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SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2022
DESCRIPTION:Easter Camp at Tara Rokpa Centre is traditionally is a family affair and a “come as you are” party. We define family in the broader sense\, including the traditional nuclear and extended families\, but also extending to friends\, individuals\, urban tribe members\, community members\, TRC visitors\, and anyone wanting to connect with the spirit of the Easter Camp. Children are welcome and there will be a morning programme for them\, including the traditional Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday. \n“To me a family is whoever I can depend upon for support\, to laugh with\, to play with\, and to share the challenges and rewards of life with.” Beth Lake \nThis will be a relaxed weekend in the beautiful\, healthy\, wide-open spaces of the bushveld with optional fun activities guided by a team of facilitators. The retreat starts with lunch on Good Friday and ends with lunch on Easter Monday. Activities include: \n\nPlaying with Art Materials\nGuided Relaxation exercises\nSinging and Body Percussion\nDancing\nMindful Movement Qigong\nRestorative Yoga\nMindfulness\nWalks\nSwimming at the Waterfall\, the Eye\, or the farm-style pool\nRoasting marshmallows around the campfire\nSleeping\nEaster Egg Hunt\n\nCost\nWe aim to keep the costs as low as possible to allow nuclear families to attend. The rooms are allocated according to confirmed bookings. \nThe costs include all meals from lunch on Friday to lunch on Monday but excludes staff tips. The fees include a contribution to the facilitator’s expenses and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Adults\n  R2500\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R1700\n\n\n  Teen 2+\n  R1200\n\n\n  Age 3 – 12\n  R700\n\n\n  Under 3s\n  Free\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay from Thursday 14 April – additional accommodation fees will apply. \nPlease don’t let a lack of finance prevent you from attending – please contact us for more options. \nBookings\nClick here to book. Please fill in a booking form for each adult and child attending. This is to enable us to allocate suitable accommodation. \nA non-refundable but transferrable deposit of 50% to secure the accommodation of your choice. \nFacilitators\nPippa Cope was involved in caring professions during her formal working years\, and since retirement has been the manager of Tara Rokpa Centre\, until her second recent retirement. She now devotes herself to environmental and community work in the area. She is authorized to facilitate aspects of the Tara Rokpa process and is a trained Donna Farhi Yoga facilitator with a growing interest in the benefits of Somatic Movement. \n  \nWendy Newstadt is presently choir teacher at Parkview Senior and has taught music and dance here and in New York. She is also a performing musician who plays regularly mostly in and around Joburg. She is Orff Music certified. \n  \n  \nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She uses the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice in her personal life and in her career as a psychological counselor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course. \n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2021/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Biking,Chi Kung/Tai Chi,Embodied meditation,Food,Fun,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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SUMMARY:Marico Mountain and Gravel Biking Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the smorgasbord of riding options available at this wonderful Marico biking destination. Bring your mountain or gravel bike\, or both. Tell us what you are looking for and we will design a route for you. Popular options include the Water Wonderland tour (see below)\, which includes a swim at the Marico Oog\, or the Langkloof Loop\, for the intrepid MTB community. \n \nYour guide\, Mike Draper\, has been riding the valley for many years and is keen to share its delights with you. \nAccommodation\nWe will stay at one of TRC’s comfortable farmhouses\, with access to a farm dam pool to cool off after your ride. \nIf you’d like to come with a non-riding partner\, they are welcome to relax at the farmhouse or attend the retreat being held at TRC. For more information about available retreats\, click here. \nCost and Booking\nCost per person includes your guide\, accommodation\, and vegetarian meals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Camping (own tent)\n R1200\n\n\n Dormitory\n R1400\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R1700\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R1900\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R2100\n\n\n Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R2300\n\n\n\nPlease use our online booking form\, which can be completed easily on a phone or tablet. \n\nWater Wonderland Tour\nA ride to the enchanted Marico Eye\, pristine source of the Groot Marico river. This ride is all on district gravel roads and is suitable for families and those new to off-road riding. Warm up on a long\, steady pull up from the valley\, out into big sky country\, then either roll down directly to the cooling delight of the crystal-clear Eye\, or continue along the ridge\, past the old slate quarry\, followed by an exhilarating drop. Stop and enjoy the view if the shaking gets too much. \nNow you will have some work to do\, to return to the Source. Keep in mind the refreshing dip to come\, as you start to climb. Finally\, back at the Eye\, its time for that reward. Put on swimming goggles and paddle amongst the lilies while swallows and dragonflies skim the surface nearby. Dry off in the sun and then flop down under the willows for a sumptuous picnic. Time even for a nap perhaps\, before its back on the bike. A small climb sets you up for a wonderful freewheel back to the start. \nLangkloof Loop\nVarious options on this ride all require a reasonable level of skill. A combination of jeep track and cattle paths comprise a grin-inducing ride. Start with a climb out of the valley for a gentle introduction to the rugged terrain. If you top out without walking\, hats off to you! A short zoom on the wide protea-studded plateau ends with a sharp down. The loose surface calls for a cautious approach. \nOnce on the valley floor\, it’s time to open up through the acacia forest. A few bumps on this gradual down will disappear with decent attack velocity. After 7km of beautiful flow\, it’s time to pay the piper. Pain is its name! This climb is tough but rideable. Steep to start and gradually leveling out\, a few last undulations return you to the plateau. The next down is steep and rocky. Full suspension pays dividends here\, and on the next section along the valley\, criss-crossing the river. A foot-down may have you backing up for another go. \nUp on the other valley edge\, the foot-down turns into hike-a-bike for 300m. Then it’s back into some flow on cattle paths and across rock slabs\, followed by a loose rocky down. The bottom is concreted. Trust me\, you’ll be relieved! Time for a well-earned lunch. What’s next? Leg assessment will determine. There are plenty of gems left. Maybe even a hammock?
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/marico-mountain-and-gravel-biking-weekend/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:Biking
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SUMMARY:Marico Mountain and Gravel Biking Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed until 30th April due to the declared National State of Disaster in response to the Corona virus.\n \n\nCome and enjoy the smorgasbord of riding options available at this wonderful Marico biking destination. Bring your mountain or gravel bike\, or both. Tell us what you are looking for and we will design a route for you. Popular options include the Water Wonderland tour (see below)\, which includes a swim at the Marico Oog\, or the Langkloof Loop\, for the intrepid MTB community. \n \nYour guide\, Mike Draper\, has been riding the valley for many years and is keen to share its delights with you. \nDates\nThese events happen regularly\, so if you can’t make it for one\, join us on the following weekends: \n30 Apr – 3 May 2020 \nAccommodation\nWe will stay at one of TRC’s comfortable farmhouses\, with access to a farm dam pool to cool off after your ride. \nIf you’d like to come with a non-riding partner\, they are welcome to relax at the farmhouse or attend the retreat being held at TRC. For more information about available retreats\, click here. \nCost and Booking\nR2000 per person includes your guide\, accommodation in twin rooms (shared bathroom)\, vegetarian breakfast and lunch\, with an evening meat braai. For a double/twin en suite\, add R250 (if available). \nPlease use our online booking form\, which can be completed easily on a phone or tablet. \n\nWater Wonderland Tour\nA ride to the enchanted Marico Eye\, pristine source of the Groot Marico river. This ride is all on district gravel roads and is suitable for families and those new to off-road riding. Warm up on a long\, steady pull up from the valley\, out into big sky country\, then either roll down directly to the cooling delight of the crystal-clear Eye\, or continue along the ridge\, past the old slate quarry\, followed by an exhilarating drop. Stop and enjoy the view if the shaking gets too much. \nNow you will have some work to do\, to return to the Source. Keep in mind the refreshing dip to come\, as you start to climb. Finally\, back at the Eye\, its time for that reward. Put on swimming goggles and paddle amongst the lilies while swallows and dragonflies skim the surface nearby. Dry off in the sun and then flop down under the willows for a sumptuous picnic. Time even for a nap perhaps\, before its back on the bike. A small climb sets you up for a wonderful freewheel back to the start. \nLangkloof Loop\nVarious options on this ride all require a reasonable level of skill. A combination of jeep track and cattle paths comprise a grin-inducing ride. Start with a climb out of the valley for a gentle introduction to the rugged terrain. If you top out without walking\, hats off to you! A short zoom on the wide protea-studded plateau ends with a sharp down. The loose surface calls for a cautious approach. \nOnce on the valley floor\, it’s time to open up through the acacia forest. A few bumps on this gradual down will disappear with decent attack velocity. After 7km of beautiful flow\, it’s time to pay the piper. Pain is its name! This climb is tough but rideable. Steep to start and gradually leveling out\, a few last undulations return you to the plateau. The next down is steep and rocky. Full suspension pays dividends here\, and on the next section along the valley\, criss-crossing the river. A foot-down may have you backing up for another go. \nUp on the other valley edge\, the foot-down turns into hike-a-bike for 300m. Then it’s back into some flow on cattle paths and across rock slabs\, followed by a loose rocky down. The bottom is concreted. Trust me\, you’ll be relieved! Time for a well-earned lunch. What’s next? Leg assessment will determine. There are plenty of gems left. Maybe even a hammock?
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/marico-mountain-biking-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Biking,Outdoor
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