Rest In Stillness
Residential Retreat with Jared in Taupō, New Zealand
A fully immersive retreat with Jared and heart-centred community, held in a peaceful residential setting. Step away from everyday life and rest deeply in what is always here. Every detail is taken care of — so you can simply arrive, be supported, and turn inward.
May 21st – 24th, 2026
A Space for Deep Rest, Inquiry, and Self-Discovery
You’re warmly invited to join Jared and the NZ sangha for 4 days of self-inquiry, silence, and authentic connection.
In this sacred residential setting, we live and inquire together — with nothing to fix or improve, simply the invitation to meet what’s here, as it is.
With no need to navigate logistics or schedules, you’re supported to go deeper. Retreats with Jared are not about spiritual concepts — they are an opportunity to experience the living presence of your own Self.
An Immersive Retreat: Supporting Silence, Presence,
and Clarity
What is included in your retreat experience:
✓ Daily satsang and self-inquiry meetings with Jared
✓ An opportunity to receive support, ask questions and share yourself
✓ A beautiful environment to rest, walk, journal, and reflect in silence
✓ Wholesome, nourishing meals provided daily (gluten-free & vegan available)
✓ Comfortable and spacious shared or private accommodation
✓ A supportive atmosphere of love, authenticity, and stillness to explore your inner world
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Retreating in Sacred Space: Taupō, New Zealand
This retreat takes place in New Zealand — a location Jared has returned to over the years for its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and the heartfelt sangha that invites him to hold retreats here.
Taupō, New Zealand is a place of profound natural power and quiet majesty. Known as one of the world’s great geological wonders, Taupō was formed by a massive volcanic eruption over 26,000 years ago, leaving behind the vast and awe-inspiring Lake Taupō.
Taupō is a beloved destination for adventure seekers — home to mountain trails, world-class biking paths, and expansive lakeside walks. Yet beyond the thrill, there is a deep stillness here. A spaciousness that allows the heart to settle and the mind to rest.
The lake, the mountains, the ever-changing skies — they offer a daily invitation into wonder. Each season brings a new expression of beauty. There is something ancient and alive in this land. Something that opens you, quietly.
Our retreat is held at the Tauhara Centre, a peaceful residential venue just 10 minutes from the centre of town, yet surrounded by wide-open views of the lake and Mount Tauhara.
The land here feels remote, sacred, and deeply nourishing. You’ll find quiet walking paths, expansive grounds to wander, and a seven-sided meditation sanctuary open 24 hours a day.
This is a place to rest. To return. To let the land meet you.
Let beauty nourish your being, and spaciousness open your inner world.
Discover the peaceful rooms, cabins, and land at Tauhara
Shared Accommodation
Comfortable bunk rooms or lodge rooms with access to shared bathrooms. A simple and supportive way to be in the energy of the retreat community.
Private Residences
Self-contained cottages offering privacy and quiet. Ideal if you prefer solitude or are attending with a partner. These are our most premium accommodation options.
Sleeping on the Land
For the adventurous -- bring your own tent or campervan and sleep under the stars. Access to shared bathrooms and facilities. A beautiful way to stay close to nature and keep things simple.
All Your Retreat Details Here
This could be the beginning of something profoundly simple and real.
- Dates: May 21st – 24th, 2026 (with an open community meeting held on the 19th before the retreat begins)
- Location: Tauhara Retreat Centre in the Taupō Region outside of Auckland
- Arrival & Departure: Arrival between 2 and 3pm Thursday; checkout of the retreat centre on Sunday at 2pm after our final lunch onsite
- What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, a journal, water bottle, and anything you need to feel at ease. All food, bedding, towels, and pillows will be provided with your accommodation (camping & vans would require an extra fee for bedding and towels).
- Getting There: Tauhara Retreat Centre is a 10-minute drive from Taupō town centre. The nearest airport is Taupō Airport (TUO), with daily flights from Auckland and Wellington. Shuttle services and taxis are available from the airport, or car hire is an easy option for flexibility.
Your Final Questions Answered
Yes! We have a tuition rate for non-residential that includes your retreat, family meals and use of the facilities. Find the option below in the next section.
None at all. Come as you are with an open mind and heart.
Food is prepared by the Tauhara centre for total ease and comfort during your retreat. There will be the option to specify if you are vegan or gluten-free. All meals are vegetarian by default, buffet style.
If you have any other requests or questions, get in touch after you have reserved your spot at the retreat.
Self-inquiry is asking yourself this question ‘who am I?’ Not to find some definition, but to see through the thoughts and beliefs, to what is always here, what is unchanging and unmoving. It is the focus of awareness back to awareness itself to find out the truth behind the veil of mind.
Satsang literally translates to ‘association with the truth’. What this means in practice is to sit with someone who has realised the truth of who we are. Someone who has by grace, woken up out of the trance of separate identity, or ego. By sitting with them, you can resonate with their transmission of silent presence, and see yourself in the clarity of the mirror.
There are no practices required for this retreat. When you put your intention on self-inquiry, your self-realization can be instantaneous. Jared does not prescribe practices, and instead supports true presence.
“Self-enquiry is the one, infallible means, the only direct one, to realize the unconditioned, absolute Being that you really are.” ~ Ramana Maharshi
As this is our first time doing a residential retreat in New Zealand, we will focus on creating an intimate, in-person experience. We may offer hybrid in the coming years.
If you want to be part of this new residential offering in the stunning, majestic Lake Taupō – join us in May 2026.
Reserve Your Room & Spot at the Retreat
Sacred Retreat in Taupo, New Zealand - Limited Spaces Available
Spaces are limited for this Intimate 4-day (3-night) Retreat. If you feel called to be in satsang, we warmly invite you to reserve your preferred room. The cost of the retreat is in Australian Dollars with an approximate conversion to NZ Dollars; it includes your retreat tuition, accommodation, family-style lunches and dinners, on-call teas and coffee, linens & towels, cleaning, wifi, and full use of the grounds.
COUPLES: Please purchase one accommodation through the checkout and then email us at info@jaredfranks.com for your partner’s tuition if you are sharing a bed. Our booking system is set up in a way to track individual bookings, not pairs.
Non-Residential Retreat (ideal for local residents)
Includes two nourishing meals per day, access to all facilities, shared bathrooms in the Main Lodge, meditation spaces and onsite wifi during the retreat days.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 712 AUD approx. 803 NZD.
Camping Site x1
Large campsite available for tents; this price is per person not per tent. Includes two nourishing meals per day, access to all facilities, shared bathroom, and onsite wifi.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 769 AUD approx. 868 NZD.
(+ $25 if you want bedding & towels)
Price is per person, not per Tent
Powered Van Site x1
There are 9 powered sites to park a van or trailer. Includes two nourishing meals per day, access to all facilities, shared bathroom, and onsite wifi.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 787 AUD approx. 888 NZD.
(+ $25 if you want bedding & towels)
Price is per person, not per Van
Private Caravan x1
There is one onsite Caravan able to accommodate a couple or single. A more affordable option for private space. Includes two nourishing meals per day, shared bathroom, access to all facilities, and onsite wifi.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 840 AUD approx. 948 NZD.
Price is per person
*couples please email us for partner’s tuition
SOLD OUT
Bunk Room
There are 10 bunk rooms, we will have max 2 people in each room (likely just one per room, depending on retreat numbers). Includes two nourishing meals per day, access to all facilities, shared bathrooms, and onsite wifi.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 867 AUD approx. 978 NZD.
Price is per person, not per Room
Kereru Lodge Room
There are 4 rooms, each can accommodate up to 2 people. Ideal for singles or couples. Includes two nourishing meals per day, access to all facilities, shared bathrooms, and onsite wifi.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 973 AUD approx. 1098 NZD.
Price is per person, not per Room
*couples please email us for partner’s tuition
SOLD OUT
One Bedroom Cottage
The one bedroom cottage has a kitchen, lounge, shower\bathroom, a bedroom with a queen-size bed (plus a single bed option in the lounge) and overlooks organic gardens. Includes two nourishing meals per day, access to all facilities, and onsite wifi.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 973 AUD approx. 1098 NZD.
Price is per person in the Cottage
*couples please email us for partner’s tuition
SOLD OUT
Two Bedroom Cottage
The two bedroom cottage has one twin room, one double room, a kitchen, lounge, shower\bathroom, and overlooks organic gardens. Includes two nourishing meals per day, access to all facilities, and onsite wifi.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 973 AUD approx. 1098 NZD.
Price is per person in the Cottage
*couples please email us for partner’s tuition; you may be sharing with one other person
SOLD OUT
Kowhai Cottage
Kowhai Cottage is a self-contained, open-plan studio unit that is ideal for a single, couples or two friends sharing. Overlooking organic gardens, it has a queen-sized bed and a single bed, kitchenette and a bathroom. Includes two nourishing meals per day, access to all facilities, and onsite wifi.
All-Inclusive Tuition is 973 AUD approx. 1098 NZD.
Price is per person in the Cottage
*couples please email us for partner’s tuition
SOLD OUT