The Shepherd’s Cottage

Nestled atop a hill at The Rest farm, The Shepherd’s Cottage offers a tranquil escape with sweeping views of Alwynkop and Compassberg. Perfect for families or couples, the cozy retreat features an open-plan living area, a fully equipped kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms, an indoor bathroom, and an outdoor compost toilet.

Designed for all seasons, thick walls and a shaded peach tree keep the space cool in summer, while a Bosca fireplace warms chilly winters. Guests can cap off their days with a starlit braai, enjoying panaromic sunset views and a peaceful connection to nature.

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Retreat. Heal. Reconnect.

The Rest Farm Retreat in the Serene Sneeuberg Mountains

Accommodations

Cottages: Two rustic, family-sized, self-catering cottages.

Caravans: Four cute, fully equipped caravans.

Camping: A fun, budget-friendly option during summer.

Food & Supplies

Farm Produce: Purchase homemade bread, farm-style meals, grass-fed Karoochoice meat, and fresh eggs (meals and bread require advance notice.)

Pack Wisely: We are one hour away from the nearest grocery store, so please bring everything else!

Off-Grid & Sustainable Living

No load-shedding: We are fully solar-powered!

Eco-Conscious: To conserve water and energy, we do not have en-suite bathrooms or energy-hungry appliances. Enjoy our pristine, drinkable farm water, and help us reuse, recycle, and compost.

Digital Detox: There is no cell signal, but we offer good Wi-Fi if you need to plug in.

Pet Policy

Well-trained, non-hunting pets are welcome.  We ask that you help us protect our sensitive mountain ecosystem.

Getting to The Rest
We are half way between Cape Town and Johannesberg (about 8 hours in either direction) half an hour off the N9 highway. We are an hour from Graaff-Reinet and 25 minutes from Nieu Bethesda.

To Drive: Email us for directions and check on the current state of the road and how your car will fare on the dirt roads.

Carpool to workshops: Join the event on the Facebook page and see who is keen to carpool. Email us to put you in touch with other drivers coming from your area.

Bus: Both Intercape and Translux stop in Graaff-Reinet. We will arrange to pick you up from the bus station and bring you to the farm directly or via a guest house (buses usually arrive at awkward times in the late or early hours.)
Email us to arrange this.

Fly: Catch a flight to Port Elizabeth and hire car to drive to the farm (this is a four hour drive).
Co-ordinate with other workshop participants who want to do the same. Email us for directions.

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