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CAFE Life
Step into a world where nature’s beauty surrounds you, a stunning venue awaits,
and the aroma of healthy food fills the air. Unwind, laugh, and connect with like-
minded women, creating lasting friendships. This women’s retreat is your
sanctuary—a space to renew your spirit, recharge your energy, and live radiantly.
Find clarity and calm from the distractions of daily life, and emerge from this 3-day,
2-night retreat with a sense of awe, confidence, and deep connection. Join us for a
journey of renewal, connection, and joy in this breath-taking haven.
Simply immersing oneself in nature with mindful gratitude and wonder brings much calm and healing. We are blessed, on the doorsteps of Durban with serene forest beauty. This guided
tour engages all your senses as you breathe deeply, slow down, and reconnect with nature.
We often forget to look up and consider the vast beauty and mystery of the skies and sometimes we don’t know what to look for. Experience the wonder of the night sky as you relax under a blanket of stars, allowing the vastness of the universe to inspire awe and peace.
Find inner calm and peace during guided mindfulness sessions designed to help you connect with yourself and the present moment.
Discover powerful breathing techniques that calm your mind, release tension, and restore balance to your body. These practical techniques can be applied daily to support a resilient walk.
We start each day with soothing, gentle movements designed to awaken your body and mind with kindness and care. Sometimes we forget the ‘galaxies inside us.’ The wonders of our body.
*We can assist in arranging transport between the airport and the retreat. If several guests arrive together, a shuttle can be arranged for a specific pick-up time at an additional cost.
A low to moderate fitness level is needed for nature walks and gentle movement sessions.
We encourage full participation to get the most out of the retreat. If you decide to skip a session, you can relax at the lodge until the next one.
The weather in Mtunzini during May is expected to be mild with daytime temperatures around 24°C and cooler evenings. Make sure to bring sun protection!
We will cater to dietary restrictions and you will receive a survey to share your preferences.
We’re expecting around 5-12 women.
A packing list will be sent in your welcome email.
Your deposit is non-refundable. If you need to cancel more than 30 days before the retreat, you can request a refund, which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations made less than 30 days before the retreat are non-refundable, as per our Terms & Conditions. We understand life happens—feel free to reach out to mandy@cafelife.co.za if you need special consideration.
This is an alcohol-free retreat, however, alcohol will be available to purchase when we are the Coconut Beach Bar and Restaurant for those who would like a glass of wine.
For any further questions, please contact us!
As a Resilience & Lifestyle Coach, Wellness Advocate, and Holistic Fitness Dance Teacher, I’ve dedicated years to guiding women toward resilience and personal growth. This journey inspired me to create Resilient Women and Lifestyle, a platform empowering women to thrive in all aspects of life.
I co-created Resilience In A Box and co-authored CAFE Life’s book, How The Question Changes Everything. My passion for connection, nature, and travel shapes my work.
I also facilitate corporate mixed team-building initiatives that foster connection, trust, and collaboration. My vision is to bring what I’ve learned from organizational and private sectors into my retreats, offering renewal, healthy emotional management, and mental fitness to support people in reconnecting with their inner strength from the soul outward.
Since I was young, I’ve had a passion for singing and performing. I’ve been privileged to dance, sing, and act across stages as both an international and national performer. You might have seen me in shows like We Will Rock You or Matilda. When I’m not on stage, you can find me exploring new places.
I’m also a proud co-founder of Purple Hat Studio, where I help clients achieve amazing things for their online presence.
My love for travel and experiencing different cultures inspired my vision of running retreats. These retreats help people tap into their creativity, discover themselves, and find more fun and balance in their lives. It’s about embracing the beauty around the world and being present to engage with life’s opportunities. I’m excited to share this journey with you!
I began my journey working with young people, where my passion for helping others grow took root. After transitioning into corporate roles at CHEP and Unilever, I took the plunge to chase my dream and purpose and started my own business, CAFE Life, which supports teams and organisations to build strong workplace cultures, to navigate change and to develop high-performing teams.
My love for facilitation and coaching has enabled me to work in many countries, across many industries, at all levels in the organisational world.
Recently, I joined Retreat Life, the sister company to CAFE Life, which offers a unique space for deeper personal transformation. The retreat environment aligns perfectly with my passion.
I’m also the author of two books, Playfully Engaged and How The Question Changes Everything, and co-creator of Residence In A Box, always seeking to inspire meaningful change.
This is a space where we blend the best of Resilience & Wellness Lifestyle facilitation with the healing power of nature to create an environment that rejuvenates, connects, and restores.
Retreat Life is here to enrich your path to self-discovery, unlocking new levels of understanding and perspective, emotional depth, connection, nurturing and nourishing your well-being.
After 18 years of supporting people within organisations – now, Retreat Life provides the opportunity to engage and explore some of these proven tools in the soulful tranquillity of nature.
