Our 2026 gathering
DATES
Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd March 2026
Arrival: Wednesday 18 dinner time
Departure: Sunday 22 after breakfast
*Please apply before 30 Jan 2026
THE VENUE
Sneeuberg Nature Reserve
In the heart of the Great Karoo, Sneeuberg is a 14 000 ha highland reserve about an hour from Graaff-Reinet.
It offers wide open landscapes and big Karoo skies, wildlife and
deep quiet and remoteness – an ideal environment to switch off and reset.
INVESTMENT
The goal of this edition is to learn.
We need you to help us improve the program and work towards a bigger and better version next year.
Therefore we offer this year’s program at cost. We estimated expenses per participant to be around R12 000
*If this amount exceeds your budget, please contact us.
CORE ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM
Inspiring content & deep reflection
Sessions on self-awareness, personal values, ambition, impact, dealing with conflict, work–life balance and critical thinking.
Nature & embodiment
Daily morning ritual (yoga, breathwork, tai chi or a walk), nature walks and time in the landscape to let things land in your body, not just your head.
Campfire sessions
Honest evening conversations about your story, struggles and dreams – individually and as a group.
1–1 counselling and coaching
Space to talk through personal questions and difficult decisions with experienced faculty.
Your personal roadmap
A concrete plan for the next 12 months: personal, professional and community goals, plus the first steps to take when you get home.
Our shared mission
As a group you’ll explore: What is our collective mission? What is our contribution to South Africa? What “emerging forces” do we want to nudge in the right direction?
You’ll be invited to answer big questions like:
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What is my role in my community and in South Africa?
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What is the dream I have for this country – and what is my part in it?
A clearer sense of who you are and what you stand for.
A stronger sense of agency: the feeling that you can influence your own path and context.
A personal vision and roadmap for the coming year – concrete next steps, not just inspiration.
A network of peer leaders – people who understand your journey and will keep challenging and supporting you.
More confidence and focus in dealing with setbacks, expectations and difficult choices.
A renewed connection to your own role in the future of your country, South Africa.
what you'll walk away with
Meet the Team
Additional South African faculty, coaches and guest speakers will be confirmed closer to the date.
Nicci Cloete
Founder Metta365 Coaching
Nicci is an executive coach who helps conscious leaders achieve excellence through a sustainable, values-aligned lifestyle. Combining neuroscience with her expertise as a yoga teacher and mindfulness trainer, she facilitates meaningful change by engaging the mind, body, and nervous system.
Instead of "fixing" her clients, Nicci empowers high achievers to slow down and shift limiting patterns through self-awareness and conscious energy management.
Frits Philips
Co-Founder
@ The School of Life Amsterdam
Frits believes sustainable growth is only possible through developing emotional intelligence. He designs leadership journeys for organisations and coaches executives and teams on collaboration, communication and ownership. His style is practical, honest and deeply human.
Herman Hintzen
Founder
@ henQ & Backyard Farms
Herman is an entrepreneur and investor who has built companies in both tech and regenerative agriculture. He brings a sharp eye for opportunity, a long-term view on value creation and a deep commitment to South Africa’s potential.