Ridge Country Retreat is now available for hire. Superbly suited for small to medium workshops or retreats, RCR has all the facilities to make your retreat a wonderful experience for your participants. Luxury accommodation for up to sixteen guests, fully catered with our own dietitian-created menus, areas for workshops, mediation, yoga, exercise classes, beauty suite and large common areas make RCR the ideal venue with the comfort of the guests, the top priority. Situated on a 35 acre (11 Ha) of native bush on a ridge high in the Papamoa Hills, the views down the valley to Tauranga CBD are truly spectacular. Bushwalks and a geothermal pool are located on the property, Kaiate Falls and Summerhill Golf Course are only a few minutes by car. Papamoa Beach and Fashion Island Factory Outlet Shopping are only 10 minutes away.
Venue hire of RCR is also suited for hobbist groups that would like to meet up in a beautiful location for a few days. Activities must be in keeping with the retreat and its quiet, peaceful environment.
Hire RCR for Retreats or Workshops
Rates (All pricing is exclusive of GST)
Venue hire without accommodation: $650 per day or part day
Kitchen and Pool NOT included
A maximum of 25 attendees, including facilitators, applies.
Options:
1. Kitchen Hire: $50 per day or part day
2. Access to geothermal pools: $133 per day or part day (attendees bring own towels)
OR
Venue with overnight accommodation: $990 per day or part day
A maximum of 25 attendees, including facilitators, applies.
4 suites available for accommodation
2 x Superior Suites
2 x Premier Suites
Maximum of 2 persons per room (adults only).
Access to geothermal pools is included (towels are provided for accommodated guests)
Options:
1. Kitchen Hire (if not using RCR catering option): $50 per day or part day
Catering
Catering by RCR
Up to 10 persons: $400 per day, or part day, for staff
11 – 16 persons: $650 per day, or part day, for staff
17 - 25 persons: $900 per day, or part day, for staff
Food Costs
$30 per person per day or part day
Non-Catering Option
If catering is not required, the kitchen may be hired for $50 per day
Security Bond
The venue hire will be secured with a $1000 bond, used to rectify any damage sustained during the tenure.
Inclusions
WiFi / Internet
Whiteboard and markers
Use of Laundry for accommodated guests
Large pool, geothermal for most of year for accommodated guests
Hot pool for accommodated guests
Optional Extras
Beauty and massage therapists may be pre-booked for treatments.
Policies
RCR is not licenced for alcohol, however for those staying overnight, alcohol may be consumed on the condition that it is done so responsibly.
No animals
No smoking in rooms or near hazardous materials
Once checked in, guests to make themselves aware of and comply with requirements in the Room Information booklet
Payment of deposit to secure booking is required at time of booking. The deposit amount is 30% of the expected tariff. Full payment of the expected tariff is required 10 days prior to commencement of retreat or workshop. At the end of the retreat, the difference between the received monies and actual tariff will be calculated and a reconciliation invoice or credit note issued.
Cancellations
For all bookings, the following rules apply:
1. Cancellations with more than 60 days notice will receive a refund of 100% of the deposit and any monies prepaid.
2 Cancellations with 60 days or less AND more than 30 days notice will receive a refund of 50% of the deposit. Any other money prepaid will have any expenses incurred that directly relate to the booking deducted before refunded.
3. Cancellations with 30 days or less AND more than 5 days notice will forfeit the deposit.
4. Cancellations with 5 days or less notice are liable for the full value of the booking.
COVID-19 Policy
Cancellations that occur as a result of government action will have all monies paid refunded in full.
Please contact us to discuss hiring this venue for your next group getaway!
Venue hire of RCR is also suited for hobbist groups that would like to meet up in a beautiful location for a few days. Activities must be in keeping with the retreat and its quiet, peaceful environment.
Hire RCR for Retreats or Workshops
Rates (All pricing is exclusive of GST)
Venue hire without accommodation: $650 per day or part day
Kitchen and Pool NOT included
A maximum of 25 attendees, including facilitators, applies.
Options:
1. Kitchen Hire: $50 per day or part day
2. Access to geothermal pools: $133 per day or part day (attendees bring own towels)
OR
Venue with overnight accommodation: $990 per day or part day
A maximum of 25 attendees, including facilitators, applies.
4 suites available for accommodation
2 x Superior Suites
2 x Premier Suites
Maximum of 2 persons per room (adults only).
Access to geothermal pools is included (towels are provided for accommodated guests)
Options:
1. Kitchen Hire (if not using RCR catering option): $50 per day or part day
Catering
Catering by RCR
Up to 10 persons: $400 per day, or part day, for staff
11 – 16 persons: $650 per day, or part day, for staff
17 - 25 persons: $900 per day, or part day, for staff
Food Costs
$30 per person per day or part day
Non-Catering Option
If catering is not required, the kitchen may be hired for $50 per day
Security Bond
The venue hire will be secured with a $1000 bond, used to rectify any damage sustained during the tenure.
Inclusions
WiFi / Internet
Whiteboard and markers
Use of Laundry for accommodated guests
Large pool, geothermal for most of year for accommodated guests
Hot pool for accommodated guests
Optional Extras
Beauty and massage therapists may be pre-booked for treatments.
Policies
RCR is not licenced for alcohol, however for those staying overnight, alcohol may be consumed on the condition that it is done so responsibly.
No animals
No smoking in rooms or near hazardous materials
Once checked in, guests to make themselves aware of and comply with requirements in the Room Information booklet
Payment of deposit to secure booking is required at time of booking. The deposit amount is 30% of the expected tariff. Full payment of the expected tariff is required 10 days prior to commencement of retreat or workshop. At the end of the retreat, the difference between the received monies and actual tariff will be calculated and a reconciliation invoice or credit note issued.
Cancellations
For all bookings, the following rules apply:
1. Cancellations with more than 60 days notice will receive a refund of 100% of the deposit and any monies prepaid.
2 Cancellations with 60 days or less AND more than 30 days notice will receive a refund of 50% of the deposit. Any other money prepaid will have any expenses incurred that directly relate to the booking deducted before refunded.
3. Cancellations with 30 days or less AND more than 5 days notice will forfeit the deposit.
4. Cancellations with 5 days or less notice are liable for the full value of the booking.
COVID-19 Policy
Cancellations that occur as a result of government action will have all monies paid refunded in full.
Please contact us to discuss hiring this venue for your next group getaway!