A Transgenerational Healing Immersion Integrating Family Constellations and African Ancestral Healing - 10 day (9 night) Retreat Johannesburg 8th - 17th November 2024

Who the Retreat is For

An opportunity for Diaspora people of colour, who are interested in learning more about the deep roots of the constellations method. You will journey to Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the Ancestral Call Retreat a Transgenerational Healing immersion. You will participate in constellation circles and ancestral gatherings to learn more about African traditional healing and your journey on the ancestral path.  

Aims and Purpose

The Ancestral Call retreat focuses on Remembering, Reconnecting, Recovering and Reclaiming healing traditions, cultural knowledge and ancestral learning. It is an immersion into ‘other ways of knowing’ to interrupt and sooth, repeating generational family patterns that impact the current family system. It is a retreat that brings women who are answering an ancestral call to help heal their ancestral family line! The call asks us to become the family wisdom keepers and Griottes learning new ways of supporting our lineage, past, present and future.

The Retreat Overview

We have curated the retreat as a personal development and ancestral learning opportunity. We will meet at the retreat daily between 9 am and will finish the day by 6 pm unless otherwise specified in the programme.  There will be a schedule of activities taking place on most days with some free time for relaxation and reflection. 

The Personal Element of the retreat will be through personal constellations and 1:1 Transgenerational consultations with a senior African traditional healer and Sangoma.

The Ancestral Element will be learning about transgenerational healing and its application to Diaspora transgenerational family life.

The schedule will include.....

Constellation Circles

There will be several constellation circles - these sessions will be used to process material and use constellations to explore family and personal issues

Ancestral Gatherings

There will be gatherings with a Sangoma Healer and teacher (Mkhulu) on different aspects of traditional healing and its application to health and personal development

Healing Rituals 

You will have the opportunity to participate in transgenerational consultations and ancestral healing rituals at your own expense, details will be provided.

Cultural Excursions

There will be several excursions throughout the week to deepen learning about the social and cultural context for traditional healing in an African context.

Venue

The Retreat venue is a beautiful retreat space in a quiet location, not far from Rosebank Mall where there are shops, cafes and restaurants. The house is set within its grounds with lovely gardens and a swimming pool. Please note that currently, South Africa has a load shedding programme which means that the electricity may be off for a period. The house has a backup generator for electrical items should this occur during the day. 

Accommodation

There are 2 double bedrooms in the main house and 2x2 bedroom apartments in a modern apartment block, just a 1-minute walk from Rosebank Mall.  Each of the apartments has 2 double bedrooms, and you will be sharing with one other retreat participant. The apartments are a short drive away from the venue 

Location

Johannesburg is a vibrant city and the retreat venue is located within a multicultural and international community environment. It is a safe location but we are in a city and so we advocate personal safety and awareness at all times. Uber is a good and safe option for travel, even short hops are very cost-effective.

Meals During the Retreat

During the retreat a continental breakfast will be offered and a light lunch with a variety of salads, and cold meats. Snacks will be available during the day. In the evenings dinner will only be provided on the days specified in the schedule. Outside of this, you will be free to explore the many different options in the South African culinary scene.

Dining Options

If you are staying near Rosebank Mall there are plenty of shopping and restaurant options.  There are also cafes and bars within walking distance of the main house. Please provide us with any dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan options. Also, alert us to any nut or other allergies and provide us with details when you book. Please make sure that you bring the required medication with you.

Price of Retreat

The price of the retreat is £1750. This covers 9 nights of accommodation at the main venue or in shared 2-bedroom apartments, meals during the day at the retreat venue and all excursions specified in the itinerary. Please note that you will be expected to purchase your meals and drinks during day excursions. 

Itinerary

An overview of the itinerary is included on the We Travel site and can be downloaded through the 'download brochure' button. The schedule is provisional and may be subject to change on the day. However, all activities listed will go ahead and any changes will occur as a result of either load shedding or circumstances outside of our control.

Cancellation Policy

This is a small group retreat and your booking is confirmed when you pay your deposit. We are not in a position to offer a refund for any reason whatsoever outside of the specified terms in the contract. We ask you to purchase travel insurance, preferably using a credit card so that you can request a refund through your policy. 

To register for the retreat you must pay either the deposit or the full amount.

The schedule of activities is subject to change.

Contracts and Waiver

You will be asked to sign a contract for travel and a waiver for participating in healing rituals. Both hold Sonya Welch-Moring aka Makhosi Nyoni, not liable, for any illness, accident or missed flights after the confirmed booking.

You will be asked to provide us with a copy of your travel insurance.

Please read our FAQs and Terms & Conditions Policy here.

You will be asked to sign a travel contract which you can READ HERE.

Flights

The main airlines flying direct to Johannesburg from the UK are British Airways, Virgin and South African Airlines. You will be flying into O. R. Tambo International Airport which is the main airport serving Johannesburg. 

Getting to the Venue

Rosebank is a 30-45 minute drive away, we will be organising group transport on Friday 8th November at two set times, please make sure that your flight can connect with the times stated.  We can also arrange for a taxi to pick you up at your own cost outside of the available times. Details will be provided after your application and deposit has been completed. 

Visa and Entry

You are responsible for making sure that any entry of visa requirements are provided and that your passport has at least 6 months remaining from the date of commencement of the retreat.