Outdoor
Events
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The Poetry of Photography Weekend
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaThe Poetry of Photography A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being seen and experienced in the deepest sense. It is a true expression of what the photographer feels about life in its entirety. Creating poetry not just pictures. Photography falls somewhere between writing and painting; it is [...]
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TRC Experience Weekend
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaHave you ever wondered what happens at a retreat centre? This is your chance to find out! We are offering an introductory weekend for those who would like to experience the range of activities that take place at Tara Rokpa Centre (TRC). TRC is a welcoming, down to earth centre within a UNESCO biosphere reserve [...]
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Marico Mountain and Gravel Biking Weekend
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaThis event has been postponed until 30th April due to the declared National State of Disaster in response to the Corona virus. 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 [...]
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Seeking Happiness with Alan Muller and Pippa Cope
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaA TRC Xmas/ New Year Retreat "Every man wants to be happy, but in order to be so he needs first to understand what happiness is." Jean-Jacques Rousseau. "If happiness is indeed a way of being, a state of consciousness and inner freedom, there is essentially nothing to prevent us from achieving it." Matthieu Ricard. [...]
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Close Encounters in the Bushveld guided by Eckhard Druschke
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaJoin Eckhard (and Jennifer) for a bush getaway, where we will explore the Fauna & Flora of Tara Rokpa Centre and the surrounding environment. We will take the opportunity to stargaze under the pristine Bushveld night skies on this new moon weekend. Bring your walking shoes and binoculars, field guides and note books, and swimming [...]
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Family Easter Camp 2022
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaEaster 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 [...]
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Take a Break
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, South Africa“What is this life, if full of care, We have no time to stand and stare?” Leisure, W.H. Davies Our Christmas/New Year retreat will be a chance to leave aside the stresses and busyness of city and town and spend time getting in touch with the natural world, the elements as well as our inner [...]
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Getting Back to Nature
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaJoin Eckhard Druschke, a birding, hiking, star-gazing, and nature enthusiast for a relaxing getaway in the beautiful Groot Marico Bushveld for a weekend of walks & talks on bird and tree identification. In the evening Eckhard will talk about our amazing Southern African sky, identifying various constellations, planets, and stars, while also providing a little [...]
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Trees, Leaves, Shrubs and More
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaHave you ever wanted to learn about identifying trees and shrubs? Join Eckhard Druschke for a relaxing getaway in the beautiful Groot Marico Bushveld for a weekend of walks & talks on tree and shrub identification. Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky. Kahlil Gibran Bring your walking shoes and binoculars, field [...]
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Family Easter Camp 2026
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaA family-friendly retreat in nature Easter Camp at Tara Rokpa Centre is traditionally a family affair — and a true “come as you are” gathering. We embrace the idea of family in its broadest and warmest sense: not only parents and children, but also friends, solo visitors, community members, urban tribes, and anyone wishing to [...]