The Ark at White River

Mental Health
Retreat
Private Pay

The Ark at White River offers a calm, restorative experience for those needing time to step back, breathe, and find their feet again. Clients arriving with burnout, trauma, addiction, stress, and other mental health conditions receive truly individualised care that blends therapy, leisure, and restorative practices.

Blend Therapy with Wellness

With each stay at The Ark, expert clinicians help individuals cultivate inner strength and confidence as they navigate challenging mental health concerns. Through a personalised blend of therapy sessions, mindfulness practices, and wellness activities, individuals break unhealthy patterns and gain emotional balance. The Ark’s restorative practices are designed to strengthen emotional resilience, help find clarity, and foster lasting transformation.

Enjoy 5-Star Lodging in a Tranquil Setting

The Ark at White River Manor offers both private and shared rooms for up to four people, allowing residents to balance privacy and companionship. Rooms have en-suite bathrooms, WiFi, and well appointed furnishings. Guests have full access to The Ark’s spa, outdoor pool, gym, cinema room, library, relaxation lounges, and outdoor spaces.

Maintain Positive Habits Back Home

The Ark at White River develops a personalised aftercare plan to ease each client’s transition home, including access to resources that reinforce a lifelong pursuit of positive habit-building, maintaining mental well-being and avoiding triggers. Their team remains available for ongoing guidance, ensuring clients have the tools needed to maintain their progress and thrive.

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Highlights from the Center

  • Therapeutic Location

  • Customized Treatment Plans

  • Wellness Emphasis

  • Mental Health Disorder Treatment

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
Jatinga Road, Plaston White River, 1240, South Africa View Map
Part of
Primary Focus
This center supports mental health conditions and co-occurring substance...
Typical Program Length
5-28 days
Founded in 2015
11 years in business
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Support
Anger, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression +5 More
Substance Use We Support
Co-Occurring Disorders
Payment

Pricing and Program Length

5 days (lux private room)
$10,000
5 days (private room)
$6,050
5 days (double room)
$4,750
5 days (quadruple room)
$3,990
+27 67 389 4020

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Staff

Meet Your Support Team

Giles Fourie

Giles Fourie

Director Co-Owner

Jeanine Fourie

Jeanine Fourie

Clinical Director and Co-Founder

Jerry Hartless

Jerry Hartless

Co-Founder

Professor Elisabeth Weiss

Professor Elisabeth Weiss

Specialist Psychiatrist

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Anxiety
Burnout
Chronic Pain Management
Depression
Stress

Who We Support

Men
Women
Executives
Men and Women
Midlife Adults
Professionals
UHNW Clients & Families

Support Services

Retreat

Approaches

Holistic
Personalized Treatment
Trauma Informed
Wellness

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Meditation & Mindfulness
Mindfulness Therapy
Trauma-Specific Therapy

Languages

Afrikaans
Dutch
English
German

Conditions We Support

Anger
Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Grief and Loss
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Stress
Trauma

Substances We Support

Co-Occurring Disorders

Aftercare

Family Follow-up Counseling
Online Aftercare
Ability to Call a Counselor
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Aftercare Group Therapy
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Allow Cell Phones
Internet Access

Amenities

Internet Access
Airport Transfers
Wellness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Library
Walking Trails
Pool
Lounge

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
Halal
Pet Friendly
Flexible technology policies
Executive Program

Activities

Games
Massage
Movies
Physical Fitness
Swimming
Pilates

Off-Site Activities

Hiking
Adventure Outings
Safari
AA/NA Meetings

We love hearing about your treatment experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: 1-on-1 counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and more.
White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
The typical length is 5-28 days.
The Ark at White River provides retreat and more.