Just Back: Sterrekopje

From Soil to Soul

by Caitlin Humphreys

From “soil to soul” ... the fertile land and farm life at Sterrekopje is in rhythm with nature's cycles, allowing guests to become grounded with Mother Earth.

I would be remiss not to note the growing travel zeitgeist centered around healing rituals. Wellness travel appeals to a wide audience and as it becomes more popular, it can be hard to distinguish what is worth your time. I have had the privilege of enjoying a broad variety of wellness platforms across the globe but never one as integrated as this. 

Sterrekopje is located in the charming village of Franschhoek, surrounded by expansive mountains and rambling vineyards. The house manager, exuding calm energy, welcomed us with a handwritten note detailing our daily itinerary of personalized rituals. Without giving too much away, the journey incorporates food and drink (interactive cooking classes, herbal mixology, and garden immersion), mindfulness (yoga, artistic inspiration, clinical hypnotherapy set to live classical piano), and spa therapies (exfoliation, intuitive massage, and hammam treatments). 

Sterrekopje gave me the opportunity to be present—to peruse the curated library (think Brené and Glennon), walk in the organic garden, and simply be intentional with my time and choices. 

Once again, TS is ahead of the curve in finding this unique sanctuary—it is worth the flight alone but also a thoughtful addition to any trip to southern Africa. Experience this healing oasis for yourself before it ends up on all those prescriptive lists ...