Presented by Toni & Robin Christie and the team at Childspace.

Your hosts, Toni & Robin Christie will lead this 5-day retreat that really puts the “treat” into retreat! You will have the opportunity to: explore the stunning environments at Childspace; network and share experiences and knowledge of strategic planning, evaluation, inquiry, and personal growth cycles; explore Wellywood by day and night (including an optional extra to attend the WOW awards on Saturday night); refuel with wellbeing specific activities and experiences; create a masterpiece with Robin in the Childspace workshop and with Toni in her craft room at home.

This wellbeing retreat runs from Friday 22 (evening) – Tuesday 26 September 2023.

PROGRAMME:

Friday 22 Sep, 4pm:
Meet together with Childspace Leaders at the Childspace Institute for an introduction to the retreat, goodie bags, and dinner and drinks catered by the one and only Karina Moss.

Saturday 23 Sep, 9am-4pm:
Centre Tours - lunch & transport included. Meet at Childspace Institute for centre tours. Morning tours of all four Childspace centres and the workshop. Returning to the Institute for reflection, networking, examples of documentation and discussion. Make individual plans for Monday and Tuesday itineraries.

Saturday evening options are to join the Childspace whānau for the WOW awards (additional cost) or you are free to explore Wellywood and meet the WOW awards group for dinner before the show.

Sunday 24 Sep:
Free Day to explore Wellington markets, dining and culture – or just to relax and read from our extensive library. Information on tours and cultural experiences will be provided as part of your welcome pack.

Monday and Tuesday 25 & 26 Sep, 9am-3.30pm:
Lunch and transport included. We will divide into small groups to make and do creative wellbeing refuelling activities and learning experiences at the workshop, Toni and Robin’s home, and the institute on these two days. Time will be allowed to ensure all leaders get the right balance of new learning and creative refuelling that is right for them as individuals.

Various options throughout those two days will include:

• Making your own playground net to take back to your setting
• Creating zentangle work-life rocks
• Visiting a flower market and creating a floral wreath
  
• Visiting the centres to observe morning and lunchtime rituals
• More in-depth learning around leadership and documentation

Monday will finish with a happy hour at the institute and Tuesday will finish with a farewell and closing session.

General admission price: $780

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Meals and resources included.

Numbers will be limited to ensure the best tailor-made experience for participants.