Our Space, Your Way

A Warm & Welcoming Community Venue in Dunedin

Ayu is a flexible, light-filled space for offsite meetings, workshops, classes, events and community gatherings

Your Place to Gather, Share, Create and Connect

Located in central Dunedin, Ayu is a multi-purpose venue available for hire by businesses, community groups, teachers, creatives and facilitators. From mindful offsite strategy days, meetings and team training sessions to yoga classes, wellness circles, community events and creative workshops — our space is designed to adapt to you. Calm, welcoming and easy to book, Ayu is your blank canvas to bring people together in meaningful ways.

Venue Features

Versatile & Flexible Layout

Set up for meetings, classes or gatherings

Minimalist Design with Natural Touches

Bright, uncluttered space with warm light and calming indoor plants. Ideal for photoshoots and to compliment any brand.

Practical Items Available

Tables, chairs, yoga props, mats, projector, smart TV, PA system and whiteboard and more available to set up your way.

Central Dunedin Location

Easy for teams, clients and community to find.

Locally Owned & Community-Focused

Run with care to nurture people and ideas.

The Space

Sweeping through the ground floor of a beautiful art deco building in Dunedin, Ayu Community Space is a light-bathed, 170m2 venue, featuring five specially designed areas and a full stock of props, furniture, and tech for your event.

Our space features a respectful combination of the original bones, with modern updates, natural light, high ceilings and flexible furniture to suit your event or session. Ideal for up to 60 seated or standing, or 21 on yoga mats in the studio space.

Facilities include: kitchenette, meeting table, chairs, yoga props, wifi and heating.

Whether you’re planning a day-long offsite, a weekly class, a product launch or a pop-up workshop, shop or training session — we make it easy for you to feel at home.

Ayu Welcomes

Business teams & organisations

Offsite strategy sessions, planning days, staff wellness events, conferences and training days.

Teachers & facilitators

Yoga, meditation, dance, movement, art or writing workshops.

Community & Private Events

Presentations, launches, circles, gatherings, pop-up events.

How to Book

Hiring Ayu is simple – tell us what you need, and when you’d like it, and we’ll help make your vision into a reality.

Hourly and day rates are available, or check out our special package rates on our Venue Hire pages.

Ready to book a viewing, or your next offsite, class or gathering?

Our Client Feedback

    
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hosted a workshop at Ayu and it was a lovely calming venue. Lots of space, great little kitchen and comfy for everyone.
  
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   Daisy Braid 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantasic space for a bridal shower. Had everything we needed!
  
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   anna mclachlan 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We rented AYU for 2 days of different professional workshops (health sector).

The space is super warm and welcoming with lots of options to move around the different areas. We had so many comments from participants about the beautiful energy and design.

Beautiful open kitchen area fully equipped to heat lunches or prepare provided spreads. But cafes are also close enough to whip across for bought food or drinks. Queens Gardens provided a lovely picnic spot for others.

Dealing with the owner was smooth and worry-free. Access easy to meet our needs with equipment to bring in/out.
Very affordable too.

Highly recommend!
  
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   Laura Keller 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love everything about Ayu! The course content is fantastic and next level wisdom taught clearly and without ego. The events are inspiring, nourishing and accessible, and as someone who feels the cold I always end up having to take off my layers as it’s so warm and cosy. Everything is so clean and high-quality, yet also so relaxing - it is a safe place to visit and has given a lot of value to my life. Highly recommend.
  
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   Angela Dempster-Passang 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A beautiful and well equipped space to hold a lady bath ( a baby shower where you celebrate the mums and their support network). Lots of great options for us to set up for our painting and massage sessions and really great communication from the AYU crew :)
  
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   Catherine Hosted 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great meeting space,  beautifully decorated, warm and comfortable.
  
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   Grant Ramsay 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our life drawing group used A Y U for several sessions. It's a lovely modern space, with great natural light and ambience. The manager, Jasmin, was lovely to deal with. Would highly recommend as a venue for events that require a modern space with good vibes!
  
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   Nicole Bezemer