Women seated in reflection in a meadow at golden hour

Release what was
never yours to carry

Facilitated by Carol Oliver & Loveness Damba

A deeply immersive weekend retreat for women ready to release old identity patterns, untangle conditioning, and reconnect with who they truly are. This is about breaking old patterns and expanding beyond the identity life has shaped for you—so you can step into grounded self-authority.

Through guided inner work, emotional release practices, a sacred labyrinth journey, and a powerful bonfire ceremony, this experience invites you to let go of what no longer serves you and return to yourself with clarity, strength, and a renewed sense of direction.

2-Day ExperienceAccommodation IncludedMeals Included

Venue

Ibis River Retreat

Crocodile River Reserve · North of Lanseria Airport

Investment

R6 000

2-Day Experience

A guided immersive weekend.

Accommodation Included

Restful, nature-immersed luxury suites.

Meals Included

Nourishing seasonal cuisine.

Labyrinth Journey

A sacred walk inward.

Bonfire Ceremony

Release what no longer serves.

Limited Spaces

An intentionally small circle.

The Path

Your Transformation Journey

This weekend unfolds as a guided journey inward, four stages of returning to who you are beneath the noise.

Step 01

Walk Inward

Reconnect with yourself through stillness, reflection, and intentional space.

Step 02

Uncover Patterns

Begin to notice the patterns and loops shaping your life. Gently bring what has been unconscious into awareness.

Self-doubtFearPeople-pleasingApproval-seekingOverthinkingEmotional loops

Step 03

Release at the Fire

Gather at the Bonfire Ceremony and symbolically release fears, limiting beliefs, and emotional weight you've been carrying.

Step 04

Return Renewed

Leave with clearer boundaries, a deeper sense of self, and a grounded, renewed self-authority.

Sacred geometry mandala illustrating the labyrinth experience

Sacred Geometry

The Labyrinth Experience

Unlike a maze, a labyrinth is not meant to confuse or challenge you, it's a path designed to bring you back to yourself.

As you walk its winding path, you're gently guided inward into reflection, release, and reconnection. This experience creates space for emotional release, presence, nervous system regulation, and meaningful inner shifts.

At the heart of the journey, a simple question:

"What do I need to understand, release, or become?"

Evening bonfire with embers rising into the dark

Ritual · Release

Bonfire Release Ceremony

Write down the fears, old stories, and limiting beliefs you've been carrying then release what no longer belongs to you. Watch them rise as embers and dissolve into the night sky.

Held under the stars · Saturday evening

Your Guides

Held by three experienced, intuitive facilitators

You'll be supported by three women who create a grounded, safe space for deep inner work, emotional release, and meaningful transformation. All three are Life Coaches and NLP Practitioners; Carol and Tanya are Master Coaches.

Portrait of Carol Oliver

Carol Oliver

Transformation Coach

Specialising in identity work, emotional healing, and personal breakthroughs. Carol supports women in reconnecting with their inner strength, helping them move beyond limiting patterns and step into a more aligned, self-led life.

Portrait of Loveness Damba

Loveness Damba

Transformation Facilitator

Guiding women through healing and self-discovery. Loveness brings a calm, compassionate presence to the work, creating space for women to gently release what no longer serves them and return to themselves with clarity and confidence.

Portrait of Tanya Krause

Tanya Krause

Remembrance Coach

Guiding people back to self-worth and grounded identity — from quiet despair into victorious leadership at home, at work, and within themselves.

Ibis River Retreat — riverside loungers under indigenous trees

The Setting

Your Retreat Setting

Ibis River Retreat

Crocodile River Reserve

North of Lanseria Airport

  • Luxury Accommodation

    Restful private cabins tucked into the bush.

  • Set along the Crocodile River

    Surrounded by indigenous trees, birdsong, and the steady rhythm of flowing water.

  • Invitation to slow down and reconnect

    Quiet, open acres create space for reflection, stillness, and meaningful transformation.

The Space

Where you'll rest & remember

Wooden A-frame cabin tucked into the trees

The Space

Where you'll be held and return to yourself

Private cabins, time by the river, and evenings around the fire — the space itself becomes part of the experience, supporting you through a deeply immersive and focused weekend.

Warm wooden bedroom with soft lamp light

The Space

A setting that supports your transformation

From grounded workshop sessions to evenings around the fire, the natural surroundings hold and support the depth of your journey every step of the way.

Stone fire pit at the river's edge

The Space

An immersive environment for deep inner work

With focused sessions, time in nature, and evenings around the fire, every element of the space is designed to support meaningful transformation.

Main lodge at dusk, warmly lit through the windows

The Space

Where you'll land, work, and return to yourself

Private cabins, moments by the river, and evenings around the fire — the space holds you through a powerful and intentional weekend.

Begin Your Journey

Reserve Your Space

Limited spaces to ensure a focused, intimate experience.

Introductory PriceR6 000Accommodation & meals included