This is more than a training, it’s a wānanga, a gathering of wisdom, and a rekindling of purpose.
A warm welcome!
We’re delighted to welcome you to a rare and transformative wānanga for emerging and experienced Family Constellations facilitators.
Hosted by ANZCI at the beautiful Ōrongomai Marae, this retreat offers a sacred space to reconnect with your passion, refine your practice, and root deeper into the ancestral and systemic wisdom that supports this work.
Whether you’re just beginning to find your voice as a facilitator or have years of experience behind you, this retreat invites you to meet the next layer of your growth — personally, professionally, and spiritually.
A Space to Deepen and Expand
This isn’t just another workshop — it’s a living, breathing container for learning, reflection, and community.
You’ll be guided by Margarete Koenning, a respected teacher and seasoned traveller in the field of Family Constellations. With her gentle, grounded presence, Margarete creates space for you to stretch into new insight, refine your skills, and trust your own knowing.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Clarify your facilitation style
Deepen your understanding of systemic movement
Explore edges in a safe, supported environment
Refresh and reignite your connection to the work
About Your Guide:
Margarete Koenning
Colombia, Germany, Australia
Margarete Koenning is a Family & Systemic Constellations trainer and Gestalt Therapist. With over 40 years of experience in social work, constellation facilitation, and Gestalt Therapy, Margarete is deeply respected for her healing presence, authentic connection, and inclusion of healing rituals.
Margarete immigrated from Germany to Australia over 30 years ago, bringing her knowledge of Family Constellations and establishing herself as a leader in the field. She offers her renowned in-person facilitator training, which she has been leading for over 25 years. Known for her deep wisdom and her passion for training the next generation of facilitators, Margarete is a beloved figure in the International Constellation Community.
Find more information about Margarete here: https://www.margarete-koenning-counselling.com.au/
A Unique Retreat Experience
We’ve designed this experience as a sacred and supported wānanga, held in the heart of Aotearoa, where spiritual, emotional, and practical integration can flourish.
You can expect:
Support from the ANZCI team
Guided sessions with Margarete
Peer-to-peer kōrero and experiential practice
Quiet time for personal reflection
Shared meals, rest, and connection within the Marae setting
Ōrongomai holds us in its embrace — a place of manaakitanga, wairua, and belonging. It is more than a venue; it is a part of the experience. Together, we’ll co-create a space where learning feels soulful, embodied, and alive.
Why Now?
The world needs more space holders who can move with integrity, compassion, and presence — and who are willing to tend to their own growth alongside others.
This retreat is an invitation to:
Listen to your inner wisdom
Walk forward with ancestral support
Be part of the evolving field of Constellations
Retreat Details
Dates: 28–30 November 2025
Location: Ōrongomai Marae, Upper Hutt, Aotearoa New Zealand
Includes: Shared marae-style accommodation and meals
Facilitator: Margarete Koning
Who it's for: Emerging and experienced Family Constellations facilitators
Capacity: 70 participants (55 places remaining as of 3 July)
Investment: $555 NZD (payment plans available)
Refund PolicyCancel more than 30 days before the retreat: full refund minus admin cost of $250 NZD
Cancel within 30 days: no refund (due to confirmed marae and catering costs)
Leave With
Renewed clarity and purpose
Tangible skills and insights to bring into your facilitation
A sense of belonging and connection to a wider constellation of peers
Inspiration for what’s next — in your practice, your life, and the field
Join Us
This is more than a training.
It’s a wānanga — a weaving of knowledge, presence, and potential.
We would be honoured to share this time with you.
Non members
- Non members (become a member for $75 here)
NZ$595 in full
*Payment plan available in next step
Refund Policy
Cancel more than 30 days before the retreat: full refund minus admin cost of $250 NZD. Cancel within 30 days: no refund (due to confirmed marae and catering costs).
If you still have unanswered questions, send us an email info@anzci.nz
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All photos by Marijke de Jong