THE FOREST FROLIC
GARDEN ROUTE SOUTH AFRICA
YOUR PREFERRED DATES
PRIVATE GROUPS ONLY
MINIMUM OF 6
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INVESTMENT:
R23500 per person
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Explore the ancient, iconic forest on our Forest Frolic retreat, an extraordinary holistic adventure retreat in Garden Route, South Africa. This unique experience winds through the majestic Outeniqua Mountains and the renowned Garden Route National Park. Our retreat features experienced adventure guides, holistic practitioners, yoga instructors, and private chefs. Enjoy two forested hikes around 15km each, a guided forest bike ride, daily yoga sessions, private chef-prepared meals, in-house massages, guided sound journeys, live music, and a Wim Hof ice bath experience to boost immunity. This unplugged digital detox retreat is perfect for reconnecting with nature and rejuvenating your mind, body, and soul.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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All permits
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Glamping Accommodations
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3 Gourmet Meals Daily
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Refreshments
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Daily Yoga
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Guided Meditations
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Sound Journey
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Bike Rental
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SUP Rental
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Guided Hikes
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Live Music
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Ice Bath Experience
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Overnight Hikes
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Support Vehicle
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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Flights
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Massage
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Travel insurance
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Merchandise
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Transport
DAY 1
We meet at the gorgeous Well-being sanctuary and private healing space on the banks of the idyllic Swartvlei, Sedgefield. Our retreat starts with our opening ceremony and meet and greet session around the campfire. After which we settle in and we're treated to a gorgeous meal prepared by our private, classically trained chef. An early night beckons after a long days travel.
DAY 2
We wake to a sunrise yoga session and guided appreciation meditation before enjoying a gorgeous healthy breakfast. The morning gently rolls into a swim on our private lake and a guided SUP (stand up paddle board) session a short walking distance from our glamping tents.
Lunch will be served after some time on the water after which we enjoy a restful day on the sanctuary grounds reading a book and decompressing from the previous days travel. Take advantage of our in-house masseuse and unwind and destress.
An evening of beautiful food created by our private chef and some live music around the fire performed by one of the regions talented local musicians helps us wind down before bed.
DAY 3
We rise with the sun to a morning yoga session and guided meditation followed by breakfast. This leads us into our morning Wim Hof ice bath experience. This amazing immune boosting cold water therapy technique is well known for helping with anxiety, muscle ache and alleviating certain symptoms related to depression. This boost of dopamine in the system will help gear you up for the upcoming adventurous elements of the retreat in the days to follow.
After lunch we pack our adventure backpacks for our overnight hike, hop in the shuttle and head deeper into the forest as we drop into this space with a gentle, silent barefoot walk to help us land and ground in The National Forest. We follow this short, gentle stroll with a beautiful forested 18 km bike ride to our over night Mountain cabin where our chef awaits with a traditional meal prepared on the fire.
DAY 4
Sunrise yoga and a guided meditation gets the day started before breakfast is served. We grab our backpacks and start our 15 km hike carrying our food for the day, sleeping bag, head torch and water bottle.
We will be having lunch on the trail and aiming to reach our mountain cabin late afternoon to make a bonfire in the forest and unplug from the world as we are now deep inside the Garden Route forest surrounded only by the sound of birds and the warmth of our group.
DAY 5
We start the day with a light guided stretch and a chai or coffee over our adventure breakfast. We roll out shortly after to complete the next 15 km hike through the Knysna forest once again carrying all our food and snacks for the day.
Winding through this ancient forest home, to the Knysna Loerie and so many phenomenal species of bird, plant and fungi. We arrive at our Glamping tents after full day on the trail.
We are met by our in-house chef and masseuse to help us land after this amazing two day over night hike through the iconic and world renowned Garden Route National Park.
DAY 6
Waking up to the sounds of birds and monkeys playing in the forest canopy above us, we roll into a gentle yoga session and guided meditation before breakfast. We pack our things and hop in the shuttle to head back to any parked vehicles at the start point of the retreat. We aim to be finished by noon.
THE CUISINE
Discover the essence of healthy living at our retreat, where we believe in nourishing both body and mind through mindful eating.
Our meticulously crafted meal plan not only fuels your energy for adventure but also promotes a balanced, harmonious system. Emphasizing a plant-based diet, our Chef selects premium local ingredients to create a wholesome, hearty dining experience. Savor delicious, veggie-driven meals sourced close to home, ensuring a low carbon footprint throughout your stay. Join us in prioritizing wellness and sustainability, one bite at a time.
