Female Founders Initiative Global 2027 Vision Board & Business Wellness Retreat
Two days to set your vision board and build your plan
A two day business and wellness retreat for women entrepreneurs and business leaders, focused on vision board setting, business planning, personal wellbeing, collaboration and accountability.
- Day 0, Thursday 11 February: arrival, airport transfer from OR Tambo and hotel check in
- Day 1, Friday 12 February: business and wellness programme in Sandton, 08:00 to 15:00. Dress code: pastel colours
- Day 2, Saturday 13 February: safari day outside Johannesburg, 07:00 to 16:00, lunch and drinks included. Dress code: khaki and camouflage
- Final Day, Sunday 14 February: hotel check out by 10:00 and airport transfer
Accommodation covers 11 to 14 February ONLY. Any extension is at your own expense.
The retreat welcomes delegates from around the world. Invitation letters are for fully paid ticket holders only.
Living in South Africa? We have a special South African price. Email admin@femalefoundersinitiative.com and we will send it to you.
What you will leave with
- A practical 2027 vision board and measurable business goals
- Meaningful business partnerships, peer mentorship and market access conversations
- A 90 day action plan and an accountability partner
- A restorative wellness experience that still delivers real business outcomes
- A day on safari with fellow founders
Where you'll stay
For your security, our concierge team books everyone into one hotel in Sandton, close to the Day 1 venue. The hotel is shared with valid ticket holders only. Your room for three nights, Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 February, is included in your ticket, so you don't need to book anything.
- Standard: a shared room
- VIP: a private room
- Check in: Thursday 11 February
- Check out: Sunday 14 February by 10:00
Accommodation covers 11 to 14 February ONLY. Any extension is at your own expense.
You're welcome to stay on after the retreat at your own expense. Ask us and we'll help you extend your booking.
Getting here
The retreat is in Sandton, Greater Johannesburg, South Africa. Day 2 is a safari outside Johannesburg.
- Fly into OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) on Thursday 11 February. We meet you there and take you to the hotel.
- Day 1 starts at 08:00 on Friday 12 February
- The safari bus leaves Sandton at 07:00 on Saturday 13 February
- Your airport transfer back is on Sunday 14 February, after check out at 10:00
- All times are South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
- Included: accommodation and airport transfers. Not included: flights.
Invitation letter for fully paid ticket holders only. A letter does not guarantee a South African visa, and you remain responsible for checking requirements and getting approval.
Sponsor the retreat
Would you like to put your brand in front of women founders and business leaders from around the world? Email us and we'll send you the sponsorship deck.
Your retreat, day by day
Arrivals: airport transfer from OR Tambo
Hotel check in
At leisure
Registration and welcome
Opening address and retreat intentions
Business reflection: achievements, challenges and lessons
Tea break and networking
Mindset, leadership and wellness session
2027 vision board workshop
Lunch
Growth, finance and 90 day action plans
Accountability partners
Close
Bus leaves Sandton
Guided safari game drive
Game drives depend on park rules, weather and wildlife conditions.
Lunch at the safari, drinks included
Networking and founder conversations
Back in Sandton
Hotel check out
Airport transfer to OR Tambo
Choose Your Ticket
| What's included | Standard $1,500 | VIP $2,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Your retreat | ||
| Day 1 programme in Sandton | Full access | Full access, preferred seating |
| Tea break and lunch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safari day by bus | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lunch and drinks at the safari | ✓ | ✓ |
| Networking | Structured group sessions | Plus an additional VIP networking opportunity |
| Your stay | ||
| Accommodation, 3 nights in Sandton | Shared room | Private room |
| Airport transfers from and to OR Tambo | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extras | ||
| Welcome gift | Standard delegate kit | Premium delegate gift |
| Visa support | Invitation letter for fully paid ticket holders only | Invitation letter for fully paid ticket holders only |
| Not included | ||
| Flights | – | – |
Prices are per person in US dollars. Accommodation and airport transfers are included. Flights are not. Living in South Africa? Email admin@femalefoundersinitiative.com for our South African member price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Women entrepreneurs and business leaders, from South Africa and around the world, who want to set a clear vision for 2027, plan their business goals and build lasting partnerships.
The Day 1 programme in Sandton with a tea break and lunch, the safari day with return bus, lunch and drinks, three nights in our Sandton hotel (shared room for Standard, private room for VIP), airport transfers from and to OR Tambo, structured networking, a welcome gift, and an invitation letter for fully paid ticket holders only.
Flights, and any meals or travel outside the programme.
Prices are per person in US dollars: Standard USD 1,500 and VIP USD 2,000. Living in South Africa? Email admin@femalefoundersinitiative.com for our South African price.
Fly into OR Tambo on Thursday 11 February 2027. We'll meet you and take you to the hotel. Day 1 starts at 08:00 on Friday 12 February.
Check out is 10:00 on Sunday 14 February, and we take you back to OR Tambo.
For security purposes, we will tell valid ticket holders where they are staying. Your accommodation in Sandton is included in your ticket, so there's nothing to book.
Day 1 is in Sandton, Greater Johannesburg, and Day 2 is a safari outside Johannesburg. For security purposes, the exact venues are shared only with valid ticket holders.
A bus leaves Sandton at 07:00 on Saturday 13 February and brings you back by 16:00.
Safaris depend on park rules, vehicle capacity, weather, daylight and wildlife conditions. Game drives may run in staggered groups so everyone gets a place.
Day 1 in Sandton: pastel colours. Safari day: khaki and camouflage.
We can only provide an invitation letter, and only once your ticket is fully paid. The letter does not guarantee a South African visa. You remain responsible for checking visa requirements and getting approval.
Your full legal name, email, mobile number, country of residence, nationality, name as shown on your passport (where needed), ticket type, arrival and departure flight details for your airport transfers, and any dietary or accessibility needs.