May 18 – 20th 2016
Opito Bay – Coromandel
Sometimes you have to escape the city and walk the beach and breathe the salt laden air, only then can you see clearly. Breathe deeply and listen to the breath of God.
Three incredible days
Day One: The quest / The story
Day two: The sensation / The adaptive challenge
Day three: The rhythm / The whole
Material covered will offer personal and ministry insight along with the collective wisdom of an amazing group of people.
What to expect Each day will have a variety of exercises including personal reflection, prayer, mentoring, rest and relaxation. Each day we will follow that pattern of the sunlight and will flow with the weather conditions.
Cost: This retreat is being run at cost price (Food and accommodation). Approx $350
Registration It is vital that you register as early as possible to ensure that you have a place. Numbers are restricted to a total of 8 people. Download Retreat Info and Registration Form
Logistics
Arrive Wednesday 18th 11.00am at Opito Bay (Google directions or give me a call)
Depart Friday 20th 2.00 pm from Opito Bay
What to bring
- Casual dress
- Warm jacket
- Sleeping bag or bedding
- Camera
- Walking shoes
- Personal hygiene/ medications
- Towel, soap, toothbrush etc
- A small item / symbol that tells a story about a significant time in your life. It could be a photo, a newspaper cutting . . . etc
Accommodation
A beach house with water views 20 mtrs from the beach!
What others have to say . . .
“I attended one of Andrew’s retreats for people in ministry in 2015 and had an absolute ball. The retreat provides the perfect background for a retreat which allows one the space to look at life from a completely new perspective.
Andrew leads in the very best of ways by providing material upon which the group members can reflect openly and honestly and he draws the group members out in a sensitive and yet honest fashion which encourages all to participate fully. Wouldn’t have missed it for the world!” Richard Dawson
‘Into the wild with Andrew Norton was for me both affirming and exhilarating where all running comes to a standstill and you learn to breathe again, listen to your life and take notice while rediscovering your rhythm. Doing this (being this) in one of New Zealand’s best kept secret locations had a way of gently tugging at my soul strings allowing me to take stock and consider not only God’s beauty around me but my own as God’s beloved. The retreat doesn’t feel like homework, a check list or a burden, rather Andrew follows the rhythms of nature in sync with the Holy Spirit (present) and in amongst great food, wine, stories, good company, scenery, fresh air, you re-discover yourself (in Godself) in the valleys, in the wide open spaces and on the mountain tops where you feel liberated again and all your obstacles become possibilities’.
Brendon McRae
I attended Andrew’s mountain retreat in March 2015. It was an amazing 4 days in a stunning location. With time and space and careful process questions Andrew lead the group into significant areas of self discovery. The camaraderie shared among the group was an added bonus. The retreat was the best way to start the year. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Brent Richardson