Te Hine Ruru Retreat

11/12/2025

Get in touch to give a gift of care and relaxation this Christmas.
Who doesn’t need that?

09/12/2025

It’s that time of year again !

If you’d like to give your loved a gift of
TIME,
CARE,
WELLBEING and
RELAXATION
this Christmas 🎄

Vouchers can be delivered in Russell or emailed elsewhere.

Cushla 🌺

07/12/2025

Paddleboarding at Te Hine Ruru Retreat
Doesn’t get much better than this ❤️

29/11/2025

🌊 Northland Stunned as Giant Humpback Erupts From the Deep 🐋🔥

Northland locals have been left absolutely astonished today after a massive humpback whale burst from the water in a jaw-dropping display off Bream Bay. Witnesses say the ocean was calm and quiet when suddenly the 14-metre giant launched itself skyward, crashing back down in an explosion of whitewater that shook nearby boats. For those lucky enough to be there, it wasn’t just a sight — it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment of pure, wild power.

Michele Adams, who was on a 7-metre fishing boat just 50 metres from the whale, described the encounter as “amazing, awesome, unforgettable.” The whale breached again and again, slapping its fins and sending spray arcing across the bay as if performing just for the small group watching in stunned silence. Moments like this remind New Zealand why these majestic giants are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth.

But alongside the wonder came a ripple of concern. Locals say encounters like today highlight how fragile Northland’s marine environment truly is. With proposed sand-mining operations and increasing coastal pressures, many worry about the future of whales, dolphins, and the entire ecosystem that depends on these waters.

After its spectacular performance, the humpback slowly cruised south down the bay, slipping beneath the surface and disappearing as quickly as it arrived — leaving behind awe, adrenaline, and a renewed sense of responsibility to protect the ocean it calls home.

A moment of magic. A reminder of what’s at stake.

20/11/2025

Are you looking for a deeper connection to nature, and nature based practices?

This dream journey (immram) using the Irish drum and a movement meditation will bring you into relationship with our animal friends, and the wisdom and knowledge they have for us humans, both on an individual level and on the collective.

The drumbeat changes our state of consciousness and takes us into a theta brain wave state where we have access to other types of knowing.

This will be a time to connect with nature and develop our love and respect for other species that we share our home with. We hope to learn from them how to live more harmoniously and in alignment with life on the earth, our home.

Come, spend time with others who are looking for this earth deepening too. If this is new for you but you are curious, come and experience something different.

“If we keep doing the same things we will keep getting the same results” (Albert Einstein)

Sunday December 14th
3-5pm
Te Hine Ruru Retreat Russell 0272

Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a water bottle and journal.
Arrive a few mins early so we can start on time.

To reserve your space please click on the event or use booking link below:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=27617475&appointmentType=82678977

15/11/2025

On tomorrow Sunday!

We're onto our next big event :)

The Springbank School’s MARKET DAY is NEXT Sunday 16th November.

Come along and purchase some early Christmas gifts, something for a friend or an extra treat for yourself. Some products available this year include:
🔹 Homemade Dishcloths
🔹 Citrus Jam & Ham Glaze
🔹 Wooden Card Boxes
🔹 Christmas Crackers & Baubles
🔹 Dog the Bob picture book, written by one of our Year 7 students
🔹 Home Baking, sweets and more

Each student stall donates a minimum of 25% of their profits to a charity of their choice.

See you there and tell all your friends & family!

14/11/2025

Delighted to be able to offer you several different types of energy healing.
Each from a different lineage,
Japanese, Indian and Irish.
Get in touch to chat about which one would suit you best!
Cushla 🌺

05/11/2025

Are you looking for a deeper connection to nature, and nature based practices?

This dream journey (immram) using the Irish drum and a movement meditation will bring you into relationship with our animal friends, and the wisdom and knowledge they have for us humans, both on an individual level and on the collective.

The drumbeat changes our state of consciousness and takes us into a theta brain wave state where we have access to other types of knowing.

This will be a time to connect with nature and develop our love and respect for other species that we share our home with. We hope to learn from them how to live more harmoniously and in alignment with life on the earth, our home.

Come, spend time with others who are looking for this earth deepening too. If this is new for you but you are curious, come and experience something different.

“If we keep doing the same things we will keep getting the same results” (Albert Einstein)

Sunday November 9 th
3-5pm
Te Hine Ruru Retreat Russell 0272

Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a water bottle and journal.
Arrive a few mins early so we can start on time.

To reserve your space please click on the event or use booking link below:

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=27617475&appointmentType=82678844

05/11/2025

EFT FOR MENOPAUSE SUPPORT
Emotional Freedom Technique can relieve the feeling of ANXIETY in the body.

This anxiousness can more easily show up when our endocrine system ( hormones) is changing at perimenopause and menopause.

Changing hormones has an effect on adrenal glands and how much adrenaline and cortisol is produced. This has an effect on how easily we can cope with everyday stress.

EFT reduces the stress / threat response in the amygdala and so leaves us feeling more calm and able to think, do and feel like normal.
In a recent study* of EFT effectiveness they found a
🔻40% reduction of anxiety
🔻43% reduction of cortisol.

EFT is something you can learn in the
6 x 1:1 sessions AND it can then be a self help tool you have for the rest of your life !!