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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Join us—alongside our friends at Forest & Bird—in restoring native biodiversity along the Mangaroa River and contributing to the future of our Ancestor Grove. Together, we’ll be planting native trees and shrubs as part of our ongoing riparian and ecological restoration efforts. Your time and energy are a powerful gift to this land and to future generations.

Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. Utilize the breath to help shed inner layers and make room for change within your life. Tap into your body's innate inner intelligence and find the areas that need clearing. Your experience may result in different forms of cathartic emotional releases such as laughing, moving, crying, yelling, and shaking. All forms of expression are encouraged.

Exploring the Five Layers of Self – From Body to Bliss A One-Day Yoga Retreat Take a gentle step inward and reconnect with your whole self in this nourishing day retreat inspired by the ancient wisdom of the Koshas — the five energetic layers that make up your being: body, breath, mind, insight, and bliss. Through movement, reflection, and deep rest, we’ll journey inward from the outermost physical layer to the innermost space of stillness and joy. ✨ What to Expect: Morning Movement Practice Awaken and energize the body with an embodied, grounding yoga flow. Koshas Workshop & Practice Learn about the five Koshas and explore practices to support each layer — including breathwork, meditation, journaling, and self-inquiry. Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra Unwind with long-held postures to release tension, followed by guided Yoga Nidra to access deep states of rest and inner awareness. Space to Pause Quiet time for reflection and simply being.

Planting on a new flat planting near the Mangaroa River, part of the ongoing biodiversity and riparian restoration at Mangaroa. You will be part of a supportive group of volunteers helping put upto 2000 plants in the ground and set this site on its restoration journey - supporting our water quality and bird life.

Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. Utilize the breath to help shed inner layers and make room for change within your life. Tap into your body's innate inner intelligence and find the areas that need clearing. Your experience may result in different forms of cathartic emotional releases such as laughing, moving, crying, yelling, and shaking. All forms of expression are encouraged.

Somatic Breathwork™ is a full embodiment experience designed to help you release stress, trauma, emotions and stuck energy from the body. Utilize the breath to help shed inner layers and make room for change within your life. Tap into your body's innate inner intelligence and find the areas that need clearing. Your experience may result in different forms of cathartic emotional releases such as laughing, moving, crying, yelling, and shaking. All forms of expression are encouraged.

This is a hands' on workshop where you will learn about the importance of the gut microbiome and be introduced to making sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, kefir, vinegar and sourdough bread.

Make and take home 3 different jars of vegetables, to ferment at home.

Enjoy a shared meal, tasting a variety of fermented foods and sourdough bread; you might like to bring something to contribute, such as toppings for the bread.

Be provided with starters, a detailed handout and recipes. 

Please bring 3 small clean glass jars with lids to take home what you have made. 

This workshop is for adults only.

Contact Hella directly on 0273543273 if you have any questions.