I founded Lumé with a simple belief: that taking time away from the noise of daily life — to immerse yourself in nature, and self-care — can open the door to real healing and peace.
Since 2015, I’ve worked in the luxury travel industry across Southern Africa, curating experiences that weave together comfort, authentic culture, and encounters with our incredible wildlife. Alongside this, I hold Inner Life Skills Coaching Certificates in Life Coaching and Enneagram Coaching, which deepened my ability to hold space for women navigating change, renewal, and self-discovery.
Lumé was born out of my own lived experience of burnout, life transitions, and the search for purpose. Through all of this, what awakened in me was a desire to serve and support women through restoring confidence and freedom, reconnect with themselves, and step into a new chapter of life.
The retreats I design combine holistic practices, nourishing food, and eco-conscious travel with the beauty and richness of South Africa. More than just a getaway, they are gentle invitations to pause, reflect, and return home with a renewed sense of clarity and lightness.
— Leigh Garrett
Founder, Lumé Wellness Retreats
Founder's Story
about lumé wellness retreats
Vision & Mission
Our Mission is to transform lives through journeys that combine Southern Africa’s luxury and natural beauty with life-changing wellness experiences, ensuring every guest leaves lighter, stronger, and more inspired.
Our vision is to be Southern Africa’s most trusted name in luxury wellness travel — known globally for creating journeys that empower, reconnect, and transform.
Wellness Philosophy
Holistic Approach
Wellness at Lumé is a symphony of body, mind, and soul. These retreats integrate experiences like yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound bathing and coaching, complemented by organic or farm to table cuisine and eco-conscious practices, allowing every woman to return home renewed, radiant, and reconnected.
Eco-Conscious & Nourishing
Sustainable, locally sourced meals and mindful travel experiences ensure that your wellness journey is in harmony with the planet.