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Rooftop Retreats: Immersive Wellbeing Experience in Cape Town This December

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Montebello Design Centre

The Montebello Design Centre is home to a broad spectrum of designers, innovators, artists and...

Chandler House Voorkamer Gallery

Chandler House’s Voorkamer Gallery emphasis on value, quality and creativity. Each month this...

Better SA Volunteer Opportunities

Better SA is a community service organisation that offers a free Hop-on Hop-off bus service that...

Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat

The Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat stands out for being one of the most diverse biospheres in the...

The Blue Butterfly

Nestled within the Welbedacht Game and Nature Reserve and surrounded by the Winterhoek Mountains,...

Hearth and Soul Eco Farm

Reconnect with nature at the Hearth and Soul Eco Farm to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit....

Kamala Retreat House

Retreats that focus on wellness and finding stillness within

Temenos Retreat in McGregor

Temenos Retreat is located in the small village of McGregor in the mountains of the Western Cape...

Dhamma Pataka

The Dhamma Pataka is the first Vipassana centre to be established in Africa and is one of over 200...

Phakalane Centre for Living Ritual

Located in Hout Bay, the Phakalane Centre for Living Ritual specializes in retreats that allow one...

The Dharma Centre

The Dharma Centre positions itself as the home of contemporary Zen in Africa. It was founded by...

Kagyu Samye Dzong Cape Town

Kagyu Samye Dzong focuses on teachings on all aspects of Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness with...

Tushita Kadampa Meditation Centre

Located in Cape Town, the Tushita Kadampa Meditation Centre (Tushita KMC) is a member of The New...

Samadhi Retreats

Samadhi Retreats is a boutique retreat based on a private coastal estate in Grotto Bay, Western...

Bliss & Stars Wilderness Retreat

Bliss and Stars Wilderness Retreat is a haven for a unique wilderness experience situated on the...

Cape Town Retreats

Cape Town Retreats is a holistic yoga and detoxification retreat hosted by Annie, a yoga expert...

Yogaville Durbanville

Yogaville is an internationally certified Yoga Alliance yoga studio offering classes in a variety...

Hot Dog Yoga Studio

Hot Dog Yoga boasts an inclusive, feel good and premium yoga experience in Cape Town. The studio is...

The Shala Cape Town Yoga School

The Shala is a unique and contemporary studio that harnesses each student’s individuality. Every...

YogaLife

YogaLife provides a fun and challenging yoga experience while dedicating itself to supporting...

The Source Studio

The Source emphasizes authenticity in its yoga experience. This is found in the diversity among the...

Yoga Spirit

Yoga Spirit offers classes that specifically focus on developing self-awareness through movement,...

Sangha Spot Yoga and Wellness Centre

Sangha Spot Yoga and Wellness Centre offers classes, therapies and events to grow a healthy and...

Ashtanga Yoga Cape Town

Ashtanga Yoga Studio uses the Mysore style which derives its name from the South Indian city with...

ShangriLa Yoga Studio

The ShangriLa Yoga Studio has been spreading the message of peace, situated in the heart of leafy...

Deckle Edge

The Deckle Edge is an art-supply megastore in Salt River, offering a wide range of paper, art...

The Watershed

150 stalls offer more than 365 brands to visitors ranging from ceramics to jewellery.

The Movement Lab

Online dance workshops and classes via Zoom.

Book Lounge

The Book Lounge is an independent bookshop that opened in 2007 and hosts various book related...

The Om Revolution

The Om Revolution is a mobile yoga service that provides private, group, corporate, and outdoor...

The Hand Printing Studio

Handprinted artistic designs on fabric classes, all courses are led with hands-on guidance.

House of Yoga

House of Yoga offers a range of weekly group, one-on-one, group private lessons, courses, and...

The White Lotus Wellness Centre

A multicultural collection of wellness practitioners and facilitators

The Mindfulness Institute

Reduce stress while improving your wellbeing

Amani Spa and Wellness Centre

Luxurious spa experiences with cutting-edge wellness amenities

51 on Roodebloem and Café51

We offer luxury spa and café services

Forest Bathing Cape Town

Experience a unique and rejuvenating journey

Delaire Graff Estate Spa

Your hidden spa paradise

Urban Boutique Spa

The perfect place to relax and recharge.

Caledon Spa

Unwind with mineral pools

Silver Forest Spa

All-inclusive therapy and day spas

Surf Emporium

Learn to surf like a champion

DanceCraft Dance Lessons

For both experts and beginners to enjoy

South Pole Studio

Ariel and Pole dancing made easy

HangTime Climbing Gym

HangTime offers something for everyone.

Nude Foods, Nude Cafe & Wild Eatery

Affordable and plastic-free grocery store

Diversify Dance

We offer everything from hip hop to ballet

Movement Magic

Fitness and wellness join forces

Sans Souci Spa

Reboot your body and mind

Ground Culture

Small-business-friendly online grocery store

Ayama Yoga Studio

Student centered yoga experience

Goa Yoga Studio

Student-centered yoga

Life Retreat Yoga Studio

Mother and daughter duo help students

One&Only Spa

A spa retreat offering serenity and views

Ubuntu Wellness Centre

Health, beauty and relaxation all meet here

Soma Fusion Bellydance Company

Middle Eastern bellydance fusing old and new styles

Hot Dog Yoga Studio

Yoga in a tranquil, supportive, and comfortable environment

Hoppity Apparel

Unique, affordable and comfortable garments.

Sapmok Shoes

Designed to support conservation efforts

Wren Design

Recycled cement paper bags are used to make a range of accessories and organizers.

Gaia & i

Locally produced and plant-based ice cream

Cascade Country Manor

The perfect place to relax and unwind.

Plant

Live a healthier and more eco-conscious life

The Collective – Hout Bay

A curated shopping experience with local, handmade items.

AngelShack

Granger Bay | Smart, contemporary, award-winning office furniture.

Chommies

Premium collection of pet accessory and lifestyle items

DreamHeartsSA – Plastic Free Toys

Natural and plastic-free toys

Colour Me Kids

Stationery for the skin you're in

Saint Siena Boutique

A unique boutique shopping experience

Workshop17 Newlands

Flexible work and meeting spaces, open 24/7.

Venture Workspace

Tailor-made options based on flexibility, affordability, productivity, and community.

Green Thread Studio

Design dedicated to progress

My Wall Tattoos

Trendy wall art and home décor inspiration

Studio Candor

Deadstock fabric clothing made in small batches

Dark Horse

A stylish addition to @Home

Paint by Numbers

Experience the joy of painting

The Cape Art Company

Beaconvale | Beautiful, stylish and affordable home decor products.

The Hideaway

Maitland | Decor, home accessories and gifts at factory prices.

Plantify

Online | South Africa's first online plant shop.

Roark Gyms

Personal and group training

Peregrine Farm Stall

Locally sourced goods and farm fresh produce.

Honest Chocolate

Come and spoil yourself

Heyday Salon

Hair, skin, and nail emporium

Sleek Barbershop

Full grooming experience

All about Yoga

Come and stretch the stress out

Radisson RED/Y?Gen Apparel Collaboration

The Collaboration you didn't know you needed

DIY Craft Bar

A creative craft studio in Noordhoek.

Ergotherapy Solutions

Physio-designed office furniture

Archive Collective

The authority on South African streetwear and sneaker culture

Create A Stir x Yay Abe Gift Packs

A limited edition gift idea

K-Way’s MMXXI Summer Range

Streetwear just in time for summer

Bonang x Steve Madden Collab

A selection of shoes and handbags

Old Khaki Summer Collection

Spend the summer in style

Design Lab

Four new companies in the retail laboratory

Always Welcome Heritage House

Cape Town CBD | An extraordinary showcase of local design.

Plakkie launches Women’s and Kids’ range

Women's and Kid's Sandals

Mardouw Olive Estate

Premium olive oil cold-pressed in the cool climate of Swellendam

Made In Cape Town

Supporting Local Businesses

TEDxCape Town

A platform that enables inspiring individuals to share their incredible ideas.

Leeftijd Catering

Destination wedding catering in the Montagu Valley

Cards for Conversation

Prompt cards to start meaningful conversations

Woodstock Laundry

Pyjamas and loungewear, handcrafted in Cape Town.

Aafricaa

V&A Waterfront | Curated contemporary African design.

All Things Earthly

Shop offering local, organic and sustainable products

Afrikoa

Chocolate that is organic and locally produced

Tierhoek Organic Farm

Farm with organic produce offering accommodation

Photoganic

Online organic and sustainable fabric shop

Sitting Pretty

Ethically made clothing made with natural and environmentally friendly fibres

Veldskoen

Locally manufactured shoes

Artclub and Friends

Clothing brand based in Cape Town that celebrates artists

KoiKoi

South African leisurewear brand that uses organic fabric

Lara Klawikowski

Avant-garde fashion for women

Selfi

Ready-to-wear bespoke womenswear

Young Designers Emporium

Fashion for men and women created by young local designers

GOOD Clothing

Womenswear that is comfortable and flattering

Good Good Good

Locally manufactured clothing that specializes in basics for all body types

Ideas Cartel +

Premium coworking, conferencing and celebration venue

Spaces 50 Long Street

Franchise offering office spaces, desks, coworking spaces and meeting rooms

Spaces Century City

Franchise offering office spaces, desks, coworking spaces and meeting rooms

Spaces Sunclare

Spacious coworking facility in the Southern Suburbs

Ideas Cartel Claremont

Modern and elegant shared workspace near Cavendish Square

Cape Town Office

Coworking space with a homely atmosphere that is dog friendly

Craft + Graft

Workspace with a comfortable setting and personal atmosphere

Roamwork

Workspace that caters for both individual and collaborative working

Cube Workspace CBD

Coworking space located in the heart of Cape Town's financial district

Cube Workspace Rondebosch

Coworking space in the Southern Suburbs

Cube Workspace V&A

Coworking space in Cape Town's popular tourist destination

The Sozo Foundation

An educational skills and enterprise centred organisation

Food Forward SA

Organisation aiming to address hunger by providing food to communities

Helderberg Hospice

Centre providing health care to patients in the Helderberg region

Just Grace

Non-profit organisation aiming to develop and empower the community in Langa

Greenpop

Organisation that focuses on environmental projects across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Uthando

Organisation that focuses on responsible tourism and travel philanthropy to develop local...

TEARS

Animal rescue centre

The Homestead

NPO focusing on shelter, education and support for youth

Cape Mental Health

Organisation providing mental health services to communities in the Western Cape

Scalabrini Refugee Centre

Centre providing support and services to refugees

Soil For Life

Organisation focusing on sustainable food and food security

The Haven Night Shelter

Shelter providing basic needs and support for the homeless

The Cape Town Society for the Blind

Centre providing services to blind or visually impaired people

SANCCOB

Non-profit organisation rescuing and rehabilitating seabirds

SHAWCO

Student led NGO providing technology and tools to underprivileged students

Habitat For Humanity

Global non-profit organisation aiming to eliminate substandard housing

Hiking at Mont Rochelle

Walks and hikes for all fitness levels.

Liesbeek River Clean-up

Every first Saturday of the month | Monthly community activity

Volunteer Wildfire Services

Assists in suppressive and prescribed fire efforts.

Etafeni: Day Care Centre Trust

A multi-purpose centre for children affected by AIDS and their caregivers .

Ladles of Love: Feeding Scheme

A non-profit feeding scheme initiative.

Steenberg

Fine dining, 5 star accommodation and spa

Lanzerac

Lanzerac Wine Estate is a historic landmark and Stellenbosch icon

The Silo Spa

An oasis of peace and relaxation.

Life Day Spa

A spa with a distinctive ambiance that promotes wellness, beauty, and relaxation.

Blue Mountain Trail

Exceptional 3 day guided trial that leads you through the beautiful and abundant fynbos slopes.

Ellerman House Spa

Restoring balance to body and mind.

Librisa Spa at Mount Nelson

A luxurious wellness retreat.

Twelve Apostles Spa

A cocoon of rejuvenation amidst world-class spa facilities.

Cape Grace Luxury Spa

Immerse yourself in an oasis of tranquillity and revitalise both the body and soul.

Majeka House Spa

One of the most charming destinations in the South African winelands.

Angsana Spa

A hideaway for blissful rejuvenation.

Ginko Petite Spa

Relax and recapture the forgotten sense of well-being.

The Hydro

A place of refuge and respite when the pressures of life tell you that you need to rest and revive.

Sante Wellness

A haven of uncomplicated luxury and holistic healing.

Trail’s End Bike Hotel

A cyclist-centric accommodation that is Africa’s first bike hotel.

Underhill Farm

An eco-friendly sustainable cottage experience with a touch of Tolkien

YogaZone

An inner-city yoga studio offering Bikram and Vinyasa heated and non-heated classes to yogis of all...

Wolfgat

'Best Restaurant in the World' (2019) showcasing indigenous ingredients specific to the coastal...

Mzansi Meat Co.

Animal-friendly meat cultivation.

Happy Look – Personalised Gifting

This Online store specializes in personalized gifting and custom-made products to celebrate just...

Palm House Boutique Hotel

A relaxed and luxurious experience in the southern suburbs

Organic & Natural Products Expo

Apr 2025 (exact date tbc) | A showcase of local and international manufacturers, suppliers,...

Food Jams: Soute Studio

Culinary experiences, connecting people through food

Cape Town Craft Club

1st & 2nd Wed of every month | A social circle for creative people, from seasoned makers to first...

Western Cape Blood Service

Be a hero: donate blood.

Vintage with Love

Curated vintage clothing sold for charity.

Conscious Movement with Karen Justine

27 July 2024 | A guided audio and movement experience.

Vintage with Love Annual Sale

1 to 4 Aug 2024 | The biggest fashion sale of the year, all for a good cause.

Simon’s Town Pre-Loved Fashion Show

27 July 2024 | Pre-loved clothing, music and more in an elegant setting.

Cape Town Indie Hackers – Meetup

Third Thursday of every month | A gathering of makers involved in start-up online businesses.

Rooftop Retreats

14 August 2024 | Reinstate your youthful glow

Mens Group Cape Town

30 July 2024 | A discussion group for men to connect and share.

Rise & Rave – Lighthouse Holistic

4 August 2024 | A sober groove on a city rooftop.

The Cowshed At Spier Wine Farm

Shop hand-crafted gifts, homeware, toys, accessories, organic farm produce, wine, deli items and...

Afrikaburn

28 Apr to 4 May 2025 | South Africa's Burning Man regional.

SANCCOB African Penguin Tours

A chance to explore the world of African Penguins.

Poetry of Living

V&A Waterfront | Celebrate the beauty of living with curated homeware and accessories.

Naturelle Beds

Various outlets | “The world’s purest bed”.

India Ink

Simondium | Colourful homeware and crafts.

Incanda

Paarl | Quality furniture with a distinctly South African feel.

Plaisir du Jardin

Constantia | Garden furniture and accessories.

Promenade Mondays

Every Monday | One of the longest running social skate events in Cape Town.

Casa LV

Online | Colourful, locally made glassware.

Blisters for Bread

31 Aug 2025 | Popular fundraiser

Aura Interiors

Salt River | Furniture and decor that celebrate local aesthetics and values.

OKHA

Gardens | Blending timeless classicism with cutting-edge modern design.

Block & Chisel

Various | Exquisitely crafted furniture inspired by classic designs and techniques.

Eco Furniture Design

Various | Sustainably-crafted wood furniture.

Four Walls

Canal Walk Shopping Centre | Affordable luxury furniture and decor items.

Room Service Homeware

Leonsdale | Wide selection of quality bedding, curtains and decor smalls.

House of Sofia

Online | Wide selection of quality homeware available to shop online.

La Grange Interiors

Woodstock Quarter | Curated offering of luxurious furniture and accessories.

Cécile & Boyd

Tamboerskloof | Designer homeware that blends classic, contemporary, European and African...

Lounge by Design

Glaymont Centre | Custom-made hand-crafted sofas and upholstered furniture.

Meuble Fine Furniture

Old Cape Quarter | Contemporary wood furniture.

Zorora

Woodstock | Great sofas at even greater prices.

Inside Out Décor

Contermanskloof | Comfy, stylish outdoor furniture and accessories.

Oshun Garden & Interiors

Noordhoek | Pretty decorative pieces for outdoor spaces.

LIM

Gardens | Contemporary, locally handcrafted furniture and objects for the home.

Mambo’s

Various outlets | Storage, homeware and decor essentials.

Fantastick Wall Décor

Online | Artistic wall decor for the home and office.

Grandiflora

Online | A curated selection of decorations for every occasion.

Nicholas & Co

Online | Decor collectables, bakeware and homeware.