a purpose-built space
cultivating the inner life
Come away from the energies of the everyday and immerse yourself in our serene retreat space. Designed to be an antidote to the busyness of the outer world, our sanctuary offers tranquility, peace and a gentle return to the inner lands. Here, you can reconnect with yourself through mindful practices, nature walks, and restorative activities. What awaits you is the opportunity to untangle, reflect, and rejuvenate in a nurturing environment- a breathtaking place to restore the Breath.
our story
Situated at the foot of the Swartberg mountain range at the entrance to the Meiringspoort in the village of De Rust in South Africa, the black mountain retreat is a custom-built space designed for reflection, contemplation, and nurturing Spirit.
The space has been dreamed into being by artist Hermann Niebuhr, who has been living in the foot of these mountains for 30 years. A vision for place and space has been honed from years of retreats and partnership between Hermann and fellow teacher Darren Rudkin (author, speaker, guide, and Founder of Mind at Work, UK ). Each element of the space puts you at the centre of stillness, and is conceived to support an unplugging from busyness, a deep inner connection, and an openness to receiving inspiration and Higher Guidance.
Niebuhr has long been attending and leading retreats and has cultivated the sensitivity and depth of inner practices required to offer a retreat personalised to your needs .
Whilst every retreat here is unique, there is an underlying flow of retreat based on the ancient wisdom of supporting the retreater through a process of unplugging, connecting , receiving inspiration and purpose-full re-entry into the fullness of one's life.
Here, overlooking the majestic Swartberg mountains, you get to cultivate your inner life amidst awesome surroundings, and return to your life with renewed vitality, clarity , purpose and capacity for simple inspirited living.
