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RETREAT: Courageous and Joyful New Beginnings
6 September, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8 September, 2024 @ 2:00 pm UTC+2
This early Spring retreat is now offered as a full weekend retreat from 5pm on Friday 6 Sept or as an overnight retreat from Saturday 7 Sept @ 9am, ending on Sunday 8 Sept @ 2pm and will be held in a contained and nurturing atmosphere of contemplative (Noble) silence at the stunning Mont Fleur retreat venue, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners, as well as experienced meditators who want to deepen their practice.
Through the practice of meditation and the wisdom of Buddhist psychology, we will welcome the season of Spring and the possibility of new beginnings with joyful and compassionate awareness. Supported by the beauty of Nature around us, we will ground our awareness, establishing a calm and unified inner refuge from which to explore new and courageous ways of being, which awaken us to life and its possibilities in the midst of uncertainty.
To enhance the integration of body, heart and mind, daily sessions of qigong movement meditation will be offered and optional yoga or mindful movement and massages. as an optional extra. There will be time for restorative rest, as well as silent walks or mindful runs in the vineyards and mountains. Short, individual check-ins which provide additional emotional containment and insight during the retreat. Mont Fleur’s well-known exceptionally delicious vegetarian and vegan food will be savoured in silence, as part of our integrated practice.
A 30-40 minute pre-retreat individual session via Zoom/Whatsapp is recommended 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 30-40 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 psychologists and other HPCSA (or equivalent) registered professionals is confirmed, with an annual admin fee of R375 for 2024.
Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com
Weekend Retreat Cost from Friday 6 Sept at 5pm - Sunday 8 September at 2pm:
Single En-suite Accommodation & Food: R4300
Teacher's Fee: R3500
Total: R7800
Shared en-suite Accommodation & Food (available to couples although individual accommodation is recommended): R3400 per person plus
Teacher's Fee: R3500 per person
Total: R6900 per person
Overnight Cost: Sat 9am - Sunday 2pm:
Single En-suite Accommodation & Food: R2800
Teacher's Fee: R3000
Total: R5800
Shared en-suite Accommodation & Food (available to couples although individual accommodation is recommended): R2300 per person
Teacher's Fee: R3000 per person
Total: R5300 per person
A deposit of R2000 to R3000 (R2000 of which is non-refundable) confirms your place.
As always, reductions & payment plans are available on request.
Optional Extras:
Massage: R680 for 60 mins
Mindful Movement: TBC
Account Name: Stillmind Retreats
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 63069443760
Branch Code: 210835
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Your name & 7 Sep
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 R1000 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 R1500 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 R2000 (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:
- 6 September, 2024 @ 5:00 pm UTC+2
- End:
- 8 September, 2024 @ 2:00 pm UTC+2
- Event Category:
- Residential Retreats
Venue
- Mont Fleur Conference Centre
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Upper Blaauwklippen Road
Stellenbosch , Western Cape 7600 South Africa - Phone
- 021 880 1112
- View Venue Website