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wellbeing Retreats
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein
Bespoke Leadership Forum Retreats
Embark on a transformative journey with me through our Leadership Wellbeing Retreats, set in the tranquil embrace of pristine natural landscapes across Southern Africa. Here, amidst the serene beauty of nature, we invite you to escape and explore, allowing yourself to fully unwind and embrace a profound sense of renewal.
Our retreats are a sanctuary for nurturing your emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Immerse yourself in a space designed for deep healing and introspection, where every moment is dedicated to your personal growth and rejuvenation.
As you step away from the demands of daily life, you’ll find the opportunity to gain clarity, wisdom, and renewed purpose for the future you’re crafting. Surrounded by the restorative power of nature, we create an environment where transformation thrives, and you emerge with heightened insights, boundless inspiration, and an invigorated sense of leadership.
Join us on this soul-nourishing journey, where healing meets exploration and wellbeing embraces leadership. Together, we’ll unlock the doors to your fullest potential and pave the way for a future that resonates with authentic success and enduring vitality.
Heart Quest Leadership Retreats (Limited to 8 people)
In the silent whispers of nature, you’ll embark on a quest to know yourself, a journey where clarity, purpose, and a deeper connection to your inner wisdom await.
Are you as a leader or entrepreneur, grappling with relentless stress and pressure, resulting in a disconnect from your true self and a deeper sense of wellbeing and purpose?
Is the quest for clarity, balance, and a profound connection to your inner wisdom calling to you?
The Remedy: At Heart Quest, we offer the remedy to these challenges. Our experience combines the healing power of nature, guided self-discovery, and profound clarity to help you reclaim your authentic self.
The Heart Quest Journey
The Adventure Begins
(Thurs 1pm):
Your journey commences with your arrival at the exquisite Umami Mountain Retreat in Franschhoek. Here, you will join a small group in preparation for your solo experience, guided by our dedicated team.
Discover Your Inner Wisdom
(Saturday Sunrise):
You’ll embark on a solitary 24-hour journey in nature, leaving behind distractions such as watches, phones, books, and food to immerse yourself fully in this transformative experience.
Reconnect and Share
(Sunday Sunrise):
Upon your return to base camp, you’ll join the group for breakfast, showers, and reflections. Sharing your insights with the group, guided by our experienced facilitators, will lead to profound realizations.
Your Journey Includes:
- Meals & Accommodation
- Two Skilled Facilitators
- Preparatory Circle Work
- Inner Child Healing & Integration
- Exploring the Mother & Father Wound
- Transcending Anger & Fear
- Transformational Breathwork
- 24-hour Solo in Nature
- Safety Protocols
- Integration & Storytelling
What others are saying about Heart Quest:
“I needed this… I still cannot tell you what ‘this’ is. I can only tell you I found it, I have it and I am going to cherish it…it was powerful, it was wonderful, it was life-changing, it is life-changing… it is beauty.”
~ Steve Richmond ~
“I opened to deeper levels of my being…I felt a sense of belonging, I felt safe, I felt heard and it made a difference. The Quest marked a change in my life, and renewed my spirit.“
~ Debbie Ausker ~
“The most powerful and magical experience of my life. A ceremony of journeying into the depths of my heart to find my deepest truth…words cannot do this experience justice.“
~ Chris Bates ~
“I have truly experienced the wonder of God…Nature does reveal the truth for me…I received so many blessings. I also received 7 new friends…we formed a bond I have rarely seen in life“
~ Barend van den Berg ~
Your Heart Quest Journey is just the first step on a much larger journey. Armed with the lessons, insights, and a rekindled connection to your true self, you’ll craft a more wholesome life filled with authentic purpose, inspired wellbeing, and joyful living.
Heart Quest Facilitators:
Simon Bowley
Simon, a prominent Cape Town businessman, retired from the corporate world 16 years ago at the age of 45. After jumping from the top of a large corporation, he embarked on a personal journey that led to broad array of spiritual experiences. The most profound and transformative was a ‘Vision Quest,’ an ancient ceremonial rite of passage in the wilderness. After completing his initial ‘Quest,’ he journeyed to North America to learn ‘the old way’ at the School of Lost Borders. Upon returning to South Africa, he started guiding groups and established the Heart Quest Foundation, a non-profit organization, in 2012.
Volker Schlettwein
Volker has dedicated over 15 years to the realm of personal transformation. He specializes in guiding transformative leadership experiences through captivating talks, impactful coaching, and immersive workshops and retreats. His approach is a blend of modern psychology, emerging science, and timeless eastern wisdom.
Rise & Thrive Ultimate Men’s Retreats (Limited to 12 people)
- 3rd to 6th October 2024 (3 Nights) R9 960pp sharing / R11 460pp single occupancy
Inspired by the Hero’s Journey
Each of us is naturally born into creative genius and intuitive super-conscious awareness. We don’t have the limitations of a rational mind, capacity for judgement or a sense of separateness. An extensive study that was done to explore the enhancement of creative performance revealed that 98% of 4 to 5 year old’s were functioning at a genius level. By age 10 only 30% are still functioning at genius level, and once we reach adulthood only 2%.
An inherent part of a man’s journey is that at some point we get lost in the insistent need to shield ourselves from perceived threats of neglect or abandonment, adapting our behaviour and sacrificing our natural tendency towards authentic, wholehearted living. Our personal myth is the unconscious belief that our heart – our authenticity and uniqueness, are not viable in the world.
This journey takes great courage. We are being asked to go towards our pain, towards what we have spent our whole life avoiding. Yet there remains a deep yearning within us to come back to our heart, back to the freedom, divinity and unique brilliance of our unencumbered truth.
What men can expect to gain from this retreat:
- A Sense of Freedom & Adventure
- Enhanced Physical Energy & Wellbeing
- Mental Strength & Clarity
- Self-awareness, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence
- Empowered Beliefs & Behaviour Patterns
- Self-belief, Joy & Confidence
- Healthy, Empowered Relationships
- Peer Group Support
- Activation of Natural Creative Genius
- Life Purpose & Meaning
- Comfort & Tranquility in Exquisite Nature-based lodgings.
What participants are saying
“I cannot explain how life changing and beautiful it is to be on one of these retreats. I just can’t explain the beauty of what it feels like to come into your heart and to really feel what you’re meant to be doing in your life, finding your purpose & your joy. You come back a completely different person & I cannot encourage it more. If you’re thinking of doing it, definitely do it. You’ll thank yourself 100 times over.”
~ Micha Koren ~
“In twenty years of experiencing regular leadership forum retreats, this experience has been the most profound and impactful I have ever experienced.”
~ Member of the Young President’s Organization ~
“The whole experience was beautifully guided in a very skilled and compassionate way. All in all, this is one of the best things I could have done for my own personal healing & growth.”
~ Emile de Roubaix ~
“Phenomenal experience, great people, great men on the retreat. The mix of things that we did – amazing! I encourage all men to do it. Don’t think about it too much. Just commit to the experience. I can’t say it enough times. Just sign up & get involved.”
~ Richard Jamieson ~
Rise & Thrive Facilitator:
Volker Schlettwein
Volker specializes in the transformation and wellbeing of men, leaders & entrepreneurs.
He supports men’s and leadership transformation through keynotes, coaching, workshops & retreats using diverse modalities inspired by modern psychology, emerging science, and eastern wisdom.
Volker also facilitates leadership forum workshops and events for YPO and EO globally, and helps successful leaders achieve wellbeing and elevate their success by aligning mind, heart, and body wisdom for greater coherence and creative flow.
For bookings & enquiries:
hello@volkerschlettwein.com / WA: 082 789 0900
Venue: https://www.umamiretreat.co.za/
Couples Retreats
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I have been blessed to have attended a number of ceremonies held by Volker and can say the he is top of his game. The space he holds is filled with kindness, love, care and understanding.
His knowledge with regards to the ceremonies I have been to have exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend such a wonderful brother.
Riki Scruton
EHS Training
I have attended a number of ceremonies with Volker and highly recommend him to fellow knowledge seekers.
Volker has the gifts of kindness, integrity and strength. He holds a sacred space that allows you to go where you need to, with the reassurance that he will keep you safe. His work has helped me delve deep into my shadows, understand the path I need to follow and open my heart to the beauty that abounds.
I am so grateful for the medicine and the tools that he shares. It is an honor to attend his ceremonies.
Gail Weiner
Life, happiness & mindfulness Coach
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