Temenos

Dorian Haarhoff once again offers a 10th Temenos Retreat. The emphasis is on the Garden of the Beloved as a metaphor for our writing. How do we seed the writing? Place it where? Water it? Cultivate, graft and prune so it comes to full bloom? And so provide shade and sustenance for the reader? Time to write, to polish, to plan, to rewrite, to receive feedback. Temenos (a spiritual oasis) in McGregor provides an idyllic setting for such an in-depth discovery. Time to circle the garden of the beloved … the labyrinth… communicate with peacocks and peahens … meditate amidst blueglass… breathe… be… come and source your bliss.

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On this retreat the mindful practices of conscious breathing, meditation, conscious movement and the modalities of Colour Dialogue and the Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI®) collaborate in a unique way to facilitate a space for connecting with our inner and outer landscape. This retreat offers the opportunity to come to stillness, reflect and reach clarity on any current life situations or important decisions that needs to be made. The beautiful gardens of Temenos and morning walks also provide the opportunity to be nurtured by Nature and gently guided to a place of centredness and inner stillness.

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We all inherit beliefs and behavioural patterns from our family & cultural systems. Many of these are forged out of deep love and protection. Some are a response to trauma experienced by our ancestors in their life time. These patterns are passed down to future generations. They exist in family norms including the said or unsaid rules of belonging. They are deeply imprinted in our subconscious and influence how we perceive ourselves and the choices we make in our lives.

Constellations work is about healing these subconscious blocks and limitations so that we can live our lives with agency, connection and purpose.

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We all inherit beliefs and behavioural patterns from our family & cultural systems. Many of these are forged out of deep love and protection. Some are a response to trauma experienced by our ancestors in their life time. These patterns are passed down to future generations. They exist in family norms including the said or unsaid rules of belonging. They are deeply imprinted in our subconscious and influence how we perceive ourselves and the choices we make in our lives.

Constellations work is about healing these subconscious blocks and limitations so that we can live our lives with agency, connection and purpose.

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Currently it feels like we are living in a world turned upside down and navigating a global reality marked by political instability and uncertainty. On a personal level we are dealing with relentless demands on our time and energy, unrealistic expectations, crazy pace of work and changes happening so fast that we can hardly keep up. It feels like we have little control over what happens around us, as an ever-increasing cost of living and unexpected challenges all contribute to a sense of feeling frazzled, overwhelmed and disembodied. It is no wonder that we notice an increase in mental health issues as our capacity to manage stress is depleted and anxiety, depression, and chronic fatigue sets in. 

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As autumn settles in, the season invites us to slow down, restore, and reconnect with ourselves and nature. Join us for a rejuvenating weekend at the breathtaking Temenos, nestled in the serene heart of McGregor. Whether you are seeking peaceful solitude or a soulful experience shared with others, this retreat off ers the perfect balance of relaxation, nourishment, and inspiration. Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, yoga nidra, and time spent outdoors, this weekend is designed to renew your body, mind, and spirit. Unwind by the pool, soak in the spectacular views, and enjoy nourishing seasonal cuisine.

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Perhaps you’ve been living with pain for months—or years. You’ve seen doctors, specialists, and possibly tried surgery. You’ve tried treatments, exercises, medications, supplements, and lifestyle changes… yet the pain continues. Maybe your scans are “normal,” or the explanations never quite add up.

 

Over time, chronic pain doesn’t only affect the body. It impacts your nervous system, emotions, relationships, confidence, work, and sense of safety.

 

The RISE™ Healing Experience offers a gentle yet powerful space to explore chronic pain through a mind–body lens—integrating modern pain neuroscience, emotional processing, somatic (bodily) reflection, and compassionate self-inquiry in a safe, in-person group setting.

We all inherit beliefs and behavioural patterns from our family & cultural systems. Many of these are forged out of deep love and protection. Some are a response to trauma experienced by our ancestors in their life time. These patterns are passed down to future generations. They exist in family norms including the said or unsaid rules of belonging. They are deeply imprinted in our subconscious and influence how we perceive ourselves and the choices we make in our lives.

Constellations work is about healing these subconscious blocks and limitations so that we can live our lives with agency, connection and purpose.

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This retreat, offered in the beautiful and nurturing environment of Temenos, is for Reiki Practitioners and Masters. As energy healers we often find ourselves depleted and in need of support and nurturing. Taking a retreat is an invaluable part of taking care of ourselves, rest and rejuvenate in order to return to our practices of caring for others with renewed and inspired energy.

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This retreat aims to provide the space for rest and replenishment, as well as receiving healing from others in a group context, connect with other Reiki healers, and refresh our skills-base through group discussions.

 

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We all inherit beliefs and behavioural patterns from our family & cultural systems. Many of these are forged out of deep love and protection. Some are a response to trauma experienced by our ancestors in their life time. These patterns are passed down to future generations. They exist in family norms including the said or unsaid rules of belonging. They are deeply imprinted in our subconscious and influence how we perceive ourselves and the choices we make in our lives.

Constellations work is about healing these subconscious blocks and limitations so that we can live our lives with agency, connection and purpose.

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There comes a time when the ways we’ve defined ourselves no longer fit. Old stories feel too small, and the life we’re living doesn’t fully reflect who we are becoming.

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This retreat offers a sacred pause: a space to reconnect with your essence, step into your truth, and explore your full potential through authentic, embodied expression.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Winter is the ideal season to retreat into silence and allow the weary soul to rest. Through the practice of Mindfulness Meditation this retreat aims to provide the nurturing and healing space needed for the necessary journey inward, entering the threshold of mystery through silence that will allow body and soul to restore.

 

I will offer additional Reiki sessions on this retreat to further enhance the body’s own restorative and balancing properties and support inner healing.

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The retreat programme will be designed to accommodate the needs of both beginners and existing practitioners in meditation.

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This retreat will not follow a set program. We will start by putting our prayers on a fire, then follow the movement from there. We will be held, rest, nourish, and hydrate our bodies through water constellations, making plant medicines, balms and beauty.
Matriarchs will be offered choices for receiving bodywork, steams or other treatments from trusted practitioners. I will hold space for group constellations that may emerge and especially
collective work that may be calling on one or all of us in this circle. Maybe we will howl, maybe we will laugh. I wish for both. We will be nourished at our venue so we can stay contained, or as
messy as we please. Matriarchs in this circle will have access to all the sacred spaces within the Temenos Garden.