Get ready for a vibrant celebration of health, harmony, and happiness at the St Asaph Street Wellness Festival!

This two-day event is your opportunity to explore a world of wellness, connect with like-minded individuals, and discover tools to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.

What to Expect

The festival offers something for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned wellness enthusiast or just beginning your journey. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

• Inspiring Talks and Workshops: Learn from experts in natural medicine, meditation, fitness, and more.
• Artisan Market: Explore handcrafted treasures, unique gifts, and local delights at our community-focused market.
• Sound Journey and Bhajans: Immerse yourself in the healing power of sound with meditative sound journeys and participatory Bhajans.
• The Lotus-Heart Vegetarian Restaurant: Enjoy delicious vegetarian meals and refreshments, along with offerings from other food vendors and outdoor dining options.

Why Attend?

The Wellness Festival is more than just an event—it’s a chance to recharge, reconnect, and renew. Whether you’re looking to relax, learn, or simply have fun, this festival is designed to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.

Family-Friendly Fun

Bring the whole family! With live music, children’s activities, and a welcoming atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Mark your calendar for the weekend of 28 February and 1 March 2026, and join us for a day of discovery, connection, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you there!

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As we step into 2025, the call to prioritise wellness resonates more deeply than ever. In a world filled with constant change, true wellness invites us to slow down, reconnect with our inner selves, and embrace the harmony of body, mind, heart and soul.

As we embrace wellness in 2026, we are creating a brighter, more compassionate world. By prioritising our inner wellbeing, we radiate positivity and love, inspiring others to do the same. Together, we are building a future where health, harmony, and happiness are within everyone’s reach.

The Lotus-Heart: A Sanctuary for Wellness, Cuisine, Culture, and Community

The Lotus-Heart is a living, breathing community space where health, culture, cuisine, music, and human connection come together in genuine harmony. Located at [363] St Asaph Street in central Christchurch, it has been a place of nourishment and service for 29 years. The festival’s offerings are curated with the grounding of formal qualifications in holistic health science and sound therapy.

A Sacred Atmosphere – Open to All

Stepping into The Lotus-Heart, many people feel something they struggle to name — a stillness, a warmth, a sense of being welcomed exactly as they are. The space has a temple-like quality, drawing on the beauty of sacred art and imagery from traditions that have honoured love, compassion, and peace for thousands of years. The atmosphere simply reflects what we value most: beauty, sincerity, and the quiet presence of something good. This feeling has been cultivated with care over years of service to this community. Come and experience it for yourself.

What You’ll Find Here

• Plant-Based Dining – Wholesome vegetarian and vegan meals, gluten-free, onion-free and garlic-free options, organic ingredients wherever possible, served in a cosy and welcoming environment
• Health Store – Organic products, herbal remedies, and natural health essentials for conscious living
• Gift Shop – A curated collection of handcrafted gifts and artisanal treasures
• World Music Store – A diverse collection of world instruments for exploration and joy
• Workshops – Meditation, sound journeys, and sacred music to deepen your practice and inner growth
• Meeting Place – A peaceful space for community gatherings, workshops, and heart-led events

A Community of the Heart

Since 2022, The Lotus-Heart has operated without conventional commercial structures, not as a rejection of the world, but as an affirmation of something deeper. We stand in truth, in honour, and in service, guided by the principle that every person has the sovereign right to make their own informed choices about how they live and how they care for themselves. We welcome everyone, of every background, belief, and persuasion. There is no agenda here, no pressure, and no judgment. Only good food, genuine warmth, and an open door.

During the Wellness Festival

Throughout the festival week, The Lotus-Heart will be offering a selection of signature dishes alongside outdoor dining options, a warm and nourishing home base for the event. Whether you are arriving for a talk, resting between sessions, or simply dropping in to breathe for a moment, you are welcome here, exactly as you are.

The Lotus-Heart exists for one reason: to serve.

We warmly invite food vendors, growers, market stallholders, and inspirational speakers to express their interest in being part of the Wellness Festival 2026. If you are passionate about promoting wellness in its many forms—whether through physical health, mental clarity, creativity, or fostering a sense of community—we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

Be part of a vibrant festival that celebrates education, inspiration, and consciousness. This is an event dedicated to:

• • Enhancing individual wellbeing.
  • Strengthening community connections.
  • Caring for our world through holistic practices.

What You Need to Know:

• • Free Community Event:
    This festival is a free gift to the Christchurch community — no entry fees, no hidden costs. Simply come as you are.
  • Tents and Tables for Stallholders:
    Stallholders are not charged a fee. Tents and tables are provided — simply bring your products and yourself!
  • Speakers
    Speakers offer their time freely. Those who wish may invite a koha from participants. 
    As a gesture of gratitude, we invite all speakers to a shared meal and conversation at The Lotus-Heart on the evening of Friday 27 February, 6.30pm — wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate together before the festival begins.
  • Networking Opportunity:
    This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate together before the festival day!

Who We’re Looking For:

• • Food Vendors: Offering nourishing, wholesome, and delicious food options.
  • Growers: Offering organically grown or spray free produce
  • Market Stallholders: Showcasing unique, locally-crafted goods, wellness products, or services.
  • Inspirational Speakers: Sharing knowledge, insights, or practices that inspire and uplift others.
  • Holistic Practitioners & Wellness Professionals: Sharing information, resources, and insights about their practice or modality.

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in being part of this exciting event, please fill out the Expression of Interest form below. We can’t wait to hear about your unique offerings and how you’d like to contribute to the Wellness Festival 2026!