EVENT DATE:
August 15 - 18, 2025
EVENT VENUE:
Sedgefield, Garden Route, South Africa
Why Conscious Blossoming?
Embark on a transformative journey with Conscious Leadership 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.
What sets this retreat apart?
- Deep Connection to leading yourself and why this matters in life
Personal leadership begins with knowing yourself—your values, strengths, blind spots, and triggers. This awareness is the starting point for making conscious choices rather than reactive ones. Even without a formal leadership title, your behaviour, energy, and decisions ripple out. Leading yourself well sets an example for others and creates a more grounded, intentional presence in your relationships and communities. Personal leadership turns abstract intentions into real-life actions. It’s the difference between wanting to live with meaning and actually doing it.
Then PURPOSE becomes PRACTICE! - Embodied Healing Through Natural Rhythms
Nature’s cycles—growth, decay, rest, and renewal—mirror our own emotional and spiritual processes. Guided immersion in these cycles fosters acceptance of where one is in their personal journey, encouraging self-compassion and sustainable healing. - Unspoken Wisdom & Metaphor
Nature teaches through metaphor: a tree shedding leaves, a seed pushing through darkness, a river finding its path around obstacles. These organic images speak to the subconscious and can trigger profound insight and emotional release in ways that talking alone cannot. - Sensory & Nervous System Restoration
Natural environments activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and allowing the body and mind to shift from survival mode into restoration. This physiological calm supports deeper emotional work and inner clarity. - Belonging Without Judgment
Nature accepts everything exactly as it is—imperfect, evolving, and interdependent. This unconditional belonging offers a nonjudgmental space, fostering self-acceptance and connection that is often hard to find in daily life.
What to Expect
Together, we’ll dive into practices and experiences in spaces that are safe, beautiful, fun and healing, with a focus on returning the body and mind to a state of ease, mental relaxation, inspiration, clarity, and renewed energy including:
- Receive Core Elements for Personal Leadership & Life: Use the power of earth, water, fire, air, and space to guide your personal and leadership journey. Nature shows us that healing isn’t linear. Seasons change, flowers bloom and fade, rivers carve new paths. In this environment, you are reminded that your own process is sacred, evolving, and enough. You’ll never look at yourself—or nature—the same way again.
- Botanical & Nature Foraging: Immerse yourself in nature, foraging for botanical elements and nature’s treasures that reflect your own transformation and give you clarity in your decisions and relationships.
- Mindful Creative Botanical artscapes: Connect with nature and creativity through this grounding, fun practice, leaving with a personal arrangement that represents your growth.
- Heart-Led Conversations: Engage in deep, open discussions that foster reflection, awareness, clarity, and understanding—empowering you to make aligned decisions and connect more deeply with others.
- Movement for All: Daily movement opportunities, including forest and beach walks, yoga-inspired practices, breathing exercises and wilderness hikes—designed to help you reconnect with your body and the world around you, in whatever way feels right for you.
- Exploring Rest & Receiving: Explore the art of rest and relaxation, creating space for you to receive insight, clarity, and peace. Practice stopping. Forest and beach meditations and Yoga Nidra sessions to soothe the soul
- Nourishing Environment: Exceptional food, peaceful accommodations, a fun and supportive atmosphere that nurtures your transformation every step of the way.
- Activities: In our spare time and inside ofthe programme of events there will be time for the following:
Birding, canoeing, bicycle rides biomimicry forest walk, botanical guided walk, flower farm excursion to pick wild flowers - Delicious Vegetarian food
This 2025... Experience the Magic of :
SEDGEFIELD, GARDEN ROUTE
SOUTH AFRICA
Surrounded by the sea, forest, lakes, lagoons and mountains, this tranquil environment will allow you to truly step away from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with the beauty of nature and your own potential.
Embrace Your Conscious Blossoming
The journey to your authentic self awaits at the intersection of wisdom and wilderness. Let this be the season you say yes to yourself. Your moment to blossom is already unfolding!
Join us on Sedgefield, Garden Route, where nature's intelligence meets your inner wisdom, creating the perfect environment for transformation.
Register today and step into a space where personal leadership blooms, healing unfolds naturally, and your spirit reconnects with its deepest purpose. Your conscious blossoming isn't just possible—it's already beginning.
INVESTMENT:
ZAR 18,500*
RETREAT DATES
15-18 August
INCLUSIONS:
3x nights and 4x days Accommodation
Daily sessions with three facilitators
3x delicious and wholesome meals daily
Snacks, teas, coffees and refreshments during all processes
Morning bodywork and mindful movement sessions and meditations (optional)
1 x post retreat one-on-one online therapy or support session with your choice of any one of the three facilitators (45min)
Gift bag
Journal
All nature based guided talks walks activities and excursions which include:
NOT INCLUDED:
Travel costs for you to get to the retreat and back home again
Alcohol
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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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 and elements from the botanical kingdom can complement and enhance your personal journey alongside techniques that Dale and Trevor have perfected over the years.
Come and join alongside us to bloom into your full potential!
LET'S DO THIS →
Contact Us to
Save Your Spot Today!
Limited Spots Available: 20 pax
DATE:
August 15 - 18, 2025
LOCATION:
Sedgefield, Garden Route, Western Cape, ZA
PRICE:
R18,500
- Payment plans available on request (final payment due by August 5th) -
- Sales close 30 July 2025 -
Post-Retreat Support
Your growth doesn't end when the retreat does. Participants receive:
- One-on-one online therapy or support session with your choice of any one of the three facilitators (45min)
- 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
