14 APRIL - 19 APRIL
*WEEKEND SPECIAL 17 - 19 APRIL*
ICARIA URBAN RETREAT
EXPLORE ICARIA RETREAT | CAPE TOWN
Yoga, cooking, outdoor activities
Combine your travels in South Africa with a rejuvenating holistic peaceful adventure in this intimate & most beautiful sanctuary of serenity in Cape Town.
This holistic urban retreat is all about connecting with like-minded travellers and experiencing Cape Town and South Africa in the most authentic and holistic way. Take time to recharge, eat delicious healthy food prepared by our private chef and simply enjoy all the beauty that life has to offer, surrounded by rural nature and absolute serenity.
Slow mornings with yoga classes, nourishing breakfasts and fun, energetic activities during the rest of the day.
Limited space for maximum 10 people.
VENUE
Icaria embodies exactly what Makona stands for: an intimate & authentic feel good oasis with simply appealing interior design…
Icaria house is a private and secluded home located on the exclusive and sheltered Atlantic seaboard, bordering Clifton/Bantry Bay – set amidst a natural arrangement of granite boulders it gives guests a natural and relaxed atmosphere of a home away from home.
Spaciously arranged over four levels, all with breathtakingly uninterrupted ocean views, the home allows for five ensuite bedrooms, open kitchen living room and extensive outdoor living.
There is an intentional artisanal feeling throughout the home with a strong aesthetic of form, warmth and comfort.
NATURAL BEAUTY
Experience beauty under the slogan “Feel Beauty Inside Out”.
Lara will offer one natural beauty workshop that will focus on the topics: inner and outer beauty, natural skincare routines and skin food.
You have the opportunity to try some of the best high end organic beauty brands from Europe. In each bathroom you will receive a selection of natural skincare products offered by our exclusive partner brands.
Besides you can treat yourself with a natural make-up coaching by Anja Fichtenmayer, an international makeup artist from Hamburg (please book in advance).
NUTRITION
Arabella Parkinson will be our private chef during the week and will spoil us with healthy and delicious dishes every day, showing us how to incorporate fresh ingredients and herbs locally sourced from the farmers market in our menus. Expect bright and colourful menus, featuring delicious local producers. Be surprised every day!
Arabella also offers Ayurvedic cooking workshops and individual holistic health coachings (please book in advance).
EXPERIENCE
Lara will take you visiting secret spots in and around Cape Town and the most beautiful wine farms in the Western Cape, alongside with other highly curated activities such as hikes in the Fynbos nature (Lions’ Head).
An authentic experience of conscious lifestyle in South Africa with a day trip to Babylonstoren including:
- Garden Tour
- Organic & flavourful lunch in Greenhouse
- 60 min massage (70€)
“Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine organic food and wine, and a sense of wellbeing.”
DAILY PROGRAMME (Adjustable)
8:30am – 10am: Vinyasa Flow & Mediation
10:30am: Brunch
12pm – 5pm: Free time (massages, pool, walks etc.)
(2pm – 3pm: Natural Beauty Workshop)
5pm – 6:30pm: Yin Yoga & Mediation
7pm: Dinner
The retreat programme will be sent out before the retreat starts
ACCOMMODATION
Where dreams are made…
Five spacious ensuite-bedrooms each with their own unique, private outdoor spaces, opening onto panoramic vistas.
SUPERIOR ROOM
*WEEKEND SPECIAL*
17th – 19th April 2020
Prices pp range from ZAR 6500 – ZAR 8400
14th – 19th of April 2020
- Shared double room € 1200 pp
- Single occupation of a double room € 1500 pp
This includes:
- Accommodation (all suites have an ensuite bathroom)
- Swimming pool
- Daily cleaning service
- Brunch & dinner
- Daily yoga classes
- Natural beauty workshop
- Exquisite selection of natural beauty products
- Trip to Oranjezicht Farmers Market
Additional options (for extra fee):
- Day trip to Babylonstoren (incl. lunch & 1 hour massage)
- Massages
- Ayurveda cooking workshop
- Holistic health coaching
- Individual natural makeup coaching
- Private portrait-/ lifestyle photo shoot
PREMIUM ROOM
*WEEKEND SPECIAL*
17th – 19th April 2020
Prices pp range from ZAR 6500 – ZAR 8400
14th – 19th April 2020
- Shared double room € 1400 pp
- Single occupation of a double room € 1800 pp
This includes:
- Accommodation (all suites have an ensuite bathroom)
- Swimming pool
- Daily cleaning service
- Brunch & dinner
- Daily yoga classes
- Natural beauty workshop
- Exquisite selection of natural beauty products
- Trip to Oranjezicht Farmers Market
Additional options (for extra fee):
- Day trip to Babylonstoren (incl. lunch & 1 hour massage)
- Massages
- Ayurveda cooking workshop
- Holistic health coaching
- Natural makeup coaching
- Private portrait-/ lifestyle photo shoot
25 % deposit after booking confirmation, full payment until 30 days before start of the retreat.
Minimum number of 7 participants.
Travel Recommendation
Start or finish your travel to South Africa with Makona Holistic Retreat to make your South Africa journey an authentic and holistic living experience at unique locations in and around Cape Town. We will provide you with insider tipps and recommendations for your whole trip.
Arrival
Flights to Cape Town are really convenient. You can book direct flights to Cape Town with different airlines. For direct flights from Germany we recommend Condor (approx. 600€ if you book early enough).
The airport transfer to the retreat location will take around 30 min. Please inform us if you would like us to organise a private shuttle service.
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