Bringing together a team of expert minds from our local community, Mangaroa Farms is proud to announce the launch of our flagship event - the Mangaroa Farms Living Systems Masterclass. Specifically focused on the Principles & Practices of Regeneration, we’re building on the momentum of “regenerative agriculture” in Aotearoa, as farmers, gardeners, and hobbyists seek to create a deeper understanding of the interconnected world that lies beneath our feet.
We welcome you to join us for the inaugural edition of this transformative 4-day program, complete with educational workshops, hands-on agroecology mahi, and community collaboration.
This gathering is hosted in collaboration with our friends at Hua Parakore / Papawhakaritorito Trust, Biome Trust & Future Whenua.
The costs for this event are on a sliding scale depending which ticket option you apply for.
Minimum: $350
Maximum: $750
More information on pricing is contained in the application form.
Express your interest in this event - please use this form to apply to join us: https://airtable.com/appPephu8NZqNHXni/pag13vpgdKr2Ss0Bd/form
What to Expect
Over four days, we’ll delve into the key focus areas of the Mangaroa biosphere, including:
Regenerative Pasture Management: Learn how we steward our livestock and land holistically.
Market Gardening: Explore sustainable food production at a community scale.
Permaculture Design: Discover how this approach shapes our farm's ecosystems.
Large-Scale Natural Habitat Restoration: Gain insights into rewilding and biodiversity efforts.
Biome-centric Wellbeing: Connect with nature in service of personal and planetary health
The program combines a mix of classroom learning, hands-on activities, and immersive personal experiences, offering a holistic approach to regenerative education.
Woven through these focus areas will be a unifying theme of Deep Ecology, an animist philosophy oriented around communion with a living earth and reciprocity with between humans and nature.
Additional to this, you can expect incredibly nutritious local kai, a serene natural environment to spend your time, and a friendly community of good humans, plants and animals by your side.
What’s included:
✅ 4 days & 3 nights of value-packed ecological education, participation and collaboration
✅ Fully catered organic farm-to-table meal experience
✅ Workshops, education and refined skillsets of regenerative organic experts in their fields
✅ Hands-on experience in agroecological practices
✅ Space to connect with others in a beautiful serene environment
✅ Exploration of Mangaroa's incredible landscape and ecosystem
✅ Inspiration and tools to apply regenerative practices in your own life
✅ Community experiences such as wellness experiences, fire circles and more
✅ Nature bathing and land connection meditations
✅ Relaxed and spacious program enabling nervous system relaxation
✅ Connect deeper with the Mangaroa Farms project, community and vision
A Hybrid Retreat-Workshop Experience
Participants will enjoy a fully catered retreat featuring nutrient-dense kai, much of it grown right here on the farm. Some elements you’d expect from a typical regeneration workshop, some that you might not. This experience is designed not only to educate but to nourish, connect and inspire.
We’ll be bringing together experts from our local network to share their genius in areas such as Permaculture Market Gardening, Māori Organics, Regenerative Agriculture Techniques, and more.
We’ve designed this event as roughly a 60/40 split of theory and practice. 60% theoretical learning in discussion in the yurt and in the field, and 40% practical application in the work sessions, connection exercises and ecological exploration.
You can expect to come away from this event feeling expanded in your mind, heart & ecological awareness, while feeling nourished and recharged from this beautiful land, kai and community.
Getting Here & Accommodation
Travel:
When you book your ticket, please let us know how you plan to arrive. We can organise airport transfers if you’re flying. If driving, please let us know what time and where you’ll be coming from.
Location: Mangaroa Farms - 298 Whitemans Valley Road
We have different accommodation options based on your budget and desire. Please note that all accommodations have limited space, and are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Garden Suite: Premium Private Room with en-suite accomodation
Standard Room: Comfortable Private Room with Queen Bed
Budget Accomodation: We have extra spaces available for budget accommodation, lucky dip style.
Scholarship: We have a couple of low-cost scholarship options available for those in financial need. Please apply if this is you and we will review your application.
Mahi Exchange: We have a few spots for people to come at a cheap rate, in exchange for 30 hours of service to the Mangaroa ecosystem, to be redeemed at a later date. Please apply if this is you and we will review your application.
Locals Only: We have options available for those who live local and don’t need to pay accommodation. This will include all tuition fees as well as 3 meals per day.
Who is this for?
We’re making this course accessible to both beginners or experienced regenerators. Everyone is welcome at this event, and it would be of mutual benefit if you are somebody who will put their learnings into practice, such as those with regular access to a garden, farm or forest in their local area.
If you identify yourself as one of the following, this is for you.
👨🌾 Farmers
🌱 Gardeners
🌿 Ecological Educators
🌏 Students of Earth
🌳 Land Regenerators
💚 Nature Enthusiasts
Express your interest in this event - please use this form to apply to join us: https://airtable.com/appPephu8NZqNHXni/pag13vpgdKr2Ss0Bd/form