Winter Wellness Retreat

As the quiet stillness of winter settles in, we are invited to turn inward and embrace the restorative power of introspection. This wellness retreat offers a nurturing space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with oneself amidst the slower rhythm of the season.

Often perceived as a time of scarcity and dormancy, winter holds a deeper invitation—one of renewal, introspection, and intentional growth. Through guided meditation, yin yoga, and moments of solitude, participants are encouraged to turn inwards and do a self ‘check-in’. By embracing stillness, we can begin to recognize the richness that exists within and around us, even in the most seemingly quiet seasons.

This retreat creates an opportunity to gently restore energy, cultivate inner clarity, and develop a more abundant consciousness that extends beyond winter into everyday life. It is a space to recharge, recuperate, and rediscover the fullness that comes from simply being.

Our day begins with botanical teas and fruit, followed by a mindful walk around the farm and short meditation on the mountain. After we’ll enjoy a yin yoga session and close the day with a farm-to-table lunch under the trees prepared with ingredients from our organic garden.

About the yoga facilitator

Muhammad Dawood is a Director and the dedicated Wellness & Performance Coach at a leading South African Property Law Firm. A qualified Attorney, Life Coach and Yoga Instructor, Muhammad loves merging his passions to unleash the expression of human potential. Muhammad’s interests are varied and include hiking, poetry, dance and conscious leadership to name but a few. He also serves as the Director of the Snymans Caterpillar Foundation.

About the venue

PecanBerry Farm is a family owned and operated farm situated in the De Rust Valley of Hartbeespoort overlooking the Magaliesburg Mountain Range and the Hartbeespoort Dam.

PecanBerry Farm offers accommodation, event space, creative and wellness retreats, hiking, slow food workshops and organically grown fresh produce.

Accommodation is available at the venue and can be booked through Air BnB (search for PecanBerry Farm) or via email [email protected]

Retreat details

9:00am Arrival and welcome. Meet and greet, botanical teas and fruit will be served

9:30am Slow paced walk on the farm and short meditation on the mountain

10:30am Tea break

10:45am Yin yoga session

12:00pm Farm-to-table lunch

13:00pm Close

Not suitable for children under 13

Tickets are R1000pp and includes all activities, food, drinks and a wellness goodie bag to take home.

Please bring your own yoga mat. We will have a few available for those who need them.

Please contact Carlyn Strydom on 082 040 6915 (whatsapp only) or email [email protected] with any queries.

Ticket sales close on 25 June midnight.