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
Cost:
The cost for the weekend is R6 650 pp (sharing) in a beautifully renovated historical farm cottage. Non-sharing room option also available on request.
This includes 2 nights accommodation (with rooms serviced daily), all meals, 3 yoga classes, presentation and discussion with Ilse Robbertse, use of horses and game vehicle, tips for the staff (they are incredible), and exclusive enjoyment of the 1000 ha farm with its trails, dams, etc.
You’re welcome to bring your own drinks, although there is a fully stocked bar should you prefer to run your own tab for the weekend.
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking, with the balance payable by 25th February.
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.
Urban Day Retreat, Johannesburg
6th & 7th February 2026
"At home in the body, at school in the soul" - A gentle two day Urban Retreat, exploring rest, reconnection and resilience.
Join us for a nourishing blend of yoga, breathwork, meditation, creative therapy, healthy meals and meaningful conversation. With a special talk on burnout and mental health from medical doctor Dr Skye Scott and guided practices led by Caity Hird, this is an invitation to come home to yourself - body, mind, and spirit.
The retreat will be held at Inbalance Studio, in Hurlingham on
Fri 6th Feb (10 am to 3 pm) and Sat 7th Feb (9 am to 11 am).
Cost: R2500 per person (50 % deposit). Please enquire for payment plans.
For more information or to book your experience with us, please email: caitlin@inbalance.net.za or drskye@healthwithheart.co.za