Do you need to press pause and escape your busy life for a little while? Are you seeking inner peace and improved life balance? Are you craving a more mindful existence? Do you want a holiday that will leave you with the tools to stay relaxed and refreshed long after it is over?
Then a Mindfulness Pause Retreat might be exactly what you are looking for. Brought to you by Tintswalo Atlantic, five star luxury accommodation, and Mindful host, Tracy Winde, these 4 night and 5 day retreats are aimed at people ‘who want to experience life more mindfully and who want to expand their awareness and growth; from those just beginning their journey, to those already well-travelled’.
“With these retreats we are aiming at presenting guests with a life-changing, soul-nourishing, and unforgettable experience.”
Lisa Goosen, CEO of Tintswalo Lodges, says, “In today’s hectic world of work, noise, disruption and social media, we hardly ever give ourselves time to switch off, to re-connect, to experience the simple joy of being. This retreat is a gift of time and space where guests not only have the opportunity to experience Tintswalo’s warm hospitality, but are also held in a safe and compassionate space to experience their divine inner self. With these retreats we are aiming at presenting guests with a life-changing, soul-nourishing, and unforgettable experience.”
Each retreat has a distinct programme put together by Tracy Winde, with different specialist teachers and varied activities. Examples of what you can expect include:
- Tai Chi facilitated by James Godwin
- OM Chanting led by Carl Van Vuuren
- Sacred Drumming facilitated by the Drum Café
- A Water Ceremony facilitated by Shelley Ruth Wyndham
- A Sacred Sound Experience with Lindi te Water
- A talk on Connecting with the Ancient Heart by Leon Lewis
- A five-hour Silent Retreat facilitated by Mandy Johnson
- An excursion to the Stellenbosch spekboom labyrinth with Terry de
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- A picnic at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- A meditation on Table Mountain led by Shelley Ruth Wyndham (weather permitting)
Tracy Winde will lead a daily meditation, while the spectacular scenery of Tintswalo Atlantic provides the perfect backdrop for relaxation and recharging.
All of the retreats will include luxury accommodation in Island Suites, all meals (expect wholesome and fresh, seasonal cuisine), and the activities listed within the respective programmes.
Tracy Winde, who has trained with the Dalai Lama of Tibet, says, ‘This is a wonderful opportunity to combine the pleasure of a luxury holiday in a breath-taking location, with joyful and delightful activities to integrate mindfulness into your life by reconnecting with Nature, with yourself, and the Universe.’
The Tintswalo Atlantic ‘Mindfulness Pause Retreats’ 2020 dates are as follows:
- May 28 – June 1
- July 30 – Aug 3
- Aug 13 – 17
The cost is:
- A special offer of R32 500 per person sharing for South African citizens (proof of ID required)
- International guests: R35 900 per person sharing
- Single supplement: R5 900
This is inclusive of accommodation, package activities, entrance fees, all excursions and transfers to locations as specified, all meals, teas and coffees, and soft drinks.
For reservations call +27 21 773 0900 or email reservations@tintswalo.com
