Our intention for the Smiling Soul Retreats is to expose beauty, oneness and love as it exists in every one of us in our natural state. This means being vulnerable, open and in flow with the Universe and honouring the gift of each moment, which leads us to experience limitless joy, peace, love, purpose, gratitude and a deep inner fulfilment, something we all seek through each experience.

It’s the feeling we first have when we fall in love. Living this way, life becomes a joyful celebration, we feel passionate about our goals and aspirations and we become contagious with enthusiasm, we are braver and live with greater courage in our hearts to dream big and manifest abundance for everyone.

“I’m most passionate about the human journey to Self-realisation. I want to make the spiritual process mainstream as I strongly believe that something beyond body and mind should become a living experience for everyone in the world! ”- Brett Shuttleworth 

From a farm boy in Kwa-Zulu Natal to success in sports, attain status as a supermodel, starring in Hollywood block-busters, and accomplishments as an entrepreneurship, Brett’s journey exemplifies the power of pursuing passions and answering the soul’s calling. Known as a spiritual teacher, transformational coach, motivator, and visionary founder of Smiling Soul Creations, Brett navigates life with openness, surrender, and loving awareness.

Brett aims to spread Love and make souls smile through Self-realisation. Recognising the individual and personal nature of the spiritual journey, he advocates listening to one’s truth and embracing freedom as a natural yearning. 

Having  shared his insights with over 27,000 individuals globally, he guides those seeking enlightenment, peace, success, and happiness through a Pilgrimage to Self.

Through the transformational journey of the Retreats, Brett reflects on his own experiences of being broke, homeless, hopeless, and lost, asserting that these challenges were essential for him to teach and share today. He encourages creating a ripple effect of love, leading not only to personal transformation but also positively impacting those connected with you.

The principle teachings on the Level 1 Retreats are based on the 7 Sacred Miracles: Intention, Masterpiece, Gratitude, Balance, Integrity & Humour.

The Level 2 is a Masters Retreat which is all amount stepping into your Higher Self.

All - while having the time of our lives!

Every aspect of each retreat has been specifically designed for you to experience that and integrate the teachings. 

With richness of contrast and diversity in mind, we want you to fully experience the transformational impact of being close to nature, experiencing traditional cultures and marinate in beautiful landscapes! Our activities are about having the most fun, an abundance of joy, letting go, opening your heart, enjoying new friendships and the ultimate celebration of being alive!

Can I just come along for the ride and skip some sessions? You can do whatever you like - no activity or session is compulsory and there are no rules or restrictions. We do highly recommend that you participate in as many of the structured enquiry sessions and the activities that inspire you - step out of your comfort zone 20% and you won’t regret it!

How is this excuse limiting you in other areas of life?

What if you could create a way to handle this obstacle/limitation/situation to your satisfaction, that would allow you the freedom to participate on the Retreat?

Our limitations are almost always a result of our conditioned mind and are self-imposed. Set an intention – how hungry are you to discover the life of joy and love that you yearn for? Do you create your reality or are you in reaction to your thinking and feeling mind?

We have a host of inspiring stories of participants taking out loans, resigning from their jobs, funding partners or friends to join, and other great initiatives that prove the willingness and desire of these people to take their life and their future into their own hands. They saw this Retreat for what it really is: an investment in themselves that would reap benefits in all areas of their lives for a long time to come.

We also have various payment options and a collaboration in place with a Finance company that offer financing over 12/24 months.

When you decide to join the Retreat you immediately step into a new family. We hold no judgement which is a fundamental ethos of our retreat – no matter what your background, origin or part of the world you’re joining us from. We stand for exposing the beauty of each participant and assist in the realisation that under the external cloak, we are all not so different from each other: we are all ultimately seeking the same thing, and are equally deserving of a gorgeous, awesome and beautiful life!

Could you look at the questions, ‘why am I considering this Retreat right now?’.

There’s a good chance that your response answers the questions of whether you will have anything to gain from joining the Retreat. If you could have the answer to the question, ‘what does a sunset sound like?’, could that mean that there may be other layers and miracles around you that you are not seeing? The Retreat offers an opportunity and a portal to uncover exactly the thing you are looking to uncover, even if you don’t know exactly what that is. Each participant on the Retreat discovers and becomes their own philosophy of love wisdom to catapult them into their greatness.

Well the question should really be, who is it not suited to? We have an age policy of no under 16’s but other than this we strongly encourage everyone and anyone to attend – the more out your comfort zone the better.

There is no physical component of the trip that is above most fitness levels. We’ve had ladies in their 70’s river rafting and watching the sunset from the temple on a mountain summit. If they can... what are you telling yourself that makes you think you can’t? You also have the choice to miss activities… entirely your call!

1. A world-class host

Brett Shuttleworth is one of the greatest talents to have emerged from Africa and is your host and facilitator on the Retreat, together with a dedicated, passionate Retreat coordinator that holds your hand every step of the way.

2. Unique, powerful and practical teachings

Teaching of the 7 Sacred Miracles are accompanied by a comprehensive, holistic Manifestation Diary designed to provide you with all the tools and guidance to create and live the life of your dreams and fully engage you with your surroundings.

3. A structured program of activities that ensures your Retreat experience is nothing short of spectacular

We consider adventure and discovery and awe. We consider excitement and fun and balance. We are very proud to have constructed a truly show-stopping itinerary for each of our Retreats.

4. A support system and becoming part of our Smiling Soul Community

 You will be held each step of the way in an inspiring, light and powerful manner – from having someone to assist with carrying the luggage should you need - to a structured system which creates space for each breakthrough to be fully experienced at your own pace during the Retreat. You have your own dedicated Whatsapp group to share photos, messages and connect with your new family.. Each day just gets better!