Rediscover your Rhythm: Finding balance for over 60s

“Ageing is just another word for living." 
– Cindy Josep​h

The Over‑60s Renewal Retreat at Vala House is a nurturing, restorative experience crafted for people in their golden years who seek wellness, balance, and deep rest. Set in the serene rural Knysna, this seven-day immersion blends gentle movement, nutrition, community, and relaxation to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

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You’ll start each day with accessible practices like gentle yoga, specifically designed to support joint health, mobility, and balance. Our yoga sessions incorporate chair-based options and thoughtful modifications to meet all bodies, energy levels, and experience levels.

 

Afternoons include guided nature walks, workshops on healthy ageing, and therapeutic treatments like massage, Reiki, reflexology, sound journeys, and more. Topics explored in daily workshops include nutrition for bone health, tools for stress management, mindful ageing, and techniques to support sleep and cognitive clarity.

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Evenings are quiet and contemplative, featuring cacao ceremonies, group meditations, and space for storytelling or journaling. You’ll be nourished by seasonal, plant-based meals, lovingly prepared with ingredients that support digestion, inflammation reduction, and vitality.

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The retreat is not about doing more—but about doing less, more consciously. It's an opportunity to listen inward, connect with a like-minded community, and rediscover the quiet joy of simplicity.

This retreat is ideal for anyone aged 60 and over—whether you’re managing stress, recovering from burnout, or simply seeking a space to reconnect with yourself in a safe, beautiful, and compassionate environment.

 

Come as you are. Leave lighter, stronger, and more at peace.

 

Programme 

If you cannot join us for the whole week, feel free to join us for as long as you can!

 

Monday, May 17

• 2pm: Arrive and settle in

• 3pm: Welcome ceremony

• 4:30pm: Yoga 

• 6:30pm: Dinner

• 7:30-8pm: Meditation

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Tuesday, May 18

• 6:30am: Meditation

• 7am: Yoga

• 8:30am: Sauna and Ice bath

• 9:30am: Breakfast

• 10:30am: Workshop on cognitive clarity

• 1pm: Lunch

• 2pm: Grouding 

• 4:30pm: Yoga

• 6:30pm: Dinner

• 7:30-8pm: Meditation
   

Wednesday, May 19

• 6:30am: Meditation

• 7am: Yoga

• 8:30am: Sauna and Ice bath

• 9:30am: Breakfast

• 10:30am: Workshop on Nutrition

• 1pm: Lunch

• 2pm: Cooking Workshop

• 4:30pm: Yoga

• 6:30pm: Dinner

• 7:30-8pm: Cacao Ceremony 

 

Thursday, May 20

• 6:30am: Meditation

• 7am: Yoga

• 8:30am: Sauna and Ice bath

• 9:30am: Breakfast

• 10:30am: Inspirational Breathwork

• 1pm: Lunch

• 2pm: Art

• 4:30pm: Yoga

• 6:30pm: Dinner

• 7:30-8pm: Story Sharing

​Friday, May 21

• 6:30am: Meditation

• 7am: Yoga

• 8:30am: Sauna and Ice bath

• 9:30am: Breakfast

• 10:30am: Forest Immersion

• 1pm: Lunch in the forest

• 2pm: Poetry Therapy

• 4:30pm: Yoga

• 6:30pm: Dinner

• 7:30-8pm: Story Sharing

​Saturday, May 22

• 6:30am: Meditation

• 7am: Yoga

• 8:30am: Sauna and Ice bath

• 9:30am: Breakfast

• 10:30am: Workshop on Stress management

• 1pm: Lunch

• 2pm: TRE

• 4:30pm: Yoga

• 6:30pm: Dinner

• 7:30-8pm: Meditation

​Sunday, May 23

• 6:30am: Meditation

• 7am: Yoga

• 8:30am: Sauna and Ice bath

• 9:30am: Breakfast

• 10:30am: Closing and final sharing

• 1pm: Lunch

• 2pm: Farewell
   

Who is this for?

This retreat is open to anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves, whether through mindfulness, movement, or creative exploration. No prior experience in photography or wellness practices is necessary—just a willingness to slow down, embrace presence, and engage in self-discovery.

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Costs:

Standard Room: R19,800

Luxury Room:R22,700

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Cost is all-inclusive and includes private, en-suite bathroom; all meals, drinks and snacks; all activities listed. General practitioner on site.

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