Upcoming Events
25-27 August 2026
Insights into the Fynbos – midweek botanical course
09h00 – 16h30 daily
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the fynbos with botanical expert Dr Chris Whitehouse.
Learn about:
- What makes fynbos so incredible
- How to identify fynbos plants
- Fynbos ecosystems & conservation
R3,600 per person, includes:
Talks, tuition & guided walks
For more information and bookings contact: anna@phillipskop.co.za, 073 016 8406
Spaces limited – book early to avoid disappoint!
Accommodation options available – ask for details.
Past Events
15-17 May 2026
Christ Church Hermanus Men’s Retreat
Cost: R1500 per person sharing, includes:
- Meals
- Bible teaching
- Testimonies
- Games, hiking & exploring the reserve
- Fellowship & a braai
For more information and bookings contact: anna@phillipskop.co.za, 073 016 8406
27-29 March 2026
Creation Care Weekend Away
- Reflect on what the Bible says about caring for God’s world.
- Get involved in practical conservation care.
- Meet others who care for our environment.
Venue: Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
Cost: R1,250 per person sharing*
Includes:
- accommodation, including bedding and towels
- Evening meals and breakfasts
- Talks & sharing stories
- A hike and alien hack on the reserve
- Church in creation on Sunday morning
For more information and bookings contact anna@phillipskop.co.za (073 016 8406).
*discounted student rate R900 per person sharing.
14-16 November 2025
Christ Church Hermanus Ladies’ Retreat
Venue: Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, near Stanford
Cost: R1,450 per person sharing, includes:
- All meals
- Bible teaching
- Testimonies
- Fellowship and the beauty of God’s creation all around
For booking or more information contact: Vyan 079 940 7279 or vyan@phillipskop.co.za
27-30 October 2025
Insights into the Fynbos – Botanical Midweek Break
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the fynbos with botanical expert Dr Chris Whitehouse. Learn what makes fynbos so incredible, how to identify its flora, and about your role in its conservation.
- Botanical guided walks
- Plant identification tuition
- Learn about key fynbos plant families
- Understand the importance of conserving the plants and animals of the fynbos
Cost R5,800 per person sharing, includes accommodation, all meals, tuition, talks and guided walks. Spaces limited to 12 people, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Course runs 4pm Monday 27th October – 12 noon Thursday 30th October.
To reserve a place or for more information contact: vyan@phillipskop.co.za or phone 079 940 7279
10-24 Sept 2025
Stanford in Bloom: Fynbos Guided Walks
Venue: Phillipskop Mountain Reserve.
Days & time: Mon – Sat, 09h30 – 12h00
Dates: 10-24 Sept 2025
Pre-booking essential. Limited spaces per day, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Cost: R450 per person (min 2 people / walk)
An easy walk through the pristine fynbos and beautiful scenery of Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, home to over 900 native fynbos species. Your guide, Dr Chris Whitehouse, is a specialist on the plants of South Africa and loves sharing the wonders of the fynbos ecosystem.
25% discount on guided walks for anyone staying at Phillipskop during Stanford in Bloom (see accommodation for bookings)
For more information please e-mail info@phillipskop.co.za or phone 073 621 1808
16-18 May 2025
Christ Church Hermanus Ladies’ Retreat
Venue: Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, near Stanford
Cost: R1,450 per person sharing, includes:
- All meals
- Bible teaching
- Testimonies
- Fellowship and the beauty of God’s creation all around
For booking or more information contact: Vyan 079 940 7279 vyan@phillipskop.co.za
4-6 April 2025
Creation Care Weekend Away
- Reflect on what the Bible says about caring for God’s world.
- Get involved in practical conservation care.
- Meet others who care for our environment.
Venue: Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
Cost: R1,150 per person sharing*
Includes:
- accommodation, including bedding and towels
- Evening meals and breakfasts
- Talks & sharing stories
- A hike and alien hack on the reserve
- Church in creation on Sunday morning
For more information and bookings contact anna@phillipskop.co.za (073 016 8406) or vyan@phillipskop.co.za (079 940 7279).
*discounted student rate R850 per person sharing.
10-13 March 2025
Insights into the Fynbos – Botanical Midweek Break
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the fynbos with botanical expert Dr Chris Whitehouse. Learn what makes fynbos so incredible, how to identify its flora, and about your role in its conservation.
- Botanical guided walks
- Plant identification tuition
- Learn about key fynbos plant families
- Understand the importance of conserving the plants and animals of the fynbos
Cost R5,600 per person sharing, includes accommodation at Phillipskop and all meals provided. Spaces limited to 12 people, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Course runs 4pm Monday 10th March – 12 noon Thursday 13th March. More details on the programme can be downloaded via this link.
For booking or more information contact: vyan@phillipskop.co.za or phone 079 940 7279
4-6 November 2024
Christ Church Hermanus Ladies’ Retreat
Venue: Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, near Stanford
Cost: R1,450 per person sharing, includes:
- All meals
- Bible teaching
- Testimonies
- Fellowship and the beauty of God’s creation all around
For booking or more information contact: Vyan 079 940 7279 or vyan@phillipskop.co.za
20 Sept-5 Oct 2024
Stanford Flower Festival: Fynbos Guided Walks
Venue: Phillipskop Mountain Reserve.
Days & time: Mon – Sat, 09h30 – 12h00
Dates: 20 Sept – 5 Oct 2024
Pre-booking essential. Limited spaces per day, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Cost: R400 per person (min 2 people / walk)
An easy walk through the pristine fynbos and beautiful scenery of Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, home to over 900 native fynbos species. Your guide, Dr Chris Whitehouse, is a specialist on the plants of South Africa and loves sharing the wonders of the fynbos ecosystem.
25% discount on guided walks for anyone staying at Phillipskop during the Stanford Flower Festival (see accommodation for bookings)
For more information please e-mail info@phillipskop.co.za or phone 073 621 1808
2-4 August 2024
Creation Care Weekend Away
Hosted by Chris and Anna Whitehouse
Venue: Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, near Stanford
Cost: R760 per person sharing, includes:
- Presentations
- An alien hack and hike out on the reserve
- Church in creation on Sunday morning
- Lots of time for fellowship and sharing with like-minded people
- Two nights’ comfortable self-catering accommodation with bedding and towels provided (but please bring your own food)
For more information and bookings, contact anna@phillipskop.co.za Tel: 073 016 8406