A weekend retreat filled with crafts, relaxation, learning, fun and connection in the remote rural community of Tokanui in Southland.

You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.

And you can hear more from Julie Keast and the Far From Town women, here.

With thanks to:

• Kristy McGregor, Shepherdess
• And Allesha Ballard-Conway, Louise Patterson, Sophie Green, Dr Helen Paterson from the Women's Health Bus, Johnny Mauchline from Flying Trestles, Tokanui locals Emma-Kate Rabbidge and Sheila Smith from the Small Prophet Design Shed

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