Temenos

Temenos Retreat bids farewell to Chef Luqmahn Cloete with gratitude for his exceptional contributions in shaping the restaurant’s culinary journey. Luqmahn’s creativity and passion for food have been instrumental in establishing Temenos as a destination for discerning diners. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. We are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new team of talented chefs to lead Temenos kitchen. Chef Brent Bronn and Chef Bernice Bronn, the former chefs and owners of Gezelligheid restaurant, will bring their collective experience and innovative spirit to our menu. These talented chefs, known for their innovative and collaborative approach to cuisine, will take the helm at Tebaldi’s and Out of Africa, bringing their signature flair and passion to the menu. Diners can expect a continuation of Temenos commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients while introducing exciting new dishes that reflect the new chefs’ unique approach to cuisine. We look forward to this exciting new chapter for Temenos and to welcoming both our loyal patrons and new guests to experience the culinary artistry of our incoming chefs.

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Deepen your Transformation Express your Full Potential Start living MORE from your inner light and innate wisdom. Do you ever wonder: How can I live more in alignment with my purpose? Which of my beliefs are still holding me back? How and why am I still mistreating my body? What legacy will I leave the world? What keeps showing up in my life that I simply cannot release? Where can I be more engaged with life? How can I create more empowered relationships? Away from the maddening daily demands on our resources, the myriad of opposing beliefs and ideas, and the rush of the constructed ego-world, we enter stillness and reflection, to feel our essence, and to hear the Call of our Soul. Leading up the Full Moon, we use the magnifying glass on our lives and to: Decide what we value and what truly matters to us; Celebrate how far we’ve come; Stop procrastination and self-sabotage with unconscious addictions; Become honest about where we are not meeting our full potential; Call out what needs to be released – patterns, people, places; See how and where we are still playing small. We can use this mirror to reflect, generate fresh inspiration, become brutally honest with ourselves, or just allow some self-care, self-honouring, and healing. Through guidance, activities, honest self-inquiry, stillness, and the exquisite healing power of Temenos and surrounding nature, we re-ignite our Spirits and retrieve any lost parts of our souls. We let go of our self-imposed judgements and reclaim the power that we have given away. We step into full sovereignty and mastery of our life journey, our soul’s evolution, our purpose, and our joy. The philosopher Socrates famously declared that the unexamined life was not worth living, and the maxim “Know Thyself” urges us to consider, question, and delve ever deeper. The true power and possibility to turn our potential into full reality, lies in who we become as we venture deeper into questions such as these. And this quest may lead us to discard ever more of the layers of conditioned beliefs and unconscious patterns, and to actively create a higher charge in our energy. Retreat Structure and Format For parts of this retreat we will observe mindful silence. This will be supplemented by facilitated teachings and discussions, activities to heighten awareness and help you focus on what you want to bring into being, a powerful ‘Letting Go’ ceremony, opportunity for honest reflection, meditation, breathwork, nature walks, and movement/stretching/dance. Heart connections are formed during our meals, shared reflections and informal chats. We start with where we are – raw, real, and ready… who/where am I? We INHALE to the often-neglected parts to expand, receive, and create…what is (still) in the way? We PAUSE with the silence into deep listening…what else is there? We add movement, spark, focus and direction through our inner chi (energy)…can I create more…or is this enough? Where can I change? We EXHALE with sound and expression into form…ahh…can I accept, can I love? We play boldly, we alchemise and release, we ground and anchor…where/how can I add joy? Back into the VOID, the place of wholeness…can I BE? We follow holistic balancing principles by OPENING and FEELING the awakening (through our hearts – the Feminine), by FOCUSING our alignment (through our minds – the Masculine), and EMBODING our purpose (though our bodies – the integrated Child). Integration / Extra Day Sometimes life calls us straight back after a retreat, and the Initiation happens in “the real world”. That may be what is required in your life. However, there is an opportunity to stay an extra night (Thursday 22 February), FREE of charge (meals at your own expense). Use this to reflect after our retreat, spend extra time in the gardens, book a divine massage or healing, or join me for a visit to the waterfalls in the gorge on the Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail (TBC depending on interest). This can be seen as a mini-pilgrimage, celebration, nature exploration, or a personal bridge. Although highly recommended, this is in addition. We heed what works and is practical for us as individuals. There will still be plenty of time and opportunities during the retreat to embody and integrate the work we will be doing. Welcome to discuss possibilities and logistics with me. Take-aways, focus areas and touchpoints: · Holistic balance – mind, body and spirit · Releasing, healing, and letting go · Triggers, projections, obstacles and opportunities for healing · Expressing YOU – your passion and purpose · Shadow work – essential for your spiritual journey · Ancestral patterns – what is carried forward · Self-esteem, self-worth and self-acceptance · Embodiment, and honouring the body as communication tool · Emotions as the gateway to evolution · Meditation, breath work and stillness · How to live a more spiritually charged life · Bonding and friendships that may last a lifetime Held at TEMENOS Retreat Centre, McGregor WC 19-22 February 2024 R6,750 includes accommodation in your own private, fully equipped cottage, breakfast & dinner daily, all retreat activities. 50% deposit secures. Discounted rates apply in the following cases: Early birds secured with deposit before end of November 2023 - R500 off. Friends, partners or family members choosing to share accommodation. *** Maximum discount R1,000 To secure, or for more info: Contact Celeste on 082 741 9578 or celeste@yesparadigm.co.za About your Facilitator Celeste Du Toit is a Durban-based Transformational Coach, Holistic therapist and seasoned retreat leader. She is known for her deep work on thought patterns and the manifestation thereof on our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being, and her self-awareness and empowerment workshops and retreats help people align with their true purpose and ZEST for life. What do people who work with me have in common? - They realize what is important in life and want to focus on that. - They’ve had enough and want to make sustainable changes. - They embody and express more consciousness and love. - They think and live differently from most other people. - They place a high value on their holistic well-being. - They want to do better than they have done yesterday. If you can relate, you’ll feel at home. I look forward to connecting with you! Why the Circle of Life? The Circle of Life is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. In birth, there is dying, and in death, there is birthing. We are all facing our own unique challenges, yet the cycle applies to everyone and everything – our relationships, our vocation, our dreams, our challenges, our pleasure, our pain, and life itself. When we learn to embrace this never-ending cycle with compassion and wisdom, and from an inner knowing of who we are, we can navigate it with ease, grace, and strength, allowing for our greatest joy and highest good to unfold. Celeste has presented the popular and highly recommended Inner Wellness Retreats at Temenos since 2014. The time has come to allow for a deeper immersion, The Circle of Life Retreat a deep dive into the Self, New and old participants are welcomed and encouraged. We can only accommodate a limited number, due to the nature of the retreat. What previous participants say: The most empowering and freeing journey ever! I feel like a new person who can do anything! Moving, spiritual, life changing. Walked away with something so powerful - the power of me! This retreat was out of this world! I highly recommend this retreat. I felt so safe… Temenos creeps into your heart and the food was delicious! This has been an amazing week! ….and amazing healing treatments… An unforgettable journey of self-discovery Thank you Celeste. This experience has been wonderful. You in particular, have such an easily accessible nature and communication skills per excellence. I value the journey. I arrived as a lost soul. I am leaving with renewed energy, direction for my life and utter joy Retreat Times and Optional Activities to Deepen Your Experience: Use of Temenos/area therapists at own cost (please check for best times for minimal impact on activities). Yoga at marginal additional fee. Swimming and hiking. Kahuna Massage & Bodywork, and one on one with Celeste presented at a retreat-reduced rate. Check-in at Temenos at 14h00. Retreat commences Monday 19th of February 2024 at 16h00, and we conclude Thursday lunchtime. Please make sure you’ve checked out and settled by 11am. You have gone through so much. The time has come to stop playing small and allow your full light to shine!

Spend a guided weekend delving into the spiritual side of Judaism and yourself.  Participants are invited to come with open minds and leave with opened hearts.  No prior knowledge or Jewish experience necessary, all welcome. Highlights include: Contemplative prayer spaces, using a blend of music, meditation and movement A meditative Jewish art workshop with Rabbi Andi Jewish movement work with Balu Nivison A study of the weekly Torah portion using mystical insights A joyful celebration of the Shabbat with meals, blessings and inclusive and welcoming rituals Magnificent food cooked by gourmet resident chef Dates and Times: 5pm Fri 5th April - Sun 7th April 2pm Costs: R3600 per person sharing R4600 per person single room Includes full programme and materials, Fri night dinner, Shabbat lunch and Sat night supper and Sun lunch. To reserve your place, click here https://forms.gle/PUqC8J33y9AQ1GbF9 or for more information contact Rabbi Greg at ravgreg@templeisrael.co.za or 082 902 5702

RESTORE, RESTORY, REKINDLE An Embodiment Retreat with Johann van Greunen, Specialist Wellness Counsellor and Reiki Master “The body is the angel who expresses and minds the soul; we should always pay loving attention to our bodies. … The body is the angel of life.” John O’Donohue Currently it feels like we are living in a world turned upside down and navigating a reality marked by relentless demands on our time and energy, unrealistic expectations, crazy pace of work and changes happening so fast that we can hardly keep up. It feels like we have little control over what happens around us, in addition navigating loadshedding as well as an ever-increasing cost of living, all contribute to a sense of feeling frazzled, overwhelmed and disembodied. It is no wonder that we notice an increase in mental health issues as our capacity to manage stress is depleted and anxiety, depression, and chronic fatigue sets in. We need time to restore and heal our bodies that are energetically depleted from anxiety, stress, trauma and grief. It is time to re-story our narratives about our life situations that keep us stuck in negativity and lethargy. It is time to rekindle the creative energies needed to move forward with a sense of hope, joy and connectedness. During this retreat in the beautiful and nurturing environment of Temenos, we will explore the following themes: Neurobiology, stress and trauma: the impact on our bodies The Narratives of Life-scripts: how we story our lives to make meaning Embodiment: The energy body, embodied existence and the body in relation to others The retreat will be structured as follows: Conscious movement, including walks and movement meditations. Guided meditations. Workshop-style and practical sessions on the themes of the retreat: The evenings will be dedicated to reflections and sound journeys. What participants say about this retreat: “Made me realise that my story is just that – a story. I can find now the gifts and teachings from that story, but can now choose what narrative I want to take forward.” “I found the ‘Tai Chi’, dancing and art-making very effective and pleasurable. It was important to feel the effects of embodiment and what it meant to you.” “For the first retreat of this type it was wonderful, very powerful!” “Just the right balance of teaching, movement, creativity, quiet time, structure and unstructure. Lovely calm and gentle manner about you Johann, well prepared and loved your flexible approach, very fluid.” “Jy het my gehelp om weer op my pad te kom.” “Not everyone is born to be a teacher but there are people in whose blood the ability to naturally and effortlessly teach, runs. It is refreshing to learn without feeling you are being taught. Thinking back now, I realize how much I have learnt without realizing it. You are such a teacher, Johann. Thank you!” “I felt the retreat was really empowering – both reflective and powerfully practical.” You are invited to join me for this weekend retreat at Temenos Retreat Centre on 12 April 2024. Checking in-time will be from 14:00 on Friday 12th April and we will gather 17:00 for the start of the retreat. The retreat will end at around 14:00 after a closing ritual on Sunday 14th April. The fee includes brunch and dinner daily, retreat activities, materials used and free accommodation for Sunday evening for those that can stay over. Dinner on Sunday evening will be at your own cost. The restaurant at Temenos, Tebaldi’s, is closed on Sunday evenings, but you can book for a dinner in town or order a take-away from Tebaldi’s, or choose to self-cater. The cottages at Temenos are fully equipped for self-catering. The retreat fee is R 4 400.00 for shared accommodation and R 4 900.00 for single accommodation. An immediate deposit of R1 000.00 secures your booking. The balance is payable on 5th April. A payment plan can be discussed. Discount will be offered to those that repeat this retreat. I offer special non-residential rates to residents of McGregor. Please book soon as space is limited. For bookings, contact Johann at johann@johannvangreunen.co.za or 083 764 5978. Please note my Cancellation Policy: Should you cancel your reservation up to 4 weeks prior a retreat, you will be refunded, but an admin fee of R 100 will be charged. An option would be to keep your deposit, but to transfer it to another retreat at no additional cost. For cancellations 2-4 weeks prior the retreat, refunds will only be offered if your place can be re-sold. You will still have the option to transfer your deposit to another retreat at no additional cost. Cancellations up to 2 weeks prior the retreat will not be refunded, and no deposits will be transferred. About your facilitator: Johann Van Greunen Johann is a Specialist Wellness Counsellor in private practice with training and background in Pastoral Therapy. In his practice he focuses on counselling, Reiki healing and training, teaching mindfulness meditation, MARI® (Mandala Assessment Research Instrument) readings and he runs various workshops and retreats focused on mindfulness practices, inner wellbeing and creativity. Johann has realised the value of Meditation and Mindfulness Practices early in his life and has come to know Mindfulness Meditation as an invaluable aid in assisting us to develop integrated and coherent life stories. With an interest in Integral and Complementary Medicine from early on, Johann qualified as Reiki Master to offer a hands-on healing practice that complements his counselling practice. Being a Master in Reiki, he teaches courses on Levels 1, 2 and Master Level. Johann had been training in both contemporary and ballroom dance for years and developed a strong interest in the healing power of creative processes, especially in art, movement and music. He uses these processes working with groups and during his workshops and retreats teaching Mindfulness Practices. He encourages his clients coming for counselling to use creative processes in order to develop new narratives for their life stories. Entering the domain of art therapy, Johann has qualified as a MARI® (Mandala Assessment Research Instrument) Practitioner and offers the group version of MARI® on some of his retreats. Johann holds an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Pretoria and a M.Th. (Clinical Pastoral Care) from the University of Stellenbosch. He is registered as Specialist Wellness Counsellor at the Association for Supportive Counsellors & Holistic Practitioners. He is involved with mentoring programmes for the City of Cape Town which involves psycho-social support for health clinic staff and clinic managers. His work with these teams includes team building, trauma debriefing and teaching mindfulness practices. Past work in this field includes mentoring programmes for HIV/AIDS counsellors at Lifeline, Wola Nani, Sothemba AIDS Action Group, Positive Muslims and Desmond Tutu TB Centre linked to the University of Stellenbosch. He was also supervisor for the M.Th. Clinical Pastoral Care (HIV Counselling) programme for 5 years. Johann is passionate about life, the arts, music, dance, nature, good food, coffee, wine and soulful friendships. He lives with his partner and two cats in the leafy suburb of Kenridge in Durbanville.

This Autumn weekend retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners and is held in a nurturing and containing atmosphere of contemplative silence. We will focus on the cultivation of life-affirming qualities of mind and heart which support the development of courageous and compassionate presence, necessary for embracing the joys and sorrows of life. In addition to sitting, standing and reclining meditations, our embodied awareness will be enhanced by daily sessions of the ancient movement meditation qigong, optional yoga/mindful movement and aromatherapy massages, as well as silent walking meditations through the beautiful gardens of Temenos. There will also be time for restorative rest and short, individual sessions with Sue during the retreat. Delicious vegetarian/vegan food will be savored in silence as part of our integrated practice. This retreat ends with lunch on Sunday 21 April and includes free accommodation on Sunday night. Embrace the season of transition in the magical gardens of Temenos with compassionate awareness. A 30-40 minute pre-retreat individual session via Zoom/WhatsApp is recommended for newcomers or if you have not attended one of Sue’s residential retreats before. This provides greater containment and enhances and deepens the silent retreat experience for yourself and for the group. The fee for this will be the 30-40 minute medical aid rate and will be reduced if you are not on medical aid. Please contact Sue at sue.stillmind@gmail.com to arrange a time. CPD accreditation for psychologists and other HPCSA registered professionals: To be confirmed with an admin fee attached. Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com Pricing & Accommodation Costing: Single En-suite Accommodation & Food: R4200 Teacher's Fee: R3550Total: R7750 Shared en-suite Accommodation & Food (available to couples/friends only): R4100 per personTeacher's Fee: R3550 per person total: R7650 per person As always, further reductions on Sue's fee and payment plans are available on request. A deposit of R2000 to R3000 (R2000 of which is non-refundable) confirms your place. You are welcome to pay in installments and the full balance is due by 12 April unless you have a pre-arranged payment plan with Sue. Optional Extras:Massage: R680 for 60 minutes Yoga/Mindful Movement to be confirmed Accommodation Options: (please visit Temenos to view the gallery) Library Suites: Avila - Georgian cottage, twin beds, shower, fireplace, private braai patioJamil - Georgian cottage, twin beds, shower, fireplace, private braai patioIona - Georgian cottage, double bed, bath, fireplace, private braai patioLisieux - Georgian cottage, twin beds, bath, fireplace, private patio Garden Cottages: Assisi - Thatch roof, twin beds, shower, fireplace, private braai patioSubiaco - Thatch roof, twin beds, shower, fireplace, private braai patioCarmel - Thatch roof, double bed, shower, fireplace, private patio, braai areaChiara - Thatch roof, double bed, shower, fireplace, verandah Spiral Cottages: Athena - Twin beds, fireplace, shower and bath. Braai facilities Beulah - Twin beds, fireplace, shower, and bath. Braai facilities. Read More and Book

We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us to see their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our silence. (Yeats) discover the writer / artist inside you Join Dorian Haarhoff and Buster Petersen in this picturesque village. Temenos (a spiritual oasis) provides a tranquil setting for introspective and soulful discovery to find its way to the canvass and sketchpad. Time to write, or paint, circle the garden of the beloved … the labyrinth… communicate with peacocks and peahens … meditate amidst blue glass… breathe… be…. come and source your bliss. An idyllic in-depth artistic discovery. Beginners are welcome. We facilitate parallel sessions with one session a swop-over when writer’s paint and artists write. Joint evening sessions. The cost includes: Temenos Garden cottage ensuite abode – 3 nights 2 brunches and 3 suppers … top of the taste buds cuisine retreat experiences galore a surprise gift related to painting / writing a story evening - living a larger life tea coffee (drinks own account) gratuity hire of venue R4970 pp / R4770 pp sharing (50% deposit secures*) (book early - limited space) pay to *Dr R D Haarhoff Standard Bank Current acc. 0828 59 248 Universal code 051 001 McGregor locals are invited to join at a reduced rate of R3070.00 This will cover the cost of the retreat: - including 2 brunches, 2 dinners and a light supper on Sunday night - excluding accommodation The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep…. People are moving across the doorsill where the two worlds meet. The door is round and open. Don’t go back to sleep. (Rumi) your facilitators Dorian Haarhoff is a story-teller, poet, and writing mentor. A former Prof of English Literature (Namibia) he has also taught in a Canadian faculty. Dorian now facilitates writing/ story-telling experiences (his 8th Temenos retreat) He is passionate about developing innate creativity and imagination. He believes in the power of stories and images to build our belonging. His wordshops are based on his workbook The Writer’s Voice. Your far reaching and profound knowledge and your generosity and calm clarity of spirit make you a superb teacher. Not only do you share your rich knowledge and insights. You emanate a field of creativity in which we are inspired and gladly participate. (the late Evette Weyers, sculptor) Buster Petersen (aka Roy Bermeister) will facilitate a weekend of creative painting and sketching. Oils. Acrylics. Water Colours. Buster has been painting and sketching most of his life. Has works in the USA (Chicago exhibition in 2012), Australia, Canada and South Africa. Although an expert in photo luminescence and cosmic landscapes, Buster doesn’t teach. He facilitates to encourage and extract the finest creative artist in you. 082 450 7858 He will advise the artist group on what materials to bring.

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