SHORT RETREATS
3-5 October 2025
Fully Present, Fully Alive: A Mindful vs Mind-full Retreat
More than just a retreat, the Fully Present, Fully Alive Retreat is a heartfelt invitation to rediscover inner peace, celebrate the beauty of existence, and walk a path rooted in love, mindfulness, and presence. Step away from the noise and into the stillness of nature for a weekend of reflection, creativity, and connection. Take time away from the busyness of your daily life to connect with nature and the deeper parts of yourself, giving yourself time for rest and reflection. Perfect for anyone ready to reconnect, reset, and rediscover their path in a mindful and meaningful way.
This weekend will be practically oriented to help participants experience and practice a more mindful way of living. Enhance your retreat experience with daily conversations, mindfulness practices, healthy and nutritious meals, and the healing power of nature as you walk, rest, and relax in the calming surroundings. We aim to assist you in boosting your mental health, enhancing your physical health, and enabling a spiritual renewal.
Join Fr Russell Pollitt SJ and Gillian Hugo for this healing, restorative and relaxing weekend in the beautiful surroundings of the Origins Retreat Centre, The Cradle of Humankind.
Rates are all-inclusive (accommodation, meals, bedding)
Single per person R2795 (x10 rooms; 2 single beds)
Sharing per person R2520(x10 rooms; 2 single beds)
Dormitory R2230 per person (x6 beds in both male/female dorms)
Arrive on Friday evening before dinner and depart on Sunday after lunch.



