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Assagey Forest Lodge

Sharyn Ann McNeil
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Professional Intuitive Consultant and Spiritual Medium
Sharyn Ann McNeil is a Soul Plan Practitioner & Professional Numerologist, offering a powerful and accurate system of life purpose guidance, spiritual counselling and healing. She has spent over 3 decades exploring her spirituality/creativity along with ways to channel those gifts into an abundant and beautiful life. Having studied a degree in Metaphysical Sciences, along with a Healing Touch CHTP certification, is a registered Hypnosis, Grief, & Breath-work Practitioner. She uses a channeled system of soul direction analysis  to support and realign her clients with their Soul’s purpose & blueprint. A session with Sharyn is life changing, according to many of her clients.
What I Believe
We all need more LOVE not less. Your past is just a story of events and experiences. You get to choose how they shape you.
You don’t need another ‘expert’ in your life. You just need to learn to trust yourself.
You already have the answers. You’re not broken. No matter what you’ve been through, there’s a part of you that’s unbreakable.
​When you find it, you heal.
If you don’t love yourself, you don’t know yourself. When you discover who you really are, you will see: you cannot hate the real you.
You’re not alone. We’re all deeply interconnected. We’re connected to each other and to every other living thing in this world, this galaxy, this universe. You are part of something beautiful.
If you don’t love yourself, you don’t know yourself.
When you discover who you really are, you will see: you cannot hate the real you. You’re not alone. We’re all deeply interconnected.
​We’re connected to each other and to every other living thing in this world, this galaxy, this universe. You are part of something beautiful.
Suffering comes from misunderstanding. All shades of suffering, including addiction, eating disorders, depression, and other mental distress  these are symptoms of a profound misunderstanding about who you are. When you understand, you no longer suffer.
You’re stronger than you think. And, if you’re like most people, you’re afraid of your own strength. When you are ready to accept it, you will find that you have all the strength you need. You matter. When you heal yourself, you will change the world.
​So many people today are suffering. Healing yourself is a revolutionary act. You change the world by changing yours.
Some Of My Credentials
  • Over 25 years’ experience in the fields of healing, personal growth, and teaching.
  • A Degree in Metaphysical Sciences
  • Certified & Board Registered Healing Touch Therapist – Colorado.
  • Certification in Clinical Hypnosis Therapy.
  • Certification in Regression Therapy.
  • Sacred Breath-Work Practitioner.
  • Certified Aura Soma (Colour) Therapist.
  • Certified Master Reiki Practitioner – New York.
  • Certified Professional Numerologist.
  • Ordained Minister with the World Light Fellowship – New York.
  • Life-long student of various spiritual wisdom teachings & practices.
  • Intuitive Grief Counselor & Emotional Release Therapist.
  • International Retreat and Workshop Facilitator.
  • Creator and Voice behind the ‘Anam Cara’ Meditations CD’s.
  • A Transformational SOUL coach/mentor.
  • Wildlife & Visionary Artist.
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Sharyn

Contact Details

Business Address
4 Williams Road,
Assagay,
Hillcrest, 3650
Kwazulu Natal
South Africa


  • Business Telephone Number:: +27 317 656 046 or +27 317 655 961
  • Email Address: shazlan@msla.co.za
  • Website: https://www.msla.co.za/sharyn/
  • Skype: sharyn.ann.mc.neil
  • Find Sharyn on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharyn.mcneil
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Ceremonies

Wedding Ceremonies - Renewal of Vows & Anniversary Celebrations - Life-Centered Funeral Ceremonies

As an interfaith (non-denominational) Minister with World Light Fellowship,

Sharyn is free to serve people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and traditions (secular, spiritual, or religious).
​
Sharyn´s  own beliefs do not play a part in your ceremony.

Sharyn is a skilled wedding and funeral celebrant and love´s what she does.  

Sharyn´s ceremonies are of the highest quality, delivered with warmth and grace.

You will find Sharyn easy and fun to work with as well as professional, organized, and focused on your needs.
Sharyn create unique, affordable, personalized wedding ceremonies that are joyful,
​romantic, magical and sacred, and absolutely unforgettable.

You can think of Sharyn as your ceremony designer and storyteller.

Sharyn has a diverse and experienced skill set from which to draw.

Sharyn considers the look of things, the sound of things, the timing and flow,
​and the emotional feel and arc of your ceremony. 

​I give voice to your story by listening to who you are and learning what brought you
together and the hopes and dreams you share for the future.
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Sharyn would be honoured to assist you with a renewal of vows ceremony or anniversary celebration. Honouring and marking the passage of time within a marriage reminds us of
​the reason and intention that brought two individuals together.

Whether you write new vows that speak to this time in your life and relationship, or exchange
the original  vows you took on your wedding day, a renewal of vows is a beautiful and
very tangible way of saying “I still do….”

​It speaks of the continuity of love, the fruition of hope, and the sharing of a common
path travelled together.
As your funeral or memorial celebrant, Sharyn is able to create and conduct
a sincere and compassionate tribute to the one who has passed away,
​with a service that can comfort and console those left behind.
​
​Sharyn believes that we must acknowledge grief, but also remember the achievements
​and joy of the loved one’s life.  This is the true celebration of a life.

Taking your wishes into account, Sharyn will create a beautiful and fitting
funeral service for your family member or loved one.
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Assagay Forest Lodge
1000 Hills. South Africa

The suburb of Assagay is situated just 5min out of Hillcrest and 20min from Durban.
Being within just 2km of both the M13 highway and N3 free-way means it's quick
and easy to get to and from Durban, or the King Shaka International Airport.

We are a four season lodge, because there’s always something to celebrate… We offer comfort, relaxation and privacy right in the heart of 1000 Hills. The Forest, the Gardens, the Atmosphere all speak to  Rest  & Relaxation.
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Set in the rolling peaks and valleys of a thousand hills surrounded by a canopy of indigenous trees, you will find that horses still have right of way, we certainly offer the best of both worlds, farm and charm coupled with modern amenities that will have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
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We know that sometimes you are searching for a romantic getaway or maybe a few days away with old friends. Other times you are searching for a place to host a weekend, family reunion or a business retreat. In addition to nightly room rentals, our lodge is also available for meetings, retreats  and makes the perfect place for a wedding party to stay together and get ready for the big day.

​Regardless, with our five comfortable and cozy guest bedrooms, multiple garden spaces and hideaways, and a  large private deck  where you can take a nap or read a book we definitely have the room for you!
Evenings are quiet and peaceful taking you far away from the business of city life.

This is a unique and memorable country experience. We look forward to having you as a guest! 
Our lodge has been in our family for years and has recently been beautifully renovated. Five rooms all with en-suite showers lead off your own large central lounge, featuring a 36 foot high vaulted ceiling, offering spacious living, dining, and a bar/conversational lounge area which includes a fitted kitchenette, all adding to a sense of homely comfort. Sumptuous meals can be provided on request and served on the bottom deck at the swimming pool. 

Be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waterfall and tinkling stream just outside your window, waking from a peaceful night’s sleep in a pillow-top bed dressed in luxurious linens to coddle you in ultimate comfort.  Our property boasts many different species of birds and animals.

We have a resident otter, a family of wild bush pigs,  a family of rock rabbits, porcupine, little blue duikers, a variety of different frogs and an abundance of bird life, including the occasional snakes that pass through!
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Situated in what has become known as Outer West Durban, Assagay,
also sometimes spelt Assegay, lies just north west of Hillcrest beyond the
Toll-gate, when coming from the centre of Durban.

This part of the world is greener and cooler than Durban, and given over to rolling hills that rise consistently up to
Botha´s Hills  after which they descend into the
​gorgeous Valley of 1000 Hills.


Assagay, together with its pastoral neighbours - Botha's Hill, Alverstone, and the horsy spots of Summerveld
and Shongweni - are collectively regarded as 'country living'. People commute from here to either Durban,
Pinetown ​or Pietermaritzburg rather than live in the more congested cities.

Despite the obvious development of rambling properties and luxury town house clusters, it is still a more peaceful
and green existence that not only allows a slower existence, but gives people a much needed break from the
heat that can envelope Durban.
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 The sweeping green hills, synonymous with KwaZulu-Natal, pine groves, green valleys, rivers,
​streams and open pasture-land are attractive, and it is a beautiful
​part of the world in which to stay, particularly as your access to town is so good.
You can understand why the area is so sought after.


And there is plenty to do and see whilst in Assagay. Head up the Valley of 1000 Hills via Botha's Hill to the Rob Roy hotel, which has been here for decades - tea in the gardens
is a must at the top. The views over the valley are sumptuous.

​Drive the 1000 Hills Experience Route, along which you can visit artists, crafters, a crocodile and snake park, three cultural villages all of whom feature Zulu dancing, and more.

Ride the 1000 Hills Choo Choo, which leaves Kloof station and travels to Cato Ridge on weekends, or visit the Assagay Coffee farm in Lello Road, Botha's Hill,
​to enrich your taste for coffee.
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Choo Choo

Assagay Forest Lodge

Assagay Forest Lodge is situated on the 1000 Hills tourism route, on the edge of Hillcrest.
​
The Lodge is a perfect place from which one can launch, to any one of many fantastic sightseeing destinations
and game reserves in KwaZulu Natal, i.e. the Majestic Drakensberg Mountain Range, Shongweni Nature Reserve, 
Nagle Dam, 
Durban & Beach Front.
PRIVATE GUEST ACCOMMODATION
Family, Friends, Couples and Individuals
5 BEDROOM FAMILY LODGE
We are a four season lodge, because there’s always something to celebrate…
We offer comfort, relaxation and privacy right in the heart of 1000 Hills. The Forest, the Gardens,
​the Atmosphere all speak to  Rest  & Relaxation
Set in the rolling peaks and valleys of a thousand hills surrounded by a canopy of indigenous trees, you will find that horses
still have right of way, we certainly offer the best of both worlds, farm and charm coupled with modern amenities
​that will have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
We know that sometimes you are searching for a romantic getaway or maybe a few days away with old friends.
Other times you are searching for a place to host a weekend, family reunion or a business retreat. In addition
to nightly room rentals, our lodge is also available for meetings, retreats and makes the perfect place for a
wedding party to stay together and get ready for the big day.
Regardless, with our five comfortable and cozy guest bedrooms, multiple garden spaces and hideaways,
​and a  large private deck  where you can take a nap or read a book we definitely have the room for you!
Evenings are quiet and peaceful taking you far away from the business of city life.
This is a unique and memorable country experience. We look forward to having you as a guest!
Our lodge has been in our family for years and has recently been beautifully renovated.
Five rooms all with en-suite showers lead off your own large central lounge, featuring a 36 foot high vaulted ceiling,
offering spacious living, dining, and a bar/conversational lounge area which includes a fitted kitchenette, 
all adding to a sense of homely comfort. Sumptuous meals can be provided on request
​and served on the bottom deck at the swimming pool.
Be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waterfall and tinkling stream just outside your window, waking from
​a peaceful night’s sleep in a pillow-top bed dressed in luxurious linens to coddle you in ultimate comfort.
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The Lodge is open, spacious, comfortable and homely. During hot summer days, sit and bask in the sun on the deck  with one of our  picnic specials. In winter, snuggle up with a good book or challenge one another to a friendly board game in the glassed nook area .
BEDROOMS
When it comes to our bedrooms we’re proud to say we offer something a little more special.
One of five  lovingly and tastefully decorated guest rooms. Soft gray decor soothes the senses providing a peaceful,
​blissfully comfortable rest from your travels and hectic lives.

Our  bedrooms are spacious, clean, comfortable all en-suite, equipped with either king size or queen size beds.
Each room sleeps two guests.

The rooms have high ceilings, wall heaters & ceiling fans.
Beds all have electric blankets in Winter, 100% cotton percale sheets and thick hyper allergenic microfiber duvets and pillows.

All guest rooms are cleaned with organic and green products.
Amenities include hairdryers in each room.

Three rooms feature King-sized beds  of which two can be  split into two single beds.
Two  rooms can therefore be changed into a twin room upon request.
Two rooms feature a Queen-sized double bed.
These beds cannot be split into twin beds.
GARDENS
The garden is large and offers many secluded spots to lose yourself in a book with a glass of wine underneath the shade of a tree,
listening to the sounds of the birds and smelling the beautiful flowers.
Lodge Facilities & Amenities
Rooms
  • All Rooms are en-suite i.e. Hand Basin, Toilet, Shower.
  • Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Ceiling Fan.
  • Wall Heater.
  • Electrical Plug Sockets.
  • Bedside Lamps.
  • Waste Bin
Beds
  • King or Queen Bed & Mattress Protector.
  • Electric Blankets.
  • 100% Cotton Percale Fitted Sheet.
  • 100% Cotton Percale Flat Sheet.
  • 2x King Microfibre Pillows, Pillow Protectors & 100% Cotton Percale Pillow Cases.
  • 2x Standard Microfibre Pillows, Pillow Protectors & 100% Cotton Percale Pillow Cases.
  • Microfibre Duvet Inner.
  • Duvet Cover.
  • A Bed Blanket.
Kitchen
  • Fridge & Freezer Unit.
  • Microwave.
  • Toaster.
  • Iron & Ironing Board.
  • Kettle & Urn.
  • Gas Stove & Oven.
  • Coffee Peculator.
  • Glasses.
  • Pot & Pans.
  • Crockery & Cutlery.
Business Address
4 Williams Road,
Assagay,
Hillcrest, 3650
Kwazulu Natal
South Africa
  • Business Telephone Number:: +27 317 656 046 or +27 317 655 961
  • Email Address: shazlan@msla.co.za
  • Website: https://msla.co.za/lodge/
  • Skype: sharyn.ann.mc.neil
  • Find Sharyn on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharyn.m
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