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Retreat: Welcoming the New Year with Kindness, Compassion & Appreciative Joy
This "Open the Heart and Still the Mind" silent overnight or weekend retreat will be held in the very nurturing and beautiful environment of Mont Fleur, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners and provides an opportunity to begin the year with compassionate self-care, wisdom and joy.
The overnight retreat begins at 9 for 9:30am on Saturday 24th and ends at 11am on Sunday 25th January and includes an optional Friday night from 5pm on 23rd January, for those wanting a full weekend retreat, if there are sufficient numbers.
Drawing on the wisdom of Buddhist and Western psychology and through various mindful and compassion meditation practices, including sitting and walking meditations and qigong movement meditation, we will learn how to connect more deeply with our embodied, authentic presence in shared silence and stillness. As we ground ourselves in a safe and welcoming home within, listening gently to body, heart and mind with kindness and compassion, we will begin the year cultivating self-compassion and open-hearted wisdom. As we deepen our connection to ourselves in the silence, we will discover ways to embody courage, clarity and trust, as we nurture compassionate new beginnings and joyful, heartfelt presence.
A 30 - 50 minute pre-retreat individual session via Zoom is required for newcomers or if you have not attended one of Sue’s residential retreats before. The cost will be covered by medical aid or reduced if necessary. Please contact Sue on sue.stillmind@gmail.com to arrange a time.
CPD accreditation will be confirmed in 2026 and will carry an annual admin fee.
Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com
Costing: Overnight Retreat
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): R2000 per person
Teacher's Fee: R3000 per person
Total: R5000 per person
A deposit of R2500 to R3500 (R2500 of which is non-refundable) confirms your place. 50% of the full cost is due by end of October and the full balance by the beginning of December, unless a payment plan has been agreed upon.
Optional Friday night from 5pm on 23 January:
Venue cost: R1650
Teacher's fee: R500
Total Weekend cost: Friday 5pm - Sunday 11am:
Single en-suite: R7950
Shared en-suite: R7150
As always, reductions & payment plans are available on request.
Optional Extras:
Massage: R700 for 60 mins
Mindful Movement: TBC
Account Name: Stillmind Retreats
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 63069443760
Branch Code: 250655 or 210835
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Your name & 24 Jan
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 R2500 non-refundable deposit.
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 R2500, 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: 24 January, 2026 @ 9:30 am UTC+2
- End: 25 January, 2026 @ 11:00 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