Woodhill Park Retreat

What we do

Woodhill Park Retreat is a comfortable academic home-stay situated close to Muriwai Beach, the Parakai Hot Pools and the West Auckland vineyards.  There is a self-contained flat which can accommodate individuals on sabbatical, individual researchers or report writers who have to meet a deadline.  The Retreat has three bathrooms, two kitchens and eight well appointed bed-rooms which can accommodate small groups.  There is a also a mini-conference/teaching room and a number of adjoining break-out spaces. 

 



Jenny Hansen has become well known as a first class cook who caters for vegetarians as well as for people who have special dietary needs.  She prides herself in providing home-style fresh food so that visitors can successfully meet their work challenges.  

At the same time, Dr. Jens J. Hansen provides academic and  research mentoring which he also does whenever he works as a research consultant with educational institutions and government agencies.  He is an experienced facilitator of continuing professional development and has undertaken professional appraisals, and supervision as a part of promoting organisational development.  Visitors to the Woodhill Park Retreat can enjoy food for the taste-buds supplied by Jenny and food for thought from Jens.