Ngā Wānanga Wairua Nohopuku

Retreats at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion

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Ngā Wānanga Wairua Nohopuku

Retreats at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion

Black plant and flowers illustration

Ngā Wānanga Wairua Nohopuku

Retreats at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion

Black plant and flowers illustration

Retreats

Retreats

Retreats

Te Pūaroha Guided Retreats

Te Pūaroha Retreats are offered throughout the year and follow the prayer rhythm of the Home of Compassion, including Mass and midday prayers in the Chapel. Each retreat is shaped around a theme — often drawn from the liturgical year — and includes prayer, reflection, and opportunities for spiritual direction.

Cost: By koha
(suggested $60 per day)

Included: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and a light supper.

Cost: By koha
(suggested $60 per day)

Included: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and a light supper.

Cost: By koha
(suggested $60 per day)

Included: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and a light supper.

Te Pūaroha Guided Retreats

Te Pūaroha Retreats are offered throughout the year and follow the prayer rhythm of the Home of Compassion, including Mass and midday prayers in the Chapel. Each retreat is shaped around a theme — often drawn from the liturgical year — and includes prayer, reflection, and opportunities for spiritual direction.

Cost: By koha
(suggested $60 per day)

Included: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and a light supper.

Te Pūaroha Guided Retreats

Te Pūaroha Retreats are offered throughout the year and follow the prayer rhythm of the Home of Compassion, including Mass and midday prayers in the Chapel. Each retreat is shaped around a theme — often drawn from the liturgical year — and includes prayer, reflection, and opportunities for spiritual direction.

Cost: By koha
(suggested $60 per day)

Included: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and a light supper.

Cost: By koha
(suggested $60 per day)

Included: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and a light supper.

Individual Retreats

Quiet time for personal prayer and reflection.

You are welcome to book a private retreat and share in the prayer life of the Home.

Breakfast is included, and other meals can be arranged. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are on retreat so we can offer support if needed.

Breakfast is included, and other meals can be arranged. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are on retreat so we can offer support if needed.

Breakfast is included, and other meals can be arranged. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are on retreat so we can offer support if needed.

Individual Retreats

Quiet time for personal prayer and reflection.

You are welcome to book a private retreat and share in the prayer life of the Home.

Breakfast is included, and other meals can be arranged. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are on retreat so we can offer support if needed.

Individual Retreats

Quiet time for personal prayer and reflection.

You are welcome to book a private retreat and share in the prayer life of the Home.

Breakfast is included, and other meals can be arranged. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are on retreat so we can offer support if needed.

Breakfast is included, and other meals can be arranged. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are on retreat so we can offer support if needed.

Close-up of white flowers
Close-up of a stained glass window
Modern retreat centre courtyard and chapel exterior
Close-up of white flowers

Spaces that support your Retreat

Spaces that support your Retreat

Spaces that support your Retreat

The Home of Compassion offers welcoming spaces for groups whose values align with the Compassion whānau, including:

• Faith communities
• Workplace retreats and meetings
• Spiritual formation days
• Other reflective or values‑based gatherings

Please contact us to discuss your needs.

The Home of Compassion offers welcoming spaces for groups whose values align with the Compassion whānau, including:

• Faith communities
• Workplace retreats and meetings
• Spiritual formation days
• Other reflective or values‑based gatherings

Please contact us to discuss your needs.

The Home of Compassion offers welcoming spaces for groups whose values align with the Compassion whānau, including:

• Faith communities
• Workplace retreats and meetings
• Spiritual formation days
• Other reflective or values‑based gatherings

Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Chapel exterior at the retreat centre
Hand cleaning a stone surface
Red flowers in bloom
Chapel exterior at the retreat centre

Hosting your own Retreat or Gathering

Hosting your own Retreat or Gathering

Hosting your own Retreat or Gathering

The Chapel & Final Resting Place of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert

A Grade 1 Heritage building, the Chapel is the heart of the Home — a beautiful space for prayer, Mass, and quiet reflection.

Private Accommodation

Simple, restful rooms designed to support stillness and prayer, each with a private bathroom located nearby.

Heritage Centre

Be inspired by the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Venerable Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert. “Exploring her remarkable life and her enduring legacy of Compassion will add to the spiritual nourishment of any retreat.”

Grounds & Walks

Peaceful paths throughout the grounds and surrounding area offer space for walking, prayer, and reflection. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes and a hat.

Cloister Café

A warm, relaxed space for refreshment, serving excellent barista coffee and cabinet treats.

The Chapel & Final Resting Place of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert

A Grade 1 Heritage building, the Chapel is the heart of the Home — a beautiful space for prayer, Mass, and quiet reflection.

Private Accommodation

Simple, restful rooms designed to support stillness and prayer, each with a private bathroom located nearby.

Heritage Centre

Be inspired by the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Venerable Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert. “Exploring her remarkable life and her enduring legacy of Compassion will add to the spiritual nourishment of any retreat.”

Grounds & Walks

Peaceful paths throughout the grounds and surrounding area offer space for walking, prayer, and reflection. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes and a hat.

Cloister Café

A warm, relaxed space for refreshment, serving excellent barista coffee and cabinet treats.

The Chapel & Final Resting Place of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert

A Grade 1 Heritage building, the Chapel is the heart of the Home — a beautiful space for prayer, Mass, and quiet reflection.

Private Accommodation

Simple, restful rooms designed to support stillness and prayer, each with a private bathroom located nearby.

Heritage Centre

Be inspired by the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Venerable Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert. “Exploring her remarkable life and her enduring legacy of Compassion will add to the spiritual nourishment of any retreat.”

Grounds & Walks

Peaceful paths throughout the grounds and surrounding area offer space for walking, prayer, and reflection. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes and a hat.

Cloister Café

A warm, relaxed space for refreshment, serving excellent barista coffee and cabinet treats.

Chapel interior with chair and stained glass
Garden path beside retreat centre buildings
Chapel interior with chair and stained glass
Garden path beside retreat centre buildings
Garden path beside retreat centre buildings

Find Out More or Book a Retreat

Find Out More or Book a Retreat

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Compassion Office

Sisters of Compassion
PO Box 1474
Wellington 6140

Phone: 04 383 7769

Email: islandbay@compassion.org.nz