Bella Rakha is set in 32 acres of beautiful grounds and native bush. The property is secluded and private, a true escape from the bustle of the city, but only only 25mins from Central Auckland.

We hire the facilities to groups wishing to run their own retreat or event, and we are flexible in the services we provide to enable cost effective group accommodation to suit your event and budget requirements.

• accommodation venue for up to 40 people
• large or smaller intimate spaces to suit different event needs
• weekend, midweek and longer bookings
• self catering or catered options

. . . your retreat surrounded by the beauty of nature and the changing seasons

• explore 32 acres
   – open fields, quiet groves, stream side paths, bush walks
• use the grounds for your own activities or have a go on our 'Disc Golf Course' which is laid out around our park-like grounds
• contribute to our environment with sustainable living
   – recycling, composting, feeding the chooks and animals

We are flexible to allow for group sizes, the length of stay and individual group requests. Our minimum Retreat Group prices are based on the group being self sufficient while using the facilities and self catering, and are charged on a per head basis

• $45 per person overnight (plus gst)
• $25 per person for additional day or the day rate for visitors (plus gst)
• minimum costs apply to bookings, these start from $450 per night (plus gst)

• hall setup
• linen for beds – for guests to make up, or fully made
• towels and face cloths
• tea and coffee supplies
• projector use
• catering
• cleaning

• beds have mattress protectors, pillow and case, duvet and 2 blankets
• bathrooms have soap for hand basins, toilet paper and handtowels
• kitchen has all the basic cooking requirements – serving dishes, dinner sets, cutlery, cups and glasses, we provide the tea towels
• cleaning equipment and products, cloths etc

• understand and be mindful our guidelines for guests sharing the property
• If the group has elected to be self sufficient, they will need to set up the main hall and dining hall to suit their specific requirements
• bring own linen (2 sheets, pillowcase) and towels and toiletries
• bring their own food, tea & coffee, milk etc
• leave the facilities tidy, with beds remade, chairs stacked etc
• be mindful of recycling as much of their rubbish as possible – sorting rubbish into appropriate bins in dining block – paper, recyclable plastic, tins, glass and food waste into kitchen bucket then into the compost bin outside kitchen.
• take non-recyclable rubbish with them when they leave
• clean the facilities, and leave as found

While we cater predominantly to overnight bookings, we can be booked for day workshops, especially during the week. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Types of events: Meditation – Spiritual - Personal growth – Workshops – Womens groups – Mens groups – Fasting – Yoga – Feldenkrais – Tai Chi – Qigong – Reiki – Art Therapy – Body work – Massage – Writing – Marriage Enrichment – Counselling – Educational – Health & Healing – Building Community – Eco Tourism – Disc Golf - Sports Group Accommodation & Training Camps