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Sunday 18 October 2026
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  • Zen Pen Words, Being And Breath

    Teacher: Dorian Haarhoff
    Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
    Dates:

    dorian haarhof25I wait for the mountains and rivers to reclaim their shapes.
    There is no light in the deepest hours of the night.
    Yet, I know you are there in the depth of the night. (Thich Nhat Hanh)
    In this writing retreat amid nature, we explore the bond between writing and meditation. We write and meditate on the many changes and transformations we experience as we journey along the river of our lives. We consider how creativity steadies the boat and how writing helps us dip the oars into dark water so we may navigate the river safely.

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    Dorian Haarhoff is a writer, story-teller and mentor. Passionate about developing innate creativity and imagination, he believes in the power of stories to spread loving-kindness, to grow the moment and bring healing. His retreats are based on his text, The Writer’s Voice. He draws inspiration from zen, mythology, narrative therapy, creation spirituality, the new physics and eco- and Jungian psychology. A former Professor of English (Namibia) Dorian has facilitated over 25 retreats at the BRC, his spiritual home. His poems appear in the BRC cookbooks, Quiet Food and The Cake the Buddha Ate.

  • Crafting Words In The Silence Of Shared Space

    Teacher: Dorian Haarhoff
    Cost: 2 days accommodation +R400 surcharge
    Dates:

    dorian haarhof25This Life so short, this craft so long to learn (Chaucer)
    This retreat is for those who wish to begin or develop a piece of writing. We listen, observe, attend and allow the text to take us where it wants to go. We get out of the way so we can be spoken and written through. We move between input and silent writing time. Like the potter, we spin, shape and fire our words so they can find their simple beauty.

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    Dorian Haarhoff is a writer, story-teller and mentor. Passionate about developing innate creativity and imagination, he believes in the power of stories to spread loving-kindness, to grow the moment and bring healing. Dorian’s retreats are based on his text, The Writer’s Voice. He draws inspiration from zen, mythology, narrative therapy, creation spirituality, the new physics and eco- and Jungian psychology. A former Professor of English (Namibia) Dorian has facilitated over 25 retreats at the BRC, his spiritual home. His poems appear in the BRC cookbooks, Quiet Food and The Cake the Buddha Ate.

     

  • A Personal Retreat : Rest, Reflect, and Restore – 10% discount mid-week

    Teacher: Robyn Aitken, Keelan Naidoo, Dirk Lamprecht
    Cost: Number of days accommodation
    Dates: 08:00am - 05:00pm 

    robynkeelandirk lamprechtJoin us for a personal retreat mid-week and some optional gentle yoga and meditation.  Enjoy the tranquillity of the space and embrace the art of doing nothing – seriously. This time out offers a slower rhythm, allowing you to step back from the busyness of life and find peace within.

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    Robyn Aitkin is a level-3 (300-hour) instructor with a Yoga Alliance International (YAI) certification in Transformational Hatha Yoga, which is a powerful system of yogic techniques (poses, breathing, meditation) that helps keep us naturally happy and healthy, physically and mentally strong and emotionally stable. She is also a Mindful Coach, Sound Bath Guide, WFPB (whole food plant-based) Nutrition Coach. Robyn is resolute in living a life in line with Ahimsa (non-violence) and with kindness towards all sentient beings.

    Keelan Naidoo did his 200-hour Sivananda yoga teacher training certificate in Kerala, India. He offers a gentle yoga class that is accessible to all, including beginners. He also offers guided meditation sessions ideal for those who are new to meditation and mindfulness practice focusing on the present moment experience, on gratitude and acceptance. Keelan’s calm presence is best for those who are looking to relax, connect and ground themselves.

    Dirk Lamprecht guides retreatants in meditation and mindfulness practice by utilising the Himalayan singing bowl with its sound vibrations to align energy centres and to restore mind and body harmony. Dirk’s personal philosophy embraces the core Buddhist practice of Metta (Loving-Kindness): May all beings be healthy, may all beings be happy, may all beings be free from suffering, may all beings be free from the causes of suffering.