130 De la harpe Street, Rosendal, Free State
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Welcome to Nurture Retreat and Wellness Center

At Nurture Retreat, we provide a safe haven for LGBTIQ individuals, activists, and creatives to rest and rejuvenate, fostering a strong sense of connection and support.

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Our Purpose

At Nurture Retreat, we aim to affirm wellness and care for all individuals, emphasizing community, resilience, and transformative practices.

Inter-Connectedness
Safety & Reciprocity

Affirming & Affirmation

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COMPASSION

PEACEFUL

WARM

ENERGIZING

OPENNESS

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Demographics

Our community includes activists, artists, and academics, primarily aged 35

to 60, living in urban and peri-urban areas across South Africa. We centre

LGBTQIA+ individuals, with a focus on Trans and Intersex persons, Queer

women, Gay men, and Cis and Trans feminists. Our space is designed to

affirm and support those engaged in creative and justice-driven work.

Challenges

Transport to Rosendal may pose a hurdle for participants, making

accessibility a concern. To address this, the program will need to be fully

funded to provide reliable transportation options. Additionally, the area faces

ongoing issues with load shedding and intermittent water supply, which

could impact the smooth running of activities and require contingency planning.

Retreat Program


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Individual Retreats
Personal healing and rest packages.
Organizational Retreats
Staff retreats for NGOs and movement organizations.
Group Retreats
For small activist groups (5-8 people currently, 20 in the future).
Workshops & Dialogues
Trans and feminist dialogues, food growing training, building methods.