Where the Wild Things Connect
22 - 29 September 2027 - South Africa - $3400 EARLY BIRD
Where the Wild Things Connect
with Suchita Jhawar · Art by Suchi
7 nights · 8 days · All-inclusive Manyoni Private Game Reserve · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Maximum 12 guests
The Experience
Art that feels honest, welcoming & free
Where the Wild Things Connect is not about making perfect art. It is about slowing down long enough to actually feel something — and discovering that creativity has been waiting for you all along. Over eight extraordinary days at Manyoni Private Game Reserve, San Diego-based teaching artist Suchita Jhawar creates a warm, welcoming space where storytelling, colour, texture, and human connection come together. Morning Big Five game drives fill your senses with Africa's most extraordinary wildlife. Afternoons are spent making art that is honest, layered, and completely your own.
Suchita believes creativity should feel accessible and meaningful for everyone — not intimidating. Her workshops are rooted in community, emotion, and the joy of making something with your own hands. You don't need to be an artist. You just need to be willing to slow down, experiment, and be present.
"I know how powerful it is to step away from everyday life and give yourself time to create, reflect, and breathe. Creativity can open up in extraordinary ways when we're held in the right kind of environment."
Your Suchita writes poetry, has performed in theatre, makes flavoured gin, and has written and illustrated a children's story book. She is one of the most creatively multidimensional artists in the Pathway Partners family.section title
Suchita's Teaching Philosophy
Three things she wants every guest to experience
Connection over perfection
Suchita creates spaces where people can slow down and connect — with themselves, with each other, and with the creative process. The end result is never the point. The experience is everything.
Art for everyone
Her ideal participant isn't an artist. They're someone curious and open-minded who values process over perfection. That's the only qualification needed.
Storytelling through making
Every piece of art Suchita makes and teaches is rooted in story — everyday moments, human connection, memory, and cultural identity. In the African bush, those themes take on extraordinary new meaning.
Eight days of connection, colour & wild
7 nights luxury bushveld accommodation
Daily painting workshop with Suchita Jawar
Professional-grade paints, brushes, paper, and all materials provided
Morning and evening game drives with experienced rangers
All meals, drinks, and snacks throughout your stay
Wine tastings featuring South African wines
Elephant Connection Experience.
Meet Rachel & Rambo.
Return airport transfers from King Shaka International Airport
Cultural experiences including traditional Zulu dancing
YOUR GUIDE
Suchita Jhawar
@artbysuchi_
· Art by Suchi
Suchita Jhawar is a San Diego-based artist and teaching artist whose work is rooted in storytelling, emotion, colour, and community. Her belief is simple: creativity should feel accessible, playful, and meaningful for everyone.
Over the past several years, Suchita has led art workshops for children and adults across San Diego County — from paint-and-sip events to after-school enrichment programs to community art experiences. She has also completed a residency at the prestigious Château d'Orquevaux in France, an experience that deepened her understanding of what it means to create in an immersive, supportive environment far from home.
Her artwork is inspired by everyday moments, human connection, memory, nature, and cultural storytelling. She writes poetry. She has performed in theatre. She makes flavoured gin and has written and illustrated a children's story book. Suchita is, by any measure, someone who finds creative possibility in everything she touches.
In the South African bush, her themes of belonging, connection, and shared humanity will find one of the most extraordinary canvases they have ever encountered.
THE SETTING
Manyoni Private Game Reserve spans 23,000 hectares of KwaZulu-Natal wilderness and is home to the Big Five, over 400 species of bird, and some of the most paintable landscapes in South Africa. It's remote enough to feel like another world. It's comfortable enough that you won't want to leave.
This is where Pathway Partners hosts all its artist retreats, chosen deliberately for its scale, its wildlife density, and the quality of light that artists keep coming back for.
THE DETAILS
Dates: 22 - 29 September 2027
Location: Manyoni Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Group size: 12 guests maximum — intentionally small
Investment: $3400 per person
What's included: Everything listed above
What's not included: Flights and travel to/from South Africa, VISA (if applicable) & travel insurance
SECURE YOUR PLACE
Spaces are strictly limited to keep this experience intimate. To reserve your spot or ask a question before booking:
📧 info@pathwaypartners.co.za 📞 076 123 3493
Frequently asked questions
While some basic art experience is helpful, our retreats welcome artists of all levels. Our artists tailor instruction to meet you where you are, whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an experienced artist looking to refine your techinque.
Absolutely! Many of our guests travel solo and find the intimate group size perfect for forming meaningful connections.
Yes, we do. We offer flexible payment plans tailored to your needs, making it easier for you to experience the retreat without added financial stress. If you'd like to discuss a payment option, please get in touch and we will find a solution that works for you.