Following the sold-out success of the Durban Awakening Retreat in July, Brett Shuttleworth is proud to announce the Olifants River Awakening Smiling Soul Retreat, taking place 19 to 21 September 2025 at the breathtaking Olifants River Lodge, just two hours from Johannesburg.
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About the Olifants River Awakening Smiling Soul Retreat
Set in the heart of the African bushveld, this 3-day transformational experience marks Brett’s 51st global retreat, bringing his vision of spiritual awakening and conscious living home to South African soil once again.
Brett’s journey has been as multifaceted as it is inspiring. Yet, it was his own inner search for meaning that led him to his greatest calling: helping others awaken to their true nature through the power of presence, purpose, and profound spiritual transformation.
This isn’t a traditional retreat. It’s a soul-homecoming - an invitation to break free from the noise of modern life and return to your truest nature. Participants will journey through Brett's 7 Sacred Miracles teaching framework, a life map for awakening peace, clarity, joy, and divine purpose.
Each Smiling Soul Retreat is designed as a living, breathing experience of transformation, immersed in nature, infused with intention, and rooted in authentic connection. “Nature is the ultimate co-teacher,” says Brett. “The rivers, mountains, and skies reflect your higher self. They remind you who you are – and that reminder can change everything.”
Introducing Co-Facilitator Joe van Niekerk
Joining Brett on this life-changing journey is Joe van Niekerk. Joe’s story is one of extraordinary depth. From professional sportsmanship at the highest level to a healing path that has seen him become a trusted guide in somatic trauma release, conscious connected breathwork, and mind-body integration.
His powerful journey through illness, grief, addiction, and spiritual awakening gives him a unique lens through which to support deep transformation. His breathwork journeys during the retreat will offer a profound somatic release experience, unlocking inner strength, stillness, and clarity.
A Movement of Experiential Travel
Long before experiential travel became a trend, Brett envisioned a new way of moving through the world – one where luxury meets meaning, and travel becomes a vehicle for personal evolution.
Brett’s experiences are designed for those seeking more than just a getaway. They’re for those ready to awaken, expand, and live fully alive.
The Olifants River location delivers just that - expansive views, stillness, soul-anchoring beauty, and a powerful energetic field that supports deep transformation.
What to Expect
- Brett Shuttleworth’s transformational 7 Sacred Miracles framework
- Transformational Breathwork session with Joe van Niekerk
- A symbolic canoe journey on the Olifants River to set powerful intentions
- A deeply healing fire ceremony for release and renewal
- Hojo – Japanese martial arts sword embodiment practice to align mind, body, and spirit
- Evenings of music, dance, and celebration for joyful integration
- Luxury accommodation, gourmet meals and a retreat workbook
Every element is intentionally designed to awaken transformation that lives on far beyond the weekend.
Why It Matters Now
As the world grows louder and faster, more people are craving depth, silence, and soul-space. Experiential retreats like this one offer a new way to travel, anchored in awakening rather than escape, connection rather than consumption.
“To me,” Brett says, “crossing the river from the outside world to the inside world is how you discover your true self. It’s about making the spiritual journey a living, joyful experience.”
For More Information
Visit retreats.smilingsoulcreations.com for bookings and more information.
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