The power of love
... there is no greater love than to lay your life down for your friends ...
Dear friends,
We're a bit late with this update as unfortunately Janet fell and seriously damaged her left wrist. It's in a cast so she's chipping away at what she can manage with one hand. If anyone is willing and able to lend a hand with cooking, cleaning or gardening, it would be most appreciated.
The team and guests are stepping up with cooking and other tasks so it's not all bad! The back of the Lodge restoration is also coming along nicely.
We're blessed to have welcomed a previous guest James back again. He's says he's just so glad to be back at Arapohue Retreat with the feeling of home and family... and someone to walk alongside.
Arapohue Retreat is a unique refuge from the storm. Sincere thanks to our partners and friends who help make this place happen and see people saved, healed and delivered... for the glory of God.
Ray, Jan and the A-team
Arapohue Retreat
Horsing around
Thanks to Kyle we are now riding the horses regularly and attempting to train the riders(!!).
The old barn has been partially renovated as a stable for the horses to rest at night out of the freezing rain, wind and mud.
We plan to demo the top storey of the old barn at some stage as it's had it.
Thanks also to Roger & Heather MacKenzie from Horse Riding Warkworth for their partnership and donation of tack gear (bridles, horse blankets etc).
From strength to strength
Lucas doesn't need any help with his pull-ups now! It's wonderful to see the strengthening and restoration of bodies, souls and spirits - and hope blossoming day-by-day.
Janet completed the Elijah House B-School inner healing course in May and is booked to complete the C-School in July. This powerful ministry training is invaluable in the ministry time at Arapohue Retreat.
Visit from Pastor Tawhiri Littlejohn, Kaiwaka Revival Church
We were really blessed when Pastor Tawhiri joined us for a ministry morning to encourage and build up the guys.
L-R: Kyle, Lucas, Jaime, Dorian, Pastor Tawhiri, Jon (volunteer from The Lighthouse Church, Dargaville)
Thanks to our partners
we couldn't do it without you. Special thanks this month to Woolworths Dargaville for monthly sponsorship, Clunie Sawmilling, Kaihu Valley Sawmill, John Dreadon Contracting. Thanks also to Caleb Salisbury from Salisbury Contracting for starting to deal with problem trees around powerlines... and digger work.
Urgent needs at Arapohue Retreat, June 2025
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GET ONE-THIRD OF YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION BACK |
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$600 |
Stable: wood shavings & limestone |
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$1,000 |
Lodge: timber |
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$1,000 |
Lodge: ranch slider |
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$1,000 |
Vet bills: horses |
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$1,116 |
Mortgage: July interest |
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$1,500 |
Tree & digger work |
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$200,000 |
Mortgage: full redemption |
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Please send your tax-deductible donation to Please email janet@thewildside.net to let me know so I can send your tax receipt at the end of the financial year. Many thanks! |
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A huge thanks to our partners for your support!
Your ongoing support means we can continue to work with people who are struggling.
You play a VIP role in providing a place where people's lives can be restored by God. We can't do it without you.
Kind regards and many thanks,
Ray & Jan Curle on behalf of Arapohue Retreat & the WSCT team
574 Hoyle Rd, Arapohue 0374
Wild Side Charitable Trust Registration No. CC55065
p. 027 254 6778 | ray@thewildside.net | wildsidetrust.org
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