THE WHOLE TRUTH RETREAT, WESTERN CAPE
“The Whole Truth Retreat isn’t about detox, weight loss or self improvement, but waking up to the wonder of what you already are.”
These are the words that greet you when you log onto the retreat’s website. Tasha Saha runs holistic health retreats at her home in the delightful village of Stanford in the Western Cape.
She shows travellers holistically healthy living that will help them long after they pack their bags and head home.
These home-stay retreats are personalised and tailored to individual needs.
At the Whole Truth Retreat, you are surrounded by the most exquisite and pristine natural settings in the world.
To keep you occupied during the retreat are daily yoga and meditation practices, nature immersion, conscious dance practices, microdosing, and a bioenergy workshop.
Guests, in their spare time, get to embark on solo walks, journalling and other mindful activities.
Alternative therapies such as massage, reiki, reflexology, somatic therapy, therapeutic yoga and sound therapy are available as optional extras.
Guests have the option of a juice cleanse, raw food, or healthy plantbased meals, or any combination of these during their stay. From R2 000 per day. Call 076 968 8608 or visit: www.wholetruthretreat.com/
FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND SPA, JOHANNESBURG
Once a family home, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel is now one of the leading luxury hotels in Johannesburg.
Despite the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, Fairlawns provides a place of solace for those yearning for a few days of R&R.
The 5-star-hotel has one of the largest and exclusive spas and wellness spaces in the city.
Explore the calming gardens with bamboo forest, that transport you to the beauty of Bali.
There’s an undercover heated hydro pool, rim flow jacuzzi, sento bath, relaxation lounges, and salas.
The spa offers a range of treatments to leave you feeling on cloud nine.
The hotel offers 41 elegant suites that are individually decorated in varying themes ranging from Eastern to French influences.
Make sure you head to the terrace to sample some of the Cape’s finest wines and bubbles, as you watch the sun disappear behind the lush trees.
Rates start from R7 300 per suite per night, including breakfast.
Call 011 804 2540 or visit: www. fairlawns.co.za/
SUMMERFIELDS ROSE RETREAT AND SPA, MPUMALANGA
Located just 10km from Phabeni Gate of Kruger National Park, Summerfields Rose Retreat and Spa offers peace in a luxury setting.
The establishment calls itself a 5-star luxury retreat on its website.
Besides the out of this world views, there are 11 secluded tented suites, a luxury Jackalberry Suite and a Forest Suite.
Travellers will find percale linen and the fragrance of fresh-cut roses in their rooms.
Their Rose Spa, located on the banks of the Sabie River, affords views of the majestic mountains. If you are lucky, you may spot crocodiles or hippos lazing about from a distance.
As you indulge in your treatment, listen to the soothing sound of birds as there are over 100 species on the estate.
Once you are done, enjoy other amenities like the steam room, jacuzzi, Vichy shower and a hydro walk along the banks of the Sabie.
Besides the spa, guests can dine at the award-winning restaurant called River Café, wander into the macadamia and litchee orchards or go on a guided tour of the farm and rose tunnel.
As Kruger National Park is near, spend a day in search of the Big 5.
Besides, being in nature is the ideal way to get some muchneeded solitude. Rates start from R3 670pps including breakfast.
Call 013 737 6500 or visit: ww w.summerfields.co.za/
BUSHMANS KLOOF WILDERNESS RESERVE & WELLNESS RETREAT, WESTERN CAPE
Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat may be a three-hour drive from Cape Town, but the long journey will be worth it once you reach.
Nestled in the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, you will find open plains, sandstone formations and ancient bush art sites dating back 10 000 years.
Their range of activities will never leave you bored and there’s so much to learn about ancient African culture.
And for those who want to take in nature in a relaxing setting, the spa is the place to spend lazy days.
Voted the Best Spa in Africa & Indian Ocean at the Global Spa & Wellness Awards in 2015, the spa menu boasts an extensive variety of health and beauty enhancing treatments to leave guests feeling pampered.
If you’re looking for some peace, book the secluded Riverside Gazebo perched alongside the tranquil waters of the Boontjes River.
Other spa amenities include the crystal steam room, heated outdoor pool, health bar, fitness centre, and tranquillity lounge
Natural Wellness package caters to those who want to escape from their 9 to 5 blues.
A special package consisting of two-night accommodation, an hour massage, facial or reflexology treatment, all meals and a variety of activities including a daily guided rock art excursion, afternoon nature drive with sundowner drinks and snacks, hiking, canoeing, and swimming, is available. From R7 570pp/pn. Call 021 437 9278 or visit: www.bushmanskloof.co.za/