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A retreat for women tired of holding it all together

A Women’s Retreat for Burnout, Boundaries, and Being Done

You know how to hold it all. The deadlines. The kids. The hard conversations. The mental load. The calendar. The weight of being the one who always knows what to do. The wife. The mother. The daughter. The friend. The boss.

You’re praised for your strength, your competence, your calm. But inside, you’re running on fumes. You wake up tired. You go to bed wired. You’ve become a master of appearing okay while quietly wondering: When do I get to fall apart?

You’ve read the books. Tried the journaling. Meditated between meetings. You’ve optimized and managed your way through burnout — but management isn’t the same as relief.

Because the truth is: The world rewards you when you push through. When you numb out. When you keep yourself zipped behind performance and polish.

And it’s slowly costing you your clarity, your vitality, your sense of being at home in yourself. And your boundaries. The ones you keep bending, breaking, or forgetting altogether. Because saying no feels like letting someone down. And saying yes feels like disappearing.

Unmade is not a retreat for women who want to do more. It’s a retreat for women who want to stop. Stop performing. Stop fixing. Stop holding it together.

This isn’t about becoming your best self. It’s about stepping out of the roles that keep you braced and exhausted. Not softly. Not perfectly. Just honestly.

You don’t need a breakthrough. You need a breakdown — the good kind. The kind where no one’s watching.

Unmade isn’t a retreat for women who want to glow. It’s for women who want the freedom to not be anything for a while. This is where you get to come unmade. And see what remains when the noise finally falls away.
Silent Retreat

What Happens Here

Not much. On purpose.

This isn’t a curated journey with spiritual rituals.

It’s a stripping-back. A clearing-out. A pause that makes room for what’s been buried under performance and polish.

We slow the pace. We get in our bodies. We give the mind a break. We listen to the land. And we do it without an audience.

daily flow

DAY 1 — THE DROP
You arrive. No agenda. No rush.
Just space to land without needing to explain how you’re doing or why you came.
Your body exhales.
Your nervous system begins to catch up.

DAY 2 — LET THE BODY SPEAK
You’ve lived in your head long enough. Through somatic sessions and stillness, the body starts to speak in sensation, in breath, in memory.
You don’t need to explain it.
You just need to feel it.

DAY 3 — LET NATURE UNDRESS YOU
At sunrise, you walk into the wild.
No phone. No roles. Just the questions you carry.
Nature mirrors you back. Later, we breathe not to transcend, but to move what surfaced through the body.

DAY 4 — THE RETURN
No wrap-up. No pressure to put it into words.
Just a quiet return to the part of you that never needed fixing, only space.
You leave lighter, not because you became someone new, but because something finally let go.
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Mindful Movement At Bliss And Stars

THE DATES

7 - 10 AUG 2025

PRICES & ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

The entire experience is included in the stated prices. We never have extra “hidden” charges.
Chalet Tucked In The Rocks At Bliss And Stars South Africa

CHALET DOUBLE

R33,500 | 2 PERSONS

Leopards Cave Chalet At Bliss Amp Stars Retreat In Cederberg

CHALET SINGLE

R24,500 | 1 PERSON

The Dassie Spot Tented Chalet

TENTED CHALET DOUBLE

R27,500 | 2 PERSONS

The Fig Tree Tented Chalet 1

TENTED CHALET SINGLE

R18,500 | ONE PERSON

Villa Weavers Nest At Bliss And Stars Retreat 1

VILLA DOUBLE

R39,000 | 2 PERSONS

Luxury Bath At Bliss And Stars Cederberg

VILLA SINGLE

R27,000 | ONE PERSON

THE PRICE INCLUDES

3 nights of comfortable and cozy accommodation – a nurturing space for rest and rejuvenation

Healthy plant-based meals using fresh local produce

Somatic, mindfulness practices and breathwork

Daily mindful movement

Coaching Circle and 1:1 sessions 

Guided moon and stargazing sessions

Opening and closing ceremonies

Clean and biodegradable skin care products

Access to 1,350 ha of wild and pristine nature

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Bliss And Stars Klipspringer Chalet Interior
Thank you for giving me the space to be reminded of the importance of self-awareness, self-time, and the purpose of being exactly who I am. I could not have done this in a more serene environment. What Daria and Heine created is absolutely one of the wonders of the world. Thank you for showing me that all can be possible and already resonates inside of me.
Linda

MEET your GUIDE

I used to believe that self-compassion was weakness and hindered my goals. I pushed myself relentlessly and ignored my well-being as life unfolded into a cycle of self-neglect and burnout. Something needed to change so I challenged my beliefs.

Stepping into uncharted territory felt strange but with each act of kindness towards myself: I experienced a sense of freedom as the weight lifted and life bloomed. I found joy in life by embracing the imperfections with humor.

More self-compassion meant more thriving. It was a paradoxical dance of self-discovery and growth.

Now, as your guide, I share my experiences and invite you to embark on your own journey to unlock resilience and kindness toward yourself.

Daria Rasmussen
Daria Rasmussen Mindfulness Teacher
bursary program at bliss and stars

BALANCE AND BREATH

One of the keys to your well-being lies in the most simple and easily accessible way of balancing yourself: through breath.

We can live without food for weeks and water for days but air for just a few minutes. While we spend a great deal of time and attention on what we eat and drink: we pay little attention to the air we breathe.

Breathing is absolutely essential to life but it’s often overlooked as a necessity for a good body, mind, and spiritual health.
"Thank you SO SO SO much for the best time ever!! I’m still in awe of my experience… I feel like a cup overflowing with peace and amazement…"
The Powerof Silence
Michelle E.
DAILY FLOW

Mornings: restorative movement, somatic practices, meditation

Midday: nature immersion, self-compassion practices, sharing circles

Afternoons: one-on-one somatic experiencing and breathwork

Evenings: wonder dates, fire gatherings

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BENEFITS

Stress Relief

Relax the body and mind.

Boost Your Mood

Find joy in breathing.

Energy Boost

Improve your sleep and get more energy.

Accept Yourself

Meet yourself as you are.

Communal Dining At Bliss Amp Stars Retreats

CUISINE

Bliss & Stars is thrilled to bring you the talent and expertise of our chefs, who specialize in plant-based and nourishing food.

Together with them, we’ll explore mindful eating and we’ll nourish our bodies and minds with delicious meals, snacks, and refreshing teas and juices.

Mindful eating allows us the opportunity to get curious about our connection with food and the underlying emotions that drive our choices around nourishment on and off the plate.

Made with local produce grown on the farm, the food will be fresh and seasonal; planned with any specific dietary requirements and your ultimate well-being in mind.

Alcohol, caffeine and processed sugars are excluded to aid the rejuvenation process.

Be it at the dining table or out in nature: meals are enjoyed in a communal setting with magnificent views either.
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04 Mountain
COME AS YOU ARE. WE TAKE CARE FOR THE REST.
I don't think you can begin to comprehend how those 4 days changed me, and therefore my life. I have shifted, softened, slowed down, and finally see myself. What Daria and Heine have created can only be described as magic. Transformational to those who allow it to be. I am moved.
Mindfulness Retreat
Kelly
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 with 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.

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

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.

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.

No, we don’t have facilities to cater for disabled access and people with limited mobility. Bliss & Stars is located in the wilderness and the terrain doesn’t allow for wheelchair 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

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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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