We fell in love with the nearby Western Cape Town of Swellendam, a magical place with such beautiful people. We are creating a sustainable organic farm, off the grid and ecologically minded, with unique guest accommodation to savour the river and mountain views. We have a vision of exciting artworks dotted across the farm, with an abundance of outdoor activities suitable for the whole family, to get people outdoors to connect with Mother Nature again and embody our motto; “The Gaia Sanctuary – Where Mother Earth meets your Soul”. We want to get kids back to Nature (and off their devices) and teach them to open their eyes to the magical wonders of nature, to appreciate it and all it has to offer and create little Earth Warriors, to spread the message to other kids on how to care for, give back and restore Mother Earth. Teaching young people and ourselves the true meaning of life not to be found whilst addicted to devices but in nature and themselves. We aim to spread the message of how important it is that we stop destroying Mother earth and the soil and how we can start now to take action to create more nutrient-rich soil; our future generations’ lives depend on this.

We invite you to come visit our little slice of Sanctuary, our very own heaven on earth, for a completely back to mother earth experience, to leave your hectic city life behind and to come re-ground yourself and reconnect to nature and yourself, on our working farm. The Gaia Sanctuary is for nature lovers, and Eco warriors, set along the banks of the Breede River, with breathtaking views of the Langeberg Mountain Range, and the most magical sunsets you have ever seen. Perfect for romantic weekends away or family getaways.

Swellendam nestles in the embrace of the Langeberg Mountains and the Breede River, located within 40 minutes' drive from almost all the other 4 towns in the Greater Swellendam Area. A visit to Swellendam can include a wine tour or hiking & mountain biking, fine dining or tasting the local Wildebraam Berry Liqueur. You can travel back in time at the Drostdy, or meet Faeries at Saluna FaerieSanctuary. Day trips can include Proteas, Whales or milkshakes in the Klein Karoo. ​ Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa, situated in the Western Cape Province approximately 220km from both Cape Town and George. So if you are here for adventure or just to relax and enjoy the hospitality in this farming community, you are sure to understand why travelers from all around the world have ended up never leaving Swellendam. ​For more info on Swellendam, please visit our website and click on activities.