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WINTER RETREAT: The Deepening of Compassionate Wisdom (Fully booked, waiting list only)
Fully booked, waiting list only
This extended long-weekend Winter Compassion Retreat, is now offered from 5pm on Friday 12 June - Tuesday 16th at 11:30am for a deeper immersion in nurturing and ennobling silence at the beautiful venue of Mont Fleur, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch, and is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.The 3 night option from Sat morning is included under Pricing and limited weekend spaces from 12-14 June are available to those who have previously attended Sue’s retreats.
We will explore and cultivate ways to deepen the compassionate heart, creating a safe and gentle home within which becomes a nourishing and reliable inner refuge for times of turmoil and uncertainty. We will discover the meaning of true self-care and rest, drawing solace from practicing "alone together" in shared silence.
The wisdom Dharma teachings and practices inspired by Buddhist psychology and particularly the first two Brahma Viharas, divine abodes of loving-kindness (metta) and compassion (karuna), will help heal the fragmentation, fear and despair which have resulted from a vicious inner critic, habitual self-abandonment and deeply entrenched patterns of searching outwardly for happiness and inner peace.
This retreat includes teachings, guided meditations in all postures and short, individual sessions during the weekend. The ancient practice of qigong movement meditation, as well as an optional yoga/mindful movement class and 60 min aromatherapy massages, will enhance our embodied experience. There will be time to rest, walk and enjoy time in nature.
A few overnight places might be offered to regular retreatants who are unable to stay for the full duration.
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A 30-50 minute pre-retreat individual session via Zoom/Whatsapp is required for newcomers or if you have not attended one of Sue’s residential retreats before. This provides greater containment and enhances and deepens the silent retreat experience for yourself and for the group. The fee for this will be the 30-50 minute medical aid rate and will be reduced if you are not on medical aid. Please contact Sue on sue.stillmind@gmail.com to arrange a time.
CPD accreditation for Health, Mental Health and Allied professionals is confirmed with an annual admin fee of R475.
Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com
Costing: 12 - 16 June (from 4pm on Fri 12th)
Single En-suite Accommodation & Food: R9100
Teacher's Fee: R5000
Total: R14 100
Shared en-suite Accommodation & Food: R6750 per person
Teacher's Fee: R5000 per person
Total: R11 750 per person sharing
A 3 night option from 9am Saturday 13 June until 11:30am on 16 June is also offered for those who can’t stay for 4.
Costing: 13 - 16 June (from 9am on Sat 13th):
Single En-suite Accommodation & Food: R7 300 per person
Teacher’s Fee: R4500
Total: R11 800
Shared en-suite Accommodation & Food: R5300 per person sharing
Teacher's Fee: R4500 per person
Total: R9800 per person sharing
A deposit of R3000 - 4000 (R2500 of which is non-refundable) confirms your place. 50% of the full cost is due by 25 May and the full balance by the 6 June, unless a payment plan has been agreed upon.
As always, reductions & payment plans are available on request.
Optional Extras:
Massage: R700 for 60 mins
Mindful Movement:/Yoga TBC
Account Name: Stillmind Retreats
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 63069443760
Branch Code: 250655 or 210835
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Your name & 12 June
Please email proof of payment as well as confirmation of your booking including your contact number to admin@stillmindretreats.com.
Although individual circumstances will be taken into account the following applies to all bookings.
Please note that the refunded amount/percentage is calculated based on the full retreat fee.
4 – 6 weeks prior to retreat:
If your place is filled, there will be a refund less R1500 admin fee
If it is not filled there will be a refund less 30%.
2 - 4 weeks prior to retreat:
If your place is filled, there will be a refund less R2000 admin, but in the event, your place is not filled a refund less 75%.
2 weeks or less prior to the retreat:
If your place is filled, and the retreat is fully booked, there will be a refund less R2500 (non-refundable deposit).
If your place is filled, and the retreat is not fully booked, then the accommodation and food only will be refunded, but individual circumstances will be taken into account.
If your place is not filled, then no refund is possible, but individual circumstances will be taken into account.
Details
- Start: 12 June, 2026 @ 5:00 pm UTC+2
- End: 16 June, 2026 @ 11:30 am UTC+2
- Event Category: Residential Retreats
Venue
- Mont Fleur
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Upper Blaauwklippen Road
Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600 South Africa - View Venue Website