THE EXPERIENCE RETREAT

BLISS & STARS, CEDERBERG, CAPE TOWN

In a remote valley on the banks of the Doring River in the Cederberg, Bliss & Stars is a serene place to enjoy the soul-nourishing luxury of stillness, space, fresh air, unparallelled views and starry skies. The retreat combines the benefits of mindfulness, breathwork, naturebased activities, astronomy and cooking food to promote overall wellbeing, relaxation and introspection.

Owners Daria Rasmussen and Heine Wieben have shaped the vision and values of their transformational retreats from their own personal journeys, combining ancient Buddhist teaching and the modern understanding of the human mind, science, nature and astronomy to create an experience that is beyond conventional.

In addition to creating a deeper connection with nature and providing the opportunity for guests to connect with like-minded people, each themed retreat has been developed as a unique experience in itself. Their Couples Retreat allows couples to reconnect and develop a deeper intimacy, the Silent Retreat focuses on stillness and reflection while the Rest & Thrive Retreat rejuvenates the mind and body through immersive mindfulness practices.

If you are looking to discover a deeper connection with the universe and embark on a journey to personal growth, microdosing medicinal mushrooms on the Bloom Retreat is highly recommended. Alternatively, if you’re looking to renew your sense of joy for food, book the Eat & Thrive Cooking Retreat where chef Aphelele shares his vegetarian and plant-based culinary skills. There is even a retreat specifically to support women – the Softening Women’s Retreat –helping guests to rebalance and be kinder to themselves.

Not to be missed is the Star Bathing Retreat. Bliss & Stars boasts optimal conditions for stargazing with the naked eye and through state-of-the-art telescopes. This is the place where you can marvel at the night sky, connect with the vastness of the universe and gain a sense of stellar serenity.

“Bliss & Stars is a luxurious and decadent Afro-Scandi experience where my senses were awakened to the beauty and magnificence of the cosmos,” says former guest Nishani Singh. “I went for a Star Bathing Retreat and left with an entirely new perspective on life. Daria and Heine have carefully curated a holistic programme that will change your life in ways that one can only experience in person to fully understand. I felt like absolute royalty.” blissandstars.com yourluxury.africa