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ON A COLD-WATER HIGH

It's a balmy Wednesday evening in Cape Town, the sort whose ephemeral twilight rhythm inspires contemplation in a seeking soul.

Having just finished an early supper or a late lunch, I am still unsure which, I navigate the meandering streets high above Hout Bay. I am new to this part of the area, which adds a welcome sense of anticipation to my navigation. I arrive at a looming black gate, hoping my GPS programming skills have brought me to the correct location. The gate opens, and I soon gaze upon a sprawling mountainside retreat that captivates me.

Unbridled excitement abounds.

On the back slopes of Table Mountain, Future Found Sanctuary is a private mountain retreat that beckons you to an intimate immersion in nature, creating a space to slow down and open yourself up to new possibilities: the healing kind. The property began life in

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