Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat

I wanted to spoil my mama and have some special quality time together. Wow our hearts have expanded to the max with all the beauty of nature that surrounds Bodhi Khaya… The food is delicious and nourishing and abundant, the rooms are quaint and so much attention to detail with even an electric blanket for these chilly evenings in winter. The sauna is also such a delight for inspired conversations and overlooking the dam and mountains. Incredible people were drawn there with us… uplifting meaningful conversations and so much learning! We are already planning our trip back! Thank you for all of you who co-created the most memorable weekend for us ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Such a magical place to unwind and find yourself again. The meals are all vegetarian, and extremely tasty with a huge variety of delicious flavours. The communal areas were very welcoming with warm log fires and comfy chairs, and I loved chatting to the other guests in the evening around the fire. I chose the basic accommodation which was perfect for me; a comfy, warm bed with not many other luxuries. The other accommodation options were beautiful but it was no hardship to return to the tranquility of my simple room. The highlight for me was the wonderful walks around the farm, where the air seems cleaner than any other air I've breathed! It felt totally safe to walk on my own and I felt myself walking slower, breathing deeper and seeing in 3D again as my nervous system relaxed. If you are getting burnt out in your daily life, this is the place to come. Just watch out, it's very difficult to leave again!

Which ever retreat offering you choose, you're in for a treat. The food is fabulous, so tasty and plentiful. The grounds are wild and beautiful, you may come across buck if you're lucky and such a wide variety of fynbos. The swimming dam and sauna are great and you may have the company of an elusive, and safe little, terrapin or 2. Accommodation options vary based on your budget and you can even opt to camp. Which time of year you go, you won't regret it, roaring fires in the winter and shady trees in the summer. The amount of work that goes in to making Bodhi Khaya so special often remains unseen but can be appreciated by how well kept the grounds are and how well everything works. I walked and ran the whole estate alone feeling totally safe. Somewhere to visit as often as you can

Exceptional. A gift of an experience. I only gave rooms 4 because it is an old farmhouse style property so a little rustic, but this is part of the vibe. The facilitators, healers, incredible food, and nature all come together to offer a special space to return to self.

Bodhi Khaya will hopefully become my personal annual ‘pilgrimage’ to heal myself and give gratitude. What an incredible blessing to spend 7 Silent Days feeling the support that this space offers . The surrounding pristine environment nurtures on a level that fills the soul - easily accessible, safe and inviting. The gentle welcoming is un-pretentious and accepting. The accommodation is comfortable, functional and homely. The food is beyond expectation and I found myself chewing and savoring each morsel of deliciousness and giving thanks. The facilitators are attentive and massage healers ( optional) are intuitive angels. I feel restored- Thank you

I am sure during summer it is paradise. But in winter a different experience. Our room was dripping with condensation, extremely cold, plugs tripping and damp meaning wet towels, wet blanket and wet clothes. Location is stunning with beautiful hikes. Sauna was a treat and yoga and breathwork amazing. Very tasty and wholesome food, two out of three dinners a little disappointing, however check whether your stomach can cope with it first.

Bodhi Khaya is located near Grootbos Nature Reserve and offers different workshops and retreats. Different room typs and camping available. Thick wall keep the rooms cold in summer, can be chilly in winter. The yoga and meditation room offers a warm atmosphere. Props are provided. Hiking trail in pristine fynbos are safe to walk alone, there are also a swimming dam, a sauna and a walking labyrinth. Vegetarian food is served 3 x daily, fresh and made with love. Perfect place to unwind and recharge.

I don’t even know where to begin… a few days later, this experience was nothing short of incredible. From the moment I arrived, the warm welcome and helpful host set the tone. The food was absolutely next level, I had no idea a plant-based diet could be that delicious and nourishing. It completely shifted my perspective. Our instructors were some of the most grounded and authentic people I’ve ever met. Their healing presence was truly felt in every interaction. Every moment felt intentional and deeply restorative. It felt personal to me, even though we were in a group. Whether it was swimming in the dam, walking silently through nature, or soaking in the sauna and the “work”. I cannot thank Bodhi Khaya enough for that space. I could go on and on, but the biggest takeaway is this: I am not the same. I felt emotionally safe in a way I didn’t even know I needed. I’m still processing everything… I can’t recommend enough