The ‘PAUSE Retreat
A Mindful, Empowering, and Nurturing Experience
Overview
Retreat Highlights
Personalised and Empowering Programme
The retreat is meticulously crafted to offer both educational content and personal growth opportunities. These sessions are designed to demystify menopause, empowering women with knowledge and tools to navigate this transition with confidence, hope and humour.
A Nurturing Environment
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Mont Fleur, the retreat offers a peaceful escape from daily life. The intimate venue, exclusive to a single group, fosters a sense of community and belonging. Participants can unwind in the serene beauty of the Blaauwklippen Valley, surrounded by the natural splendour of the Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountain ranges.
Mindful Movement, Sound Healing and Meditation
Each day begins with mindful movement and meditation practices, guided by Karen and Janet. These sessions invite participants to reconnect with their bodies, promoting physical and emotional well-being. Their approach combines restorative and mindful practices, encouraging exploration and self-compassion. Participants will also be gently immersed in a special, transformative sound healing journey, expertly led by Janet Farquharson
Supportive Community Building
The retreat emphasises the importance of building a supportive network. Through guided group discussions and activities, participants are encouraged to share experiences and insights, fostering a sense of solidarity and understanding. This community aspect extends beyond the retreat, providing ongoing support as women advocate for their needs and navigate their menopause journey.
All meals provided during the retreat are thoughtfully prepared to be nutritious and menopause-friendly. These communal dining experiences offer an opportunity for participants to bond, share stories, and learn from each other, enriching the overall retreat experience. All meals, teas, snacks are included in the package.
Conclusion
The ‘PAUSE Retreat is more than just a getaway; it is a transformative experience that equips women with the knowledge, support, and tools they need to embrace menopause with grace and possibility. With expert guidance, a serene setting, and a community of like-minded women, participants will leave the retreat empowered, informed, and inspired to design the life they aspire to live.
Connect with Karen: karen@karennebe.com
More About Your Hosts:
With more than 12 years of expertise in coaching and retreat facilitation, Karen Nebe is confident in providing unique retreats and workshops that are experiential, mindful, and reflective. Grounded in evidence-based research, this retreat program will empower
you and equip you to advocate for yourself and design the life you aspire to live. Karen has cultivated a deep curiosity and committed herself to researching and understanding evidence-based menopause care and education. Her passion for supporting women at home and at work during the menopause transition truly excites her. With her extensive background in coaching, and through lived experience Karen feels uniquely positioned to make a significant impact in this often-overlooked area.
The medicine of sound, vibration and mantra has become an essential tool for Janet Farquharson and her personal practice. She facilitates regular retreats incorporating the practices of yoga, meditation, pranayama, sound Journeys, noble silence, mantra chanting and a healthy & wholesome plant-based lifestyle. In 2019, Janet returned to Nepal to complete her sound healing therapist certification in 2019. She studied under Master Shree, who shared with her the ancient Tibetan Chakra balancing teachings with Tibetan singing bowls. She received her powerful Chakra Bowl set which is extremely skilfully handcrafted and ideal for her private sound healing energy balancing treatments.
Himalayan singing bowls have been used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes in Tibet, India and Nepal. They create a range of sounds to restore the normal vibratory frequencies within the body, mind and spirit. Sounds from the Himalayan singing bowls stimulate the brain to move into Theta wave frequencies that induce deep, meditative and peaceful states, clarity of mind, and heightened intuition. Sound Healing is an ideal way to stimulate the Vagus Nerve, drop into a deeply relaxed state and calm and balance the entire nervous system.
Mont Fleur is a small, intimate venue exclusive to a single group at a time, a “home away from home” where everyone feels special. It is a family run retreat venue, and they have been spoiling groups since 1989. They are situated in the Blaauwklippen Valley on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, nestled in the Stellenbosch & Helderberg Mountain ranges amidst fynbos and vineyards. Mont Fleur is blessed with amazing natural beauty and offers you a welcome escape from the hustle, bustle and stress of city life. Despite being a secluded mountain retreat, Mont Fleur is only 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and 45 minutes from Cape Town.
Retreat Outline:
(this may change according to participant needs)
Day 1: Arrival and Introduction
16h00 – 17h00 PM: Arrive and settle
Participants settle into accommodation
17h00 – 18h30 PM: Welcome Session.
Introduction by Karen | The Menopause Coach
Overview of the retreat schedule.
Sound Journey by Janet Farquharson
19h00 – 20h00 PM: Dinner
Nutritious, menopause-friendly meal.
Opportunity for participants to connect and share experiences.
20h00 – 20h45 PM: Check–In
Sharing Circle
Day 2: Learning and Reflection
07h00 – 08h00 AM: Morning Mindful Movement
08h30 – 09h30 AM: Breakfast
10h00 – 12h00 PM: Discussion/Workshop
12h00 – 12h30 PM: Guided Meditation
13h00 – 14h00 PM: Lunch
14h00 – 15h30 PM: Rest | Relaxation and Tea
15h30 – 17h30 PM: Guided Creative Expression
18h30 – 19h30 PM: Dinner
19h45 – 20h30 PM: Guided Self-Compassion Meditation
Day 3: Community and Empowerment
07h00 – 08h00 AM: Morning Mindful Movement and Meditation
08h30 – 09h30 AM: Breakfast
09h45 – 11h30 AM: Design Your Life
Discussion/workshop
11h30 – 11h45 AM: Tea Break
12h00 – 13h00 PM: Building a Support Network and Advocating for Change
Ideas for creating and maintaining a supportive community
Conversations for possibility with your healthcare practitioner
13h00 – 14h00: Lunch
14h30 PM – 15h30 PM: Learning & Reflection and Closing
Group reflection on the retreat experience
Sharing personal insights and commitments
16h00 PM: Departure
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