Experience The Farm
Experience The Farm
A Place to Learn, Rest & Recharge
Your surroundings have a profound impact on your yoga teacher training experience. For 19 immersive days, The Farm becomes your home – a place to step away from daily distractions, connect with nature, and focus entirely on your practice and personal growth.
Surrounded by rolling Northland countryside, you’ll wake to peaceful views, practise in purpose-built yoga spaces, share nourishing meals with your fellow trainees, and end each day beneath a sky full of stars.
It’s the kind of environment that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the journey, making your yoga teacher training as restorative as it is transformational.
About The Farm
A peaceful retreat surrounded by nature
Nestled within 1,000 acres of rolling Northland countryside, The Farm is a peaceful retreat where nature, comfort, and community come together. Surrounded by open farmland and native bush, it offers the ideal setting to step away from everyday distractions and fully immerse yourself in your yoga teacher training.
At the heart of the property is a beautifully restored wool shed, now a purpose-built yoga shala where you’ll spend your days practising, learning, and growing. The Farm also features comfortable accommodation, welcoming communal spaces, a sauna, and plenty of quiet places to relax, reflect, and connect with fellow trainees.
Located in Northland and within easy reach of the Bay of Islands, The Farm combines the tranquillity of a rural retreat with access to some of New Zealand’s most spectacular beaches and natural attractions. Whether you’re watching the sunrise over the hills, enjoying the peaceful surroundings after practice, or simply taking time to slow down, The Farm provides an unforgettable setting for your teacher training journey.
Accommodation
Rest well. Wake refreshed. Feel at home.
Whether you value privacy, are travelling with a partner, or prefer a more budget-friendly option, The Farm offers a range of accommodation to suit different preferences and budgets.
Choose from private rooms, twin-share rooms, shared dormitory-style accommodation, or camping if you’d like to enjoy an even closer connection with nature. Whichever option you choose, you’ll have access to welcoming communal spaces, shared bathroom facilities, and the peaceful surroundings that make The Farm such a special place to stay.
Every accommodation option is just a short walk from the yoga shala, dining areas, and the rest of the property, making it easy to settle into the rhythm of daily life and fully immerse yourself in your yoga teacher training experience.
- 🛏 Private Room – Your own peaceful retreat with added privacy.
- 👥 Twin Share – A comfortable option for friends or those happy to share.
- 🏡 Shared Dorm – A social and affordable way to do your YTT at The Farm.
- ⛺ Camping – Bring your own tent and enjoy sleeping under the stars while still having full access to The Farm’s facilities.
Visit The Farm’s Accommodation page for more information.
Full Board Catered Meals
Wholesome food, shared together.
Your stay at The Farm includes full board catering, with delicious vegetarian meals thoughtfully prepared each day. Enjoy a wholesome breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and refreshments, so you can focus entirely on your practice, learning, and personal growth.
One of the unique features of The Farm is its thriving vegetable garden, where some of the fresh produce used in the kitchen is grown on-site. Combined with locally sourced ingredients, many of your meals embrace a true farm-to-table philosophy, celebrating seasonal flavours and the natural abundance of Northland.
Meals are served in a warm, welcoming setting where you’ll have time to slow down, connect with fellow students, and savour nourishing food after a full day of learning. It’s these simple moments—sharing a meal, enjoying the peaceful surroundings, and embracing the rhythm of life at The Farm—that make the experience so memorable.
Whether you’re gathering around the table after morning practice or sharing stories over dinner, mealtimes are an important part of the experience, bringing everyone together as a community. Vegan options and most dietary requirements can be happily accommodated with advance notice.
The Woolshala
An inspiring place to practise and teach
At the heart of your teacher training is The Woolshala—a beautifully restored wool shed transformed into a light-filled yoga shala. Surrounded by the peaceful Northland countryside, it’s a space that invites you to slow down, focus, and fully immerse yourself in the journey ahead.
This is where you’ll deepen your personal practice, explore yoga philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology, practise hands-on adjustments, and build the confidence to lead your own classes. From energising morning practices to inspiring workshops, The Woolshala becomes your classroom, your sanctuary, and a place where lasting friendships are formed.
Fully equipped with yoga mats and props, the shala provides everything you need to learn comfortably, allowing you to simply arrive, be present, and make the most of every day.
Facilities & Amenities
Comforts that make you feel at home
Your yoga teacher training isn’t just about the hours spent in the shala—it’s also about the moments in between. The Farm has been thoughtfully designed with inviting spaces that encourage connection, creativity, and rest, allowing you to fully embrace the slower pace of retreat life.
Spend your afternoons unwinding in the sauna, relaxing in a hammock beneath the trees, or gathering around the campfire. Share stories over a cup of tea, make music or simply find a quiet corner to journal, read, or reflect on everything you’ve learned that day.
From friendly farm animals and native bush to open spaces that invite you to slow down and breathe, every part of The Farm encourages you to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself.
Things To Do
Adventure beyond the yoga mat
While your days will be immersed in yoga, you’ll also have opportunities to experience the natural beauty and adventure that Northland is famous for. Whether you’re looking to unwind or explore, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of your time at The Farm.
Ride horseback through the countryside, catch a wave at one of Northland’s beautiful beaches, set sail on the sparkling waters of the Bay of Islands, or explore scenic walking and cycling trails surrounded by native bush. From peaceful nature walks to unforgettable outdoor adventures, there’s something for every pace and every personality.
Whether you choose to spend your free time exploring the region or simply soaking up the tranquillity of The Farm, you’ll leave with more than just a yoga certification—you’ll take home incredible memories of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular regions.
Getting To The Farm
Easy to reach, hard to leave.
Tucked away in the peaceful countryside of Whangaruru, Northland, The Farm offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. Located approximately one hour from Whangārei and within easy reach of the Bay of Islands, it’s an easy journey whether you’re travelling from elsewhere in New Zealand or flying in from overseas.
The drive itself is part of the experience. As the landscape opens into rolling farmland and native bush, you’ll leave the pace of everyday life behind and begin to settle into the slower rhythm of retreat living.
To make your journey even easier, The Farm can arrange pick-ups from the main transport hubs in the region for a small additional fee. Once you’ve enrolled, we’ll provide detailed travel information, recommended flight options, driving directions, and everything you need to plan a smooth and stress-free arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Life at The Farm
What is a typical day like at The Farm?
Each day follows a balanced rhythm of yoga practice, teacher training sessions, delicious shared meals and time to relax in nature. While the schedule is immersive, there’s also space to rest, reflect and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
What are the days like? Do we get off days?
Trainings run from 7am – 6pm for 6 days a week with one off day. We will begin our day with a morning asana at 7am, have an hour breakfast from around 9am and morning lectures till around 1pm. Lunch break is always 2 hours. The afternoons will focus on teaching methodology and practice, then its asana theory and workshops. We finish around 6pm each day.
Will I have phone reception and Wi-Fi?
Yes. Wi-Fi is available in communal areas. Many students choose to spend less time on their devices, making the most of the opportunity to disconnect from everyday distractions.
What makes learning at The Farm different?
Being immersed in nature, sharing meals with fellow students and living together throughout the training creates a learning experience that’s difficult to replicate in a city studio. Without the usual distractions of everyday life, many students find they’re able to focus more deeply, build lasting friendships and experience meaningful personal growth.
Is The Farm suitable if I’ve never stayed on a farm before?
Absolutely. The Farm offers a peaceful, welcoming environment with comfortable accommodation and modern facilities. No farming experience is needed—just a willingness to slow down, immerse yourself in the experience and enjoy life surrounded by nature.
Can I explore the surrounding area?
Absolutely. During your free time, you’re welcome to enjoy the property’s grounds, walking tracks and natural surroundings. On designated time off, many students also choose to go on the many activities available such as horse riding, surfing, sailing, biking or just visiting nearby beaches or exploring Northland’s beautiful coastline.
Course Details
Discover the training behind the experience
You’ve explored the venue—now it’s time to discover the training itself. Our internationally recognised Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed to do more than simply certify you.
Through daily practice, hands-on teaching experience, anatomy, philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and teaching methodology, you’ll develop the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to lead classes with authenticity. By graduation, you’ll have taught multiple classes and be ready to begin your teaching journey with confidence.
Visit our Course Details page to explore the curriculum, daily schedule, and everything else you need to know before taking the next step. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Farm.
Ready To Transform Your Life?
Imagine spending 19 unforgettable days immersed in yoga, surrounded by nature, and supported by a community of like-minded people. It’s more than a yoga teacher training – it’s a chance to step away from everyday life, and discover what’s possible when you give yourself the space to grow.
Whether your goal is to become a confident yoga teacher or simply deepen your practice, we’ll be with you every step of the way. Through personal guidance, practical teaching experience, and a supportive learning environment, you’ll graduate with the confidence and skills to teach authentically.
If The Farm feels like the place you’ve been searching for, we’d love to welcome you. Reserve your place today and begin a journey that could transform your life.