Bliss & Stars Retreat

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COUPLES RETREAT

The Gift of Undivided Attention

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most couples don't need help

Most couples don’t need advice; they need a pause. It is the kind of pause that’s almost extinct in a world of back-to-back meetings, buzzing phones, and dinners eaten with one eye on a screen. It is not a pause to drift apart, but a pause to actually look at each other without a device in the way.

You’ve built a life. Maybe a family. A system that works. But somewhere along the way, talk became logistics: groceries, schedules, pickups. Intimacy got efficient. Silence, once easy, turned heavy.

This Couples Retreat isn’t a romantic escape or counseling session. It is a disruption, a quiet interruption. A chance to meet again without distraction, without scripts, without routine.
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The Rare Gift of Attention

Attention slips away in small moments, your partner speaking while you scroll, a nod given without really hearing.

These days attention is scattered. Quick replies. Half-glances. Conversations squeezed between alerts, like scrolling through headlines while dinner goes cold or nodding along while your partner finishes a story you half-heard.

Real attention looks like putting the phone down, holding eye contact, and letting a moment breathe. That kind of ‘I’m here’ takes trust and trust takes time.

Full attention is when you stop talking past each other. You stop filling silence just to cover it. You notice the difference between asking ‘Did you pay the bill?’ and asking ‘What do you need?’

Slowly, what felt distant gets close, not by effort, but by the pause that makes room for closeness, like hearing your partner’s laugh again or noticing the way they reach for your hand.
Who It’s For
This retreat is for you if:

You share a bed but feel far apart.

You talk daily but avoid the real conversations.

You’ve built a life, but intimacy got lost in the logistics.

You love each other, but miss each other.

You function fine, but something essential feels missing.

You aren’t looking for a fix but for space to feel, notice, and reconnect.

You want to spend time together in nature and off-grid.
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Couple Watching Sunset

THE DATES

11 - 14 SEP 2025 | 4 - 7 DEC 2025 | 12 - 15 FEB 2026

PRICES & ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

The entire experience is included in the stated prices. We never have extra “hidden” charges.
Klipspringer Chalet At Sunset
CHALET DOUBLE

R33,500 | 2 PERSONS

Villa Weavers Nest At Bliss And Stars Retreat 1
VILLA DOUBLE

R39,000 | 2 PERSONS

257 Figtree Blissandstars Teagancunniffe

TENTED CHALET DOUBLE

R27,500 | 2 PERSONS

THE PRICE INCLUDES
4 days | 3 nights private accommodation in our chalets or tented chalets

Daily meditation, mindful movement, and relaxation practices

Daily mindful walks

Mindful Communication workshop

Guided stargazing sessions

Snacks and beverages served throughout the day

3 balanced and nutritious meals a day

Clean and biodegradable skin care products

Access to 1,350 ha of wild and pristine nature
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Bliss And Stars Experience
Daria Rasmussen And Heine Rasmussen Bliss And Stars Retreat Owners

MEET YOUR GUIDES

When the website went live and the bookings filled the calendar, we should have felt like we had made it. Instead, we noticed we had stopped really speaking to each other.

It wasn’t a fight. It wasn’t dramatic. It was simply less, quiet dinners that felt like checklists, glances that slid past, laughter that no longer showed up.

Evenings side by side became about shared tasks, meals, and deadlines. Somewhere in that routine, eye contact faded. Conversation thinned. Spontaneity disappeared.

We hadn’t broken. We had just become efficient, professional, and muted, like the sound turned down on something once alive.

Disconnection rarely crashes in as crisis. It drifts. So we did something both simple and difficult. We stopped. We sat down. We paid attention, not to what was broken, but to what had been forgotten.

This retreat was born from that pause. From coming home to ourselves. From the recognition that connection isn’t scheduled; it’s returned to on purpose. Not because it was broken, but because it mattered.
We had the most wonderful time! We learned so much and often talk about our experiences. What an incredibly beautiful space inside and out . . . we are so grateful and forever changed.
Milky Way
Alek & Andrea
what happens
You arrive together, the gravel crunching underfoot, the air sharper and quieter than the city you left. Then the world goes quiet. There is no phone signal, no Wi-Fi towers. Just the two of you. And a sky full of stars.

You breathe. You sit in silence side by side. You speak plainly, like saying ‘I miss you’ without correcting the words or softening the tone. You listen without defending or retreating. You take part in guided circles where honesty shows up raw, like admitting what has been left unsaid or sitting in shared silence until words come naturally. You explore how you give, receive, and miss each other. You notice where the tenderness went, and where it still lives.

Mornings begin quietly, with time to breathe together or sit in meditation before the day opens.

Afternoons unfold in nature or stillness.

Evenings arrive with starlight, slow meals, and nothing left to do.

This isn’t a couples counseling weekend.
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The whole experience deepened our sense of being. Even after 30 years together it gave our relationship new meaning that we will treasure every day and try to live by every minute!
Woman In The Pool At Bliss And Stars
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Beetroot Flapjacks

CUISINE

Our meals: simple, plant-based, purely crafted. Each dish, prepared by our chefs, not only delights but restores—balancing your nervous system, grounding you, connecting you with Earth.

Ingredients? Only the freshest from our organic garden and local farms. Expect vibrant vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and seeds. We keep it clean: no alcohol, caffeine, or processed sugars.

Communal Dining: Gather around the table or under the open sky. Meals here are a shared experience, a moment to connect with fellow travelers. It’s more than dining; it’s a story sharing moment.

We accommodate most allergies and cater to most dietary requirements.
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THE BLISS & STARS EXPERIENCE
Rest in spacious chalets that seamlessly mesh with nature

Be amazed by nature and observe the night sky through our state-of-the-art telescopes

Saunter in secluded mountainous areas

Relax and breath deeply with mindfulness practices

Discover Bushmen cave paintings

Build bonds with others in small groups of a maximum of 10 people

Share the living space with eland, baboons, Cape leopards and many more beautiful animals

Travel light and use our daily laundry service

come as you are. we take care for the rest.

FAQ

It is a +- 4.5 hour drive from Cape Town to the Bliss & Stars meeting point. Bliss & Stars is 60km north of Clanwilliam in the Western Cape. It is a 45-minute drive on a gravel road from Clanwilliam to the meeting point however no 4 x 4 or raised vehicle is necessary. At the meeting point, you can safely park your car and will take you the last bit of the way in our vehicle.

You are welcome to drive all the way to Bliss & Stars however: after the meeting point the road is sandy and rocky so a high clearance vehicle and confident driving skills are needed.

If you need a transfer from CPT or Cape Town International Airport then let us know.

Please aim to check in before 2pm. On the last day the retreat ends at 11 am and you will be able to check out from 12pm onwards.

If you are flying back home: we recommend booking your flight after 4pm. Alternatively break your travel and stay in Clanwilliam before you head back. We recommend the Yellow Aloe guesthouse in Clanwilliam.

Once your reservation has been confirmed: you’ll be sent a welcome letter providing lots of useful information about the retreat, including a helpful guide on what to pack.

These experiences are designed to be more intimate. We limit the number of guests to 6 – 10 people to ensure you receive full attention from the team.

Yes, we are very happy to welcome couples at this retreat.

Bliss & Stars is not conducive to children. We have a minimum age requirement of 21.

Please arrive no later than 2pm and plan to leave no earlier than 12pm. Exact arrival and departure times can be arranged with us closer to the time. 

We cater to specific nutritional and dietary requirements including food allergies and food intolerances. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are always available.

Everyone is welcome at all of our experiences regardless of the meditation and yoga experience or fitness levels. We cater for different levels, so that you will be supported, challenged and encouraged to learn.

No. You can pace yourself to find the perfect amount of activity that suits you. We support you in doing as much or as little as you’d like, depending on how you are feeling. Personally, we wouldn’t want to miss a thing!

Unfortunately not. We ask that you leave by 5pm on the closing day.

We unfortunately cannot accommodate disabled or mobility impaired people. Bliss & Stars is located in the Cederberg wilderness and the terrain doesn’t allow for such access.

For the benefit of everyone: we ask that all participants commit to attending the entire retreat from beginning to end. Your wholehearted commitment supports those in your group and expresses respect for the retreat staff.

We offer personalized payment plans for all our retreats up to 2 month before the start date of your stay.

Please read our terms & conditions for our cancelation policy

We always strive to make our experiences available to everyone and therefore we have a bursary program. Learn more here.

No, there is no mobile coverage or WIFI available. There is a computer with guest access available in case of emergency and you will be provided with a phone number should you need to be reached while staying at Bliss & Stars.

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We require a 50% deposit to confirm your reservation.

If you are not committed to making a reservation yet and have some questions, contact us here.

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