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 & additional meditations): R850

As always, further reductions on Sue’s fee and payment plans are available on request.

A deposit of R2500 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