EVENT DATE:
August 28 - 31, 2025
EVENT VENUE:
Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Why Conscious Blossoming?
Embark on a transformative journey with ConsciousLead experts, Dale Allen and Trevor Stevenson, and flower communication expert and nature intuitive, Jill Manson.
This isn't your typical retreat - it's a deep dive into the intersection of conscious leadership and nature's profound intelligence.
In a world where leadership often feels disconnected from nature and our own inner wisdom, Conscious Blossoming offers a radical reconnection. You need this retreat if:
- You're tired of leadership approaches that ignore the power of connection and intuition
- Traditional professional development leaves you feeling drained rather than inspired
- You're seeking a fresh perspective on how to lead authentically in challenging times
- You want to tap into a deeper well of creativity and resilience in your work and life
- You are ready for a sense of relief and rejuvenation
What Sets This Retreat Apart
- Flowerscape Leadership Integration: Experience how flower and nature communication techniques can give greater insights and applicable tools to your approach to self-awareness and decision-making.
- Nature-Inspired Conflict Resolution: Learn to navigate challenging conversations using metaphors from the natural world.
- Botanical Emotional Intelligence: Develop your EQ through hands-on work with flowers and plants
- ConsciousLead's Eco-System Thinking: Understand organizational dynamics through the lens of natural ecosystems.
- Mindful Botanical Art Session: Practice presence and intentionality while creating beautiful arrangements that reflect your inner state.
What to Expect
Each day of the retreat is carefully crafted to balance introspection, learning, and practical application. Mornings often start with optional movement and mindfulness practices in nature, followed by interactive workshops that blend ConsciousLead's frameworks with Jill's Flowerscape techniques. Afternoons include hands-on activities like botanical crafting or nature walks, designed to deepen your connection to the natural world and your inner wisdom. Evenings offer time for reflection, sharing, and integration of the day's insights. You’ll be surrounded by ocean air, ancient forest trails, sun-drenched beaches, and the soul-stirring beauty of South Africa’s Garden Route—an unforgettable landscape that invites spaciousness, clarity, and renewal.
2024 TESTIMONIALS
Majeed
"Before coming to the retreat, I was feeling stressed, carrying some heavy stories that I knew I had to let go of, but I didn’t know how. I feel more at ease, more at peace, and I feel like I have a new connection to nature."
Robert
"I feel much more energized, renewed—like an old oak leaf falling off the tree to a fresh sprig of mint growing in the garden. Trust that there will be support, and all you need will come to you. Highly recommended."
Trudy
"It helped me slow down and become more aware and present. If you are considering this retreat—just do it. You won't know what your heart is saying until you get there."
Karen
"I am more aware that it's an ongoing journey. I needed this more than I thought I did. But I also knew I needed it a lot."
Daphné
"Now I know that when I feel a barrier is insurmountable, I can take time for myself, reflect, breathe into the pain, bring a smile to my face, and think about this wonderful retreat."
Denyse
"You’re allowed to be you. You do not have to leave your bundle at the door. You come as a whole person, everything."
Ari
"I feel completely hugged and held... I feel loved and held by everybody who was here. And I’m just so very grateful for everything."
Marcus
"I definitely can say that a different person is leaving. Be gentle with yourself. Give it time. Anyone who wants to experience new insights into themselves and their struggles should do this retreat."
The Science Behind the Retreat
▶ Recent studies in environmental psychology and neuroscience have shown that exposure to nature can reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and enhance creativity - all crucial elements of effective leadership. Our retreat combines these benefits with proven leadership development techniques, creating a synergistic effect that accelerates growth and insight.
▶ Research on embodied cognition suggests that physical experiences (like flower arranging) can concretize abstract concepts, making leadership principles more tangible and memorable. By integrating nature-based activities with leadership training, we're leveraging cutting-edge understanding of how the brain learns and adapts.
What you'll take away
This retreat isn't just about learning new skills—it's about fundamentally shifting how you perceive leadership, nature, and your own potential. You'll leave with a profound sense of connection and a practical toolkit for leading with the wisdom of nature as your guide.
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ConsciousLead's Eco-System Approach:
Master our innovative framework for understanding personal triggers, team dynamics and organizational change through natural metaphors.
Botanical Emotional Intelligence:
Develop a nuanced understanding of emotions and communication, rooted in the subtle language of flowers and plants.
Regenerative Leadership Practices:
Learn how to lead in a way that nurtures both people and planet, inspired by nature's own regenerative cycles.
Your Personal Leadership Bouquet:
Create a tangible, beautiful representation of your leadership style and aspirations to inspire you long after the retreat ends.
Nature's Leadership Toolkit:
Learn to decode botanical wisdom and apply it to real-world leadership challenges. You'll never look at a flower the same way again.
Flowerscape-Inspired Decision Making:
Gain Jill's unique insights on how using flowers and other natural mineral or earth elements from the Botanical Kingdom can aid you to see or find alternative ways to make better aligned choices or responses to difficult situations in your personal and professional life.
A Nature-Connected Network:
Join a community of like-minded leaders who understand the power of blending conscious leadership with natural wisdom.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Hi, I'm Dale,
My journey into leadership coaching began with a Master's Degree in Human Kinetics, but it didn't stop there. I've always been fascinated by the intricacies of human interaction, which led me to pursue certifications in Executive Coaching, Yoga, and Emotional Intelligence Testing. You see, I had witnessed too many toxic conversations in workplaces, and I knew there had to be a better way.
That's when I co-founded ConsciousLead. Now, I pour my heart and soul into guiding people towards better living and leadership.
My approach? It's a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical experience. I'm passionate about fostering healthy workplace relationships and preventing those toxic conversations that can derail even the best teams.
Hi, I'm Trevor,
My story began with a decade of world travel. Picture this: a young man, backpack on his shoulders, setting off to explore the globe. Little did I know that this adventure would lead me to the root of my purpose and a deep understanding of what truly makes people happy.
Fast forward 20 years, and here I am, still on a journey, but now as a guide for others. As a father, poet, and co-founder of ConsciousLead, I bring fun, directness, and empathy to my coaching. My mission? To unravel human truths and foster growth and joy in leadership. Whether we're diving into conscious, results-oriented development or exploring the lessons I've learned from my travels, we're here to help you discover your own path to fulfilling leadership.
Hi, I'm Jill,
My story is a bit different—it's rooted in nature, quite literally. For 23 years, I've been immersed in the world of wellness and floristry, developing a deep, intuitive connection with the natural world. I'm an NLP Practitioner, but my true magic lies in what I call the Flowerscape approach. Imagine using the power of flowers to guide personal growth and leadership development. My spiritual bond with nature has led me to innovative ways of fostering personal and professional growth. Through my unique perspective, I bring a touch of magic to leadership development.
My journey in wellness and floristry has led me to some incredible connections, including my dear friends and collaborators, Dale and Trevor. You see, while they excel in understanding human dynamics and fostering healthy relationships, I bring a unique, nature-based perspective to the table. This retreat is a beautiful blend of our collective expertise - Dale's academic rigor, Trevor's worldly wisdom, and my intuitive connection with nature. Together, we're creating an environment where leadership growth is nurtured as organically as a flourishing garden. I'm excited to show you how the power of flowers can complement and enhance the conscious leadership techniques that Dale and Trevor have perfected over the years.
Come and join alongside us to bloom into your full potential!
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This 2025... Experience the Magic of :
GARDEN ROUTE,
PLETTENBERG BAY, SOUTH AFRICA
There are places that speak to your soul before you even arrive.
Plettenberg Bay—tucked along South Africa’s legendary Garden Route—is one of them.
Known for its golden beaches, ancient forests, and the rhythmic pull of the Indian Ocean, Plett is a place where time slows and something within begins to soften. Here, nature does more than surround you—it invites you inward.
As you journey through the Garden Route’s winding coastline, you’ll pass emerald canopies, cliffside vistas, and the kind of wide-open skies that make you want to breathe deeper. And when you arrive? You’ll know you’re exactly where you need to be.
Our retreat venue is nestled in this coastal sanctuary, offering a soulful blend of comfort and wild beauty.
Picture this:
🌊 Mornings with salt-kissed air and gentle movement under open skies
🌿 Forest trails that awaken clarity
🪵 Fireside conversations that spark connection
🌺 Space to release what you’ve been holding and return to what’s true
With nourishing meals, sacred space, and breathtaking surroundings, every part of this experience is designed to help you come home to yourself.
Whether you're standing barefoot on the sand or pausing under the shade of an ancient tree, this land holds a quiet kind of wisdom. One that meets you where you are—and gently shows you who you’re becoming.
Come feel it for yourself.
You’ll never look at yourself—or nature—the same way again.
Post-Retreat Support
Your growth doesn't end when the retreat does. Participants receive:
- A 30-day follow-up program with daily prompts and exercises
- Access to a private online community of retreat alumni
- A one-hour group coaching call one month after the retreat
- Exclusive content and resources to help integrate new insights into daily life
2024 RETREAT GALLERY
