“The track in from the road was not suitable for ordinary vehicles and I’m sure that had we not had a lot of experience with such tracks we wouldn’t have got in at all.”

The road is not suitable for cars with low ground clearance.  We take our Toyota Verso in with no problem, so our advice is to not take in cars built low to the ground, however regular cars with a bit of clearance should be fine.

The road in to the farm moves over property owned by three different owners, and sometimes is an issue when it comes to repairs.  We are working on funding to upgrade as part of a larger project with the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, who are one of the owners involved.

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For the first part of the hike we followed leopard spoor clearly marked in the sand. It had been raining hard in the morning and so this was very fresh – probably an hour or so ahead of us.

Following the river and climbing over the rocks brought us to the first pool where we stripped down to costumes and swimming shoes, wishing for wetsuits and plunged into the icy water. Shouts and screams reverberated through the cliffs as the water was seriously cold. Onwards and upwards. Climbing along ledges and over stony river beds to the second swim through and finally up and out to the waterfalls as the water poured over the ledge into a dark and crystal clear pool. I hadn’t been to the pools since the floods 3 years ago and was amazed at how different it all was. Huge boulders that had blocked the way and demanded to be climbed over with utmost respect were no longer there. It was sad to see enormous  dead cedar trees that had been damaged by the flood still standing, their roots entwined with the rocks.

The cold urged our return to warm jackets and shoes so we started back.  It was a wonderful sense of achievement to get back to to valley. This walk was not an easy one for me and I was immensely proud of my ability to negotiate the swims and clambering over slippery rocks and ledges. I left the valley with an awareness of awe at the power of nature in the changes to the kloof and the valley. Huge boulders had rolled to lodge in new places and create new pools. Massive trees had been uprooted and washed away. And yet, already the indigenous plants were growing back and I was aware that it wouldn’t be long before the valley was as lush and overgrown as it was before.

My thanks to my fellow hikers for their support and encouragement and their bullying to get me to go though and have a truly magical experience.

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True healing comes from within. Take this time for yourself and let us help and support you in discovering your own inner healing. Time to find out who you are and what your needs truly are. Time and space to find your own  balance and energy.

Treatments  with healing oils, detoxifying  lymph massage, stretches and yoga . Take some time to wander the labyrinth, soak in mountain pools and revive your soul.

Daily Schedule:

Early Morning: Body Celebration class – An exercise for body, mind and soul.

An hour session to tune into your body and emotions and work with specific tools designed to calm, shift, energize and empower yourself. Using some simple stretches, breathing, awareness, and mediation this hour is a time for you to focus on where you are and what you need.

Throughout the day: Daily Body treatments

A range of treatments are on offer including Massage/ reflexology/ cranio sacral therapy session/ energy healing work with qualified therapists.  Treatments will be scheduled and each session specifically attuned to your present needs.

Meals will be simple vegetarian fare specially suited to encourage the body to detoxify and process efficiently and gently –raw fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies designed to support your physical body on its detoxification process and regain a sense of wellness, and energy.

For more information on the retreats contact Jeanne at 083 6922970 or email jeanne@boothfamily.co.za

Dates:

4-6 May

26-28 October

24-26 November

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Baviaanskloof and Holistic Massage

Spring is here and time to reconnect and re-emerge. A 4 day healing retreat filled with revitilising your body   According to myth, it is believed that the September equinox is a time of balance. This 4 day retreat is designed especially for you to find balance in your life, emotions, physical body and spiritual practice.

True healing comes from within. Take this time for yourself and let us help and support you in discovering your own inner healing. Time to find out who you are and what your needs truly are. Time and space to find your own  balance and energy.

Treatments  with healing oils, detoxifying  lymph massage, stretches and yoga . Take some time to wander the labyrinth, soak in mountain pools and revive your soul.

Daily Schedule:

Early Morning: Body Celebration class – An exercise for body, mind and soul.

An hour session to tune into your body and emotions and work with specific tools designed to calm, shift, energize and empower yourself. Using some simple stretches, breathing, awareness, and mediation this hour is a time for you to focus on where you are and what you need.

Throughout the day: Daily Body treatments

A range of treatments are on offer including Massage/ reflexology/ cranio sacral therapy session/ energy healing work with qualified therapists.  Treatments will be scheduled and each session specifically attuned to your present needs.

Meals will be simple vegetarian fare specially suited to encourage the body to detoxify and process efficiently and gently –raw fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies designed to support your physical body on its detoxification process and regain a sense of wellness, and energy.

For more information on the retreats contact Jeanne at 083 6922970 or email jeanne@boothfamily.co.za

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Accommodation at the Just-for-2 Cottage in Baviaanskloof

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Baviaanskloof Waterfall Hikes

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