OPPIE BREEDE BOUTIQUE FLOATIE FESTIVAL
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Looking for something fun to do with the entire family over the long weekend in December?
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Then join us for some fun in the sun at our Boutique ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐ this December, Sun the 15th & Mon the 16th!!ย 
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ย Fun in the sun for everyone
ย Floaties, Tubing, canoeing, rafts, river rope swingย Live music, DJs, drumming circles
Activities for the kiddiesย Sundowners, dancing, bonfiresย Off-grid glamping & camping
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TICKET PRICING:
Weekend tickets
Adults R280
Kids/16 R180
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Sunday 15th Dec Day pass
Adults Sun 15th Day pass R170
Kids u/16 Sun 15th Day pass R100
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Monday 16th Dec Day pass
Adults Mon 16th Day pass R130
Kids u/16 Mon 16th Day pass R90
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Kids under 3yrs old FREE
Ticket price Excludes accommodation – please enquire directly with us on the accommodation options.
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Tickets can be bought online via QUICKET:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/290990-oppie-breede/
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Sunday 15th December 12pm until 10pm
Live Musicians throughout the afternoon
Drumming lessons and drumming circle session at sunset around the bonfire
DJโs and dancing under the stars in the evening
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Monday 16th December (public holiday) 11am until 5pm
Live Musicians & DJโs throughout the afternoon
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Food & Drinks:
There will be a few vendors, however you are also free to bring along your own.
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What to bring:
๐ฅณHappy vibes
๐Your own fun floatie
๐ค Cozzie, hat, towel & sunblock
๐ฃRiver shoes would be ideal, as there is 1 rocky section
๐ฆMozzie repellant
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For more info & booing enquiries:
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The Gaia Sanctuary invites you to join us for the ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ง๐ปโโ๐๐บ๐ชป๐ฑ
A day filled with song circles, flower crown making, kiddies rock painting, optional drumming lessons, as well as a drumming circle session around the sacred fire at dusk.ย
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๐ช The Ostara Sound Scape & Soma Ceremony will be held at sunset to celebrate the promise of new light and new beginnings ๐๐ฝ๐
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๐ Sat, 21 September from 12h30 till late
โฐ The Gaia Sanctuary, Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam
๐๐พ R500 for the day, extras available at additional fees.
๐๐พ Kids u/16 R50
๐งฃ Dress warm, bring blankets & something comfy to sit on
๐ Camping & glamping available
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Rock painting for the kids throughout the day
Flower crown making throughout the day.
14h00 – 15h00
Song circle in our Milkwood forest facilitated by Ashleigh
15h30 – 16h30
Drumming circle lesson facilitated by Michael (optional R100pp/R80 per child)
17h00 – 18h00
Drumming circle session around the sacred fire (Led by Michael)
18h30 onwards
Ostara Sound Scape & Soma Ceremony facilitated by Jay & Lotta until late, soup will be served after the ceremony
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๐ช Drumming circle lesson (R100pp/R80 per child)
๐ 1gm Chocolate mushrooms for the ceremony (R100)
โบ Camping (R200pppn & kids u/16 R130pn)
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๐ A-FRAME CABIN, full furnished with solar power (4 Sleeper) – R1,500 per night
๐ช TWIN/DOUBLE BELL TENT, fully furnished (2 Sleeper) – R600 per night
โบ ARMY TENTS, unfurnished except for camping mattress – R200 per night plus camping rate pp (Can sleep 3)
Facebook event link for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/share/o8xvsbfMmtsERz8N/
Bookings by 16 September
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Glampsite options:
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The Gaia Sanctuary invites you to accompany us on this eye-opening workshop: ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐๐พ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐, led by avid local forager Angela Pozarycki ๐๐ซ
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Join us on a day of learning to safely identify and harvest wild useful plants at the beautiful Gaia Sanctuary on the banks of the Breede River, in the Renosterveld biome ๐๐ฝ
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Foraging is not just about finding food; it’s an invitation to connect with nature and cultivate a sustainable, enriching lifestyle ๐ฑ
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Discover the abundant free food growing all around you in fields, veld, forests and even cities. Develop the skills to confidently forage for nutritious roots, leaves and flowers; fundamental resources; medicinal herbs and more. We will cover plant identification, sustainable harvesting techniques and recipes to make the most of your wild bounty ๐
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Afterwards we’ll come together to experience the flavours of the wild provided in a delicious foraged tasting menu, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from the Cape Town area and surrounds. It will be a delightful discovery of taste and texture seated in the special beauty of The Gaia Sanctuary’s scenic setting ๐๐ฝ
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๐ซTicket price R690, including a gourmet tasting meal (Kids under 16, R450)
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๐24 September 2024 (Heritage day is a public holiday)
โฐ10h00 – 15h30
๐The Gaia Sanctuary, Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam, WC
*Note: We offer a child minding service for an extra fee if you wish to attend and bring your kids.
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๐๐ฝWE’LL PROVIDE:
โข 1 x delicious tasting foraged meal & drinks
โข Mountain spring drinking water
โข Tea & Coffee
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๐๐ฝKINDLY BRING ALONG:
ยค Warm clothing & shoes/rain jacket/hat/gum boots
ยค A notebook & pen
ยค Water bottle
ยค Snacks & anything special you want to drink
ยค Mozzie repellant
ยค Sunblock
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You can choose to come and attend this amazing workshop just for the day, or stay over for a night or 2 and really get to enjoy nature! ๐
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See accommodation options in comments.
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For enquiries & bookings, please email:
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Or view our Glampsite at
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We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for the ultimate dads and lads off grid survival camping adventure hosted at the Gaia Sanctuary.
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No better way than to bond with your boy as we spend the weekend doing boy stuff that memories are made of. We will cast a few lines to see if we can catch a few fish to braai under the stars on the river and enjoy camp fire stories around the bonfire.
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The kids will be taught survival skills, fire making, shelter building, food preparation and cooking over an open fire.
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Expect a weekend of fun, outdoor adventure activities surrounded by nature including off grid camping, stalk the lantern, orienteering, archery, river rafting, star gazing, rope swinging, canoeing, tubing, swimming, and much more.
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For more information or to book please email info@thegaiasanctuary.com or call Gareth on 0727864383. Spotsย areย limited.
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Thanks for your enquiry for the Dads and Lads survival weekend. Please find below the booking details and more info on the adventure weekend.
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The cost is R1,550 per person and includes food (3 meals a day) and camping as well as all the awesome activities. (So R3,100 for Dad & Lad for the weekend, all inclusive)
Bring your own tent and camping gear.
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Or we can also offer army tents for those who need a tent for an extra R500 for the weekend, you would need to bring along all your other camping gear though.
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All cooking/ braai equipment and eating utensils/ plates will be provided.
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The event will appeal to dads and lads aged 5 and over.
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Campers will need to arrive by 5pm latest to set up tents and to be in time for the first activity.
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The weekend will continue until 2pm on the Sunday.
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If you are interested please can you settle the booking fee up front of R1350 per person. Space in our campsite is limited and space will go on a first come first serve basis.
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Once payment is done please send proof of payment names together with your indemnity form and campers names to this email address to confirm your spot. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
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Itinerary
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This is according to the weather and factors out of our control so this scheduleย mayย change.
Join us at The Gaia Sanctuary for our FEMININE FLOW RETREAT
where you will leave with your heart full and your cup overflowing 
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As women we feel the need to serve, serve others, your partner, children, friendโs, colleagues etc …so when do we stop & actually serve ourselves?
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We cannot serve properly from a cup half full or empty; our cup needs to be overflowing, and we serve from that space, that way we are in full service to ourselves & to others. What we also need to know is that is it not the job or duty of anyone else to full our cup up, we need to know that this power lies within us, it always has, and this is our duty to ensure that we are caring for and nourishing ourselves, to allow our true feminine essence to shine through 
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This all inclusive weekend retreat starts on Womenโs Day intentionally to remind ourselves of our power, our divine essence, to replenish and nurture our soul, mind, body & hearts 
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We will share, we will laugh, we will cry, we will hug, we will dance, we will stretch, we will feast, we will love & we will celebrate and remember our Divineness of who we truly are. You will be held in a safe and loving space, where we will start as strangers and finish as Sisters. You will be held and guided by our 4 facilitatorโs; Sarah, Taryn, Rose & Alet. Set at the beautiful & tranquil Gaia Sanctuary, nestled on the Breede River embankment. Women who are on all stages of their journey are welcomed with open arms & hearts, no prior experience of any sort is required.
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Momโs & Daughterโs & groups of friendโs are very welcome! 
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WHEN: 9- 11 August 2024 (Fri 9th Aug is Womenโs Day, a public holiday)
HOW: Ticket price R2000 for the whole weekend.
WHERE: The Gaia Sanctuary, Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam, WC (2.5hrs drive from CT)
Friday 9th Aug, Womenโs Day, you may arrive from 12pm. We will start with a sharing circle at 1pm, to open our hearts and souls to one another and where we are on our journey, and drop into our tenderness. This will be followed by a heart opening Cacao Ceremony, where you will be guided through a heart and brain coherence mediation, and heart opening mediations and practices. This will help set the vibration for the weekend ahead.
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We will then share a nourishing dinner together. And the evening will finish with a Sisterhood song circle around the fire pit, led by Sarah.
On Saturday 10th Aug, our day will begin with a 90 minute Heart centred yoga session, with Rose, where we will stretch love & light into our heart and bodies. After this, we will co-create an Earth mandala and place our sacred prayers into Mother Earth. In the afternoon, we will delve into our White water ceremony, guided by Sarah, where we will all dress in all white as the Divine Goddesses that we are, and we will have discussions on sacred womb wisdom. Followed by a Sisterhood Feast in the evening, and we will end our glorious day with a facilitated conscious dance around the firepit, guided by Rose, to allow our bodies to blissfully move, and allow our feminine expression to flow, movement is a creative form of self expression.
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Sunday 11th Aug morning, we will start with brunch. Then we have a 60 minute Sound journey with Alet, with will relax your nervous system and body, and send you into a blissfully calm state. Our beautiful weekend will be concluded with an abundance tea closing ceremony. We aim to be finished by 2/3pm. By the end of the weekend, you will be nourished, restored, connected, your heart will be open & overflowing with love for yourself, and for others.
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ACCOMMODATION
(Great for sharing if you are a group!)
ย A-frame Cabin, R3000
ใ4 Sleeper: 1 x Queen bed upstairs and 2 x Singles below
ใOpen plan, fully furnished & solar powered
(Split by 4 friends = R750 each)
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Double Bell Tent, R1300
ใDouble bed & fully furnished
(Split by 2 friendโs, R650 each)
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Twin Bell Tent, R1300
ใTwin beds & fully furnished
ใ(Split by 2 friendโs, R650 each)
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Army Tent, R680
ใFor single or 2 people (camping mattress provided)
ใUnfurnished, please bring your own bedding, pillows, camping lights, camp chairs & towels.
ใ(Split by 2 friendโs, R330 each)
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WE’LL PROVIDE:
KINDLY BRING ALONG:
ยค Yoga matt
ยค Blanket
ยค Pillow to sit on
ยค Water bottle
ยค Warm clothing & shoes
ยค Comfy clothing for yoga
ยค A white goddess outfit for our white water ceremony
ยค Comfy warm slip on shoes & gumboots (if you have)
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ยค A journal & pen
ยค Snacks & anything special you want to drink
ยค Mozzie repellant
ยค Head lamps & camping lights
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For enquiries & bookings, please email:
info@thegaiasanctuary.com
Or view our Glampsite at
www.thegaiasanctuary.com
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WHEN: 20 June 2024, from 17h00
WHERE: The Gaia Sanctuary, Buffeljagsrivier
HOW: Bring & Share
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For this co-creation event, add your special magic to the celebration by bringing along your singing voice, musical instruments and fire dancing skills.
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Drumming circle by donation
*Drums will be provided for those without
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Bring a sharing platter
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Dress warm
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Camping available
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RSVP by 17 June 2024
info@thegaiasanctuary.com
Or view our Glampsite at
www.thegaiasanctuary.com
ALL AGES WELCOME, no previous experience necessary.
Date: 17 Dec
Time: 10am – 1.30pm
To bring: Comfy clothes, water, snacks.
10% Discount offered to groups/families of three or more.
To book your place, please email info@thegaiasanctuary.com
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The Gaia Sanctuary invites you to join us for a Krav Maga Self-Defense workshop presented by State of Flow self defense.
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Built on simple principles, instinctive movements, and practical techniques, Krav Maga was made the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces.
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Krav Maga provides simple solutions to fighting more than one assailant, armed or unarmed, in todayโs reality. This workshop will provide simple techniques of self defense for all ages.
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We believe being aware and prepared in this day and age, is better than being caught unaware, or living in fear.
Join us for the ultimate dads and lads off grid survival camping adventure hosted at the Gaia Sanctuary.
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No better way than to bond with your boy as we spend the weekend doing boy stuff that memories are made of. We will cast a few lines to see if we can catch a few fish to braai under the stars on the river and enjoy camp fire stories around the bonfire.
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The kids will be taught survival skills, fire making, shelter building, food preparation and cooking over an open fire.
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Expect a weekend of fun, outdoor adventure activities surrounded by nature including off grid camping, stalk the lantern, orienteering, archery, river rafting, star gazing, rope swinging, canooing, tubing, swimming.and much more.
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The cost is R1350 per person and includes food (3 meals a day) and camping as well as all the awesome activities.
All cooking/ braai equipment and eating utensils/plates will be provided.
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The event will appeal to dads and lads aged 5 and over.
Campers will need to arrive by 5pm to set up tents and to be in time for the first activity. The weekend will continue until 2pm on the Sunday.
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Please bring the following:
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If you are interested please can you settle the booking fee up front of R1350 per person. Space in our campsite is limited and space will go on a first come first serve basis.
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Once payment is done please send proof of payment names together with your indemnity form and campers names to this email address to confirm your spot. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
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Itinerary
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This is according to the weather and factors out of our control so this schedule may change.
We are very excited to share our next retreat at The Gaia Sanctuary 12th to 14th April – Mom’s and Daughter’s coming of age Moontime Retreat Co-facilitated with Suzy, Sarah Lee Beckett and myself, Taryn.
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A beautifully curated retreat focused on deepening the bond between Mom and Daughter through ceremonies and sharing of sacred womb wisdom… creating a space of love, celebration, wisdom sharing and body connection for this pivotal time in a young womanโs life.
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Sarah, a keeper of the Red Tent, has dreamt up some fun and interactive ways to engage with cyclical living, embodying the inner seasons in a playful wayโฆ along with some beautiful rituals and lots of time for all the mamas and daughters to share their stories and questionsโฆrest and soften.
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And Suzy will be doing a beautiful Shakti yoga session.
Suitable for daughters who have either already started their cycle or are about to, roughly between 10 and 15 year Olds.
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This is an all inclusive glamping weekend set along the banks of the Breede River in Swellendam.
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What to expect:
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1) 1 x 4 sleeper Aframe cabin
fully furnished
this cabin can be shared by 2 x Moms & 2 daughters who are friends
R3,000 for the weekend
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2) 2 x 2 sleeper bell tents
fully furnished
R1,600 for the weekend
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3) 10 x Canvas army tents
furnished with 2 x camping mattresses
R1,140 for the weekend
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To book your package or enquiries:
10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT – if you book by 31st March.
Taryn 0714400675
info@thegaiasanctuary.com
Gaia Kids Holiday Club is back this December, at The Gaia Sanctuary in Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam!
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Mon 11th Dec – Fri 15th
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Mon 18th – 20th Dec 9am till 1.30pm.
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The day will be packed full of fun, games, activities, arts and crafts from beginning to end.
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We are a 25 minute drive out of Swellendam town centre.
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We offer a pick up and drop off service from the Buffeljagsrivier BP petrol station, for an extra R20 a day.
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To book your kiddies spot, please email
academy@thegaiasanctuary.com
or contact Taryn at 0714400675.
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Please send a healthy lunch, ample snacks and water with the kids, as well as a spare set of clothing, hat & sunblock, gumboots would be ideal. If you are happy with your kiddies swimming with a floating device, and supervised, then please also send their cozzie, towel, sunblockย andย aย floatie.
Hosted & facilitated by Sam Marais (Brave Brothers)
29th Feb โ 3rd March
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Welcome to the Resilient Man Adventure Retreat, where we invite you to embrace the flow of life like never before. Our theme, “Go with the Flow,” is inspired by the serene meeting place of the Buffelsjags River and the Breede River in the heart of Swellendam at The Gaia Sanctuary.
Imagine a retreat where you navigate the currents of change with the grace and resilience of a seasoned river rafter. We’ve designed an adventure that mirrors the twists and turns of life itself, where you’ll discover the strength that comes from flowing with the stream, not against it.
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Here, you’ll find yourself immersed in the natural beauty of this unique location, where two rivers merge, symbolizing the convergence of your journey with the flow of nature. It’s a powerful reminder that, just as the river adapts to its surroundings, so can you adapt and thrive in the ever-changing currents of life.
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Join us for an unforgettable adventure that promises not only thrilling river rafting but also a deeper understanding of resilience, personal growth, and the ability to go with the flow. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey that celebrates the resilient man within you.
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For more info and to book your spot, click here.
Time: From 6pm
Treat your special someone to a Valentines Day picnic on the banks of the Breede River. There will be live music performed by โBejazzledโ to add to the ambience of the evening, as the sun will be setting over the river. The ticket includes a charcuterie picnic box and a bottle of white wine.
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If you donโt know what to do with your kiddies on your special night out, donโt worry bring them with, as we have this covered, we have child minders and will be showing a kiddie friendly movie on a big screen in our barn, with popcorn and lemonade.
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The kids movie night is R100 per child. Kids can have fun whilst the parents have fun too!
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Please bring your own picnic blankets and or chairs.
Booking is essential โ please email: info@thegaiasanctuary.com
or call Taryn for more info – 071 440 0675
Time: 2pm – 4pm
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Hosted by Roxanne Joubert from Wilderness (Garden Route), an accredited herbalist and the soul behind Lady of the Herbs.
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Roxanne believes by nurturing and respecting the natural world, we, in turn, nourish our own existence.ย She has dedicated herself to indigenous medicinal plants with a profound commitment to nature.
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Beyond crafting medicinal botanical products on a boutique scale and creating educational experiences, Roxanne extends her impact through the conservation of medicinal plants. Recognizing the delicate balance between human consumption and the preservation of natural ecosystems.
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With a deep-rooted belief in the interconnectedness of all living things, Roxanne views the human body as an ecosystem, intricately linked to the broader natural world. This holistic perspective fuels her advocacy for working with nature and promoting biodiversity as a cornerstoneย ofย well-being.