The Mystic Motel is a 2-bedroom, full-bathroom private cottage situated on the Magalies Wellness Centre property. It offers private accommodation in a tranquil and secluded environment on a farm in the Hartbeespoort area. We are approximately 1 hour from Johannesburg and 45 minutes from Pretoria. The main bedroom is downstairs and has an ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom is located upstairs in the loft area. The cottage also has a small office area upstairs and is equipped with WIFI. In addition, the Mystic Motel has a private patio, a small garden, a dedicated parking area, and a braai area that overlooks the magnificent Magalies mountains. 

Self-guided and Facilitated Retreats

The Mystic Motel is available as self-catering accommodation for self-guided retreats. During your stay, you can use our property to walk the gardens, climb the hills, swim in the pool, relax, and read.  We also provide retreat guidebooks if you are looking for ideas and activities to guide you through your introspection work. The cost of the Mystic Motel for a self-guided retreat is R850 per night. In addition to offering self-guided retreats, we also offer facilitated 7-day retreats. Our facilitated retreats offer guided practice and ample time for reflection and self-guided activities. You can opt for a solo retreat or invite a friend to join you.

7-day Mindfulness Retreat

Our 7-day Mindfulness Retreat focuses on various mindfulness practices designed with specific outcomes in mind. These include reducing social anxiety, learning effective communication skills, stress management techniques, and mindfulness techniques for depression. We host one formal mindfulness practice per day, with the remaining time spent on the self-study guides we provide and time in nature to reflect.  

Cost: R7500 per person single

R6000 per person sharing

The retreat is self-catering for 6 nights

7-day Nature Retreat

Our 7-day Nature Retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with Mother Nature on a deep spiritual level. This includes learning about and working with various plants while actively cultivating a personal connection with nature. We host one formal nature practice per day, with the remaining time spent on the self-study guides we provide and time to reflect.  

Cost: R7500 per person single

R6000 per person sharing

The retreat is self-catering for 6 nights

7-day Silent Retreat

Our 7-day Silent Retreat lets you shut out the noise and tune in to your inner voice. By practising silence for prolonged periods while not engaging in distractions, you can observe where the mind tends to go and help settle your thoughts. We start each day of the retreat with formal practice, with the remaining time spent in silence with minimal distraction and guided self-study towards the end of the day.  

Cost: R7500 per person single

R6000 per person sharing 

The retreat is self-catering for 6 nights

7-day Shamanic Retreat

Our 7-day Shamanic Retreat is a transformative experience that allows you to awaken states of consciousness, transform deep-seated emotional beliefs, and connect with profound visions related to your sense of purpose. We explore various shamanic techniques practised by various traditions while also paying close attention to understanding and embodying the ethics of shamanic practice. We host one formal practice per day, with the remaining time spent on self-study guides and time to reflect.  

Cost: R7500 per person single

R6000 per person sharing 

The retreat is self-catering for 6 nights