A Weekend Away - Quiet Mind Retreat - Find Peace Within
24th – 26th October
Melody Hill Retreat , Magaliesberg
A weekend of stillness, reflection, and renewal - everyone is welcome.
Join us for this Away Weekend Meditation Retreat, developing a quiet mind.
Spend a relaxing weekend away, in the peaceful environment of Melody Hill Retreat, Magaliesberg.
This peaceful and welcoming retreat is designed to quiet the mind and open the heart.
Whether you're new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, you are most welcome to join.
What to expect:
– Guided meditation sessions
– Time in nature
– Silence and reflection
– Supportive community
Whether you’re a beginner or simply want to enjoy a retreat, the programme is structured to help you refresh your mind through meditation.
Includes teachings, guided meditations, vegetarian meals and access to tea and coffee whenever you wish.
During the breaks enjoy meaningful conversation and the beauty of the surroundings.
About the Venue:
Melody Hill is a country estate set in a secluded pecan-nut orchard, nestled in a beautiful valley teeming with birds and indigenous plant life.
Just an hour away from Johannesburg, Melody Hill is a popular getaway – your home away from home. Come and experience a unique setting in harmony with its stunning environment!
About the Teacher:
As a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Kelsang Mila is a modern day Kadampa Nun and the resident teacher of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre. She has been a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for many years and ordained for fifteen years.
Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life.
Programme
Friday 24th
16:00 – 17:30 Check in
18:00 – 18:45 Supper
19:00 – 20:30 Introduction
Saturday 25th Gentle silence until lunch
07:00 - 08:00 Guided Meditation session
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:30 – 10:45 Teaching & Guided Meditation
10:45 – 11:45 Tea & coffee
11:45 - 13:00 Teaching & Guided Meditation
13:00 - 14:00 Vegetarian lunch
16:00 - 17:00 A walk in nature
17:30 - 18:30 Sunset Meditation
18:30 – 19:30 Supper
19:30 – 20:30 Q & A
Sunday 26th
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 10:00 Guided Meditation session
10:00 - 10:45 Tea and coffee
10:45 – 11:45 Final Session with Prayers for World Peace
12:00 - 13:00 Lets wrap everything up with a lovely Sunday lunch
During the breaks
Between retreat sessions take time to relax and carry your experience of peace in the following ways:
Enjoy the tranquility of your surroundings (bring your binoculars)
connect and discuss with like-minded people
tea and coffee will be served in the break time
explore the bookstore and gift shop
Pricing:
Early Bird Booking Discount - FULL PMNT (ends 24th September)
Single accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 4200 pp, all inclusive
Shared accommodation en suite bathroom, R 3700 pp, all inclusive
Dorm Male accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3500 pp, all inclusive
Dorm Female accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3500 pp, all inclusive
Early Bird Booking Discount - 50% DEPOSIT (ends 24th September)
Single accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 2100 pp, all inclusive
Shared accommodation en suite bathroom, R 1850 pp, all inclusive
Dorm Male accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 1750 pp, all inclusive
Dorm Female accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 1750 pp, all inclusive
Regular prices
Single accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 4500 pp, all inclusive
Shared accommodation en suite bathroom, R 3950 pp, all inclusive
Dorm Male accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3700 pp, all inclusive
Dorm Female accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3700 pp, all inclusive
In order to get the Early booking discount, if you can’t pay the full amount prior to 24th September,
you can select to pay the Early Bird booking 50% DEPOSIT from the ticket options below.
The balance is payable prior to the event.
Refund Policy
Should you need to cancel your booking, 75% will be refunded up until 24th September 2025. Thereafter no refund is possible.
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