FOOD, FIRE, FACILITIES & FESTIVITIES
Natural venue for your next small gathering
Your Unique Wellness Retreat Venue in South Africa
If you’re searching for a natural, soulful venue for your next small gathering, event, or retreat, the Well-Being Sanctuary offers a stunning setting with all the facilities you need for an unforgettable experience. Located in Sedgefield, South Africa, our venue blends nature, comfort, and community in perfect harmony.
Event Facilities Designed for Comfort and Connection
Our spacious 12m by 10m stretch tent and 20 bell tents can accommodate up to 80 guests — ideal for intimate parties, family gatherings, or wellness retreats. The fully equipped bush kitchen includes cutlery, crockery, a gas stove, and five BBQ/braai areas for all your culinary needs.
Two cozy fire pits offer the perfect place to gather under the stars, while four large wooden tables seat 20 guests comfortably for shared meals. For entertainment, a grass stage provides an inviting platform for workshops, performances, and celebrations.
Your guests’ comfort is our priority — from warm fires, plush bedding, and beautifully furnished bell tents to five hot showers and eight clean compost toilets, every detail is designed to help guests feel relaxed, nurtured, and at home in nature.
Fresh, Organic Food from Our Abundant Garden
At the Well-Being Sanctuary, food is a vital part of the experience. Our extraordinary organic garden overflows with leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, and medicinal herbs, all grown in nutrient-rich soil teeming with life.
Complementing this, our pristine lake offers soft, slightly salty water known for its healing properties — a perfect spot to swim, relax, and connect with nature.
We serve vibrant, seasonal, and locally sourced meals crafted from fresh garden ingredients. The garden also doubles as a peaceful meditation space, where you can find serenity among therapeutic plants and herbs.
Ignite Your Spirit with Fire Workshops and Shows
Fire symbolizes passion, energy, and transformation. At the Well-Being Sanctuary, we offer engaging workshops and mesmerizing fire shows designed to awaken your inner fire and inspire personal growth.
Through movement and dance around the fire, participants tap into their deepest desires and motivation. Booking a fire workshop or show guarantees a memorable and transformative experience for your event.
Earth Lodge: A Sacred Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Experience the profound healing of our traditional sweat lodge, a spiritual practice that helps you shed what no longer serves you and reconnect with your true essence.
Following the ceremony, immerse yourself in our healing lake’s warm, salty waters — a rebirth experience that refreshes mind, body, and soul. This powerful combination provides deep medicine and lasting peace.
Glamping Accommodation: Comfort Meets Nature
Our boutique glamping village offers cozy, luxurious tents perfect for one to four guests, featuring king, queen, and single beds with soft cotton bedding and carpets for added comfort.
Each spacious 5-meter bell tent provides breathtaking views over the lake, grass fields, and enchanted fairy forest. Enjoy a sense of community while sleeping under the stars, with well-lit, secure surroundings and Wi-Fi available on request.
Optional cleaning and bedding services are available at nominal fees to enhance your stay.
Book Your Stay or Event Today
Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, family reunion, wellness retreat, or soulful celebration, the Well-Being Sanctuary is the ideal wellness retreat venue in South Africa — where nature, comfort, and connection come together.
WHAT YOU SAY
Kirsty Shaw2024-05-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nestled along the serene shores of Swartvlei, The Wellness Sanctuary offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The shimmering waters of Swartvlei act as a mirror, reflecting our true nature and inviting deep self-connection. From the moment you arrive, the peaceful ambiance of the sanctuary envelops you, providing the perfect setting to reconnect with love and embrace your wild essence. The thoughtfully designed spaces and holistic programs encourage a harmonious balance of body, mind, and spirit. The Wellness Sanctuary is not just a place; it is an experience. It presents a unique opportunity to reconnect with the essence of who we are, both in our capacity for love and our inherent wildness. The thoughtfully designed spaces and programs encourage a deep connection to oneself and to the natural world. Whether you are participating in a yoga session overlooking the lake, meditating in the tranquil gardens, or simply walking along the serene trails, every moment here is infused with a sense of peace and oneness with nature. Yoga sessions overlooking the lake, meditation in tranquil gardens, and serene nature walks all foster a profound sense of well-being. The warm, welcoming staff and intimate environment create a nurturing space for personal growth and inner peace. The Wellness Sanctuary is a haven where you can rediscover the joy of being present, explore the natural world, and express your true self. For a transformative retreat that nurtures your entire being, look no further than The Wellness Sanctuary. Verity Maud2024-05-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a gorgeous and serene spot! Truly a space for wellbeing. The lake is sublime. The immersion in nature is soul food Red Rock River Camp2024-05-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hosted a school camp at the WB Sanctuary, massive success, stunning location, great hosts and unbelievable scenery! Dion Viljoen2024-05-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. By far the best festival venue in South Africa, featuring access to a beautiful lake, indigenous forest and rolling green meadows where children (and adults!) can frolic. Not to mention the epic organic veggie garden and food forest, copious quantities of fresh drinking water, shaded camping and glamping, hot showers, excellent compost toilets and fire pits where you can linger long into the night. Now also sought after as a retreat venue. Hendrik Burger2024-05-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A magical land that connects you to your heart, people and the music of life. The gatherings and deep connection with nature are reasons I will keep returning. The festivals, sunset views, ceremonies and sacred fires held here are one of a kind amazing. Thanks to Mariët and Vincent for taking care of this beautiful space!! Nicola Jackman (NikkiJackmanjoy)2024-04-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extraordinary space to host retreats and realign with nature! What a sacred and beautiful piece of land - with forest, salt water lake and views that restore the sacred in us all!
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