Retreat: Welcoming Spring & Joyful New Beginnings

This early Spring overnight retreat from 2pm on Saturday 30 August - 4:30pm on Sunday 31 August is a celebration of courageous and joyful new beginnings as we emerge gently out of Winter into the season of possibilities and blossoming. It 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, and 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 and change.

To enhance the integration of body, heart and mind, there will be qigong movement meditation and optional yoga or mindful movement with some massage slots as an optional extra. There will be time for restorative rest, as well as silent walks or mindful runs in the vineyards and mountains. 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 8 General CEUs for psychologists and other HPCSA (or equivalent) registered professionals is confirmed, with an annual admin fee of R375.

Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com