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The Gift of Undivided Attention
Who It’s For
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.
It’s for couples who aren’t looking for a fix but for space to feel, notice, and reconnect. No performances. No big breakthroughs. Just the quiet courage to stay present with each other, long enough for something real to surface.
THE DATES
1 - 4 MAY 2025 | 11 - 14 SEP 2025 | 4 - 7 DEC 2025
PRICES & ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
CHALET DOUBLE
R33,500 | 2 PERSONS
VILLA DOUBLE
R39,000 | 2 PERSONS
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
MEET YOUR GUIDES
There was a point after the website was live, the bookings were coming in, the days packed with things we’d once only dreamed of—when we noticed we’d stopped really speaking to each other.
Not in a dramatic way.
Just… less.
We sat next to each other most evenings.
We shared tasks, meals, deadlines.
But something had quietly gone missing.
A quality of attention. Of ease.
We hadn’t fought.
We hadn’t broken.
But we’d become efficient. Professional. Muted.
And that’s how disconnection often arrives.
Not as crisis, but as drift.
So we did something simple, and difficult:
We stopped.
We sat down.
We paid attention, not to what was wrong,
but to what had been forgotten.
This retreat was born from that pause.
From our own homecoming.
From the realisation that connection isn’t something you schedule, it’s something you return to, over and over, on purpose.
Not because it’s broken.
But because it matters.
what happens
You arrive together. Then the world goes quiet.
No phone. No Wi-Fi. No inbox chasing you.
Just the two of you. And a sky full of stars.
You breathe. You sit in silence side by side. You speak without fixing or filtering. You listen without defending or retreating.
You take part in guided circles where honesty doesn’t need to be polished.
You explore how you give, receive, and miss each other.
You notice where the tenderness went—and where it still lives.
Mornings begin with breath and meditation. Afternoons unfold in nature or stillness. Evenings arrive with starlight, slow meals, and nothing left to prove.
This isn’t a couples counseling weekend.
There are no worksheets. But there is structure:
- Communication that doesn’t feel like a performance.
- Emotional clearing that doesn’t try to fix you.
- Intimate spaciousness that does more than words ever could.
This is what reconnection looks like when you remove everything that gets in the way.
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.
BLISS & STARS EXPERIENCE
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
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.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
Please answer the questions below so we can tailor the experience to meet your needs.
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.