Spring Yoga Retreat
9 - 11 October 2026 | Oaklands Farm
Nestled in a valley upon the picturesque escarpment of the southeastern Drakensberg, Oaklands Farm offers the perfect backdrop for Room to Bloom: a retreat focused on offering you space to move, breathe, and reconnect.
Surrounded by rolling hills and the gentle hum of farm life, rediscover the unhurried rhythms of life and enjoy a weekend of farm-to-table meals showcasing fresh, seasonal produce, daily yoga classes, mountain walks, river swims, or simply time to unwind among like-minded people.
Retreat Highlights
Oaklands is situated in the Central Drakensberg, 30km from Harrismith (approximately a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg, and 4 hours from King Shaka Airport in Durban).
The rooms are comfortable, contemporary, and offer the perfect space for unwinding and resting.
The Bruce and Clifton Rooms offer garden and mountain views, while the Garden Suites offer a more private, secluded setting.
The Yoga classes are open to all levels, although some previous experience with yoga is advised.
Everything in the retreat programme is optional, and there are many other activities you can choose to enjoy - including tennis, swimming, horseback riding, or even a visit to The Healing Pod, which is equipped with an infrared sauna, a cold-plunge pool, ozone therapy, and massages on request.
Led by renowned Chef Kathy Romer-Lee, all meals showcase the best of the farm's bounty. You can look forward to uncomplicated yet delicious dishes that delight the senses and fuel the soul.
Retreat Itinerary
Weekend Programme
FRIDAY
14:00 - 16:00 - Arrival & check-in
17:00 - Welcome circle & sunset yoga on the deck
19:00 - Farm to table dinner
SATURDAY
07:00 - 08:00 Light breakfast
08:30 - 11:00 Morning yoga on the lawn, followed by guided nature walk
12:30 - 14:00 Picnic lunch at the dam. Enjoy a refreshing dip, take a kayak to explore the surroundings, fish or enjoy a good book in the shade
14:00 - 17:00 Afternoon at leisure. Option to enjoy the swimming pool/tennis courts/horse ride or a treatment at The Headling Pod
17:30 - 21:00 Sundowners on the rocks followed by dinner at the homestead
SUNDAY
08:00 Energizing closing practice (Yoga Sculpt/Vinyasa fusion)
09:00 Brunch
11:00 Check-out and departures
Cost
The cost for the weekend is R 6 250 pp sharing.
R6 800 pp single (subject to availability).
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking, with the balance payable by 31 July.
This includes 2 nights' accommodation with rooms serviced daily, all meals and yoga classes.
Dietary needs accommodated with notice.
Exclusions: Soft and alcoholic drinks from the bar, horseback riding, and use of the facilities & treatments at The Healing Pod.
