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THE UNWINDING
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Ocean & Art

2 Nights Nestled Along The Glencairn Coastline

  • Glencairn, Western Cape
  • 11 to 13 December 2026
  • 2 nights

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Situated 500m from Glencairn, nestled on the slopes of the Simon’s Town mountains with a 180° uninterrupted view over False Bay, The Unwinding retreat offers you a beautiful home to unwind in, take in the vista's around you and relax for the weekend. Enjoy great food, connection to yourself, creativity and lots of fun and frolicking in the ocean. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean allow all weather swimming and dipping. Located 35 kms from the Cape Town city centre and 45 kms from Cape Town International Airport, with an easy 45 minute drive to Stellenbosch and the Winelands The Unwinding - A guided journey back to yourself. A guided journey back to yourself. Retreats and soulful nature experiences in Cape Town, South Africa. We believe that unwinding is more than simply taking a break. It is about creating the space to slow down, breathe, reconnect with yourself, and release what you no longer need to carry.

Why this one

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean, moments of just be-ing. Art comes into play as well as the tidal pool hopping experience this part of Cape Town has to offer you.

What you will do

  • Meditation

    Sitting together, usually outside, usually early. No technique to get right. Guided if you want it, quiet if you do not.

  • Breathwork

    Slow, guided sessions that give you something steady to come back to. You set the pace and you can stop whenever you like.

  • Art and making

    Charcoal, clay, ink, whatever the land gives us. Nothing gets marked and nothing has to be shown.

  • Tidal pool hopping

    Working your way along a rock shelf between pools, in and out of cold water, for a whole morning.

  • Long walks

    Half a day on foot, sometimes further. Routes are graded and there is always a shorter version.

  • The shared table

    Three meals a day at one long table, cooked mostly from what grows nearby.

How the days go

A guide rather than a timetable. Weather moves things around and so do people, and the free stretches are as deliberate as the rest.

  1. Day 1

    Arriving

    • 14:00Check In
    • 16:00Welcome & Arrival Drinks, Introductions
    • 19:30Sunset Dinner over looking the ocean

  2. Day 2

    The Unwinding Begins

    • 06:00Coffee Sunrise
    • 09:00Morning Stretching & Gentle Breathwork & Meditation
    • 09:45Full English Breakfast
    • 12:00Art Immersion Afternoon
    • 15:00Free Time
    • 18:00Beach Walk / Ocean Dip
    • 19:45Dinner

  3. Day 3

    The Ocean is Calling

    • 06:00Sunrise Tidal Pool Experience
    • 07:00Coffee & Crunch
    • 10:00Beach Breakfast & Fun in The Tidal Pools
    • 11:00Time to Say Goodbye

Where you sleep

Guest House

Rooms
Twin bed, Queen beds
Bathrooms
Each room has its own en-suite
Food
Three meals a day, vegetarian or none vegetarian available

The place itself

Glencairn is located in False Bay and area good for swimming, bodyboarding, walking and water sports. Wales, dolphins and seals are often seen on this Indian Coastline. Glencairn is about 3 km from the centre of the historic Simon’s Town with its penguin colony at Boulders Beach for day trips. The trendy fishing village of Kalk Bay is also only 5km away. Located 35 km's from the Cape Town city centre and 45 km's from Cape Town International Airport, with an easy 45 minute drive to Stellenbosch and the Winelands.

Nearest town

Simonstown

The exact address goes out with your joining notes once a place is confirmed.

What to bring

  • Picture of yoga matA Yoga Mat
  • Shoes to wear in the sea, a Towel, Sunhat and Sunblock.