Māori artwork
The Māori artwork on the Philosophy page has been designed by Gordon Toi from the House of natives.
Each of the big spirals represents the four walls of Te whare tapa wha. The energy flows constantly, from one pillar to the next, with hammerhead sharks, Ururoa/ perseverance, Mako/determination, Mangopare/strength and courage. The Puhoro/pathways and solutions are within the open spirals, the small spirals on the side are the seeds we plant at Ruby Retreat, then it is up to the participants to nourish them. The inner spokes are representing sea plants and animals that symbolise choice.