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ISMNZ Staff Worker & Volunteer Retreat
INFORMATION

 
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When:

Friday, 6th May - Sunday, 8th May 2022
 

Where: El Rancho
58 Weggery Drive, Waikanae Beach
Kapiti Coast
 

Cost: 
Full trip (2 nights): $100 per person
Saturday night only: $80 per person
Saturday day trip: $50 per person
Check-in: Friday 4 PM
Check-out: Sunday 3 PM

NOTE: Due to the uncertainty of the lockdown situation, the retreat has been postponed to 6-8 May. We regret any inconvenience caused.

By popular demand, we are going to El Rancho for our 2021 Staff Worker and Volunteer Retreat!

How do I get there?

1. By road:
For those travelling from Wellington City and other parts of North Island, there are plenty of parking available on site. Please indicate on your registration form if you might be able to offer others a ride.

2. By flight then road:
For Friday 6 May, we would recommend booking a flight arriving into Wellington late morning or early afternoon. For Sunday 8 May, pick a flight leaving Wellington in the evening.

El Rancho is another 1 hour drive from Wellington airport and 1.5 hour drive from Palmerston North airport. Please indicate on your registration form the details of your flights (i.e. the day and time it arrives and departs) in order for us to arrange your transportation to and/or from the airport to El Rancho.

 


What should I bring?

You will need to bring:
- towel and personal toiletries
- comfortable shoes for walking
- bible
- water bottle
- top bedding or a linen set

 


Where are we at El Rancho?

We are meeting at the Elm Fireside, please refer to the map. Drive past the reception to the back, you do not have to report to Reception.

For those who are staying overnight, your accommodation is at the Villas or the Elm Lodge, next to Elm Fireside. When you arrive, you do not have to report to Reception, instead just head straight to the Elm Fireside where you will register yourself in with us and pick up your room key.

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Accommodation:

Villa Accommodation (sleeps 4-5 in a unit, with 2-3 in a room)
 
Each Villa has a TV with Freeview and all bedding & towels are supplied. They are self-contained with a kitchenette equipped with fridge/freezer, microwave, hotplates, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Room servicing is an additional charge.

Elm Court Accommodation (sleeps 10 in a unit, with 2-3 in a room)

All beds are made with a fitted sheet and a covered pillow. Guests will need to bring their own top bedding or a linen set can be hired from the office if required.

Meals catered for:

Friday
Supper

Saturday
Breakfast 8am
Morning Tea
Lunch 12.30 pm
Afternoon Tea
Dinner 5.30pm
Supper

Sunday
Breakfast 8am
Morning Tea
Lunch 12.30 pm

Please note:
- Friday's dinner is not catered
- The menu is subject to change by El Rancho
- We are responsible for clearing dishes and wiping tables as well as cleaning our units and meeting rooms before we leave.

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Can I bring my children?

There will not be a programme for children but children are welcome. Please discuss with us for details.

Thank you for registering for the ISMNZ Staff Worker Retreat 2021! Your details have been submitted and we will contact you soon with further details about the retreat.

You can make your payment to:


Payment Details:

Full trip (2 nights): $100 per person
Saturday night only: $80 per person
Saturday day trip: $50 per person

Payee: ISMNZ
Bank details: Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand
Account: 02-1231-0025429-04
Description: 2021 Retreat
Reference: [Your name]

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