Self Authority Retreat
Women seated in reflection in a meadow at golden hour

Self-Authority Experiential Workshop

Walk the Path
Back to Yourself

Hosted by Carol Oliver & Loveness Damba

A deeply immersive transformational weekend designed to help women release old identity patterns, reconnect with themselves, and step into greater self-authority through guided interventions, emotional breakthrough work, a sacred labyrinth journey and a Barn Fire Release Ceremony.

2-Day ExperienceAccommodation IncludedMeals Included
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Venue

Ibis River Retreat

Crocodile River Reserve · North of Lanseria Airport

Investment

R6 000

2-Day Experience

A guided immersive weekend.

Accommodation Included

Restful luxury suites in nature.

Meals Included

Nourishing seasonal cuisine.

Labyrinth Journey

A sacred walk inward.

Barn Fire Ceremony

Release what no longer serves.

Limited Spaces

An intentionally small circle.

The Path

Your Transformation Journey

This weekend unfolds as a guided path inward — four stages of remembering who you are beneath the noise.

Step 01

Walk Inward

Reconnect with yourself through stillness, reflection and intention.

Step 02

Identify Patterns

Notice the loops you keep living. Bring the unconscious into the light.

Self DoubtFearPeople PleasingApproval SeekingOverthinkingEmotional Loops

Step 03

Release at the Fire

Gather at the Barn Fire Release Ceremony and symbolically let go of fears, limiting beliefs and emotional burdens.

Step 04

Return Renewed

Leave with stronger boundaries, greater clarity and renewed self-authority.

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A quiet stone pathway winding into the indigenous bush

Sacred Geometry

The Labyrinth Experience

Unlike a maze, a labyrinth is not designed for getting lost. It is designed for reconnecting. This guided experience creates space for emotional release, mindfulness, nervous system regulation and personal transformation.

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

Evening bonfire with embers rising into the dark

Ritual · Release

Barn Fire Release Ceremony

Write down the fears, the old stories, the limiting beliefs — and symbolically release what no longer belongs to you. Watch them rise as embers and disappear into the night sky.

Held under the stars · Saturday evening

Your Guides

Held by two wise women

Portrait of Carol Oliver

Carol Oliver

Transformation Coach

Specialising in identity work, emotional healing and personal breakthroughs.

Portrait of Loveness Damba

Loveness Damba

Transformation Facilitator

Guiding women through healing and self-discovery.

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.

  • On the Crocodile River

    Indigenous trees, birdsong and rushing water.

  • Space for transformation

    Quiet acres for reflection and ceremony.

The Space

Where you'll rest & remember

Private cabins, slow mornings by the river, evenings around the fire — the venue itself is part of the medicine.

Wooden A-frame cabin tucked into the trees
Warm wooden bedroom with soft lamp light
Natural rock pool surrounded by indigenous bush
Stone fire pit at the river's edge
Stone steps and lantern-lit garden by a lily pond
Outdoor dining table on the riverbank under shade
Main lodge at dusk, warmly lit through the windows

All Included

What your weekend holds

2-Day Experiential Workshop

Accommodation Included

Meals Included

Labyrinth Experience

Barn Fire Ceremony

Guided Transformation Sessions

Reflection Exercises

Breakthrough Activities

Reserve

Reserve Your Space

Spaces are intentionally limited. A small circle, held with care.

Introductory PriceR6 000Accommodation & meals included