Here
are some of the many different workshops, retreats and wine-tastings that have
happened at Fynbos over the last few months. We are delighted at so many happy,
well fed (and on occasion, well-wined) participants.
Shambhala Buddhism 9 day retreat
This
was their yearly retreat here. And they are back early next year if anyone is keen
to participate (see link below).
Comments
Shambhala never fails to attract a beautiful
variety of people. This well-attended retreat was no different. The aspirant
heart warriors came from all over the country - and beyond - and represented
the unique diversity of this land. On this occasion commonly inspired by the
prospect of contributing to a borderless Enlightened Society of the Kingdom of
Shambhala. And if that sounds like too lofty or esoteric an ideal, we practised
it every day, walking through the vineyards together, eating local food, and sipping
tea together on the stoep - SA style.
The week at Fynbos Estate, felt like being
home. The magical surroundings under the Dragon Ridge, the wonderful home
cooked food, and the warmth of our hosts Diana and Johan, consummated the
occasion with abundant grace.
Shambhala Training Levels I-III
University of Stellenbosch Music
Department writing retreat
Comments
The
writing retreat at Fynbos Estate with senior graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows has been a long time a coming. For many years I have looked to find a
place – not too far from Stellenbosch or Cape Town – where a group of us could
spend time together writing, reading, discussing, relaxing, cooking and eating
together in beautiful and tranquil surroundings. The Farm House and Owl Cottage
more than met with our expectations. The house provided ample rooms and tables
where we could meet in small groups and discuss work, the beautiful gardens had
benches and tables where individuals could withdraw and focus for a morning or
an afternoon on completing a section of writing, and the entire group could
gather in the evening before dinner around the fire in the lounge to discuss
the progress and issues relating to a particular piece of work or study. The
space was big enough to allow privacy and alone time, and intimate enough to
facilitate good conversations and a spirit of togetherness. The kitchen was
very well equipped and we had some memorable meals with some of the left-over
tasting wines of the estate, which are excellent. And those gifted bottles of
wine from the tasting room speak of something else: the generosity and
hospitality of Fynbos Estate that made our stay so unforgettable. A piece of
the farm will be in each of the theses and dissertations that were discussed
and worked at during our week there. And I know the retreat will be a cherished
memory for everyone who attended the retreat. Speaking for myself: I look
forward to bringing the next cohort of young academics to Fynbos Estate soon.
Prof. Stephanus Muller, Africa Open –
Institute for Music, Research and Innovation, Stellenbosch University.
Biodanza retreat
This
was the third Biodanza retreat held at Fynbos, and as always we enjoyed having
this lovely bunch of people here on the farm
Comments
We all give a hearty thumbs up
to you guys and to your beautiful place. Thumbs up to the accommodation, thumbs
up to the food and wine, and thumbs up to the energy and peace of the farm. We
hope that we can organise more Biodanza retreats at Fynbos in the future.
Facilitator (Shumi) and group.
Engine Room international workshop
Engine Room international workshop
The NGO `Engine
Room’ has supported more than 200 organisations all over the globe to accelerate
social change through the use of data and Technology
Comments
I think
I can speak for the whole group when I say this has been an
exceptional
experience for all of us. Your place, your kindness and
your
responsiveness have made this workshop a blast for everyone and
our
guests all had a wonderful time at Fynbos.
Can't express how thankful we all are, we will
most definitely keep
coming
back to your place!
Julia
Kaseru
Facilitator
Everyone
was thrilled with the whole experience.
Your
support from start to finish was amazing and hugely appreciated. We will
definitely be recommending you and the venue to friends and colleagues :)
Anneke Victoria
Human Resources Director
The Engine Room |
Lise Marie and friends: food wine-tasting
and laughter
Comments
How
much we wanted to experience it all over again, and how thankful we are.
Gerda
Lise and friends
Norwegian tour
A
large group of Norwegians tourists once again enjoyed two nights at Fynbos.
Comments
On
behalf of the Norwegian group, I would like to say thanks very much for the
wonderful stay at Fynbos Estate last week. We enjoyed it all: the stunning
location, the good “vibrations”, the excellent wines and food – and, last but
not least, the warm and friendly welcome by you and the entire staff.
It
was also very interesting to learn more about the ideas, philosophy and reality
behind running such a rewarding and demanding project.
John
and I are looking forward to visiting you with yet another group next time,
next year, hopefully.
Warm
regards to all,
Anne-Marie
and John
Nathan’s Vision Quest Retreats
Comments
Thank
you for a wonderful stay, beautiful venue and sincere hospitality
Nathan Raaths.
outofbodyguide@gmail.com
`Unwined’ wine tasting and lunch
Comments
On behalf of our wine club ‘Unwined’,
I would like to thank you for the most enjoyable wine tasting and lunch on 11
June 2016. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and we appreciate all the effort you
went to, to make it a day to remember!
Thanks to Gail too for all the
organizing.
Claire and Clive Lake for Unwined
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