A curated journey of warmth, renewal, and mindful self-discovery.
Johannesburg, South Africa – July 2025
Over the weekend of 4th to 6th July, 2025, Healing Earth hosted their Transformative Wellness retreat, in collaboration with Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa and Lorna Gourlay from Platinum Marketing. The Fire-Inspired Wellness Weekend was both extraordinary and magical. From powerful healing experiences and grounding yoga, to soulful conversations around the fire, the energy was electric and the connections profoundly moving.
Located in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa provides an ideal sanctuary for reflection and renewal. With tranquil Balinese-inspired gardens, peaceful outdoor salas, a heated rim-flow pool, and calming mood-lit treatment rooms, the hotel offers an urban oasis where luxury and holistic wellness come together, inviting guests into a space of harmony and tranquility.
The retreat offered guests a sublime window of opportunity for immersion into a sanctuary of serenity, prioritising rest, reconnection, and renewal. Set within elegant courtyard suites, the weekend unfolded through a thoughtful, engaging itinerary, designed to awaken the senses and deepen inner harmony:
- A powerful sound healing journey with Cheryl from Sound of Gongs.
- Morning restorative yoga and conscious connected breathwork to ground and energise.
- The immersive Healing Earth Beauty Kitchen, a vibrant space where guests are welcomed to experience the joy of crafting their own luxurious, bespoke skincare using pure, natural ingredients.
- A vibrant interactive sushi masterclass with Chef Song focused on gut health and mindful eating.
- Personalised Healing Earth spa treatments including Lava Hot Massage, Phoenix Body Wrap, and Collagen Glow Facial.
- Insightful wellness talks from Dr. Nadine Haberfeld on gut health and whole-body wellbeing.
- Nourishing, seasonal meals inspired by the elements.
- Evening turndown rituals with curated gifts to inspire reflection and relaxation.
A standout highlight of the weekend was the Healing Earth Beauty Kitchen – a signature experience that continues to be a guest favourite time after time. Led by Healing Earth founder and CEO, Elisabeth Brandt, this immersive, hands-on session invites guests to step into the world of conscious skincare and return to the source.
Beyond a workshop, the Beauty Kitchen is a sensory journey rooted in education, creativity, and connection. Guests explore the clean, raw ingredients behind Healing Earth’s award-winning formulations – experiencing the textures, scents, and properties of each natural element firsthand. They blend their own bespoke holistic skincare products using ethically sourced botanicals like marula, baobab, Kalahari melon, aloe and rooibos — learning not only what goes into their products, but why these ingredients matter.
This deeply engaging ritual reflects Healing Earth’s commitment to transparency, purity, and sustainability. By demystifying the formulation process and allowing guests to co-create, the Beauty Kitchen forges a powerful connection between self-care, nature, and trust. The result is a full-circle experience: thoughtful learning, sensory exploration, and a deeper appreciation for what it means to nourish the skin with purpose.
At the heart of the Fire Wellness Retreat was a shared commitment to warmth, transformation, and inner awakening. Through grounding rituals, conscious nourishment, and powerful moments of self-reflection, guests were invited to reconnect with their inner fire – that quiet strength fueling clarity, creativity, and purpose. More than just a weekend away, the retreat offered a space for deep renewal – where healing was sparked by nature, embraced by community, and guided by intention.
Building on this success, Healing Earth and Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa are excited to announce our next retreat that will take place from the 31st October to 2 November.