Elevation Barn - South Africa
Franschhoek, South Africa
Retreats on the Simonsberg mountain to help you find and fuel what matters most
Set at the Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek, about a half-hour’s drive from Cape Town, these retreats, for individuals, families and corporates, on the Simonsberg mountain will help you smash through limiting boundaries, identify your ambition and harness your power. Led by transformation coach Darren Swanepoel, specifically curated groups take part in carefully orchestrated workshops, mountain trail walks and mindfulness meditation. Afterwards, you’ll join a supportive, online ‘elevated’ community.
Queen of Retreats says:
‘You have the spectacular mountain to yourselves, and you can’t help but get a sense of higher perspective from up there. It’s likely you’ll leave it with a better sense of self, a clearer idea of who you want to be and an impressive contacts book full of fellow elevators’
Experiences
As well as group retreats, Darren and his team offer bespoke, private retreats for groups, corporates and families. Key areas include Celebration, Exploration, Trust and Support and sessions cover Super You, The Real You and Action-Mapping.
There are walks from your front door, with mountain and valley views. You’ll have a choice of distance and can choose forest hikes or jeep track walks.
You can expect mindfulness meditation and yoga to ground you and focus you in the moment and lake swimming to get your endorphins flowing.
Spaces
Your base is Camp Canoe, overlooking the Winelands Valley, and you will have your own ‘cottage’ – think scout camp with a luxury tent feel. Each private space has its own en-suite bathroom, king-size bed and kitchenette. There’s also air conditioning and an indoor fireplace for winter retreats. Outside you have your own hammock and wood-fired hot tub.
A few metres away from your accommodation, workshops and sessions take place in the hub tent, which has an incredible view of the mountain and valley. On hot days sessions are moved to the jetty on the lake so you can have regular dips.
The mountain is your outdoor playground and the panoramic view, scattered with wine farms, is a great space for reflection. A dip in the lake is always refreshing.
Sustenance
A local private chef prepares South African meals on-site and food is locally sourced, organic and nutritious.
Breakfast comprises cereals, berries, yoghurts and cheese. Lunches and dinners include meat, vegetarian and gluten-free options, using plenty of fresh produce.
Teas, coffees and water are available throughout the day. Hosts prefer not to serve alcohol on retreat.
Franschhoek, South Africa
Elevation Barn
Elevation Barn retreats offer you the opportunity to find and fuel what matters most to you. Four-day group retreats elevate six carefully selected people at a time and take place several times a year in the Yorkshire Dales in the UK; at a tropical oasis in Bali; in an old manor house in New York in the USA; on a sophisticated, elegant farm near Sydney, Australia; and on a wine farm near Cape Town, South Africa. These retreats are also available privately for business or family groups of up to 10.