Breathe, Move, Restore

A weekend of reconnection beneath the stars

Escape the everyday grind from 5 - 7 December and gift yourself a carefully curated three-day retreat designed to renew body, mind, and spirit. Nestled in a tranquil setting, this weekend is a pause button for your routine.

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This weekend is a pause button for your routine

An invitation to slow down, reconnect, and return home with clarity and energy.

It is not about racing it is not even about running it is about appreciating your surroundings and being present in the moment. Although there is an itinerary you are free to move at your own pace, The schedule offers both guided moments and ample free time to linger in what resonates.

You will have a chance to appreciate the Klein Karoo Night Sky, breathe in fresh air and join morning runs, walks or Yoga breathing sessions. Leave with practical tools for stress reduction and daily calm.

Accommodation is single or sharing for couples or friends.

All meals are included.

Sharing R4,500.00 and Single occupancy: R5,000.00

 

Your Facilitator

Elizabeth is a Art of Living happiness teacher, Hatha and Vinyasa yoga teacher, breathwork and meditation facilitator.

The Venue

The Retreat is a Victorian farmhouse set in 560ha of the beautiful Groenfontein Valley Conservancy, bordering on the 129 000ha Swartberg Nature Reserve.

Dietary

The meals at Groenfontein have a health emphasis, vegetarians are welcome. Meals are served under the stars on the verandah in the summer.

Sustainability

The venue operates on solar power plus generator backup. It does mean there are no fridges or kettles in the rooms.

Your 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Friday – Arrive and Awaken

  • From 15:00 –  Arrival, welcome drink and check-in
  • 18:00 – Welcome circle with herbal tea
  • 18:30 – Long table dinner outside, weather permitting
  • 20:00 – After dinner moonlight walk and stargazing

 

Private Stargazing with Leonardo @ Night Sky Tours

During the experience, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the heavens through our telescope — observing planets, stars, star clusters, and nebulae.

We’ll also point out constellations and share fascinating stories, scientific facts, and cultural insights that reveal the magic of the universe.

A memorable stargazing experience under the Karoo’s crystal-clear skies.

Day 2 Saturday – Flow with Nature

  • 06:00 – Morning Trail run. A leisurely run with stops to take photos and breathe in nature and take in the views of the Swartberg Mountains. Or go for a nature walk
  • 08:00 – Morning Yoga  – Hatha Yoga all levels with breathwork
  • 09:30 – Breakfast
  • 11:30 – Hike to pools and picnic with time to swim, soak, or simply be. (easy 3km there and back)
  • 15:00 – Afternoon at Leisure: journaling or rest under the trees.
  • 17:00 – Breathwork & Meditation
  • 18:30 – Dinner and private wine tasting with a local winery

 

Day 3 – Sunday: Sunrise & Gratitude

  • 06:30 – Short Trail run or nature walk
  • 07:30 – Early Morning Yoga with a guided sunrise meditation.
  • 09:00 – Breakfast
  • 10:00 – Departure