Events

UPCOMING EVENTS AT DUNE LAKES IN DATE ORDER

1 September - 7pm - The Way of the Horse – FREE 1.5 hour Webinar.

I’ll be sharing another meditation and exploring how the horses guide us plus more insights from the herd. The depth of sharing, the open-ness, honesty, and vulnerability, have everyone on the call moved and inspired You are welcome to join - please RSVP - I look forward to sharing connection with you.

5 September - Rescued Hearts Film In Person Screening -11am - 1pm

A film that has moved audiences around the world — now being screened here at Dune Lakes, with the very horses featured in the story living just outside.✨ Rescued Hearts has been shown to packed audiences around the world, leaving people deeply moved, inspired and, for some, profoundly changed. Now we have the opportunity to experience this beautiful film together, in person, here at Dune Lakes — and there is something incredibly special about that. Register here.

13 September - What If Your Dog Is One Of Your Greatest Teachers?

One-Day Workshop - limited to 10 participants—pet owners, dog lovers and their dogs (or one of mine)—to ensure a relaxed, personal and meaningful experience. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Register here.

15 September Online Death Cafe 7pm NZT

A Death Café is a space to come together and have an open, honest conversation about death, dying and what it means to be alive. There is no agenda and no expectation to share anything personal. Perhaps there is curiosity about what death means, questions that have never had a place to be asked, or simply a desire to sit with others and explore a subject that is so often avoided. Free event - Register here.

19 September - Equinox Celebration/Gathering/Party

Join us for a beautiful FREE gathering to celebrate — a time to come together in connection and community as we welcome the balance of night and day. Everyone is welcome to share in an evening of laughter, conversation, reflection and simple joy. Bring some kai to share, your favourite beverage, and your beautiful self as we gather around good company and the magic of the season. Register - so I know numbers attending.


20 September - Equine Circle Workshop The Magic of Horses – A One-Day Equine Circle Experience.

Step into the quiet wisdom of the herd and discover the profound Human–Herd–Heart Connection. In the peaceful surroundings of Dune Lakes, our eleven horses invite you into a safe, heart-centred space where presence, trust and authentic connection naturally unfold. Through gentle, ground-based experiences, you’ll explore horse language, healthy boundaries, intuition, leadership and Holding Sacred Space. As you learn to communicate with calm intention rather than force, you’ll gain confidence, clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself. Leave feeling renewed, grounded and inspired by the extraordinary gifts horses bring to our lives. Register here.


25-27 September - Wild Wise Women’s Retreat with Horses

Join us for a transformative weekend of empowerment, healing, and sacred sisterhood! Designed to nourish your soul, awaken your spirit, and deepen your connection with yourself, nature, and the wisdom of horses.
Horses guide us, offering intuitive wisdom and helping us break through barriers. They’ll empower us to trust our instincts, embrace our strength, and reconnect with our true essence. This retreat is a chance to connect with like-minded women in a nurturing, supportive space. Together, we’ll share, learn, and grow, amplifying our individual healing journeys as we step into our fullest potential. Register here.


2-4 October - The Field - A Living Laboratory Exploring Consciousness, Horses & the Nature of Reality.

As science continues to explore ideas surrounding the quantum vacuum, plasma, bioelectric communication and the interconnected nature of living systems—and as many wisdom traditions speak of a universal field that connects all life—we’re invited to ask deeper questions. Rather than simply talking about consciousness, participants are invited to experience it with horses as the living laboratory. Register here.

11 October - What If Your Dog Is One Of Your Greatest Teachers?

One-Day Dog Awareness Workshop - limited to 10 participants—pet owners, dog lovers and their dogs (or one of mine)—to ensure a relaxed, personal and meaningful experience. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Register here.

18 October - Equine Circle Workshop

Step into the quiet wisdom of the herd and discover the profound Human–Herd–Heart Connection. In the peaceful surroundings of Dune Lakes, our eleven horses invite you into a safe, heart-centred space where presence, trust and authentic connection naturally unfold. Through gentle, ground-based experiences, you’ll explore horse language, healthy boundaries, intuition, leadership and Holding Sacred Space. As you learn to communicate with calm intention rather than force, you’ll gain confidence, clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself. Leave feeling renewed, grounded and inspired by the extraordinary gifts horses bring to our lives. Register here.

8 November - Equine Circle Workshop

Step into the quiet wisdom of the herd and discover the profound Human–Herd–Heart Connection. In the peaceful surroundings of Dune Lakes, our eleven horses invite you into a safe, heart-centred space where presence, trust and authentic connection naturally unfold. Through gentle, ground-based experiences, you’ll explore horse language, healthy boundaries, intuition, leadership and Holding Sacred Space. As you learn to communicate with calm intention rather than force, you’ll gain confidence, clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself. Leave feeling renewed, grounded and inspired by the extraordinary gifts horses bring to our lives.  Register here.

11-13 December - One Heart Tantra Festival

An Intimate Festival of Connection, Community & Transformation.

Join 144 like-hearted souls for three days of Tantra, conscious relating, embodiment, music, movement, and heartfelt celebration.
Set in nature and guided by experienced facilitators, One Heart is a boutique festival designed to foster authentic connection, personal growth, and meaningful community. A space where intimacy becomes meditation, connection becomes practice, and community becomes family. Imagine waking surrounded by nature. Sharing nourishing meals with friends. Exploring workshops that deepen presence, authenticity, and connection. Swimming in the lake, meeting the horses, resting beneath the trees, dancing under the stars, and celebrating life in community.  One Heart is an invitation to slow down, open your heart, and remember what becomes possible when we gather with intention.

20 December - Pre-Christmas - Equine Circle Workshop  

Step into the quiet wisdom of the herd and discover the profound Human–Herd–Heart Connection. In the peaceful surroundings of Dune Lakes, our eleven horses invite you into a safe, heart-centred space where presence, trust and authentic connection naturally unfold. Through gentle, ground-based experiences, you’ll explore horse language, healthy boundaries, intuition, leadership and Holding Sacred Space. As you learn to communicate with calm intention rather than force, you’ll gain confidence, clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself. Leave feeling renewed, grounded and inspired by the extraordinary gifts horses bring to our lives. Register here.

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14 - 17 January - Introducing the Shivoham - Masculine Mastery Series

Welcome to a transformative journey designed exclusively for men like you. Shivoham is a comprehensive series of retreats crafted by renowned Tantra master Ma Ananda Sarita and the Shivoham Team. It is designed to awaken, empower, and elevate every aspect of your manhood.  This training offers a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern techniques, tailored to unfold in a way that creates a profound and lasting impact on your life.

4 - 7 March - Shiva Shakti Festival

Join us for a weekend of Tantra, movement, music, ritual, meditation, celebration, and deep human connection as we awaken the light within.

Each event listed above offers a chance to pause, reconnect, and realign. Each one is crafted to nourish the spirit, deepen your bond with nature, and gently invite you to slow down, breathe, and open your heart — all alongside the quiet wisdom of our beloved horses.

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