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South African Fynbos® ORIGINS RETREAT

South African Fynbos ORIGINS RETREAT

A SENSORY RETURN TO ORIGIN AMONGST THE RARE AND EXTRAORDINARY FLORA OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF AFRICA BAINSKLOOF VALLEY CAPE FLORISTIC REGION SOUTH AFRICA
SENSORY LANDSCAPE OF ORIGIN Embark on an epic odyssey of prehistoric flavours and primal scents - an extraordinary sensory journey into the living world of ancient botanicals that shaped the evolution of human consciousness at the southern tip of Africa: Fynbos
A RETURN TO ORIGIN From rare ingredients born of deep time to immersive tastings amidst archaic landscapes, this is more than a retreat - it’s a return to the origins of self.
EVOCATIVE BOTANICALS Fynbos at every touchpoint weaves novel flavours and scents into a languid sojourn of botanical mixology, the art of cooking with wild flavours, experimenting in nature’s apothecary, revelatory walks and symbolic nature photography.
MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY This exclusive getaway is ideal for five single guests or a maximum of eight sharing. It includes four full days of guided experiences and three nights in a pristine, private mountain sanctuary in the Cape Floristic Region - the sensory landscape of origin.
ARCHIVE OF THE PLANETTo experience Fynbos is to enter a living archive of the planet - 7,000 tenacious species hold the memory of origin.
LIKE NOTHING ELSE ON EARTH Fynbos herbs possess unparalleled culinary, aromatic and medicinal qualities. Their distinctive flavours and fragrances are unlike anything found in the herbal systems of the world.
SENSORY TIME TRAVEL Fynbos stirs an instinct - a reconnection with the primal intelligence of nature - a deep recalibration of the body and the psyche. South African Fynbos® ORIGINS RETREAT
The Retreat is led by Giselle Courtney, an organisational development and culinary Fynbos specialist based in the Cape Winelands of South Africa. She is the creator of South African Fynbos®, a nature-based approach to people development incorporating intentionally designed experiences and an accompanying range of culinary Fynbos herbs. Being older than humanity itself, these flavours of origin awaken a remembering of what it means to be essentially human: creative, intuitive and deeply alive.
5 Fynbos Suites (two of which are twin rooms)


NOT A RETREAT BUT A RETURN To the intelligence of your body. To the wisdom of the wild. To the place where it all began.

SCHEDULED RETREATS 2025

AUGUST 26-29

SEPTEMBER 16-19

OCTOBER 14-17

NOVEMBER 18-21

DECEMBER 2-5

Rates and itinerary available on request - Giselle Courtney +27(0) 662255 722 or giselle@southafricanfynbos.com

Experience a unique luxury retreat near Cape Town - where undisturbed nature, rare botanicals and refined comfort awaken your senses and restore your spirit.