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RETREATS OVERVIEW

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Transform Stress
and Trauma

Begin the Year with Intention and Renewal

Start your new year by exploring effective ways to address stress and unhelpful patterns. Join us for Deep Reset, a retreat offering techniques through breathwork and Somatic Experiencing to help you navigate life’s challenges more easily. If you’re looking to explore practical methods for managing stress and enhancing well-being in an intimate setting, this retreat offers a supportive environment to do so.

Limited to 6 Participants for a Personalized Experience
To ensure deep, individualized work, we are limiting this retreat to only 6 participants. This intimate setting allows for meaningful one-on-one sessions and personalized guidance throughout the retreat. You’ll have the opportunity for deep one-on-one work that can provide personalized insights and strategies.

THE DATES

16 - 19 JAN 2025

What You’ll Gain

  • Address Physical and Emotional Tension: Learn practices that may help alleviate stress held in your body.

  • Develop Self-Regulation Skills: Acquire tools to manage stress responses more effectively in daily life.

  • Explore Unhelpful Patterns: Identify patterns that may hinder your well-being and consider new approaches.

  • Enhance Mind-Body Awareness: Deepen your understanding of the connection between physical sensations and emotional states.

  • Personalized Support: Engage in in-depth one-on-one sessions tailored to your interests and needs.
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Who Should Attend

This retreat may be beneficial for individuals who:

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• Experience Stress: Looking for methods to manage and reduce stress levels.

• Wish to Address Trauma: Interested in exploring ways to understand and work with past experiences.

• Seek Personal Growth: Open to learning techniques for self-care and well-being.

• Prefer Individualized Attention: Appreciate a retreat setting that offers deep one-on-one work.

• Aim to Enhance Well-Being: Wish to support their mental, emotional, and physical health.
WHY JANUARY
Starting the year with intention can set a positive tone for the months ahead. By attending this retreat in January, you can:

Focus on Well-Being: Begin the year by prioritizing your personal development.

Explore New Approaches: Consider new strategies for managing stress and unhelpful habits.

Set Intentions: Establish a foundation for sustained personal growth throughout the year.
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I struggle to put into words the sheer brilliance and wonder of my experience and the benefits to my mind, body and soul. I cannot remember the last time I was at so much peace and alignment! It feels like I’ve finally been able to take a deep and exhilarating breath after years of holding it and being on autopilot! I finally feel like I’m at one with myself again.
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MEET your GUIDE

Daria brings years of practice and learning to her work. She’s traveled across continents, following her intuition from Poland to South Africa, creating spaces for real transformation along the way. Trained by Martin Aylward in Mindfulness, Dan Brulé in Breathwork, and completing a three-year training in trauma resolution with Somatic Experiencing International, Daria combines expertise with an innate understanding of what it means to be fully present in the body. Her work isn’t about offering easy answers. It’s about guiding you back to yourself—steady, grounded, and ready for whatever comes.

PRICES & ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

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

R33,000 | 2 PERSONS

Leopards Cave Chalet At Bliss Amp Stars Retreat In Cederberg

CHALET SINGLE

R24,000 |1 PERSON

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VILLA DOUBLE

R39,000 | 2 PERSONS

Luxury Bath At Bliss And Stars Cederberg

VILLA SINGLE

R27,000 |1 PERSON

Dassies Spot

TENTED CHALET DOUBLE

R27,000 | 2 PERSONS

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TENTED CHALET SINGLE

R18,000 | 1 PERSON

THE PRICE INCLUDES

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

Daily breathwork, mindful movement, and somatic practices

Mindful walks in the wilderness

1:1 guidance | Somatic Experiencing Session

Guided stargazing sessions

Snacks and beverages served throughout the day

3 balanced and nutritious meals a day

Clean, biodegradable skin care products

Access to 1,350 ha of wild & pristine nature

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"I have no words to thank you both and your beautiful staff for the best 4 days in a very long time. Your beautiful energy and home have filled my heart with so much love and gratitude. Thank you for opening up your beautiful home to us. It really felt like going to see my best friends. Your knowledge and wisdom are just amazing and I promise I will practice all the meditations we did."
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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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COME AS YOU ARE. WE TAKE CARE FOR THE REST.
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 breathe 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

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 months 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.

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.

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