Events at Tara House
Meditation Retreats
Immerse yourself in mindfulness and contemplative practices.
Classes & Practice
Online or in-person classes and practice sessions on various topics.
Community Clinic
Community style acupuncture in an open room, multi-bed setting, or private consultation and retreat options.
Upcoming Retreats at Tara House
The Great Mother Goddess Retreat
with Mira Riddiford, 4-11 July, 2026
Bathe in the energies of the Great Mother with Goddesses Aphrodite (Love), Nuit (night sky mother, soothing), Hathor (gentleness), Isis (mother of magic), Sekhmet (protection), and the Great Mother 🌏 herself.
This will be an opportunity to heal, embody, and honour.
During class in the morning Mira will artfully share about the Great Mother archetype. The class in the afternoon is an opportunity for a group exploration, and each evening a led meditation. During the day there will be time for reflection, and going deeper with the class theme.
Mindfulness Retreat
with Chime Shore? August 2026 dates?
Learn mindfulness from an elder meditation teacher, Chime Shore. Chime founded the Wangapeka Centre in New Zealand and later The Origins Centre in Western Australia. Now 85, he has taught buddhadharma to people from all walks of life for over 50 years.
The Spirit of Trees Retreat
with James Mathieson and friends, spring?
Learn, garden, work and wonder with master gardener and tree lover James Mathieson. James has been planting trees on barren pastures in New Zealand for over 50 years. His home is a 100 acre arboretum of trees both native and from all over the world. Learn how to design look at a your landscape, garden or farm from the perspective of trees, forests and that special living presence. We will be doing hands on planting work on the land around Tara House while we learn, meditate and observe nature.
Seven Rays of Healing Retreat
with Angela and Wesley Knapp and friends, summer 2027 tbd
The Seven Rays is a system for generating and evolving good health. It is based on and integrates the highest Eastern and Western Mystery methods for increasing the physical body's electromagnetic energy field by combining purification practices, physical and mental massage for each of the 'sense doors'. Ultimately a return to the original radiant state of bliss experienced as a foetus in the womb will manifest in everyday life.
Ongoing Classes at Tara House
Mindfulness Practice
30 minutes online or in-person
Strengthen your mindfulness practice pure and simple. A seven step method to centre, ground and become curious about this experience called life.
The idea of having a regular practice time is to foster a steady and repeated practice interspersed throughout our daily lives.
Join when you can.
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays: 8:00 am New Zealand time.
Taichi-Qigong Movement
30 minutes online or in-person
By becoming more closely aware of our own body, posture and breathing, we can access greater states of calm, concentration and well-being. In these classes we will learn and work together on Taichi-Qigong and daoist cultivation practices.
The main practice is Taiji-qigong-shibashi as developed for healthcare, by Professor Lin Housheng. It is an 18 movement set that requires approximately 20 minutes.
Join when you can.
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays: 8:30am NZT
Study Series (online/in-person)
Inspired Buddhadharma
date and time? Cara? dates
Explore Buddhist philosophical approaches to peace, freedom and awakening....
Tarot and Western Archetypes
date and time?, Mira? dates?
Discover the Western Mysteries, Gods and Goddesses through the symbolism of the Tarot. details...
How to Participate in Our Events
Join us in person at our beautiful location in Taitoko, Levin, New Zealand, or participate online from the comfort of your home. To register for an event, please visit our website and click on the event you are interested in. For online events, a Zoom link will be provided upon registration. We welcome everyone to be part of our community, whether you're a local resident or an international seeker. For any inquiries, feel free to contact us via email or phone.
What Our Participants Say
A Transformative Experience
"Attending the meditation retreat at Tara House was life-changing. The serene environment and expert guidance helped me find a deeper sense of peace." - Emily R.
A Welcoming Community
"The warmth and support from the Tara House community made me feel at home. I left with new friends and a renewed sense of purpose." - Michael T.