Heart to Heart Women’s Retreat
Date
September 12-14, 2025
Time
This retreat starts with dinner at 6pm on Friday night. You’re welcome to arrive from 4pm onwards to settle in.
We will depart on Sunday after lunch.
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What to expect?
This weekend is designed to be a reflective environment, where you will be encouraged to take a personal journey with Jesus, the ‘Refresher’ of your soul.
We hope people will experience a deeper intimacy and understanding of the Lover of our soul/heart, especially as Healer, Shepherd & Bridegroom. There will be opportunity to express the inner journey creatively & to receive ministry.
“Come aside with Me and take a break.” Jesus
Content/Theme
- Preparation for Reflection: Biblical Meditation, Imagination, Silence, Soaking in God’s Presence
- The Heart Shack
- The Shepherd of my Heart
- The Secret Garden
- The Lover of my Heart
- Creative Expression
Accommodation & Prices
Titoki’s rooms are warm, comfortable and of motel standard. Some rooms have ensuites, while others have shared bathrooms.
Price of the retreat includes meals, accommodation, facilitators fee, and resources:
Private room with ensuite: $380
Private room with shared bathroom: $350
Share an ensuite room with a friend: $340 pp
Meals:
Meals are healthy & delicious, made from fresh Titoki produce and will be served along with snacks, teas and coffee. There is a surcharge for special dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
Meet the Facilitators
Barbara Harry
“During my recovery from burnout, I experienced a deep encounter with the Lover of my soul. I transitioned from a human ‘doing’ to a human ‘being’ resulting in a more contemplative lifestyle. I want others, especially in ministry, to experience this God-given rest.”
Barbara’s experience in the health and pastoral care sectors highlights that our ‘soul’ tank needs regular refilling; enhanced by reflection on the Creator’s Word and world.
Barbara loves to paint pictures with words and give images a voice. She has published two coffee-table parable books, ‘Waiting: Soul Transformation,’ & ‘Oasis: Soul Refreshing,’ with several other writings percolating.
Barbara has facilitated many reflective Refreshing Day workshops for small groups of mainly women during the past 26 years in Wellington, Auckland & Hamilton. She’s received very positive feedback with encouragement to continue these workshops, especially for those in ministry.
See more about Barbara in https://refreshingstreamsministries.org/
Joy Hillary
Hi, my name is Joy Hillary. Over the years I’ve listened to many heart felt stories as I have run my own heart healing and spiritual health retreats.
It is a pleasure for me to be able to come along side Barbara to assist her in her Refreshment Ministry.
I am a long term support for close friends, Tania and Clinton Hawkes, assisting them in prayer and practical assistance in running Stepping Stone Ministries in Omanawa.
This is a fresh season of life for me as my husband of 50 years passed away mid-2024.
Looking forward to being with you all. Joy Hillary.