Tailored Retreat Experiences
Retreats at The Rest
Are you longing for a profound escape, a sanctuary for deep introspection, or perhaps a space to reignite your creativity? Look no further than our custom retreats tailored to your desires and budget.
With options for fully or partially catered stays spanning three to five days, immerse yourself in the serene landscapes of the Sneeuberg and Karoo while receiving personalized guidance from Paula.
Whether it’s a solo journey or a group adventure, let us craft an experience that resonates with your soul’s longing for renewal and transformation.
These retreats allow participants to design an experience, with as much or as little therapeutic work as feels useful, while at the same time enjoying an experience with a group...
Join one of the group retreats scheduled in the year. We can accommodate a maximum of 9 and a minimum of 4 participants. These retreats are suited to anyone who...
If the timing of the groups doesn’t suit you or you feel like you would like to work deeply on a one on one basis, then perhaps a Solo Retreat...
Time to heal individually and as a family. Time to rest. Time to play. With an option of a Digital Detox. Parents with young children often feel that it is...
Choose a time of year that suits you both and book a few days on The Rest to Repair, Reconnect and Recommit. These retreats are suitable for couples who are...
Where possible Paula offers one day workshops when travelling to cities like Johannesburg or Cape Town or by invitation. In these workshops we explore patterns that no longer serve us...
Paula offers online Family Constellations session. During these once-off sessions participants will be invited to work with objects to represent the family dynamics. This simple technique can allow for surprisingly...
Family Constellations Family constellations is an embodied therapeutic approach that works to reveal ancestral patterns that continue to repeat through the generations and explore ways to break the cycle. ...
A custom retreat can be…A profound rest.A deep dive into integration and healing.Time away to gain perspective.Re-commitment to awaken creativity and life… or to work on a project.Fully/partially or self...
Discover Stories of Transformation
Read what our guests have to say about their life-changing experiences at The Rest.
Definitely do it! Whether you are looking to have more embodied experiences yourself in a safe and held space, or looking to include embodiment in your normal scope of practice, this workshop will give you the tools!It’s an immersive experience of self in relation to nature, the body and relationships. Explorative and mind opening to other ways of working with psychological issues. A safe and contained space which is free of judgement
Tracey – Counseling Psychologist
Witnessing other therapists’ challenges and ideas, witnessing the fine art of facilitation. personally – I am alone in my practice with mostly individuals and I gained confidence from being in a group of diverse people – in fact – the personal and the professional were very blended for me
Arts Therapist
It’s rare (and wonderful) to have the opportunity to just be a participant, and the number and variety of experiences meant that I felt like I got a lot of experience in a short space of time.
Craniosacral Therapist
I had the opportunity to work through a wide range of experiential practices, to witness great facilitation of processes and to have some professional questions addressed
Arts Therapist
I was not sure what to expect, as this was my first exposure to this kind of training. The experience was the best training I had since starting my career. After all the years of doing therapy, I needed to reconnect with my body and with the medicine I need for healing so that I can show up in a different way for my clients.
Psychologist
Magical location! Great for families. A must if you’re looking to get away from it all!!!
Kristin
Amazing experience if you are looking for something different + a real family feel from the hosts + stars for Africa.
Alistair
What an amazing place! I thoroughly enjoyed staying at The Rest. I cannot wait to go back. If you want peace, quiet and solitude, this is the place for you. Walking in the mountains with not a soul in sight. It was pure adventure.
Melvin
The Rest is a unique and incredible place. There is such a sense of freedom and safety and Paula was a phenomenal host. A wonderful place to get away from normal life and explore the true beauty of the Karoo. Highlights for us included climbing the mountain for sunrise after a snowfall and enjoying hearty meals made with grass fed beef grown right there on the farm. Don’t miss out on that, or a loaf of home made bread!
Jessica
Fantastic. The Shepherd’s Cottage might be rustic but was well appointed and suited to my purposes, which was a quiet time to do some studies while exploring. There is no cell phone reception but there is a good working WiFi to stay in contact. There is good MTB riding experience or just go for a walk but remember no WiFi away from the cottage. I recommend at least a few days stay to properly appreciate the time there.
Patrick
Awesome view and ambience. Clean and all you need for a break from the city hassel and bussel.
Eugene
Rustic and beautiful. Stunning views. Exceptional hospitality. Freshly baked bread on arrival. We enjoyed our stay very much. Magnificent surroundings. Paula and her family are very warm and welcoming.
