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THE UNWINDING
A person sitting pondering on a mountain overlooking the ocean with a Combi in the distance

Meaningful Escapes, Wellness Retreats & Nature Experiences

THE UNWINDING..A GUIDED JOURNEY BACK TO YOURSELF.

This is how we unwind..

Life can move quickly. Between responsibilities, expectations, screens, noise, and the constant feeling that there is always something else to do, it can be difficult to simply pause.

The Unwinding is an invitation to do exactly that.

We believe that unwinding is more than simply taking a break. It is about creating the space to slow down, breathe, reconnect with yourself, and release what you no longer need to carry.

Through our experiences, guidance, and carefully created spaces, we remind you how to unwind— not by escaping your life, but by learning how to move through it with greater calm, presence, and intention.

Tidal Pool Hopping and people frolicking in the water with joy

What to expect.

Eight things, roughly, in no particular order.

Every retreat or soulful experience is unique and curated with particular intention in mind.

Nature Invites You

Listen to the birds chatting, the water falling, the pulse of the mountain - take in the views - all winding back to you.

Movement

Yoga - Dancing - Somatic Movement - Building a strong mind-body connection.

Self-discovery & Empowerment

Uncover what truly matters to you and create space for meaningful transformation.

Meditation and gentle breathwork

Time to pause, time to connect with your breath and your bliss.

Fire

Fire Ceromonies - releasing what no longer serves you. You are powerful. Claim it.

Community

Animal Rescue. Sharing community experiences together - spreading the love, growth and inspiration.

Creativity

Paints, clay, ink and drums revealing the part of you that you never knew existed.

Adventure

Sea, sand, mountains, mist, enchanting paths leading to you.

Where next in Cape Town, South Africa.

View of place

Ocean & Art

GlencairnCape Town, Western Cape

2 Nights - 3 Days - Nestled Along The Glencairn Coastline

Dates
19 to 21 February 2027
Length
2 nights
Cost
From R 6 860 a person
Places availableSee the retreat

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Workshops in Cape Town, South Africa.

Hero

Afternoon Aromatherapy Workshop

DurbanvilleCape Town, Western Cape

Learn about Aromatherapy and create you own Essential Oil Products

Date
12 December 2026
Time
12:00 to 16:00
Cost
R 1 600 a person
Places availableSee the workshop

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Come as you are!

  • Different colour paintbrushes for art

    Creativity

    Artistic Expression

    Artistic expression using paint, charcoal, clay, ink, botanicals - guided by an Artist.

  • A bonfire

    Together

    Bonfires

    As the sun sets, we gather around the bonfire, share stories and be present. We unwind under the stars.

  • A person standing on a beach doing breathwork and yoga and meditation

    Stillness

    Breathwork

    Slow, guided sessions allowing you to release stress, calm the nervous system and connect with your mind and body.

  • Drumming and rythm help to release stress, feel more present and connected to each other in a primal and uplifting way.

    Fire

    Drumming

    Drumming and rythm help to release stress, feel more present and connected to each other in a primal and uplifting way.

  • Walking in the hills and mountains connecting to earth.

    Adventure

    Long walks

    We venture along nature trails embracing the beauty and tranquitlity of the great outdoors.

  • Dancing around a fire releasing tension.

    Fire

    Fire dancing

    The power of the flame. Connect with yourself and dance it out around the fire.

  • Stillness

    Meditation

    Tap into the flow of your breath as you meditate and find your inner stillness.

  • Water

    Tidal Pool Hopping

    Become a child again hopping from one tidal pool to the next, frolicking in the waves.

  • yoga and breathing at the beach with the sunset infront of you

    Movement

    Yoga

    Yoga invites you to slow down, connect with your body and discover balance between movement and stillness.

  • paddling in the ocean with marine life at Simonston

    Water

    Kayaking

    Out on the water at an easy pace, paddling alongside African penguins, spot seals and other marine life - being at one with the ocean.

A single figure standing beneath the Milky Way on open ground

Visit the night sky and immerse yourself in the Milky Way.

Tap into your own inner strength, voice, choices and sense of possibility.

Surrounded by nature, beautiful spaces, nourishing food and people who are also taking time to reconnect, you have the opportunity to slow down and turn your attention inward.

You may leave with a new perspective, a renewed sense of confidence, a creative spark, a clearer direction or simply a deeper understanding of yourself.

And that can be the beginning of meaningful change.

Come exactly as you are!

No experience needed, only openness. ...and let the journey meet you there. Most people arrive on their own and never want to go home.