Practical
Practical
We know planning for Retreat Yourself can feel overwhelming at times. This page is home to everything you need to know when planning our time together.
Getting There
Welcome to your journey home.
Elandskloof Farm, our beloved Retreat Yourself venue, is cradled beneath the Riviersonderend mountains, just 20km outside Greyton. It’s a sacred space without signal, where you can unplug and drop in fully.
📍 Location
- GPS Coordinates: 34° 02′ 31″ S, 19° 24′ 04.5″ E
- Google Maps link – http://bit.ly/RYHome
- Travel Time: ±1.5 hours from Cape Town (via N2)
gate times
Thursday: 14:00 - 21:00
Friday: 6:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 6:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 6:00 - 17:00
Arrival Checklist
Main Entrance
- Download all tickets in advance (no signal at venue!)
- Festival Entry
- Accommodation Passes
- All Vehicle Passes
- Add-ons
- Label your bags clearly
- Bring cash for luggage porters (wheelbarrows available) – you can budget for between R100 and R150 per trip depending on where you are staying
Which Entrance Do I Use?
We have multiple entry points depending on your accommodation:
Main Entrance (BYO Camping or General Admission, Shanti’s Forest Glamping, and uThando Town Glamping)
- Turn right at the main entrance to proceed to the Festival Entrance
- Use the clearly marked Drop & Go zone to unload
- Cars may stop for 5 minutes max (please make sure your car is never left unattended)
- Then park in the general parking area and walk to your camp
- Wheelbarrow assistants available. (Cash only – you can budget for between R100 and R150 per trip depending on where you are staying)
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Priority Check-In (Thula Corner Glamping, and Lovers Loop Vehicle Camping Passes)
- Turn left at the main entrance to proceed to Priority Check-In
- Receive your wristband and Vehicle Camping Pass at the Priority Check -In
- Drive straight to your bay to set up
- No vehicle movement during festival
Vehicular traffic is prohibited during the festival. For Thula Corner glamping: only 1 car with a dedicated parking space is allowed through the priority point. Other guests must use the main entrance.
Vehicle Village Entrance
- Turn right at the main entrance, follow the arrows, and turn left at the Vehicle Village check-in point before reaching the Festival Entrance
- Our check-in team will scan your Vehicle Village Pass while you’re in your vehicle and hand over your wristbands
- Continue into the Vehicle Village and park your vehicle in one of the available bays
- These work on a first come first serve basis so arrive early to pick your spot
- No vehicle movement allowed during the festival
