August 1 to 8, 2027 · Nyosi Wildlife Reserve, South Africa
A Retreat Honoring Nature, Creativity, Community & Service
Gather & Grow:
“What becomes possible when we turn toward
one another?”
~ Inspired by Margaret Wheatley’s Turning to One Another
Come curious. Come open. Leave connected.
Gather & Grow: South Africa brings together nature, culture, creativity, and service during seven nights at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve.
Enjoy wildlife, art, reflection, shared meals, and meaningful conversation. Connect with local communities and contribute in ways guided by their needs.
Slow down, explore, and grow with a caring group beside you, even if travel feels outside your comfort zone.
Open to adults of all ages. No professional background required.
Located at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve
Nyosi Wildlife Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape will be our home for seven nights. Group transportation between Gqeberha (PLZ) airport and the reserve is included in your retreat.
Investment & Accommodation
Seven nights at Nyosi, with meals, activities, and transfers included
Your investment covers seven nights of accommodation at Nyosi, meals, scheduled activities and excursions, return airport transfers, and standard gratuities. Airfare, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, and personal purchases are not included.
16 guest spots currently available
EARLY BOOKING: $3,995 PER PERSON
Available through January 1, 2027, or until the limited early booking spots are filled, whichever comes first
Once either limit is reached, the price changes to the standard price of $4,695 per person
A $500 nonrefundable deposit reserves your spot and is applied toward your total
Pay in full or choose the payment plan
PAYMENT PLAN
$500 deposit at booking (nonrefundable), applied toward your total
February 1, 2027: $1,500
April 1, 2027: $1,000 early booking / $1,500 standard
June 1, 2027: $995 early booking / $1,195 standard
Payment plan total: $3,995 per person at the early booking price, or $4,695 at the standard price. If you register after a payment date, you’ll receive an adjusted schedule. All balances are due by June 1, 2027.
ROOMS & BATHROOMS
Shared rooms are arranged by the available cabin and villa layouts; two guests may share a king bed or have separate twin beds
En-suite bathrooms in each shared villa room or cabin.
Room assignments are coordinated after registration based on available layouts and group needs. Private occupancy or a specific room cannot be guaranteed.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
We understand that plans can change. Because retreat spaces, accommodations, activities, and transportation are arranged in advance, please review this policy before registering.
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Please email us as soon as possible. Your cancellation date is the date we receive your written notice.
The $500 registration deposit is nonrefundable. If you cancel, we will make a reasonable effort to fill your space. If a replacement participant registers and pays in full, we will refund payments made beyond the $500 deposit. If we cannot fill your space, payments are nonrefundable.
Refunds, when available, will be issued after the replacement participant has paid in full. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to fill a canceled space.
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You may request to transfer your space to another person. All transfers must be approved by us in advance, and the new participant must complete the registration forms and agree to the retreat terms.
Any payment between you and the person taking your space is your responsibility. Transfers may not be possible after June 1, 2027, due to lodging, transportation, activity, and other planning arrangements. Please contact us as early as possible if you need to request a transfer.
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We may need to make reasonable changes to the venue, itinerary, or activities because of circumstances beyond our control. We will communicate any changes as soon as possible.
If we cancel the retreat entirely, you will receive a full refund of payments made to us, or you may choose to apply those payments to another available Gather & Grow retreat. If a significant date change means you cannot attend, you may choose a full refund of payments made to us.
We are not responsible for airfare, travel insurance, or other travel expenses booked separately.
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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance soon after registering. Consider coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, medical emergencies, delays, and other needs specific to your travel plans. Please review the policy details and exclusions carefully.
Ready to Gather & Grow in South Africa?
Book your spot today by paying in full or with a $500 nonrefundable deposit and payment plan. The early booking price of $3,995 is available through January 1, 2027, or until the limited early booking spots are filled, whichever comes first. After that, the price is $4,695. Your place is reserved as soon as your payment goes through, and we’ll follow up by email with room details and next steps.
Have questions before you book? Email Amy at info@flutterandflywithgrace.com.
Meet Your Host & Co-Host
Amy Tuski, MEd, LPC · Founder & Retreat Host
Amy is a former educator and licensed professional counselor who created Flutter & Fly With Grace to make space for restoration, creativity, community, and meaningful connection. Her previous visit to South Africa and the relationships she began there inspired her to bring this group together with curiosity and an open heart.
Carine Van Eck · South African Co-Host
Carine is the Operations Manager at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve and a dear friend of Amy’s. She joined the first Gather & Grow retreat as a presenter, sharing her connection to South Africa and the role nature plays as a healer. For this retreat, she brings her knowledge of Nyosi and helps us connect with the landscape, wildlife, and local relationships that will shape our time there.
a glimpse of
Our week together
Our days will blend time in nature, wildlife and conservation experiences, creativity, shared meals, and plenty of room to rest. Activities and days are still being confirmed with our South African partners, so here is a sample day and some of what we are planning.
Arrive Sunday, August 1 · Depart Sunday, August 8
A Sample Day
Optional sunrise game drive
Breakfast at Nyosi
Morning outing, such as rhino viewing or a fynbos or giraffe walk
Lunch at Nyosi or a picnic out on the reserve
Afternoon rest + restore, or drop in to the Creative Cocoon
Late-afternoon game drive
Dinner together, sometimes out in the bush
Open evening for music, conversation, or quiet time
Experiences We Are Planning
Game drives and rhino viewing
A visit and volunteer time at SANCCOB, a penguin rehabilitation center
Art, music, or reading with a local school or township community
Dancing, drumming, and face painting
Beading activity
Book club conversation around Turning to One Another
A relaxed drive by the ocean
Gin tasting
A farewell potjiekos dinner with wine tasting
Karaoke led by Bernadette
Activities may shift as plans are confirmed.
What’s Included
Seven nights of accommodation at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve, with shared rooms assigned based on availability at the time of registration
Scheduled group transportation to and from Gqeberha (PLZ) airport and Nyosi
Meals, plus one non-alcoholic beverage served with each meal
Scheduled group activities and outings in the final itinerary, including associated group transportation
Costs for South African guests to join us for selected activities and meals
Welcome bag and art materials
Gratuities for Nyosi staff and scheduled activity guides (you’re welcome to offer an additional tip to anyone who has gone above and beyond)
Not included: airfare to and from South Africa, travel insurance (recommended), alcoholic beverages (available on individual tabs), and personal purchases.
Our Creative Cocoon
A welcoming creative space will be open in the conference venue throughout our stay at Nyosi. Travel journals and art supplies will be available whenever you’d like to pause, reflect, capture a memory, or simply create.
Drop in at your own pace. There’s no project to finish and nothing you need to share. Use the space for quiet reflection, or create alongside others, whichever feels right to you.
Travel journals and art supplies available all week
A drop-in space in the Nyosi conference venue
An introduction to the art materials on our first full day
Quiet reflection or creating side by side
A place to capture the moments you want to remember
No previous art experience necessary
The Creative Cocoon is a quiet place to land between the adventures.
Create. Connect. Capture memories.
Extend the table, embrace the world.
~ Aelise
This retreat might be perfect for you if…
You feel drawn to South Africa: its land, its wildlife, and its people.
You want travel that leaves room for listening, service, and real connection.
You’re an educator, therapist, artist, nurse, business owner, parent, retiree, or simply someone ready to be present and curious.
Travel feels a little daunting, and you’d like to face it alongside a caring group.
May you leave this retreat feeling…
Inspired after meeting a place and its people with an open heart.
Encouraged to continue having meaningful conversations with others.
Revived through curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Ready to return home carrying the stories, questions, and moments that deeply touched you.
What People Are Saying
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Gather & Grow: South Africa is an experiential retreat. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical care, or mental health treatment, and it is not a professional-development or continuing-education program. No professional background is required to attend.
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Yes, for your time in South Africa. Scheduled group transportation to and from Gqeberha (PLZ) airport and Nyosi Wildlife Reserve is included, along with group transportation for scheduled activities and outings. Airfare to and from South Africa is not included, so you’ll book your own flights into Gqeberha (PLZ).
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We understand that plans can change. Because retreat spaces, accommodations, activities, and transportation are arranged in advance, please review this policy before registering.
If you need to cancel
Please email us as soon as possible. Your cancellation date is the date we receive your written notice.
The $500 registration deposit is nonrefundable. If you cancel, we will make a reasonable effort to fill your space. If a replacement participant registers and pays in full, we will refund payments made beyond the $500 deposit. If we cannot fill your space, payments are nonrefundable.
Refunds, when available, will be issued after the replacement participant has paid in full. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to fill a canceled space.
Transferring your space
You may request to transfer your space to another person. All transfers must be approved by us in advance, and the new participant must complete the registration forms and agree to the retreat terms.
Any payment between you and the person taking your space is your responsibility. Transfers may not be possible after June 1, 2027, due to lodging, transportation, activity, and other planning arrangements. Please contact us as early as possible if you need to request a transfer.
If we need to change or cancel the retreat
We may need to make reasonable changes to the venue, itinerary, or activities because of circumstances beyond our control. We will communicate any changes as soon as possible.
If we cancel the retreat entirely, you will receive a full refund of payments made to us, or you may choose to apply those payments to another available Gather & Grow retreat. If a significant date change means you cannot attend, you may choose a full refund of payments made to us.
We are not responsible for airfare, travel insurance, or other travel expenses booked separately.
Travel insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance soon after registering. Consider coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, medical emergencies, delays, and other needs specific to your travel plans. Please review the policy details and exclusions carefully.
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Rooms are single or shared, assigned based on availability at the time you book. Shared accommodation follows the available cabin and villa layouts: two guests may share a king bed or have separate twin beds. Bathrooms are shared, most by two guests, and the room configured for three guests shares one bathroom among all three. After you book, we will reach out to coordinate room assignments based on the available layouts and group needs. Private occupancy or a specific room cannot be guaranteed.
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We’d love to hear from you. Reach out at info@flutterandflywithgrace.com and we’ll get back to you soon.
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This retreat is for adults of all ages who feel drawn to South Africa, to nature and culture, and to the possibility of genuine connection. You might be an educator, therapist, artist, nurse, business owner, parent, retiree, or simply someone ready for an experience that invites you to be present and curious. No professional background is required.
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Not at all. The Creative Cocoon is a drop-in space with travel journals and art supplies, and there’s no project to finish and nothing you need to share. Art materials are included. Come exactly as you are.
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The Creative Cocoon is a welcoming creative space in the Nyosi conference venue, open throughout our stay. Travel journals and art supplies are available whenever you’d like to pause, reflect, capture a memory, or simply create. Drop in at your own pace, for quiet reflection or to create alongside others.
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The gin tasting and the farewell wine tasting are included in your retreat price. Other alcoholic beverages are not included and may be purchased on individual tabs. Meals include one non-alcoholic beverage.
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Yes, WiFi is available at Nyosi. We also encourage unplugging as much as feels right. The spaciousness that comes from stepping away is part of the medicine of this retreat.
Want to be a Sponsor?
Sponsors help us bring South African guests into shared meals and activities, support our community and service work, and fill the Creative Cocoon with materials. Click the button below to share your interest in supporting Gather & Grow: South Africa.