Healing Hike - Newlands Forest

Start 2026 with intention.

Give yourself space to listen, reconnect with what you truly need, and step into the year with clarity.

A Wellbeing Wander, Not a Fitness Challenge

All levels of fitness and experience are welcome.

Gentle Pace. Small group. Welcoming atmosphere.

Newlands Forest, Cape Town.

What People Say

“Relaxed, refreshed, and revived.” — Bonny

“A truly magical way to start the day.” — Emily

"Left feeling calmer and clearer.” — Lizzie

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What You Will Experience

Nature Immersion

Breathe in the calm of Newlands Forest. Let your senses wake up as you walk beneath ancient trees and open sky.

Silent Walking

Move without words for a while. Notice what reveals itself when you stop needing to fill the space.

Natural Mindfulness

Simple grounding practices that bring you back to presence, guided by your breath, your body, and the rhythm of the earth beneath you.

Gentle Connection

Share moments and silence with others who understand what it feels like to seek calm, clarity, and something more real than the daily rush.

Who It Is For

For those navigating change, visible or invisible.

For the quietly restless.

For anyone who appear fine on paper but feels tired in spirit.

If you have been feeling disconnected, longing for calm without collapse, or wanting to reconnect with something deeper without needing to fix yourself, this space was made for you.

All levels of fitness and experience are welcome. You do not need to be outdoorsy. You only need to be open.

What Makes Healing Hikes Different

This is not just a walk.

It is a mindful, guided journey designed to bring balance to body, mind, and spirit.

The Details

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Distance: About 7km of varied terrain from easy jeep tracks to rocky forest paths (moderate pace with pauses)

Location: Newlands Forest, Cape Town

Includes:

• Certified Mountain Guide with Level 3 First Aid
• Mindfulness facilitation by Natural Mindfulness Guides (Mike and Jo)
• Nourishing tea and superfood snack break
• Pre-event email with all details and directions

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Meet Your Guides

Michael and Jo Holmwood

Michael is a certified mountain guide, life guide, and natural mindfulness facilitator. Jo is a sleep coach and Yoga Nidra practitioner.

Together, they walk this path alongside you, bringing an intuitive presence that creates a gentle, grounded space for reflection and healing.

Healing Hikes began as their own practice for balance and well-being, and have since become a shared way of helping others reconnect with what truly matters.

The Research is Clear

Time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and focus, boost creativity and calm, and strengthen overall well-being

Your Invitation

If any of this stirred something in you, follow that nudge.

Come walk awhile.

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(Limited spots per group to keep it spacious and grounded)