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New Zealand

Upcoming Dates

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Earth Village, Kerikeri, New Zealand

2026 Dates

March 18-24

New Zealand

2025 Dates

July 15-20 (Family Tour)
Ages 12+

Reconnect. Restore. Reawaken.

Are you ready to lay down your worries and regain 100 percent of your natural self? We invite you to the heart of a Global Awakening at the inaugural Earth Village Forest Healing Festival. This is more than a retreat; it is a sacred meditation journey into the pristine native forests of Aotearoa to meet your true self and elevate your vitality.

Zero Waste

We have a zero-waste policy. All rubbish must be taken home with you.

Alchohol Free

This is a no-alcohol event. Please do not bring any alcohol or substances on-site.

Family Friendly

This is a respectful, peaceful environment; be aware of loud sounds while others are sleeping.

Global Awakening

We believe the global awakening will begin from Aotearoa and invite people worldwide to join us in prayer.

Why Join the Forest Healing Journey?

Inspired by the elevation of humanity and deep connection with nature, this festival is a sanctuary designed to calm your mind and invigorate your body. Hosted at the breathtaking Earth Village—a 386-acre sanctuary of native New Zealand forest—you will immerse yourself in an environment dedicated to harmonious coexistence.

A Truly Immersive "Glamping" Meditation Tour Experience a unique "digital detox" as you camp amidst the great nature of New Zealand. While basic facilities are provided, this experience encourages you to embrace the simplicity of forest living to fully recover your internal energy.

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Festival Highlights

Brain Qigong & Meditation

Daily sessions of qigong, breathing, and collective meditations to raise consciousness.

Healing Zone & Sauna

Experience forest saunas, carbonated mineral water baths, and sessions with gifted healers.

Vibrant Marketplace

Explore eco-healing products, artisan crafts, and wellness stalls that support conscious living.

Community & Culture

Live music, open mic nights, inspirational workshops, and film screenings under the stars.

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What to Expect: Your Forest Immersion

To fully recover your internal energy, we embrace a simple, nature-centered lifestyle at Earth Village. This experience is a glamping camp meditation tour designed to help you meet your true self.

  • Accommodations: Tents and basic facilities are pre-set in the forest.
  • Authentic Experience: As a true forest immersion, expect a simpler standard of sleeping, washing, and eating than a traditional hotel.
  • Digital Detox: Electricity is limited to help you disconnect from devices and reawaken your vitality.
  • Zero Waste: To honor the Earth, all rubbish must be taken home with you.
  • Alcohol-Free: This is a substance-free, peaceful environment focused on deep healing.

Day-by-Day Journey

  • Arrive at Auckland Airport and transfer to our hotel.
  • 8:00 pm: Official orientation at the Holiday Inn Auckland Hotel to begin our collective journey.
  • Depart Auckland and travel north to the serene forests of Kerikeri.
  • Arrive at Earth Village, a 386-acre sanctuary of native forest and pines.
  • Settle into your glamping site and begin your connection with the sacred energy of the land.
  • Brain Qigong & Meditation: Engage in specialized training to recover your internal energy and vitality.
  • Forest Bathing: Guided bush walks designed to help you discover "Humanity in Nature".
  • Healing Zone & Sauna: Experience forest saunas and carbonated mineral water baths to invigorate the body.
  • Saturday Night (March 21): Join the Global Collective Meditation to raise consciousness together for the Earth.
  • After a final morning of forest healing, we depart Earth Village for the beautiful Haruru area.
  • Spend your final night in reflection, integrating the lessons of the forest.
  • 9:00 am: Depart Haruru for Auckland Airport.
  • 1:00 pm: Arrive at the airport (Please schedule departing flights for after 3:00 pm).
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Meet the Trainers

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Ilchi Lee
Special Guest Trainer  |  Founder of Body & Brain

Ilchi Lee will join the festival for a special online session to help you experience the GongSaeng (Coexistence) energy in New Zealand. He is the founder of Body & Brain, a New York Times bestselling author, an innovative leader in brain potential development, and a dedicated advocate for a peaceful, sustainable world. He has developed Brain Education, a mind-body training method that helps people create their own health, happiness, and peace and use it for the benefit of all.

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Ilchibuko Todd
Main Trainer  |  CEO of Body & Brain

Ilchibuko Todd will join the festival for special in-person sessions to help deepen your experience in New Zealand. She brings over 20 years of experience mastering Qi energy through SunTao Living practice and Body & Brain. She offers expert guidance to reconnect people to the deepest root of themselves and awaken their fullest potential. Ilchi Human Daesunsanim is an international speaker and trainer who envisions individual awakening and healing to be the seed from which the healing of all humanity and the Earth will grow. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The most effective solution is to go through your current cellphone service provider and ask about their 'international plan.' This will allow you to receive calls and texts with your current phone number.

The other option is to purchase a local SIM or eSIM card, however, this option may have data and calling restrictions.

Please ask your local Body & Brain center manager for the tour welcome packet for information on when to schedule your flight arrival & departure.

Current travel requirements can be viewed at: travel.state.gov

For any requirements, the tour coordinator will work to assist you in completing them.

  • Cancellations made within 30 days to 1 week of the tour start date will result in a fee of 20% of the total tour price.
  • Cancellations made within 6 days to the day of the tour start date will result in a fee of 50% of the total tour price.

New Zealand Forest Healing Festival

Register Today!

Contact your local Body & Brain Center to Register.

Includes all meals, lodging, and travel during the tour

Tour Price: $4,600 (until Dec. 31)

2024 Price: $4,800 (starting Jan. 1)

Check with your center manager for more details about your flight schedule before buying your ticket.

Contact your local Body & Brain Center to Register.

Exclusive US Member Package: Includes all meals, lodging and travel

Festival Price: $3,900

We have curated a comprehensive 6-night, 7-day itinerary specifically for our US practitioners to ensure a seamless and deep healing experience. Check with your center manager for more details about your flight schedule before buying your ticket.

Contact your local Body & Brain Center to Register.

 

Learn More

FREE Webinar Introduction

Ask about a free webinar introduction to learn more about the April New Zealand Meditation Tour. Contact your local Body & Brain Center for Zoom info.  

Taste the healing effects of New Zealand's natural sceneries right from your home!

Session 1
Thursday, March 9, 2023
9am - 10:15am (PT) / 12pm - 1:15pm (ET)

OR

Session 2
Thursday, March 9, 2023
5:30pm - 6:45pm (PT) / 8:30pm - 9:45pm (ET)