Sawubona
A week to come back to yourself.
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Sawubona means: I see you.
Not just your face. You.
Some journeys take you somewhere new.
This one brings you a little closer to yourself.
From 13 to 20 November 2026, Emily and Astrid invite you to South Africa. Seven nights, two houses, twelve women.
A week designed to slow down, reconnect and be inspired. Personal growth, movement, wellness, meaningful conversations and plenty of pleasure.
Think beautiful places, great food, new connections, unforgettable experiences and a little more space to listen to yourself.
A place to explore, recharge, connect and simply enjoy the moment.
West Coast
Space · Silence · Ocean
We begin outside the city, surrounded by nature and open space. Slow mornings, movement, ocean air, long conversations and time to arrive fully.
Cape Town
Culture · Colour · Connection
We then move into the energy of Cape Town: creative places, local women, food, markets, sunset drinks, inspiring encounters and nights that are allowed to linger.
This is not a regular retreat.
It is an experience.
No strict schedules. No forced silence. No one telling you how to feel. Sawubona is a week with inspiring women who are honest about what they want, what they carry and where they are going. Women who show up as they are and leave a little more themselves.
You do not have to run a company to belong here. You only have to be willing to invest in yourself.
Women in their thirties, forties and fifties. Entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, women in between chapters. Some come with a friend. Most come alone and leave with eleven new connections.
Energy. Confidence. New ideas and new perspective. Conversations you will still be thinking about months later. Eleven women who now know your name.
The PromiseYou will not come home rested.
You will come home alive.
Come for the programme. Stay for the freedom.
Our chef cooks.
We do the talking.
Our private chef treats us to fresh, healthy and delicious meals all week, prepared with the best local ingredients. From detox juices and nourishing breakfasts to colourful lunches and a proper South African braai.
Healthy when we want it. Indulgent when we feel like it. Always delicious.
Vegetarian, allergies or anything else you need: tell us when you book and we take care of it.
Come as you are.
Women in their thirties, forties and fifties. Entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives and women moving between chapters. For those who give a lot, carry a lot and are ready to make space for themselves.
Most guests come alone. Nobody needs to arrive knowing anyone.
Created with women at heart, for women.
Two women. Two worlds.
Emily Elliot
Madeline AntwerpThe creative co-founder at Eleven. She has that rare talent to turn any moment into something magical — a table, a morning, an ordinary Tuesday. A single mother, full of positive energy, always the first to see possibility where others only see a plan. In Cape Town she creates the moments that make the week unforgettable.
Astrid Versieck
ELEVENFounder of Eleven, a community for women who want to grow — in their work, in their body and in the way they look at themselves. A hospitality guru at heart, she reads a room in seconds and knows exactly who should be sitting next to whom. In Cape Town she makes sure nobody leaves without the connections they came for.
Two women, two worlds, one shared belief: that women grow faster, softer and further when they do it together.
Everything you need to arrive fully.
Included
- Seven nights in two private houses, outside the city and in Cape Town
- All meals from breakfast to dinner
- The full programme: workshops, movement, talks, creative sessions and ceremonies
- Wine tasting, market visit and local experiences
- All transport in and around Cape Town during the week
Not Included
- Flights to and from Cape Town
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional wellness treatments
Your place at SAWUBONA
If you come alone, we match you with someone we think you will love. You tell us your preference when you book.
A deposit of 50% confirms your place. The remaining balance is due before 10 October 2026. The deposit is non-refundable.
Company invoice available. Fiscal deductibility depends on the participant's professional and personal tax situation and should be discussed with their accountant.
Frequently asked questions
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Come alone.
Leave connected.
Twelve women. Two hosts. One week that stays with you.
Sawubona · Cape Town · 13–20 November 2026
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