Solscape Eco Retreat in Raglan, New Zealand

Solscape is a 10 acre property nestled at the foot of Mt Karioi, overlooking the Tasman Sea and just a bush walk away from Ngaranui Beach and world famous surf break Manu Bay. Situated just a few kms from Raglan township on New Zealand's beautiful westcoast, we are 2 hours south of Auckland and 40 minutes west of Hamilton.

Our lodgings are consciously designed to fit within our primary goals of minimizing our ecological footprint and inspiring our visitors with many working models of sustainable living.

This year we are excited to be stepping into our long held vision of creating an educational space hosting a myriad of courses, workshops and retreats in practical sustainability and holistic well-being.

Our special features include;

* Courses, workshops and retreats
* Weddings
* Tipi Retreat
* Earth Domes
* Eco Baches
* Recycled Railway Carriages
* Camping/Campervan
* Solsurfer Surf School
* Yoga classes
* Massage
* Earth oven and BBQ
* Food gardens
* Beautiful location
* Spectacular sea views

CABOOSES
Solscape offers unique accommodation in 14 recycled, authentic NZ railway carriages and cabooses.
Choose from our larger, self-contained carriage and our double, twin, dorm and triple share cabooses.
* fire place
* book exchange
* outdoor BBQ and pizza oven
* kitchen with 4 burner hob, small oven, kettles, crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans,
* small garden, herb spiral, food forest
* showers and toilets
All caboose guests share communal facilities and beds are made up with quality linen


ACTIVITIES
* Surfing! Best known for long peeling left-hand point breaks, Raglan also offers ideal conditions for beginners and novice surfers. Solscape Eco Retreat offers customised surf packages, surf lessons and board hire. Surf guiding is also available for the more advanced surfer.
* Raglan is one of New Zealand\'s premier kiteboarding locations. Because of Raglan\'s natural land formations, nearly any wind direction is suitable for kiteboarding.
* There are several bush and beach walks in Raglan, including climbing Mt Karioi, Te Toto Gorge and the beautiful Bridal Veil Falls waterfall track.
* Lots of other ways to get in touch with the great outdoors at Raglan including kayaking and horse trekking tours. Bikes are also for rent from Solscape Eco Retreat.
*Healing massage therapists and individual yoga classes are available onsite by appointment.


Raglan town has a unique laid-back atmosphere and offers a wide array of eateries catering to all tastes. Interesting shops line the main street with their array of bohemian arts-and-crafts.