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.
Our farm is situated in Buffeljagsrivier, Western Cape, a 20 minute drive from the Swellendam town centre, a mere 2 hours from George and 2.5 hours from Cape Town.
Come visit for the day, or choose to stay in our off grid campsite, or our gorgeous and bespoke A-frame cabin, or our boho River cabin, all with river views. We are pet friendly, after all, what would a holiday be without your best friend.
Book your special occasion or event for an unforgettable experience and beautiful setting. Or choose to attend one of our beautifully curated healing retreats. Either way we know you will leave feeling refreshed and revitalised.
Excellent rating
Based on 36 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful place, off grid and lovely to escape the hustle and bustle, we stayed over new years with friends who booked the whole campsite out, we booked the riverside cabin as a family of 4 where the two kiddies slept in the bunk beds and we slept on the double bed, only downside was the heat and lack of cooling or fans because of the no power, also the double bed was not very comfy the mattress and bed were not great which made for poor sleep , but overall the lady who runs and owns the place is lovely and is very helpful. claire noyes-smithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our school camp at Gaia Sanctuary was nothing short of magical! We absolutely loved every moment of our time there. The whole space feels alive, peaceful, and beautifully cared for, just the perfect setting to unwind, explore, and reconnect with nature. The highlight for all of us was definitely the swims in the river. Beautifully refreshing water, surrounded by trees and birdsong… it felt like stepping into another world. The kids were in heaven! We stayed in the river cabin, which was not only adorable but also had everything we needed, cozy, clean, and perfectly positioned between campsite, bathrooms and river fun. The entire atmosphere at Gaia is incredibly tranquil. From sunrise to sunset, there’s this deep sense of calm and connection to nature that every single person in our group felt. It’s the kind of place that slows you down in the best possible way. We left feeling grounded, joyful, and so grateful for the experience. Highly, highly recommended and can’t wait to return! Aleksandra Djordjevic-DomagalaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolut weiterzuempfehlen, Es ist so unglaublich schön hier, direkt in der Natur gelegene kleine Hütte mit allem was man benötigt! Wunderschön! Christina SchäferTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a beautiful space to get into the stillness of nature. Such a lovely river with trees and a communal space for campers. Had a lovely visit in the cottages as well as the bus. Highly recommended stop for a breakaway and peaceful rest 🌱🌾🌄⛰️ TheaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an amazing time at Gaia Sanctuary! The river swimming was incredible, the rooms were beautiful and comfortable, and the service was excellent. The area is stunning with amazing views all around. Everything exceeded expectations — highly recommended! Ethan BerrimanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastisch mooie camping op een bijzondere locatie langs de Breede Rivier. We verbleven in de Belle tent. De bedden, kussens en dekens slapen heerlijk. Aardige en behulpzame eigenaren, bij het bijgelegen glamping deck heb je alles wat je nodig hebt: je kunt hier fijn douchen en koken. Ik zou het zeker aanraden. De andere slaapplekken (die geen tent maar huisjes zijn) zagen er ook erg leuk uit! Martha SchoemakerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a place Its piece of heaven on earth And lots of activities Shahab AsghariTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. super empfehlung, wir kommen gerne wieder. danke euch. udo RiedmannTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This place was amazing! We stayed in a river cabin which was very comfortable and neat. We spent most of our time on the beautiful deck due to the heat. The Breede River runs through it so lots of places for swimming. Taryn, the owner made sure our stay was good by checking in from time to time. Ice and wood is on sale. Edson the gardener and Grace the cleaning lady was always friendly and helpful. Was very peaceful just the way we like it! Definitely worth a visit. Eileen ArnoldVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Our Glampsite is situated on the Breede River, just 20km outside of Swellendam, with breathtaking views of the Langeberg mountain range, the most magical sunsets over the river, and has all you ever needed for an off grid glamping experience, to reconnect with nature and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
We will offer a wide array of healing retreats & workshops from yoga, Pilates, breathwork, meditations, cocao ceremonies, crystal healing, energy healing, and plant medicines.
Healing Retreats set outdoors in nature, hearing the river flowing past and sounds of nature; we also host retreats set in our Milkwood forest.