Hakea

22/11/2023

Love being at Craig's show. Have a listen to hear more about our food forest workshop coming up this weekend. 😋

21/11/2023

Lush food forest this morning, visible to eye bananas, vanilla passion fruit, paw paw, peach, tithonia, tree Lucerne, Comfrey , ice cream bean (Inga bean), cherimoya, Jerusalem artichoke and so much more...

Looking forward to learning together this weekend 💚

19/11/2023

One of the projects we have been working on recently is the shared growing venture that was initiated by Whāingaroa Environment Centre / Te Pokapū Taiao o Whāingaroa , in regards to increasing food security, food resilience and growing community. With sweet Meryn sharing her land, people came together to grow butternut & a few varieties of Kumara.

The idea is also to connect those with land & those that live in suburbs and would love to grow!

I have been amazed by the power of doing things together. Within very short amount of time, we transformed a massive area to a garden, now planted with 100x of butternut and several variety of kumara.

Lessss grow!

17/11/2023

If you are looking for a fresh produce, seedlings, trees, Avocado, eggs, bread and also to connect with each grower & producer to hear the story of your kai (food), Raglan Growers Market is place to be!
(Also great for hanging out with friends out in the sunshine while dancing to some amazing tunes 👌)

16/11/2023

Upcoming Course at Hakea

FOOD FOREST DESIGN COURSE - SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER

Last chance for enrolling in our Food Forest Course. This course will cover everything you need to know about starting your own food forest; where there will be abundance year after year providing you with not only food but also medicine, fibre, dye, firewood.

The day course is a hands-on experience where you get to plant an example of a food forest using permaculture guild and syntropic agroforestry methods as well as receiving valuable knowledge.

Whether you are urban or rural you can learn to ‘think like a forest’ and have an abundant multi-storey garden .

•Course is on 25th November/ Saturday

• Course will run from 10am to 4.30pm

• Morning tea/lunch provided from the land.

• Investment $120 per adult

06/11/2023

As Mickey from The Pumpkin Podcast described:

Dan and Merve are from Hakea, a bush retreat near Raglan and one of the most unique properties I've ever visited.

Using the past experiences, science, engineering, spirituality, traditional knowledge, food growing and a love of nature into rivers of positive energy that all converge at Hakea. It's a wonderful place run by wonderful people, and I am grateful they joined me on the show.

Link to the podcast here, go give it a listen

https://open.spotify.com/episode/736EKq7KxgRFxFf7fbahM6?si=ov5dPblAQbaALOav8wSsNw

21/10/2023

30/09/2023

Very tasty paw paws, vanilla passion fruit and Loiusa plum in flower. Early season fruits and future fruits in the making 😋

28/09/2023

Whāingaroa Environment Centre / Te Pokapū Taiao o Whāingaroa has so much on!

Our spring course is also on again! Come join us for a day of fun and learning📖😁

11/09/2023

HELP US to decide our next Permaculture course :)

Our last course was a success, and everyone loved seeing the principles in action as well as Georgianne’s interactive session on Hua Parakore / Rongoa / Indigenous wisdom.
The question is, on which date we should run our next permaculture course?

• Sat 14th October 10-4:30pm or Sat 21st October?

Please comment your preference :)

10/08/2023

09/08/2023

🌈 Hakea Gathering 2023 🌀💚

Hakea Gathering happen on the 3rd of March this year. Many thanks to all the co creators and supports of this beautiful event.

Looking forward to the next Hakea gathering:

https://facebook.com/events/s/hakea-gathering/1482405022532896/

One vibe 🌱 One tribe 🌻 Hakea

07/07/2023

Winter harvest of beetroot, oranges, fennel, yacon, broccoli, leaks, kale, spinach, parsley and helebore winter flowers!

We have been loving all the beautiful produce we keep getting from the garden 💜💚

18/06/2023

Here is the film from our last INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE day course, we had a lot of fun learning and exploring together.

Thanks everyone who came along and the awesome team that has done the set up, teaching and cooking a delicious kai from the land.

Special thanks to Ruben van Zaanen for creating this beautiful film and Raglan Food Co community fund for making this course avaliable for our growing community.

15/06/2023

We must remember:

An ecological civilization is based on the consciousness that we are part of the Earth, not her masters, conquerors, or owners. That we are connected to all life, and that our life is dependent on others—from the air we breathe to the water we drink and the food we eat. 

 

09/06/2023

Celebrating the first flower from vanilla passion fruit that was planted back in November. The vine is planted in syntropic rows and trained to grow on a existing kanuka tree. Banana circle for our grey water system can be seen in the back :)

24/05/2023

Escape to Hakea Retreat for a peaceful winter getaway! We offer two cozy rooms and a house for rent during the winter season.

Our community embraces sustainability, creativity, and community living, with a focus on respecting the environment. Hakea is a permaculture farm and bush retreat located in the middle of a scenic reserve. It's a great opportunity for learning about off-grid living and permaculture.

The two rooms available for rent are the Kauri room and Kowhai room, both of which feature a comfortable queen bed. The rooms are priced at $120 for single and $150 for couple per week. (Only one room left)

Alternatively, you can rent the Rumi house, which offers a spacious super king bed, a bathroom with a composting toilet and bath, a lounge area, a kitchen with a sink that has hot water, a washing machine a gas cooker, and a north-facing balcony. The Rumi house is available for $250 per week.

All the water onsite is sourced from natural springs, providing a refreshing and clean experience.

Hakea Retreat is conveniently located a 20-minute drive from Raglan on Aotea Harbor, offering a beautiful coastal setting.

Our community features a food forest and various animals, including goats, chickens, cows, cats, and bees. You can immerse yourself in nature and experience the tranquility of our surroundings.

We provide creativity spaces that are used for art and recreational purposes, allowing you to explore your artistic side or simply relax in a serene environment.

Hot showers are available both inside and outside the accommodations, ensuring your comfort during your stay. While there is no heating in the rooms or house, Hakea Retreat is situated in a location that doesn't get too cold over winter. Additionally, hot water bottles are provided to keep you warm during chilly nights.

We have a community house with a full kitchen, fireplace, lounge, reading and chilling spaces, and a dining room. The community composting toilets are located outside at a short distance.

The rooms and common areas at Hakea Retreat are kept clean and organized, providing a pleasant living environment.

Please note that there is no fridge at Hakea Retreat. However, we have solar electricity or a generator for your power needs.

We also have a fully equipped workshop available for use.

To inquire about renting one of our rooms or the house, please send us a personal message or call us at 02040651373. We are currently looking for someone to occupy the spaces from now until mid-October.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing the beauty and tranquility of Hakea Retreat with you!

03/05/2023

Summer crops blending in with winter crops, still creating the rainbow colors. We are constantly reminded; abundance is all around us 😊

01/05/2023

It's time to celebrate the potato harvest!

With the hard work, we have been blessed with a bountiful harvest this year. Whether mashed, baked, or fried, potatoes are a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.

Potatoes are not only tasty, but they also provide essential nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. Plus, they are a sustainable crop that can be grown in many different climates and soils.

So let's give a round of applause to all those who helped bring these delicious spuds to the table.

Cheers to a successful potato harvest and many more to come!

12/04/2023

Threw some seeds into the food forest and a few months later: Proud pumpkin parent 😊

27/02/2023

Kia ora koutou,

We are very happy to announce the program for Hakea gathering 2023 3rd to the 6th of March:

https://facebook.com/events/s/hakea-gathering/772390893965523/

💚🌀🙏🌱

08/02/2023

Kia ora whanau,

Summer is in full swing, uplifting and nurturing our souls. It is time get out and about 🌱

Are you looking for better ways to celebrate, learn, create and connect ✨️ while being in safe environment to express yourself and your family to play any time of the day or night 🌙

We would like to invite you to Hakea Gathering. A boutique, family-friendly conscious gathering where beautiful music, transforming workshops, and like minded people meet to celebrate life, personal growth, creative expression and connection/protection of Papatūānuku 🌳

From breathwork to permaculture workshops, sound healing to uplifting beats; this gathering offers a space for wellness, spirituality, indigenous wisdom, and sustainability as well as connection, celebration and love.

Hakea is settled amongst Pakoka Scenic Reserve, looking over Aoetoa Harbour. With plenty of nature to explore and a Harbour to swim in, we can't think of a better place to celebrate life while connecting to others and elements of nature 😊

Interested in this, more information right here:

https://facebook.com/events/s/hakea-gathering/772390893965523/

05/02/2023

We Like To Garden
Interview: Merve from Hakea Retreat

On the last episode for 2023 we are joined by Merve from Hakea Retreat near Raglan to talk all things permaculture! Merve's passion got us so excited about permaculture and all the possibilities it can offer.

Within this episode she discusses:
🇹🇷 Her background & upbringing
🌱The history & definition of permaculture
🌳What makes up a food forest

The principles Merve shares can be applied to a planter box all the way to acres of land! Love the scalability and inclusiveness to all gardeners.

Another takeaway was defining your ‘why’ behind building a food forest. This will give you direction moving forward.

Listen here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/71KiwkWFfztDSlp7evoVpo?si=m4g6Vop3R82Y5upPH8IyvQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A5SaV4fPUEhKaWYpOQl1bH4
Or 👉
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1724772/11868883-interview-merve-from-hakea-retreat

12/12/2022

First day of new interns learning all about forest gardening and the water recycling systems that feed the gardens.

30/11/2022

Remembering back in October when we planted the potato's. We had a look on there progress today and wow they are pumping! 🤩

25/11/2022

Beautiful Tui painted by brilliant artist . Colors, transitions and all the details are mesmerizing! We also love that fact that it resides right next to harekeke bushes where other Tuis come to feed!

20/11/2022

Rain or sun shine, this team goes hard!
We finally finished the grey water- banana circle system.

It started with digging a hole of 1m deep and 1.5m wide. Particularly boys had lots of fun digging into the red clay.
Cardboard was laid at the bottom and the hole was stacked with logs and branches. The drainage pipe from kitchen plumbed to the middle with a 90 degree elbow. Then we kept building the hole with dead leaves and finally covering it with grass clippings. It is basically a long term compost pile for the bananas.

We had banana pups already from banana plants we planted like a year ago. Can you believe 3 banana plants have already made over 15 pups?

It feels good to use our kitchen/shower waste water recycled back into the system. And now will be exciting to watch the banana circle evolve.

10/10/2022

Potato time!! 🥔

01/10/2022

🌱 Connecting to the Moon🌛

New moon is a great time to prepare for the up coming growth stage 🌑

After new moon, during first quarter the energy starts increasing as well as the light and gravitational pull, the sap of the trees starts flowing upwards, meaning energy goes to the upper part of plants and trees. This period is the best time to sow seeds for plants produce above ground 🌘

Around full moon is good for fertilizing since plants are growing actively 🌖

After the full moon, sap goes downwards, light decreases 🌕

Three days after the full moon is best for root crops since the energy is going into the roots 🌔

Last quarter is a good time to harvest and another great tip is to w**d the garden when moon light is decreasing, they will not have as much energy to grow back 🌒

Hope this helps and happy growing 💚🌱✨

30/09/2022

A magic reminder for you to take a break now, check in and nourish yourself.

This week is mental health awareness week in Aoteroa New Zealand, reminding us to take care of ourselves, our whanau and wider community.

26/09/2022

September photo dump 🌟🐐

Spring is such an exciting time, watching Nature come back and blossom puts a smile on our faces, there is flower in every corner we turn. We have been quite in social media while enjoying the land after being away for whole winter.

The gardens are doing so well considering nothing was planted for a long time. We have glut of leek, celery, celeriac, lots of greens and herbs; let's not forget the pumpkin fest in the pantry as well as last summer preservings. Photo #4 is herb crepes from garden that became a breakfast classic. 👌

We have had also many lovely guests staying at the retreat while enjoying the spring time, cuddles from goats and the scenic walk with so many birds, particularly Tui. They come to eat nectar from Kowhai, that's currently flowering.

20/09/2022

Re potting plants with compost as was getting big for the space they had. All seedlings are geminating and all going well 🌱💚

Beautiful bird songs at Hakea in the video 🐦

08/09/2022

Seed rasing time with the full moon approaching 🌱 from first to last stages 🙂

06/09/2022

Native Manuka provides the most welcoming pink flowers 🍀🌺🌸

01/09/2022

Kia ora all,

We are organizing a non profit transformational gathering located near Raglan on a permaculture farm which has a very secluded venue amongst native forest.

This will be an intimate family friendly event to maximize the experience of connection, sharing and Love.

The Hakea gathering is oriented around ethics and a value system that celebrates life, personal growth, creative expression and connection/protection of Papatūānuku.

We are looking for musicians, artists, workshop facilitators, healers, storytellers, dancers, volunteers and anyone interested in sharing talents, skills and knowledge in this gathering.

We hope to co-create an amazing gathering with YOU to have a positive impact on ourselves, in our communities and the Mother Earth itself.💚

Let's transform our consciousness and our world.

Please get in touch if you are interested in being apart of this in anyway possible 🙂

https://facebook.com/events/s/hakea-gathering/772390893965523/

🙏

27/08/2022

On the last day of our trip overseas, we were walking on the road side when we found this massive fig tree 😁🙂

21/08/2022

What a roller coaster this week has been!

Sal was collecting some forest feed for goats when he heard crazy amount of bleating. He ran to the goats, only to find they were under attack by 2 dogs. One of our goats had a big cut on her throat as well as her back legs. She wasn't moving and Sal was sure she is gone... After checking her she was fine and they ended up in vet. Vet stitched her up, gave some medicine. After that she had been resting and being fed from the forest. She didn't move much and seem to be still in shock.

Last night Bridge was back around 2 am and they realized the goat was in labor. If not she hasn't been through enough, the baby was coming the wrong way. Sal had to pull the baby out but that wasn't all since she had twins! 🐐 It was incredibly moving moment for everyone to know the mom and the kids were saved. 💚

It has been craziest time emotionally but seeing this 2 little kids and momma is doing a lot better is so relieving. Amazed by her momma strength 🌟

P.S. anyone reading this with a dog, please don't let your dog run wild. Our animals didn't need to suffer so much if it wasn't for an irresponsible owner.

07/08/2022

Spring is on its way on. Moon 🌙 🌚 is growing currently, it is perfect time to plan your garden and start sowing seeds for summer gardens.

02/08/2022

Our bush retreat is perfect place to unplug, recharge and find inspiration for various creative expressions. This deck has had witnessed DJs, artists, yogis do their magic and share some of it with rest of the world 💙🌈

Get in touch with us if you are looking to escape your everyday too 😉