Latest Musings & Moments
Welcome to the Aroha Journal — your curated space for soulful storytelling and inspiration. From wellness practices and seasonal rituals to facilitator features and behind-the-scenes glimpses of retreat life, our blog offers thoughtful content to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.
04 April 2025
From Rainy England to Rugged Aotearoa: A Leap of Faith
On a grey UK afternoon, a spontaneous TV moment sparked a bold decision that would lead one family across the world to Hawke's Bay. In this personal reflection, discover how a search for peace, agency, and connection became the foundation of a new life — and a new community — in New Zealand.
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To the Edge of Aotearoa: A Journey to Opunake
A family road trip through the raw, rugged beauty of New Zealand's North Island leads to Opunake — a place where community thrives, nature reigns, and even the playgrounds spark awe. In this lyrical travelogue, discover how connection to land and people continues to shape a life once rooted on the other side of the world.
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Where Dreams Take Root: Standing on the Land
On a windswept hill in Opunake, with the Tasman Sea on one side and Mount Taranaki on the other, a dream begins to take shape. This post captures a pivotal moment — seeing the land that will hold a future home and business, and feeling the grounding joy of vision meeting place.
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