Come Away on a Weekend Meditation Retreat – Find Your Inner Stillness

Join us for this Away Weekend Meditation Retreat, Find Your Inner Stillness, in the peaceful environment of Melody Hill Retreat, Magaliesberg.

Spend a relaxing weekend away, learn the basics of meditation to find your own stillness and peace, and begin your journey to a happier and more meaningful life.  

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 when ever 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 fourteen years.

Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life.

Programme

Friday 9th

16:00 – 17:30 Check in

18:00 – 18:45 Supper

19:00 – 20:30 Introduction

Saturday 10th

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

18:00 – 18:45   Supper

19:00 – 20:00  Q & A 

Sunday 11th Mothers day

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 Booking Discount ( ends 9th April ) 

Single accommodation, en suite bathroom, R 4200 pp, all inclusive 

Shared accommodation en suite bathroom, R 3700 pp, all inclusive  

Dorm accommodation en suite bathroom (3 in a room ) R 3500 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 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 9th April,

you can select to pay the Early booking discount 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 09th April 2025. Thereafter no refund is possible.