Rested & Rooted

Weekend Retreat at Pumula Retreat

July 24th-26th 2026

A spacious yoga or meditation studio with wooden floors and large windows, set up with mats, bolsters, and meditation cushions, illuminated by sunlight and surrounded by trees outside.
A backyard scene with a hammock tied between two palm trees, a swimming pool with lounge chairs around it, and a scenic view of distant greenery and hills under a blue sky.

Step away from the pace of everyday life and settle into a gentle weekend designed to restore your energy, calm your nervous system, and bring you home to yourself. Nestled on the lush South Coast, Pumula Retreat offers the perfect sanctuary; with quiet corners, lush greenery, wild beauty, and the spaciousness to simply be.

Over this nourishing weekend, we’ll slow down, soften, and reconnect with what matters. Through grounding yoga practices, mindful movement, deep rest, and intentional stillness, you’ll be invited to unwind the body, clear the mind, and anchor back into your natural rhythm. There will be space to breathe deeply, nap freely, journal honestly, laugh lightly, and reconnect with your inner steadiness.

Think slow mornings, nourishing meals, gentle practices, meaningful connection, and plenty of unstructured time to wander, rest, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Whether you’re arriving worn-out, overwhelmed, or simply craving a pause, this retreat is designed to hold you in a way that feels spacious, supportive, and deeply rejuvenating.

You’ll leave feeling grounded, replenished, and rooted in yourself once again; rested in body, anchored in spirit, and ready to return to your life with a sense of ease and clarity.

A scenic view of a backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, overlooking a forested landscape at sunset.

Introducing Pumula Retreat Centre

Pumula Retreat is a peaceful sanctuary on the South Coast, surrounded by lush coastal forest and held with genuine care by its owners, Lucie and Scott. After years of travelling and working abroad, they created Pumula as a place where people can come to rest deeply, reconnect with nature, and feel supported in a gentle, grounding environment.

Lucie brings her love for yoga, movement and mindful living into everything she does — from the way spaces are held to the beautiful, plant-based meals she prepares. Scott offers his natural warmth, creativity, and connection to the land, helping shape the welcoming, easeful atmosphere that makes Pumula feel like home.

Food is an important part of the experience here. Meals are thoughtfully prepared with wholesome, plant-based ingredients — nourishing the body in a way that feels light, vibrant, and aligned with the retreat’s philosophy of mindful, sustainable living.

Pumula Retreat is a place to slow down, breathe, and simply be. A space where comfort and simplicity meet, and where you’re invited to return to yourself in the most natural way.

A cozy bedroom with a large bed, light-colored bedding, and three pillows, two teal and one gray. There are two matching teal curtains on each side of a window that overlooks greenery. Two lamps with beige shades sit on white nightstands on either si
Two beds with blue bedding in a bright room with a large window showing greenery outside. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a white wall with a teal decorative artwork. Curtains are partially open, and a white rug is on the dark floor.
A cozy bedroom with a single bed featuring white linens and a gray throw, a small side table with a lamp, a gray upholstered armchair, a wooden side table with a glass pitcher and glasses, a small potted plant, and a patterned wall hanging, with a gr
A simple bedroom with two twin beds with pink patterned bedding, two white lamps on white nightstands, a wooden chair with white cushion, a small wooden table with a blue vase of green plants, and a large window showing blooming pink flowers and gree
Room with two beds, a wooden chair, a small table with a potted plant, a lamp, and large windows showing a scenic view of a sunset over a lush landscape with trees and a distant ocean.

What’s Included

  • 2 nights accommodation at Pumula Retreat

  • 2 wholesome, plant-based, organic, seasonally inspired meals per day

  • Hot tea station

  • Use of contemplative and meditative space

  • Daily yoga & meditation sessions with additional workshops

  • A curated itinerary designed to feel rested & rooted

What’s Not Included

  • Domestic/International Airfare

  • Travellers insurance (not required, but recommended)

  • Additional Activities; massages

  • Transport to and from the centre

  • Airport transfers

 FAQs

  • If you are driving from Durban, it’s about an hours drive. You can search Pumula Retreat on Google Maps

    If you are flying to King Shaka, contact Southern Shuttle or Margate Mini coach for transfers to Pumula Retreat (Drop-off points: Pumula Second Avenue or Mantis & Moon). 

    Contact Pumula Retreat for picking you up at the drop-off points (R50)

  • Of course! You can join alone, with friends, with family, with a partner, or however you like. There are accommodation options to share a room with another guest or to opt for a private room for some solitude.

  • R4000pp sharing - shared bathroom

    R4400pp sharing - private bathroom

    50% surcharge for private room

    10% early bird discount - book before March 31st

  • Fill out the form below and make your 50% deposit to secure your spot

  • Deposits And Cancellation Policy

    In order to confirm your booking, a 50% deposit is required. Balance must be paid by June 24th, 30 days before the retreat begins.

    Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 10% of the full retreat charge

    Cancelled 15-30 days prior to arrival: 25% of the full retreat charge

    Cancelled 8-14 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full retreat charge

    Cancelled less than 7 days prior to the arrival: 75% of the full retreat charge

    Cancelled within 7 days of retreat: No refund

Living room with a large bookshelf, armchairs, a sofa with a cat, a framed landscape painting, a yellow guitar, and a piano.

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