THE GAIA SANCTUARY, SWELLENDAM (20km)

The Gaia Sanctuary - Off Grid Eco Farm, Sanctuary & Campsite with Function Venue on the Breede river near Swellendam, Western Cape

The Gaia Sanctuary near Swellendam offers Off grid camping alongside the Breede River where you will wake up to bird song and the sound of the river flowing, watch the most spectacular sunsets, connect with nature and recharge your batteries...

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 river, with breathtaking views of the Langeberg Mountain Range... Perfect for romantic weekends away or family getaways at our campsite.

We will offer a wide array of healing retreats & workshops from yoga, Pilates, breathwork, meditations, cocoa ceremonies, crystal healing, energy healing, and plant medicines.

Healing Retreats are set outdoors in nature, with the river flowing past and sounds of nature ... we also host retreats set in our Milkwood forest.

Accommodation at The Gaia Sanctuary

Glampsite

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.

There is no fridge, but we offer a large eco cooler box for our A-frame & Bell tent guests, to store your groceries and drinks in. Please bring your own ice bricks and ice to stash inside and keep your goods cold.  The campsite guests are required to bring their own cooler box and ice.

A-Frame Cabin

Our timber A-Frame is perfect for a family getaway or relaxing romantic weekend away. This self catering, fully kitted A-Frame is a 4 sleeper, with a 1 x queen bed on the mezzanine level, and 2 x single sleeper couches on the ground floor, with a lovely deck with amazing views of the river. 

The side roof of the A-frame open up onto the decking, for an awesome indoor/outdoor nature immersion experience.

Boho Bell Tents

The Double Bell Tent: Furnished with a super comfortable double bed, small table and deck chairs, and 2 hammocks. If you are travelling with a small child under 10, we have a camping mattress that can be set up on the floor.

This double bell tent is situated directly on the river embankment with the most tranquil view and setting of the river.

The Twin/Double Bell Tent: Furnished with two single beds, which can be pushed together to make a double if required, small table and deck chairs. This twin bell tent is situated set back a little further from the river with slightly more privacy.

Off Grid Camping

We offer a VW campervan which sleeps two, and off grid campsites.

We are entirely Off-grid, so there are no power or plug points - please ensure you bring your cell phone battery packs. In summer, please do bring Mozzie & fly repellent.

Weddings & Events at The Gaia Sanctuary

Book our beautiful space alongside the Breede River or in the Milkwood forest, whether for a special occasion, boutique wedding, ceremonies, birthday party, or team building.

Day venue hire you get access to the campsite deck, braai area and fit pit facilities, and river, however if we  have campers booked, one would need to be mindful of that.

We offer a unique, boutique wedding experience in an abundantly beautiful, natural setting, alongside the Breede river with breathtaking views of the Langeberg mountain range. If you are looking for something a little bit different, closer to nature, and more authentic, then we are sure you will love it at The Gaia Sanctuary.

We have a few unique spots for your ceremony; choose from our Milkwood forest or river banks. Our venue can host a maximum of 50 guests.

The Wedding couple can stay overnight in our gorgeous A-frame cabin with a river view. Included in the venue fee is the A frame and campsite deck, 6 campsites, milkwood forest, alter, venue, firepit & braai area, tables & benches, canoe and silent generator.

Retreats & Workshops at The Gaia Sanctuary

We will offer a wide array of healing retreats & workshops from yoga, Pilates, breathwork, meditations, cocoa 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. Check out facebook page for upcoming events.

Activities at The Gaia Sanctuary

• CANOEING
• FISHING
• FIRE PIT
• PICNICS
• BRAAI FACILITIES
• BIRD WATCHING
• STARGAZING

Please contact the team at The Gaia Sanctuary directly for ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS.

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