Becoming Whole, an Immersive Experience for Human Transformation

Zach Bush MD is a physician specialising in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. Zach Bush, MD founded Seraphic Group and the non-profit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health. His passion for education reaches across many disciplines, including topics such as the role of soil and water ecosystems in human genomics, immunity, and gut/brain health. His education has highlighted the need for a radical departure from chemical farming and pharmacy, and his ongoing efforts are providing a path for consumers, farmers, and mega-industries to work together for a healthy future for people and planet.

For over three centuries, Spier Wine Farm has been more than just a farm — it’s been a living, breathing testament to the power of community, regeneration, and shared growth. Established in 1692, it is one of South Africa’s oldest and most loved working wine farms, guided by a simple maxim: good wine from good people grown in good soil. “Our approach is simple: treat the land with respect, be fair to our partners, and give back more than we take. We're building a healthy ecosystem where people are respected and empowered, natural resources are protected, and our work helps grow resilient communities.”

Angus McIntosh is a regenerative farmer and passionate advocate for working in harmony with nature. Since 2008, he has farmed at Spier, raising free-roaming, ethically nurtured cattle, pigs, and hens using biodynamic and regenerative practices. Committed to restoring soil health, biodiversity, and ethical food systems, Angus believes farming should heal the land and nourish communities. His work aligns with the principles of ecological resilience and human well-being at the heart of this transformational gathering with Zach Bush on Spier's land.

The Enthoven family, who purchased Spier in 1993, continues to steer the ship with a steady hand and a clear vision. Their core values permeate every aspect of the business, from the commitment to regenerative practices to the dedication in creating shared value for everyone who interacts with Spier – be it on the farm, the winery, the hotel and restaurants. “Everything that we do begins with our promise to leave things better than we found them,” Mariota Enthoven, family owner.

Megan McCarthy tends Spier’s organic gardens with quiet wisdom and a deep commitment to regenerative farming. She believes in leaving land better than we found it, cultivating diverse crops, indigenous plants, and soil-restorative practices that honour the cycles of nature. “Soil carbon levels have been improved, leading to higher humic and fulvic acid levels,” she explains — creating abundant microbes, resilient plants, and thriving, balanced ecosystems. Flowering species, earthworms, and beneficial insects have returned, supporting natural pest control and restoring soil health. Megan’s work not only nourishes Spier’s kitchens but breathes life back into the land itself.

Dr Caren Hauptfleish is Spier's resident phytotherapist and will host a Fynbos Tea Immersion. Meet some of the Cape Fynbos herbs growing on Spier and learn medicinal qualities.

Talitha Kotzé is a devoted Breathwork guide who holds sanctuaries of remembrance — spaces where people are invited to soften, unravel, and reclaim their place within the great web of life. Through somatic practices, ancient breath technologies, and intuitive guidance, she weaves containers of deep restoration and reconnection. As co-founder of All Things Earthly, a health brand and organic grocery store, Talitha’s work is deeply attuned to the rhythms of nature, the intelligence of the body, and the sacred threads that bind us — to ourselves, to one another, and to the earth.

Dr. Leila Sadien is a visionary medicine woman, shaman and sacred leadership guide whose work bridges embodied wisdom, integrative medicine, and transformative breathwork practices. With deep roots in shamanic initiation and holistic healing, Leila empowers individuals to embody their highest potential, guiding them toward authentic holistic alignment and purposeful living. She combines spiritual insight with practical guidance, supporting visionary leaders in developing whole being mastery, intuitive clarity, and authentic power.

Lucie McGregor is a breathwork and sound practitioner devoted to guiding others through deep, embodied transformation. Through the power of conscious breath, voice, and resonant sounds, she holds space for emotional release, nervous system regulation, and a return to inner truth. Her sessions are rooted in ritual, ceremony, and the wisdom of nature—creating a sacred container where profound shifts can unfold. Using guided vocal interaction and intuitive sound, Lucie invites you to move beyond old patterns and reconnect with the clarity, vitality, and wholeness that already lives within you.

Nkosenathi E. Koela is a South African sound artist, scholar, and initiated Gqirha (healer), currently a Ph.D. candidate in indigenous music therapies at the University of Cape Town. His work explores sound as a medium for healing, ritual, and cultural transformation—bridging indigenous knowledge, technology, and spirituality. A multi-instrumentalist and instrument maker, Koela creates immersive sonic experiences that challenge conventional boundaries between art, science, and ancestral practice.