For five days this year, a pop-up village welcomes one and all to a ‘wellness festival with a twist’ set beneath the Riviersonderend Mountain Range.
Also read: Escape your daily routine and Retreat Yourself at Elandskloof Farm
Retreat Yourself is an annual event that offers attendees a break from the daily grind with a curated experience that focuses on wellbeing and holisitic fun. The festival is a space for slowing down and exploring wellness culture through a blend of musical performances, a range of yoga and movement classes, various workshops and relaxing spa treatments. But it’s not all meditation and mindfulness, the festival has its own roller rink, dance parties, banquets and brunches at the onsite restaurant, and much more.

Festival goers can discover a host of alternative experiences across designated hubs, such as the Soul Centre, the Sacred Sweat Lodge, the Yoasis, the SUP Yoga on the dam and the Secret Dance Floor with a stage for live music and other performances. A totally inclusive event, Retreat Yourself welcomes everyone from adults to little ones, with a kids club led by experienced childminders for children between the ages of 4 and 12. The Village Market will also have locally crafted items and food on offer.

Retreat Yourself is also a meat-free festival that will be serving up many vegetarian and vegan foods as well as cooking classes. The festival labels itself as ‘proudly meat free’ due to livestock production being one of the leading causes of global greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.

The site, located 20 kilometres outside Greyton at Elandskloof Farm, is surrounded by forests and has no cellphone reception, offering the perfect opportunity to disconnect from the world. There are various glamping, camping and accommodation options to enjoy your stay. The festival takes place between 29 March and 2 April.
Give your body the rest it needs; give your soul the gift of play; bring your family and connect with old and new friends.

Details:
- Date: 29 March to 2 April 2023
- Times: Kicks off at 2pm on 29 March and ends at 2pm on 2 April
- Location: Elandskloof Farm | Helderstroom, Western Cape, South Africa.
- Website: retreatyourself.co.za
- Bookings: ry.howler.co.za
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Words: Ilze-Marie Van Zyl / Cape {town} Etc
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