Contemplative Sites
The following websites have excellent information and resources on Centering Prayer and Christian contemplative practice.
Centre for Action & Contemplation
Contemplative Outreach
http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org
Cynthia Bourgeault Websites:
Other Websites
Ignatian Spirituality New Zealand
Venues/Retreat Centres
These organisations either regularly host contemplative retreats, or would be suitable venues for retreats to be held.
St Isaac’s Retreat Centre – Northland
Contact St Isaacs Wardens:
email: stisaacs.wardens@xtra.co.nz
Bella Rakha Retreat Centre and Creative Venue – Auckland
St Francis Retreat Centre – Auckland
http://www.stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz/
Vaughan Park Retreat Centre – Auckland
Houchen Retreat House – Hamilton
83 Houchen Road, Glenview Hamilton 3206 Phone 07 843 5538
Southern Star Abbey – Central Hawkes Bay
http://www.kopuamonastery.org.nz/
Jerusalem – Whanganui
compassion.org.nz/our-places/hiruharama-jerusalem/
The Home of Compassion – Wellington
Peacemakers Retreat Centre-Helensville
https://peacemakersretreat.org.nz/
Sister Evelyn Retreat House- Sumner, Christchurch