Bergplaas Nature Reserve

We joined The Long Run regional hub meeting as part of a network of member organisations coming together in person.

A strong theme throughout the week was connection, the kind that develops naturally when people are in the same space, sharing time, context, and experience.

Some of the most meaningful moments came through simple connections: exchanging challenges, comparing approaches, and speaking openly about what is working and what is still evolving.

What stood out was how quickly trust forms when there is a shared foundation of principles, even across very different operating realities.

For Bergplaas, the week reinforced the value of being part of The Long Run; staying connected, learning directly from others on the ground, and carrying those insights back into our own context.

Take note of the different areas of your life. Are the ones most important to you the ones that shine the brightest?

Sometimes all you need is a change in perspective.

A small pause, a different view, or a quiet moment can remind you of what truly matters.

Come and stay at Bergplaas Nature Reserve, where space, simplicity, and nature set the pace. We offer two exclusive self-catering units, each booked privately to give you full comfort and privacy.

The Guesthouse accommodates up to 12 guests across 6 bedrooms with multiple bathrooms, while the Cottage is ideal for a quieter stay, sleeping up to 3 guests in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom. Both spaces include fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, and comfortable lounges, designed for easy, independent living off the grid.

Outside, you’ll find fireplaces, patios for slow mornings and long evenings, and boma fire pits made for gathering under the stars. Guests also have access to a farm-style swimming dam and free Wi-Fi.

The reserve is alive with wildlife, including eland, kudu, zebra, and springbok, along with abundant birdlife and smaller mammals. On-site, you can explore hiking and mountain biking trails, swim, stargaze, or simply enjoy the silence.

R800 per person per night. Find out more via our website/bio!

Step away from the noise of everyday life and spend six days reconnecting with your own nature. This retreat offers space to reflect, restore, and realign with what truly matters, so you can lead yourself and others with clarity, authenticity, and calm.

By the end, you’ll feel more grounded, aware, and ready to approach life and leadership with ease and fulfilment.

Sunday, October 4 - Saturday, October 10, 2026

What you seek is seeking you. Trust the timing of the universe. Remember to accept its gifts with grace, because sometimes what arrives is not quite how you imagined it. Yet it is often exactly what your soul was searching for.