 minutes, you’ll explore simple postures, focused breathing, and quiet moments of stillness - all of which is aimed at creating a clear, calm, and stable mind.
Community Musicking Sessions — Sun 2nd November | 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Join Carlos Riegel and Mangaroa Farms for a collaborative music experience. Whether you love to sing, drum, play an instrument, or simply listen to music, there’s a place for you. Bring a song to share, your favorite instrument (don’t worry if you don’t have one, there’ll be plenty for all), and lets have fun! No musical experience is necessary—just an open heart and a willingness to participate.
Mangaroa Farms Open Day
It’s that time of year again! Spring is emerging, and we're excited to announce our 2025 Mangaroa Farms Open Day 🎪
Our last event in March 2025 was our biggest yet with over 1500 people coming down - and this time, we’re looking to break that record. Our signature garden tour tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to book through our website to not miss out.
Somatic Breathwork Journey #9
Join Amy Webber and Mangaroa Farms for a journey into your breath, on Wed 29 October 2025 6PM-7:30pm
Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. This is a modality that utilizes your own breath to help shed the layers of yourself that no longer serve, making room for you to call in what will help facilitate change within your life.
Heartlit: Exploring the Sacred Gateway to Remembrance, Healing and Spiritual Growth — Sat 25th October | 10AM - 5PM
A soulful journey of movement, breath and sound guided by Aroha and curiosity — with singing bowls, sacred instruments, and the heartfelt offerings of Chrissy, Jemma and Maria.
Foraged Flavours: From Wild Greens to Plate
Step into a full-day, hands-on workshop at Mangaroa Farms, just 40 minutes from Wellington. Perfect for those who've attended Wild Botanica's Foraging Workshops, this is the next step: taking your wild plant knowledge into the kitchen.
Sourdough Bread Baking Workshop
Join Mangaroa Farms and Doris Zuur for this one-day workshop, where you will learn the theory and practice of baking sourdough bread, including sourdough rye, fermented gluten-free buckwheat bread, yeast wholemeal and special Swiss style plaited bread.
Inner Bloom: Women’s Spring Gathering
Join Amy & Tamsin this Spring for a nourishing afternoon of connection, breathwork, & botanical crafting. In this seasonal women’s circle, we gather to celebrate the return of the sun, release winter stagnancy, and call upon new intentions to sprout into being. Together, we’ll tend to the wild parts of ourselves through intentional practices that honour growth, beauty, and intuitive wisdom.
Regenerative Garden Tour
Join Mangaroa Farms for our Regenerative Garden Tour.
Experience true regenerative farming in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Mangaroa Market Garden tours blend education with hands-on experience, leaving you feeling uplifted and inspired with new techniques to try at home.
Wellington Wim Hof Method Workshop #2
Learn the Wim Hof Method with Nicholas Corliss, a certified instructor who will guide you through the three pillars of this powerful practice: breathing techniques, cold exposure, and mindset training.
Wellington Wim Hof Method Workshop
Learn the Wim Hof Method with Nicholas Corliss, a certified instructor who will guide you through the three pillars of this powerful practice: breathing techniques, cold exposure, and mindset training.
Writing for Wellbeing
Come join me, Neci Monahan, and other community members for a nourishing writing workshop in the Mangaroa Farms yurt! We'll explore Therapeutic Writing as a tool for wellness, helping you clarify and integrate your experiences. Through this practice, you'll develop better understanding of your inner terrain and cultivate self-compassion.
Return to the Wild: Plant ID Walk & Herbal Infusions
Learn to identify and prepare seasonal infusions of plants growing all around you.
A hands-on introduction to bioregional herbalism and the art of crafting herbal infusions.
Saturday, September 20th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mangaroa Farms, Upper Hutt