UXRETREAT 2022

An unconference style retreat for practitioners to connect

UXRETREAT is an informal 3 day space to unwind and reconnect with yourself and other ux / design leaders on Waiheke Island. The retreat combines discussion groups and workshops as provided by attendees with optional activities to experience the delights of Waiheke Island.

LOCATION

This year we have a brand new luxury designer space to share, ‘Kaitiaki Lodge’ located overlooking native bush in Onetangi, Waiheke Island. There are many options for breakout spaces with two lounges and fabulous outdoor spaces to gather. Facilities include a heated pool and hot tub, a 20 minute bush walk and also eco-zip adventures down the road.

OUTLINE of the retreat

Friday November 25th

Arrive by Fullers passenger Ferry or bring your own car on the Sealink boat departing from either Half Moon Bay or Hamer St, Freemans Bay, Auckland.

If you are on the Fullers passenger ferry we can help arrange to travel with a group so you can be picked up together from Matiatia. Alternatively you can get the Onetangi bus to the petrol station and you will be picked up from there.

Recommended times to travel: 4.00pm or 5.00pm ferry (before the busy commuter times)

Arrival to accommodation by 6:00pm to settle in.

6:30pm Opening connect

• Introductions

• Topic generation

7:30pm Dinner

8:30pm Board games / free time

Saturday November 26th

Breakfast provided

9:30am Start the day

• Vote on topics and activities

• Assemble the schedule for the day

10:00am - 1:00pm

• 2 - 4 track activities / discussion groups

• Playback with whole group

1:00pm Lunch provided in house

2:30pm Activities / free time

5:30pm Dinner out

7:30pm Board games / free time

Sunday November 27th

9:30am Check out of accommodation

10:00am Brunch out

• Reflection activities

• Feedback

12:00pm Close

PRICING

We like to keep the UXRETREAT accessible, fun and informal. As part of the ‘unconference’ vibe there are no special facilitators, tours or transport operators.

Rooms inside the retreat location are available, and once they are booked, attendees will need to find their own accommodation, preferably near by in Onetangi.

Included:

There is an admin fee of $230.00 (exc. GST.) which covers the cost of in-house meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), petrol for transport pick ups, cleaning and service fees and administration time.

Payment of the admin fee books your place on the retreat out of 20 places (excludes booking your room - see below).

Booking accommodation in the Lodge:

If you would like to book one King Single Bed in a twin share room it is $171.00 / night. There are four rooms with two king singles per room available, or 8 beds in total downstairs.

UPDATE: Accommodation at the lodge is now full. There are however some great options near by in Onetangi.

If you would like to book the Master Bedroom with ensuite on the upstairs floor, it is $380.00 / night. There is only one of these types of rooms available.

Not included:

• Meals and drinks out are covered by attendees individually.

• Cost of passenger or car ferry travel.

• Tours or activities such as wine tours, eco-zip.

• Any flights required to get to Auckland.

COVID-19 Guidelines

UXRETREAT 2022 will go ahead under the Orange guidelines as outlined here: https://covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights/life-at-orange/events-at-orange/

We will do our best to keep good air flow throughout the retreat spaces while we work together (there are sliding doors in the main space). We can also utilise the outdoor spaces as much as possible. Mask wearing is optional.

FOod and fun

Meals are a mixture of in house provided and experiences out at some of Waiheke’s best restaurants. Activities are optional and attendees usually get to choose between two options. Past years have involved the following:

• Lunch at 372 and Ki Maha, Onetangi beach front

• Dinner at The Bach

• Brunch out at Wai Kitchen, Oneroa

• Wine tours, Te Motu and Stonyridge

• Gelato and beach walks

• Sculpture walks

• Board games

• Cycle tours