Conducted Retreats
The Conducted Retreats are described on this website. Participants are welcome to extend their visit to the Centre beyond the advertised dates by coming a day or so earlier or staying a few days afterwards on a Self-Retreat as described below. As most Conducted Retreats are carefully structured as a whole, retreatants are expected to attend the retreat from the first day to the last.
Doing Your Own Thing: Self Retreats
Find meaningful solitude on a Self-Retreat. These Retreats are unstructured: one does as much (or as little) reading, walking, meditation or resting as one chooses. Enjoy walks and bird watching in 300 acres of beautiful rolling hills, parklands, indigenous valleys and forests. Meditate, learn chi kung and yoga, savour our delicious vegetarian food, browse our well-stocked library. Visit the stupa and the raked Zen sand gardens; walk the labyrinth; reflect on the 8 trees associated with the Buddha’s life, enlightenment and death in the beautiful Buddha Boma; spend solitary time in our deer forest, stalk the light, cloud-gaze at the dam and tune into just being in the present moment. Self-Retreats are an ideal opportunity to be in a gentle, sympathetic space where one can be still and get in touch with oneself and reflect on the things that crowd one’s life. Self-Retreats are available on weekdays - between Conducted Retreats - and over structured retreats. Group or Corporate events can be arranged.
Nelson Alvares is in situ to lead walks and sunrise meditation.
For those who would like to book for a self retreat midweek, Krishia Schilz, a resident member of staff, is offering daily yoga, pranayama and meditation.
Come For the Day
You would be most welcome to book in for a day except over silent and intensive meditation retreats. We invite day visitors to make a donation of R150 or more per person to the Centre which is a non-profit organization.
Lunch is available at a charge of R180.00 per person. Meals are vegetarian (not vegan).
Please contact the office well in advance to discuss your visit.