Explore the latest happenings, stories, and insights from The Rest farm. From upcoming workshops and retreats to exciting developments in sustainable farming and community initiatives, our news page keeps you informed and inspired about all things related to reconnecting with nature, wellness, and holistic living.
This is the story of The Space: The beautiful natural earth building that we built on The Rest. The...
Since I became a full time farmer I have developed a much deepened understanding of what it means (as...
I propose we rename June 16 We Shall Not Forget Day or Never Again Day. Youth Day sounds too...
Its that time of year again when the need for rain begins to dominate conversations between farmers. Spring has...
When I was 8 months pregnant I was charged by a bull. Mojo was new on the farm, full...
26 of August was the day that my professional development workshop Reconnect to your Creativity was scheduled to start...
I had a conversation over lunch the other day with some friends I have known since my early days...
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.