Date: October 19th - October 25th, 2024
Location: Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Embark on a soul-enriching journey of creativity and self-discovery in our Ceramics & Coaching retreat nestled in the picturesque city of Cape Town. Discover the Art of Clay as we blend wheel-thrown ceramics with transformative coaching principles in this immersive 1-week experience.
Like moulding clay, you have the power to shape your life into a masterpiece of your own creation. Throughout the retreat, you'll not only learn to master wheel-thrown ceramics but also undergo a transformative group coaching program. This program will deepen your awareness of your true aspirations and limiting beliefs, providing practical tools to apply in real life. By the end, you’ll leave with your own meaningful pieces, a renewed sense of clarity & creativity, and a community of like-minded individuals.
In a villa set against Cape Town's stunning landscape, our retreat offers more than just creativity and self-development. Enjoy the ocean breeze, immerse yourself in nature while hiking the majestic Table Mountain, and sip a crisp glass of wine at golden hour. The beauty of Cape Town inspires reflection and rejuvenation.
Join us for a week of creative expression and connection as we mould our aspirations into reality, one touch at a time.
Ready to embark on your journey? Reserve your early bird spot today!
Retreat Intinerary
Join us for a 7-day adventure in Cape Town. You'll stay in a stunning villa in Camps Bay in a shared double room and create pottery at the Pencil Ceramics pottery studio located in the city's most vibrant creative hub. With only 10 participants, you'll enjoy a full beginners' pottery class and a transformative coaching program.
Start each day with a grounding meditation and intention setting session, followed by a nourishing breakfast, before you dive into a day filled with clay and coaching. Each day you will be treated with delicious and nourishing lunch and dinner by Gia’s kitchen. For those eager to explore the stunning natural surroundings, we offer extra activities such as hiking, ocean dips, and wine tastings. Flights, airport transfer, and extra activities are available at an additional charge.
Come create, connect, and have a blast with us in beautiful Cape Town!
Details
Program
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Day 1 | Connect | Arrival, Opening Ceremony, and Sunset Dinner
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Day 2 | Discover | Introduction to the Wheel and Coaching Deep Dive
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Day 3 | Envision | Throwing envisioned shapes & Coaching Deep Dive
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Day 4 | Manifest | Trimming & Shaping and Coaching Deep Dive
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Day 5 | Relax | Morning Ocean Dip, Hike and Rest (optinal)
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Day 6 | Integrate | Glazing and Coaching Closing Ceremony
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Day 7 | Let Go | Departure & Goodbyes
Pottery Pieces
We will fire up to three pieces per person at the end of the retreat for you to take home. Additional pieces and shipments come at an additional charge.
Price
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Ensuite Twin Room Full Price: EUR 1790 pp
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Sea View Bedroom/ Terrace View Bedroom Full Price: EUR 1890 pp
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Ensuite Deluxe Master Bedroom Full Price: EUR 2190 pp
10% Early Bird Discount (available until July 19th)
Book with a friend or partner and get additional 10% discount
The rooms will be offered on a 1st come, 1st served basis
Price Includes
This includes:
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Shared double room in Luxury Accomodation (6 nights) at a beautiful villa in Camps Bay
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Fully catered stay incl. daily nourishing breakfast, lunch and dinner
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A thorough beginners ceramics course on the wheel in a boutique ceramics studio
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An intensive group coaching program with two certified integral coaches
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Up to three of your self-made ceramics pieces
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Daily meditations
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Hiking and beach excursions
This excludes:
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Flights
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Airport transfer
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Extra Activities
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Alcoholic beverages
Booking Policy
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50% deposit payment via bank transfer to secure your spot upon booking and the remaining 50% is due by 6.09.24
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Registration Deadline: 6.09.24
Cancellation Policy
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50% of the total amount will be refunded for cancellations before September 6th, 2024
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No refund for cancellations after September 6th, 2024
Meet your facilitators
Ellen and Dorin are two tech veterans and certified Integral Coaches who crossed paths 6 years ago at Google's Dublin office. They both made the bold decision to depart from the corporate world and pursue their true passions.
Ellen's fascination with ceramics began as a hobby five years ago in Dublin. What started as a simple interest evolved into a profound passion. She honed her craft by studying under a Ceramic Master in Japan and learning from acclaimed potter Anthony Shapiro in South Africa. Now, she runs her own boutique ceramics studio in Cape Town, pouring her heart and soul into every piece of clay. As a certified integral coach, Ellen seamlessly blends her coaching expertise with her ceramics teaching, sparking the creation of this one-of-a-kind retreat.
As for Dorin, after coaching numerous Googlers and facilitating personal development workshops and trainings at Google worldwide, she's now embarked on a year-long sabbatical, dedicating her time to travel the world and create spaces for people to connect, heal, and rediscover themselves. Drawing from her own transformative journey, Dorin guides others in building their dream lives, firmly believing in the transformative power within each of us to shape our ideal lives. As she recently started practising ceramics herself, she quickly realised that moulding clay couldn’t be a better way to master life's skills!
Together, Ellen and Dorin bring a wealth of experience and passion to your retreat experience, ready to guide you on a transformative journey of creativity, self-discovery, and fun.
Get in touch
In order to make a booking or find out more, please reach out to us via email at ellen@pencilceramics.com. We will be in touch about any questions that need answering and all the final details for the booking. Looking forward to chat!
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