RETREAT: Courageous & Joyful New Beginnings
This silent Open the Heart & Still the Mind weekend retreat will explore ways in which we can discover the courage within ourselves to live wholeheartedly and authentically, especially through times of change and transition. It offers an optional 3rd night for a deeper immersion, ending with breakfast on Monday morning.
Through the emotional containment of silence and meditation, we will ground ourselves more fully and open-heartedly in the present moment, creating a foundation of trust and inner peace. As we integrate our pain and suffering, we will discover the joy that comes from connecting bravely to ourselves and to life with more kindness, compassion and discerning wisdom. This creates the conditions for joyful and courageous new beginnings.
This retreat includes teachings from the wisdom of Buddhist psychology, guided meditations in all postures and time for silent walking meditations through the beautiful gardens of Temenos. The ancient practice of qigong movement meditation, as well as optional embodied movement classes and relaxing 60 min aromatherapy massages, will enhance our embodied experience. There will also be time for restorative rest and short, individual sessions with Sue during the retreat. Delicious vegetarian/vegan food will be savoured in silence as part of our integrated practice. This weekend retreat ends with lunch on Sunday 15 November with an extended retreat option offered until 10am on Monday morning which includes a very reduced fee for Sunday night accommodation.
A 30-50 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. 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 psychologists and other HPCSA (or equivalent) registered professionals has been confirmed, with an annual admin fee of R475.
Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com
Costing: Weekend
Single En-suite Accommodation & Food: R4550
Teacher's Fee: R3750
Total: R8300
Shared en-suite Accommodation & Food (available to couples/friends only): R4250 per person
Teacher's Fee: R3750 per person
Total: R8000 per person
Additional Sunday night cost (includes dinner, breakfast & meditations plus free accommodation): R850
As always, further reductions on Sue's fee and payment plans are available on request.
A deposit of R2000 to R3500 (R2500 of which is non-refundable) confirms your place
Optional Extras:
Massage: R700 for 60 minutes (full body); R450 for 30 mins (back)
Yoga/Mindful Movement: TBC
Accommodation Options: (please visit Temenos to view gallery)
Library Suites:
Avila - Georgian cottage, twin beds, shower, fireplace, private braai patio
Jamil - Georgian cottage, twin beds, shower, fireplace, private braai patio
Iona - Georgian cottage, double bed, bath, fireplace, private braai patio
Lisieux - Georgian cottage, twin beds, bath, fireplace, private patio
Garden Cottages:
Assisi - Thatch roof, twin beds, shower, fireplace, private braai patio
Subiaco - Thatch roof, twin beds, shower, fireplace, private braai patio
Carmel - Thatch roof, double bed, shower, fireplace, private patio, braai area
Chiara - Thatch roof, double bed, shower, fireplace, verandah
Spiral Cottages:
Athena - Booked for Sue
Beulah - Twin beds, fireplace, shower and bath. Braai facilities
The Hermitage:
Beni Abbes - A private & contemplative cottage with a double bed, separate lounge, shower, fireplace, thatch roof
Account Name: Stillmind Retreats
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 63069443760
Branch Code: 250655 or 210835
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Your name & 13 Nov
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 on the full retreat fee.
4 – 6 weeks prior to retreat:
If your place is filled, there will be a refund less the non-refundable deposit, but in the event, your place is not filled there will be a refund less 50%.
2 - 4 weeks prior to retreat:
If your place is filled, there will be a refund less the non-refundable deposit, 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, there will be a refund less the non-refundable deposit.
If your place is not filled, then no refund is possible, but individual circumstances will be taken into account.
Details
- Start: 13 November, 2026
- End: 15 November, 2026
- Event Category: Residential Retreats
Venue
- Temenos Retreat Centre
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Corner of Bree and Voortrekker Streets
McGregor, Western Cape - Phone 023 625 1871
- View Venue Website