Naturing Quest

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Rewild your body

Hear the silence

Experience the elements

Remember your essence

SOUND

MOVEMENT

FIRE

CLAY

the experience

Barefoot Walking | Intermittent Fasting | Silence | Journaling | Movement Meditation | Fireside | Sound Bath | Nature Quest | Live Performance | Body Immersion | Digital Detox

 

Friday – Arrive from 12pm to settle in. After a snack at 1:30pm, we meet each other and the land, voice our intentions for the weekend and start our journey – into ourselves and into the wild around us. In the evening, we share a dance together in the twilight and spend time by the fire.

Saturday – In the morning, we continue our journey into ourselves and our bodies with journaling, meditation, sound and movement. In the afternoon, we are in silence and open all our senses as we venture out into the wild for our nature-quest. We end the day with a sound journey.

Sunday – After meeting yet more of our inner worlds and nature around, we integrate our experiences through play with clay, forming a piece of the earth into a piece of personal expression. We share what we harvested and what we take with us from the weekend. We close at 2pm.

well-being and science

Nature immersion regulates our nervous system and is deeply healing. It promotes cognitive restoration, physical and psychological well-being, and it restores our innate knowing of belonging and interconnectedness.

Spending time in nature stimulates the five senses and nurtures the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest and digest part of our nervous system). This leads to expansion of being and greater awareness, bringing us into a state of ease and relaxation. From this place, we can heal our body and mind and recover from attentional and adrenal fatigue.

Vast spaces and off-the-grid facilities reconnect us with our innermost truth and bring us into radical presence – the only place where life happens. Mindfulness, sound bath, intermittent fasting, movement meditation and journaling are proven to alleviate tension, anxiety and depression. They also have an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and stress-relieving effect, enhancing our overall well-being.

Digital Detox (no media, no screens) is proven to improve mood and reduce stress, anxiety, depression and the illusion of separation. It also improves our social intelligence, our productivity and our quality of sleep.

As we humans are very social creatures, the interpersonal experiences within the group setting can be healing and promote mirroring, joy, emotional contagion, inclusiveness, feeling of safety, belonging and reciprocal altruism.

The use of song and voicing also soothes and nourishes our central nervous system and connects us to our authentic voice. Voicing (humming, singing) also stimulates and tones the longest nerve in the body, the Vagus nerve, which connects the gut and the brain and plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being.

Movement and art stimulate the right side of the brain, through which we access our imagination, creativity, holistic thinking, intuition, daydreaming, creative problem-solving, etc. All of these qualities are highly important for holistic living, where we acknowledge that there’s a whole world way beyond our logical mind’s perception.

Barefoot Walking is known to reduce stress, inflammation and anxiety and supports us in letting go of what is no longer needed. It improves digestion, blood flow, immunity and the quality of our sleep.

“Our body is under constant attack—inflammation, stress and the prescription medicines we’re taking. When you take your shoes off and you walk on mother earth, you’re going to send all the bad ions out and all the good ions back in. This is real science.”
Dr. Derrick DeSilva, Jr. (medical doctor).

In short, drawing from scientific and spiritual knowledge, this experience is caringly designed to facilitate your journey to a more wholesome, relaxed, healthy and fulfilled experience of being you.

all you need to know

 All inclusive | Naturing Quest

Highlights: Live Performances, Rewilding Experiences, Unspoiled Landscapes, Night Sky, Delicious Healthy Meals

Rates

It’s important to us to be inclusive and make this profound body and nature experience accessible for a wide range of budgets. That’s why we offer a payment sliding scale – from just covering the costs to paying it forward. Feel into where you find yourself on that scale…

Early Bird: book at R3700 by 17 April 2024. Full payment required. 

Standard Price: R4700 covers the costs of accommodation, food, organisation and facilitation. 50% refundable deposit required to secure your spot. 

Give Forward: with R7900 you will give forward, allowing somebody who cannot afford this experience currently to join and benefit from the healing it provides.

The Calling: If you would feel the true calling to take part in this experience but face a financial challenge, please write to bookings@soulretreat.co.za and we will try our best to accommodate you.

What's Included
  • Accommodations: 2 nights in rustic stone cottages
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Yoga mat, journal and pen
  • Guided experiences
  • Live performance
About the Accommodation

Klein Cederberg Private Nature Reserve 

Cederberg, South Africa 6836

info@kleincederberg.co.za

+27 82 606 0801

Klein Cederberg is offered as an exclusive-use property, allowing up to 18 guests of all ages to enjoy their stay in total privacy. Our layout and expansive property makes us the perfect place for friends and family group gatherings as well as corporate retreats and or special events.

Klein Cederberg is an off-the-grid eco-lodge and while we are not a luxury accommodation, we offer a simple, but cozy back-to-nature atmosphere. What makes us special is that we offer absolute privacy, tranquility, and exclusive access to our 16,000 hectare nature reserve property, which includes the opportunity for: hiking, bouldering, trail running, birding, botany exploration, stargazing, drives at dusk for private sundowners overlooking the sculpture route or Riet River Canyon, plein air painting, nature photography, and the opportunity to view contemporary sculptures by top South African artists set in the wilderness.

We are a malaria-free property.

Located within the Cederberg Region we are conveniently en route to Algeria, Tankwa Karoo National Park, AfrikaBurn, and the Biedouw Valley’s enchanted spring flowering fields of Namakwa wildflowers.

Stay of Klein Cederberg Includes Exclusive Use of our:

– Nine Rustic Stone en-suite cottages supplied with linens, towels, and lanterns. Some cottages have a fireplace or a wood stove.
– Private Pool
– Braais and fire pits for your group to gather around at the end of the day
– Indoor Fireplace in the Settler’s Dwelling
– Indoor breakfast and tea room
– A dining room where we offer candle lit dinners by the fireplace

Fresh and delicious meals cooked over the fire are included in the rate.

Guests Requirements

Being able to move and walk, moderate fitness. Happy to be exposed to the elements and their moods.

Important things to know

The Cederberg Mountains can be warm and sunny, and cold and windy. We recommend good sun protection, hat, sunglasses, etc. and clothes for all seasons.

For the evening, bring warm layers and a head torch. The venue is completely off-the-grid, we use oil lamps and candles by night.

This is an alcohol and drug-free experience and we ask you to leave those behind

What to bring

Curiosity to experience something different. The openness to connect. The courage to unplug and just be.

Personal sanitary items
Day pack (small rucksack)
Personal snacks you don’t want to be without
Swim suit
Head torch
Wind-breaker
Hat and sunblock
Clothes for all seasons
Water bottle

Optional:
Journal and pen
Yoga Mat

Cancellation Policy

Full Payment required latest 14 days before the experience.

Full refund possible up to 14 days before the event; 50% non-refundable for cancellations thereafter.

Contact Numbers

Irmina: +27 74 115 2166

Hanna: +27 78 514 4374

"One step closer to myself"

“Thank you for the chance to be one step closer to myself and who I really am, and for the opportunity to examine the patterns of my critical and sceptical mind. Thank you for the inspiration, and for the opportunity to be in a circle of open minded and open hearted people. Hanna, you are a truly wonderful guide.”

– Lana

"It is okay to just be!"

“I absolutely loved this Nature Quest. It ticked all my boxes! Gentle yoga, conscious dance, time for quiet contemplation, solo walks, a beautiful sound journey and journalling – all led by the magnificent Hanna Maria who is such an inspiration with her innate wisdom and connection to the land. It is okay to just be! She really helped me with my need to constantly please.”

– Dani

"Such a deeply wild and regenerative place"

“I wish I had the words to truly capture the profound effect this Nature Quest weekend had on me. 💛🌻 Being in such a deeply wild and regenerative place was a huge moment for me. Yummy and lovingly prepared food… and such loving and wise facilitation, accepting each where we were at, made the weekend such a precious gift.”

– Sam

"Felt revived from this nature treat"

“I had a great and much needed break and felt revived from this nature treat. Hanna is gentle in her facilitation, in deep listening and holding space. She has a beautiful gift of authentic relating in an unobtrusive way. There was flow from yoga to journaling to walking, etc. and I enjoyed her gentle presence, voice and group-intuition.”

– Bridget

"Transformative Experience"

“I spent last weekend on a Nature Quest run by the incredible Hanna Maria at Klein Cerdarberg. It was truly a Transformative Experience! Sunrise Thunderstorms with a double rainbow, Conscious Dance, Journalling, Meditation, Yoga, an incredible Sound Journey under the big African night sky around the fire – it was is exceptional! I can’t recommend it enough! It’s life changing!”

– Dani Boden

"Disconnected to reconnect"

“The best way I can summize my experience of the retreat is that I was disconnected to reconnect. Enjoying and exploring life within nature is truly enriching. The facilities are cozy and superb. I highly recommend to anyone enticed to find balance (and fun!) with their mind, body and soul.”

– Wian Crous

"Magnificent weekend"

“I came home calm, in-tune with myself and my emotions, and ready to achieve my goals! All of this in one magnificent weekend in the most incredible setting deep in the mountains, fuelled by delicious vegan food lovingly made by Irmina, it is an experience I will hold close for ever!”

– Dani

"Appreciate the beauty and peace of nature"

“This retreat felt like a positive break to appreciate the beauty and peace of nature while connecting with yourself and others. The place where we are hosted has such a special vibe and a real charm. I specifically loved the nightsky, the raw nature surrounding us, sharing great meals with the group and the yoga practice by the pool in the morning!”

– Isabelle Sanfilippo

"A hidden gem off the grid"

“A hidden gem off the grid, Klein Cederberg was truly an experience, it was a way to connect with myself, with nature, unwind and switch off from normal busy life. So much beauty to experience, its endless, hearing the wind in the trees, the quietness, crisp air, I could go on and on.
In a nutshell it’s a necessary retreat, self care, to connect with yourself. I’ve taken away so much from this weekend. A huge thank you to Irmina, Pieter and Hanna for hosting an amazing, unforgettable weekend. I left feeling energised, relaxed and happy.”

– Leonie Wyngaard

"Re-energize your soul"

“What an amazing place and experience. The views are fantastic. The wind rustling through the trees is so soothing. A perfect place to re-connect with nature and re-energize the soul.”

– Lloyd Zari

TRUE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

Nature hideaway | completely off-the-grid |untouched wilderness | nourishing vegetarian food |  experienced nature guides | live performances

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Friday 12pm – Sunday 2pm

Max 10 Guests

From R3700 p/p

Klein Cederberg Private Nature Reserve

About the host

Meet our Experience Creator whose mission is to help you remember more of your true nature as you come home to your body, your true being and your heart.

Hanna

Deeply in love with the earth and the outdoors, Hanna has facilitated movement-yoga, meditation and embodiment for groups and individuals for over ten years. She believes that deep and meaningful connection – to self, body and heart, to others and to nature – is the medicine the world needs today.

She is a nature-lover, writer, musician, dancer and embodiment facilitator and creates powerful offerings for people, igniting deep presence and connection, inner peace and lasting transformation.

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