Mothers & Daughters Retreat 2026
8 – 11 May 2026 | Hoedspruit, South Africa A deeply nourishing Mother’s Day retreat rooted in nature — an invitation to pause, reconnect, and celebrate the sacred bonds that shape us. Whether you come with your mother, daughter, sister, or best friend, this retreat is a journey of shared renewal, laughter, and soul connection.
Hosted in the wild beauty of Hoedspruit at the serene Rafiki Bush Lodge, this experience blends movement, rest, and the rhythms of the bush — creating space for you to unwind, open your heart, and strengthen the ties that matter most. About the Retreat
This is not just a pause — it’s a return.
A return to the deep, soulful feminine that lives beneath the lists, the giving, and the everyday doing. Inspired by Women Who Run With the Wolves, this retreat is an invitation to reconnect with the Wild Woman within — intuitive, wise, and free.
Together, we reclaim rest, slowness, and joy. We listen to the quiet wisdom inside and rediscover each other through stories, shared stillness, and laughter around the fire. It’s not about fixing — it’s about remembering.
Remembering who you are, and who you are to one another.
The Experience
Over four transformative days, you’ll share moments of reflection, play, and peace through:
Daily yoga & breathwork inspired by Satyananda tradition
Sound bath healing & Yoga Nidra for deep restoration
Cacao ceremony and Enneagram workshop for insight and self-discovery
2 game drives in a Big 5 Reserve and a guided bush walk in our nature estate
Aromatherapy massage, journaling, and evening fire circles to connect & reflect
Every experience is designed to bring you closer — to yourself, to nature, and to one another.
Location
Rafiki Bush Lodge, Hoedspruit — a peaceful sanctuary tucked between the Drakensberg Mountains and the Kruger wilderness. Expect laid-back luxury, soulful sunsets, and wide open skies where time slows and connection deepens.
What’s Included
3 nights luxury accommodation
Conscious cuisine (daily breakfasts, dinners & select lunches)
All yoga, workshops & ceremonies
2 game drives & guided bush walk
Aromatherapy massage
Airport transfers & stargazing evenings
(Excludes flights and one lunch in town.)
For Whom Perfect for mothers and daughters, or best friends who want to share something meaningful, restorative, and real. You can also come solo — you’ll find a warm circle of women ready to welcome you. (Ages 13+)
Rates Early Bird (until 28 Feb): R13 200 pp sharing | R17 500 single Standard (from 1 Mar): R14 400 pp sharing | R19 000 single
Facilitators
Jean Rodrigues — Counsellor, coach & yoga teacher guiding others back to self-trust, balance, and authentic connection.
Christi Wasserman — Holistic health coach & retreat founder passionate about gut health, lifestyle alignment, and soulful, embodied living.
Getting There
Fly into Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS) — just a short transfer from the lodge. Daily flights available from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Bookings & Enquiries
Jean – 082 570 5726 | rodriguesbrand@gmail.com
Christi – 082 464 043 |christi@hellohappiest.com
Book by 15 April 2026 to secure your space.