The Ultimate Mamma Mia Weekend Getaway

When: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November

Time: Arrive from 5pm on Friday - leave site 10:00am Sunday

Where: Hahei Beach Resort, 41 Harsant Avenue, Hahei 3591, New Zealand

Leader: Hannah Koumakis

What To Bring: Packing List will be sent after ticket purchased

Transport: You will need to find your own way to the retreat, however we will put you in group chats where you can organise to carpool with someone nearby. This is up to the attendees responsibility - Dear Community is not held liable.

Ticket includes:

• Two nights of shared bunk room accomodation,
• Two cooked breakfasts
• Grazing lunch on Saturday
• Exclusive Sailing Yacht trip around the coastline
• Goodie bag (worth over $100!)

To all our Mamma Mia lovers, Dear Community is pleased to bring you the ultimate Greek experience this summer, with our Mamma Mia themed weekend. Taking place from November 27th to 29th, 2026 at Hahei Beach Resort, this weekend is going to be an unforgettable experience, featuring some incredible surprises along the way.

On Saturday get ready to set sail as Boom Charters takes us on an exclusive Dear Community Sailing trip. Departing from Whitianga, you'll be able to explore a new coastline, as we are taken around various islands along the Coromandel Coastline, stopping for swimming and snorkelling along the way.

For those that aren't interested in participating in the water activities, you’ll be able to graze on a delicious platter, and sip on wine, as you take in the beautiful coastline in front of you. Taking place from 1 pm to 5 pm, it's going to be a magical summer day.

The rest of the weekend will be spent with a couple of creative activities, to help deepen those relationships formed. With only 22 women in attendance the experiences shared will assist in bonding you with others in this intimate sized group.

A personalised experience from the moment you sign up, our attendees will fill out a Google form before arrival. This will help us in assigning you to a cabin with other like-minded women who share your values and interests. During the camp, you'll be encouraged to grow these relationships further through our ice breaker games, quiz evening and daily activities. Through the use of facilitated conversations, you'll be close to your roomies in no time.

We found that sometimes in order for us to deepen relationships, a one hour activity isn't enough - hence why we wanted to create a weekend getaway where women had the opportunity to really get to know each other.

With sponsors, spot prizes, and plenty of other surprises along the way, this weekend is all about reflection and connection, while having a lot of fun along the way.

While Dear Community will provide breakfast, and a grazing board lunch on the second day, attendees are responsible for their own dinners. Just like school camps, we need every attendee to bring baking. To opt out of bringing baking, a $15 charge applies allowing us to drive into town to purchase baking on your behalf. On the Google Form that will be sent to you prior, you will have the choice to either opt out and pay $15, or bring baking. If you want to opt out, you will receive payment details following this.

As adults, opportunities to attend 'weekend getaways' are actually quite rare. Our hope is you leave this camp feeling inspired and empowered, with new friends, and a new zest for life. With goodie bags, spot prizes and lots of delicious food, this camp is not one you want to miss.

Please note no refunds given!!

Please note that our events operate on a donation basis for attendance. Your contribution not only secures your spot at the event but, more importantly, funds our ability to host events across the country. Our mission is to extend the reach of Dear Community across New Zealand, and your donation plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality. We rely on these donations to pay our charity overheads, such as leader tickets, accounting, salaries, lawyers, subscriptions, designs and so much more. As a non-profit organisation and due to the nature of donations, refunds are not possible.

We appreciate your understanding and support in making our community-building initiatives possible. Please note, by purchasing a ticket and donating, you are agreeing to Dear Community’s terms and conditions.

Attendance Policy

In order to ensure the smooth running of our events and to show respect for everyone involved, we request that attendees provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice if they are unable to attend a ticketed event. Failure to do so may result in restrictions on purchasing tickets for future events organised by Dear Community.This policy is in place to allow our leaders to offer the space to other community members in a timely manner. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.