Okuti Garden

12/09/2024

Free basket willow (Salix viminalis). Spring has sprung too fast this year and it’s started leafing up already! The deal is - harvest it yourself and w**d around each plant and have as much as you like.

23/12/2023

Shaun from Peninsula Berries will be joining us tomorrow with your christmas berry needs:

Raspberries
Gooseberries
Blueberries
Boysenberries

14/11/2023

Choose your yurt for Show Weekend! Lots of availability due to big cancellation. See our website www.okuti.co.nz or Airbnb
Very happy for you to share😀🙏

24/10/2023

Time to book your get-together or mini retreat. Summer weekends are booking up fast so don’t be disappointed🌼🌞🌈🎊💕

24/09/2023

The head gardener and oldest inhabitant of Okuti Garden has just celebrated her 97th birthday!

28/04/2023

We have had a last minute opening for our stool making workshop this weekend! Jump onto our website and book in with Greg Quinn () to learn how to make one of these beautiful three-legged stools.

Please note, this is a two part workshop. All the details at www.rekindle.org.nz

07/04/2023

AYURVEDA WORKSHOPS 🙂
A wonderful opportunity is coming up for those who would like to learn more about Ayurveda. Christine, our resident Ayurveda Therapist will be sharing some empowering knowledge in a workshop series in Timaru on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of April 2023. ...here is her invitation:
“Three hours per workshop will give us plenty of time to explore, play and discuss how to foster balance of the elements inside and around us.
I will be bringing loads of spices, herbs, mantras, meditations and tools to spark your inspiration and sprinkle ayurvedic delight into your life 🙂
If you have wanted to know more about Ayurveda and how it can be applied in practical way... maybe you want to come and join the workshops. You can book them individually too...
Here the different sessions:
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Introduction to Ayurveda
Saturday, 15.4.23
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
In this introduction to Ayurveda we look into its fundamental teaching of the five elements. You´ll get to understand how those manifest in us and how they ultimately define our unique individual constitution ( bodytype/dosha).
Ayurvedic Wisdom about Digestion & Diet
Saturday, 15.4.23
3.00 - 6.00 pm
In this session I invite you to explore the anatomy of our digestion.
Lets add some Ayurvedic wisdom to our western knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Together, we investigate the journey our food takes as it enters our system, clarify functions of our digestive organs and discuss factors of an ayurvedic diet and how we can regulate digestion.
Time management, food combinations and the consideration of spices and flavours are well known qualities of Ayurvedic Cooking . I´ll bring spices, herbs and oils from my Ayurveda Practice in Little River for you to experience. You only need to bring yourselfs including all six senses 🙂
Ayurvedic Rituals for good health & harmony!
Sunday, 16.4.23
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Weather patterns, seasonal changes, menstrual cycle and menopause can affect our mental and physical wellbeing. Ayurveda can help you to reclaim and restore your own energy to flow easeful and undisturbed. At any time of the day, at any season, in every stage of your life.
In this workshop we will have a look at the biorhythm of the day, the year and the different stages in the human life. In gaining more insight into natures seasons and cycles we can understand how to gently adjust to them. I will also introduce you to Dinacharya - the mastering of the day!
Activate your self healing power!
The art of self massage
Sunday, 16.4.23
3.00 - 6.00 pm
You will learn a variety of effective techniques to lower tension in your entire body with a focus on specific areas such as psoas and trapezius … which are the usual suspects for physical discomfort.
You will learn how to use your own hands, feet and knees to access certain areas and pressure points. We will go through a full body sequence step by step and finish with a harmonising meditation.
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Booking is essential as the number of participants is limited. To secure your spot, email to [email protected] or PH/Text 021 1582541
Location is the No 05 George Street, Yoga studio , Timaru
Cost $39 or $140 for all four workshops ($35 each)
more information on

In this introduction to Ayurveda we look into its fundamental teaching of the five elements. You´ll get to understand how those manifest in us and ultimately determine our unique individual constitution ( bodytype/dosha).

12/03/2023

Just one week to go and just 2 places left! Christine’s wonderful Autumn Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat. The weather’s looking good🌞.Please check out her website…
https://www.fernflower.co.nz/autumn-retreat

12/01/2023

The weather is looking great and we still have vacancies this weekend -
www.okuti.co.nz

21/12/2022

19/11/2022

Ko au te taiao. We are nature. As in Maori theology, yoga recognises a connection within and without, to our deep selves and the environment we inhabit.
Our December retreat—Sacred Nature Connection—is all about honouring this connection, taking time away from the usual rhythm of life to refresh and immerse yourself in the beautiful sanctuary that is Okuti Garden Ecostay.
Flowing and restorative yoga, ayurvedic philosophy, nutritious kai and lots of time in nature!
To find out more and book your space, see: bouldering.co.nz/sacred-nature-connection.

31/10/2022

A weekend yoga retreat.
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Join Anja and Amaya on Friday 9 to Sunday 11 December 2022 at Okuti Garden, Little River for "Sacred Nature Connection".
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Yoga is all about connection; connection to our inner nature, our self, connection to others and to our outer nature—our environment. During this retreat, Anja and Amaya will be combining their skills and talents in yoga and ayurveda to bring you closer to yourself and to deepen your connection to Mother Earth, Father Sky, the moon, the sun, the plants, trees and all living creatures.
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The weekend will include:
Two daily yoga classes: one vinyasa flow and one restorative class.
Informative ayurvedic teachings.
Lots and lots of nature connection.
Three delicious homemade vegetarian meals per day based on ayurvedic principles.
Two nights shared accommodation in yurts—super cute!
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Spaces are limited. Bookings are required. See bouldering.co.nz/sacred-nature-connection for more info and to book your space.

26/10/2022

We are very happy to be welcoming ‘Uprising Yoga’ to okuti Garden

A weekend yoga retreat.
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Join Anja and Amaya on Friday 9 to Sunday 11 December 2022 at Okuti Garden, Little River for "Sacred Nature Connection".
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Yoga is all about connection; connection to our inner nature, our self, connection to others and to our outer nature—our environment. During this retreat, Anja and Amaya will be combining their skills and talents in yoga and ayurveda to bring you closer to yourself and to deepen your connection to Mother Earth, Father Sky, the moon, the sun, the plants, trees and all living creatures.
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The weekend will include:
Two daily yoga classes: one vinyasa flow and one restorative class.
Informative ayurvedic teachings.
Lots and lots of nature connection.
Three delicious homemade vegetarian meals per day based on ayurvedic principles.
Two nights shared accommodation in yurts—super cute!
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Spaces are limited. Bookings are required. See bouldering.co.nz/sacred-nature-connection for more info and to book your space.

20/10/2022

We still have sites for tents for Labour weekend.

08/04/2022

It’s going to be a lovely sunny weekend and we still have vacancies….Share if you wish🙂

04/04/2022

What a joy to host such musical guests!

02/04/2022

Last chance for a weekend stay (April 8th+9th) before we close for the season after Easter. Whole place still available due to cancellation.

10/03/2022

Due to a last minute cancellation, we have loads of vacancies this weekend - and the weather’s looking good!☀️
Best to book via email
[email protected]

10/03/2022

A yurt with a view!

27/02/2022

My runner beans have gone all curly this year - any suggestions??

24/02/2022

Next weekend (4th+5th) March - all accommodation is available due to a cancellation….
Best to email www.okuti.co.nz

17/02/2022

Treat yourself to this wonderful late summer retreat. Limited spaces. Book now!
See www.fernflower.co.nz/copy-of-seminars-workshops

13/02/2022

Finishing touches for the yurts…

12/02/2022

Okuti Garden ‘Late Summer Retreat’ with Christine Kieltyka MARCH 25th - 27th. For more info. www.fernflower.co.nz/copy-of-seminars-workshops

12/02/2022

Finishing touches for the yurts - part 2

21/01/2022

The floating flowers of Verbena bonariensis.

07/01/2022

The magical pathways of Middle Okuti🦄.

02/01/2022

Little Rivers’s giant puffball!

01/01/2022

Hugo on his holidays Beloved of .mugan

01/01/2022

Hugo on holiday enjoying sticks!
Beloved of .mugan