Noordhoek Farm Village Retreat
5 - 8 November 2026
"A weekend of movement, nature, nourishment & connection"
Sometimes we need to step away from the usual rhythm of life to remember what it feels like to simply be present — to move, breathe, explore, laugh deeply with new and old friends, make things, eat well and spend time in unspoilt nature.
This long weekend at Noordhoek Farm Village is an invitation to do just that.
Over three nights, we’ll move between yoga, nature, good food, creative exploration and plenty of space to simply enjoy being present. There’ll be time to walk through the mountains, feel the sand beneath your feet, linger over a meal, rest beside the pool and explore this beautiful corner of Cape Town.
Alongside the yoga, we’re delighted to be joined by Kristy Fish, whose work as a play therapist brings a different and wonderfully playful dimension to the weekend. Through creative and experiential practices — using art, movement, imagination, play and other simple ways of exploring and expressing ourselves — Kristy will invite us to step outside our usual patterns of thinking and reconnect with curiosity, spontaneity and joy.
There’s no expectation to be “good” at anything, and no right or wrong way to take part. The emphasis is on the experience: being curious, trying something new, seeing what emerges and perhaps remembering a part of yourself that doesn’t always get much room in everyday life.
And, of course, there will be plenty of nourishment along the way — from relaxed meals shared together to a food and wine pairing at The Food Barn, a sunset evening at Cape Point Vineyards and a cooking experience with Kristy herself.
It’s a weekend to slow down, move your body, get outside, eat beautifully, play a little and reconnect — with yourself, with nature and with one another.
Below is a detailed programme of what you can look forward to.


Programme
Thursday 5 November
14h00 onwards: Arrival of guests, settling in
15h30: Opening circle (yoga and play therapy)
17h00: Cape Point Vineyards sundowners and dinner at the night market
Friday 6 November
07h00: Light breakfast in the farm cottages
07h45: Morning yoga and play therapy
10h00: Hike and picnic lunch at Silvermine
14h00: Afternoon at leisure to rest or explore the area
17h30: Cooking experience with Kristy, sharing-style dinner and wine
Saturday 7 November
07h00: Light breakfast in the farm cottages
08h00: Morning yoga and play therapy
10h00: Beach walk and meditation (Noordhoek Beach)
12h30: Sushi platters at the pool
14h00: Optional massages and leisure time to rest or explore
18h30: Food and wine pairing experience at The Food Barn
Sunday 8 November
07h30: Closing circle (yoga and play therapy)
09h00: Brunch
10h00 onwards: Guests depart
Cost
The farm cottages are tucked into a private garden with a pool and deck chairs, while being just a few steps from the restaurants, shops and other facilities of Noordhoek Farm Village.
The retreat cost includes the following:
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3 nights’ accommodation in beautifully renovated farm cottages, sharing
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Daily room servicing
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All meals as outlined in the programme
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4 yoga practices
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Play therapy and creative experiences with Kristy Fish
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Inspiration, conversation and connection
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Hike and picnic in Silvermine
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Beach walk and meditation at Noordhoek Beach
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Food and wine pairing at The Food Barn
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Cooking experience and sharing-style dinner with Kristy
Please note that the cost includes wine for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Cape Point market style sharing-supper is for your own account (R100 - R200 per person).
The cost per person is R9450 (sharing). A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking, with the balance payable 1 month prior to the retreat.

The Happiness Retreat, Clarens
13 - 15 March, 2026
In a world that feels increasingly loud, fast, and reactive, this retreat focuses on something simple and deeply human : happiness.
Not the forced, curated kind — but the grounded, ordinary happiness that comes from feeling at home in your body, steady in your mind, and connected to what matters.
Through yoga, rest, nature, and gentle psychological insight, we’ll explore what happiness actually looks like when life isn’t perfect — and why it might be more accessible than we think.
Set on a game farm at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, this retreat invites you to reconnect with self and nature, in a breathtaking 1000-hectare sanctuary bordering Golden Gate National Park. Just 10 minutes from Clarens, Letsatsi Mountain Lodge offers a nurturing home for a weekend of yoga, meditation, mountain hikes, scenic horse rides, and rest.
Whether you're seeking adventure or stillness, enjoy thoughtfully restored farm-style accommodation, nourishing meals from the farmhouse kitchen, and quiet moments by the pool, patios, or fire boma.
We’re also delighted to welcome Ilse Robbertse, a friend, colleague, and part of our studio community, who will be joining us for the weekend and sharing a gentle, conversational reflection on happiness. Rather than analysing or diagnosing, Ilse brings a warm, relatable perspective on what happiness can look like in real, imperfect lives — shaped by how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. With a light touch on the science of wellbeing and plenty of room for curiosity and shared reflection, her offering is intended to feel human, accessible, and woven naturally into the rhythm of the retreat.
Below is a detailed programme of what you can look forward to.


Friday 13 March
14h00 onwards: Arrival of guests and afternoon at leisure to explore the farm, relax, etc.
17h00: Sunset yoga by lantern light, on the lawn at the lodge
18h30: Sundowners at the fire boma, followed by dinner in the dining room
Saturday 14 March
07h30: Healthy breakfast in the dining room
08h30: Hike/game drive/horse-ride (you choose) approx 8 km into the mountains with close views of wildebeest, zebra, eland, and other game.
11h00: Slow stretch and flow yoga class at the dam
13h00: Harvest table lunch at the dam and then leisure time to relax, or find a nook and cuddle up with your book, etc.
15h30: "Exploring happiness" with Ilse Robbertse
17h30: Sundowners and canapés at Sunset Rock (1 km from the lodge)
19h00: Candle-lit dinner in the dining room
Sunday 15 March
08h00: Morning yoga in historical sandstone chapel
10h00: Brunch in the dining room
11h30 onwards: Guests depart

Vino & Vinyasa Retreat, Stellenbosch
Set among the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch, this soul-soothing weekend is a celebration of movement, stillness, and the simple pleasures of life.
With yoga overlooking the vines, wine tastings, a guided cellar tour, meals at local farms, and a hike into the breathtaking Banhoek Nature Conservancy, this retreat offers the perfect balance of vitality and rest.
Stay in beautiful farm-style accommodation tucked into a lush garden at Camberley Estate, explore the iconic Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden, unwind with a massage, or simply lie low with a book and soak up the serenity.
Originally created for a private group of long-time students and friends, Vino & Vinyasa has become a beloved annual escape.
If you’d like to gather your own group of friends, colleagues, or family, we’ll work with you to create a fully customised retreat experience — shaped by your pace, your preferences, and your shared intention. Yoga, wine, food, art, nature, stillness: the combination is yours to choose.
Please email caitlin@inbalance.net.za to chat more.