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Quiet Days, Silent and Self Retreats

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A quiet moment down by the river.
Photograph by Matilda
The importance and necessity of Silence in living contemplatively and with awareness, cannot be emphasized enough. It is by quietening the mind that we become aware of the inner voice, which points the way to a more meaningful life.

Although Silence plays an integral role in all of the retreats at The Restory, the following types of retreats are dedicated to Silence:


Quiet days.

Day visits to become quiet and centered in a safe and beautiful environment can be arranged for people who do not have the need to stay over. These days can be guided or unstructured as required. Rates are adjusted accordingly, also as to meal requirements. The rate for a basic unguided day without meals is R100.00 per person per day.
Contact us to make a booking.

Silent Retreat

At this retreat the value of silence in helping us gain new balance and focus in life is explored over one weekend in a gentle introduction to the age-old traditions of monastries of many spiritual disciplines.

This guided retreat is done in a group context but also see Self Retreat further down for custom made retreats.

For dates please go to Retreat Calendar
Rates and availability can be found at Rates and Contact details
Venue: Find us at Accommodation and Whereabouts
A detailed program will be supplied on request  or when making a booking. (Contact us)

Self Retreat

There are times when you may be faced with big decisions, unexpected life changes or you may simply have the need for peace and quiet in order to gather yourself to face the challenges of life. Private retreats are customised to meet your needs. Spiritual direction on these retreats, whether fasting, quiet or utilised simply as a temporary withdrawal from life, is highly recommended to assist in the discerning process. This is provided but other than that the retreat is unstructured and slow paced. Take a walk down to the river, stroll through the herb and vegetables garden (even do some weeding if you feel like it), read, sleep, meditate or engage in some creative activity like trying your hand at clay, drawing or painting.

Rates and availability can be found at Rates and Contact details
Venue: Find us at Accommodation and Whereabouts
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