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Spring Equinox Retreat
Spring Equinox Retreat
September 2026
September 2026
Hosted & Curated by Ryan Edmonds
25 - 27 September 2026 (2-hour drive from Cape Town)
Join us for a brand new (and very exciting) Spring Retreat!
Learn the basic arts of healing with home herbalism - foundational theory, interactive hands-on workshops, farm-grown vegetarian cuisine, optional morning yoga, and a sacred bonfire ceremony!
Herbal Theory 101 | Learn to Make Infusions, Tonics, Tinctures & More! | Growing, Harvesting & Storing Herbs | Sacred Ecology | Build Your Own Home Apothecary
EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Limited Space.
This retreat is only a 2-hour drive from Cape Town!!
This retreat is only a 2-hour drive from Cape Town!!
Retreat Host
Retreat Host
Rev. Ryan Edmonds
Rev. Ryan Edmonds
Ryan is an ordained Pagan celebrant & minister, and is the Public Relations Officer for the South African Pagan Council. Along with running a full time consultancy practice as a counsellor, traditional healer, and diviner, Ryan also teaches, lectures, writes and researches in various modalities of ancient spiritual traditions. He is on the astrological board of COSAPA, a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (OBOD), and also the current ritual leader for the Circle of the Silver Baobab.
Retreat Outline: 25-27 Sep
Retreat Outline: 25-27 Sep
FRIDAY (25 SEPTEMBER 2026)
FRIDAY (25 SEPTEMBER 2026)
15:00 - Opening Ceremony - Welcomes, intention setting & housekeeping
16:00 - Grounding & Centering - Connecting to the Land
16:30 - Introductory Talk: Welcome to the World of Home Herbal Healing
17:30 - Understanding the Language of Herbalism - Speak the language of the old-world healers
19:00 - Dinner (vegetarian with *vegan option on request)
20:00 - Workshop - Teas, Infusions & Decoctions
21:30 - Official Programme Concludes
SATURDAY (26 SEPTEMBER 2026)
SATURDAY (26 SEPTEMBER 2026)
07:00 - Yoga - OPTIONAL
08:00 - Personal Time
08:30 - Breakfast (vegetarian with *vegan option on request)
9:30 - Herbal Energetics - Balancing the Elements
10:30 - Making Incense - A little touch of herbal magic
11:30 - Workshop: - Honeygars, Tinctures & Tonics - Including the Ancient "Four Thieves Vinegar"
13:00 - Lunch & Free Time (vegetarian with *vegan option on request) + Free time
16:00 - Materia Medica: Learning the Deeper Mysteries of Herbal Healing on the Body & Mind
17:30 - Bach Flower Remedies - balancing the 38 emotional states (includes your very own personalised Bach Remedy to take home & use!)
19:00 - Dinner (vegetarian with *vegan option on request)
20:00 - Spring Equinox Bonfire Ceremony - honouring the turning of the Wheel with laughter & sacred songs
22:00 - Official Programme Concludes
SUNDAY (27 NOVEMBER 2025)
SUNDAY (27 NOVEMBER 2025)
07:00 - Yoga - OPTIONAL
08:00 - Personal Time
08:30 - Breakfast (vegetarian with *vegan option on request)
9:30 - Building Your Home Herbal Apothecary - Lecture: Growing, Harvesting & Storing Your Herbs; Where to Start; Bottling & Labelling
11:00 - Salts, Flowers & Essential Oils - Making a Dream-Time Pillow; Bath Salts; Bath Bombs
12:30 - Living in Tune With the Land - Learning the beauty of Sacred Ecology
13:00 - Lunch (vegetarian) & Farewells - Official Conclusion of Retreat
Dates, Times & Venue
Dates, Times & Venue
Dates: 25 - 27 September 2026
Dates: 25 - 27 September 2026
Arrival on Friday at 1pm.
Arrival on Friday at 1pm.
Programme Begins: Friday at 3pm.
Programme Begins: Friday at 3pm.
Programme Ends on Sunday at 2pm.
Programme Ends on Sunday at 2pm.
Pricing Options
Pricing Options
- EARLY BIRD - Available until 1 Sept 2026
Shared Room R3800 | Private Room R4500
Shared Room R3800 | Private Room R4500
- Standard Price - Available from 2 September - 20 September 2026
Shared Room R4300 | Private Room R4900
Shared Room R4300 | Private Room R4900
50% DEPOSIT* REQUIRED
*Please note that a (non-refundable 50% deposit is needed to secure your booking - Cancellation terms may be found below)
What's Included
What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation (sharing rooms are 2 people sharing, separate beds. Private rooms are 1 person to a room). All rooms have there own bathroom facilities.
- 6 wholesome, vegetarian meals.
- Full retreat itinerary.
- Daily (optional) yoga and meditation sessions.
- In-depth workshops - see above for more info.
- 1 group bonfire ceremony
- Home-herbal kit - including alk you need to start your own Home Herbal Apothecary
- A PDF manual of all the workshop content and DIY instructions.
- An opportunity to meet like-minded people, network and make friends.
- [Please note: transport to venue is to be arranged by each participant. All instructions and directions will be sent before the time]
TERMS, CONDITIONS & CANCELLATION POLICY
TERMS, CONDITIONS & CANCELLATION POLICY
- Pricing does not include transport to-or-from the venue
- Programme begins 15:00 on the 25th of September 2026
- Programme ends 14:00 on the 27th of September 2026
- Completion of an online Intake Form / Disclaimer is compulsory for all attendees - to be filled out before the retreat
- Dietary restrictions must be sent to the retreat organiser, Ryan Edmonds, by no later than 20 September 2026: ryan@afrishanti.com
- Deposits of 50% to be paid to secure your place. Balance of payment must be paid by 10 September (for Early Bird option), or by 20 September (for Standard Pricing option).
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- 50% refund* on balance paid after deposit if cancelled by participant before 10 September 2026.
- 25% refund* on balance paid after deposit if cancelled by participant on/between 11-15 September 2026.
- 0% refund* on balance paid after deposit if cancelled by participant from 15 September 2025.
- If the retreat is cancelled by the organisers, you will receive a full refund*
- *5% admin fee will be withheld on all refunds.
How to Book
How to Book
- Pay your (non-refundable) 50% deposit to secure your spot, with the balance of the amount payable by the dates above (see PRICING OPTIONS).
- You are also welcome to pay the full amount upfront (noting all CANCELLATION POLICIES ABOVE).
- You will then receive an email with confirmation, intake form, what to bring, retreat programme outline, and directions.
All queries may be directed to Ryan at the email address above.
All queries may be directed to Ryan at the email address above.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Spring Equinox Healing Home Herbalism Retreat. Bright Blessings.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Spring Equinox Healing Home Herbalism Retreat. Bright Blessings.
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