Circle of Light 

A Luxury Day Retreat with Bridget Scharffers & Kate McLeay at Cape South

Sunday 2 February 2025 9:30am to 4:30 pm

 This event is now FULLY  BOOKED.  Contact us if you would like to join the Waitlist.  

“There is a light that shines beyond all things on earth, beyond us all, beyond the heavens, beyond the highest, the very highest heavens. This is the light that shines in your heart.” – Chandogya Upanishad

A Note from Kate about this Event

“Bridget is one of my cherished friends, and when I think of her, I’m immediately embraced by the luminous presence she carries. Her light, wisdom, and heart-centered approach to yoga, self-enquiry, and personal growth are truly inspiring. It’s a privilege to collaborate with her on this retreat.

Together, we’ve designed this one-day retreat as a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with your inner light, restore balance, and embrace the beauty of the present moment. Our intention is to hold space for you to feel seen, supported, and empowered.

We are so excited to share this special day with you in the magical spaces of Cape South, creating an experience that uplifts and inspires.

I hope you will join us on this special one off event.  You will be so welcome.  Read on for more delicious details. 

Love always, Kate 

❤️ IGNITE RADIANCE ❤️ RESTORE BALANCE ❤️ CULTIVATE PEACE ❤️

Immerse yourself in a day of soulful connection, gentle practices, and deep relaxation at the healing oasis of Cape South. Led by Kate McLeay and Bridget Schaeffers, this intimate retreat is designed to leave you feeling light, restored, and empowered.

Through mindful movement, meditation, sound healing, and self-reflection, this retreat offers a beautiful opportunity to align with your inner radiance while enjoying nourishing meals, free time, and Cape South’s wellness facilities.

🗓️ WHEN & WHERE

Sunday, 2 February 2025 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cape South Country Estate & Wellness Retreat
55 Waipuka Road, 8 minutes from Waimarama

📍 WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

💎 Welcome Tea & Opening

Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and a warm introduction with Kate and Bridget in the Homestead Kitchen. Acknowledge all that is you, uplift your mood, shift your energy, and set a positive tone for the day.

💎 Gentle Flow Movement Practice with Bridget

Honour your body temple and create space for inner revelations through mindful movement and somatic enquiry. Guided by Yoga Sutra 1.36: Visoka Va Jyotismati — “The luminous light that is free from sorrow”— this practice will leave you feeling grounded, connected, and open to possibility.

💎 Luminous You Workshop with Bridget

💎 Two-Course Organic Lunch & Free Time

Savour a nourishing plant based lunch featuring seasonal produce from the Cape South organic gardens.   Then enjoy free time to journal, swim, relax in the hot tub or sauna, browse the crystal shop, or explore the lush gardens.

💎 Meditation Walk with Kate

Stroll mindfully through the serene Cape South grounds, connecting with nature and grounding yourself as you transition into the afternoon.

💎 Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing with Kate

Sink into deep relaxation with Kate’s yoga nidra, complemented by restorative sound healing. Let this practice bring balance and integration to your mind and body.

💎 Closing Reflections

End the day with heartfelt reflections, anchoring the light cultivated during the retreat and carrying it with you into daily life.

“Out beyond ideas
of wrong-doing and right-doing,
there is a field - I'll meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about.“Rumi

✅ WHY ATTEND?

This retreat is your opportunity to pause, reconnect, and recharge. Rediscover joy, embrace your inner radiance, and step into your light in a nurturing, peaceful environment.

❓WHAT TO BRING

Bring an open heart and wear comfortable clothing for movement and relaxation. Feel free to pack your swimming costume, sun hat and towel if you’d like to enjoy the magnesium pool, infrared sauna, or hot tub. Yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if preferred.

🔥 COST & HOW TO BOOK

$240 (includes GST)
Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today by booking via the link below.  

Book both one day retreats (Saturday 1 Feb - “In pursuit of joy” and Sunday 2 Feb “Circle of light” and receive a $40 voucher to spend in the Cape South crystal shop . 

👑ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

❤️ About Bridget Schaeffers

Inspired by over 10 years of practice and study in yoga, meditation, and self-enquiry, Bridget is devoted to sharing the Eastern wisdom that has guided her journey back to Self. She creates sacred containers that inspire clarity, self-devotion, and presence. Her gift is to illuminate our innate wholeness and remember the beauty, wisdom, and presence available to us in each moment. 

❤️ About Kate McLeay

Kate McLeay is a wellness mentor, yoga teacher, and retreat leader dedicated to creating transformative spaces for mindfulness, connection, and healing. With decades of experience guiding individuals and groups, Kate blends ancient wisdom with modern practices to inspire deep transformation and inner peace.

💎 About Cape South

Cape South is a luxurious wellness retreat nestled in the rolling hills of Hawke’s Bay. Known for its timeless beauty and tranquil surroundings, it offers a sanctuary for rest, rejuvenation, and reconnection to nature.

Affectionately called The Grand Duchess of Cape South, this lovingly restored estate features lush organic gardens, a serene mineral pool, and wellness facilities designed to nurture mind, body, and spirit. Here, simplicity meets elegance, creating a setting for transformation and renewal.

Whether exploring the grounds, savouring garden-to-table meals, or simply soaking in the peaceful atmosphere, Cape South invites you to slow down, reconnect, and embrace the beauty of life’s quieter moments.

📍  Booking conditions- Please note day retreat payments are non refundable. If you book and life happens in a different wave and for some reason you are unable to attend you are welcome to send someone in your place. Should you wish us to endeavour to fill your place and we can we will give you a full refund less a service fee of 15%.