Workshops

Please note: workshops can only be booked via e-mail

You're welcome to contact Antoinette at infoSKaapSTERTkarookruie.co.za if you want to visit Theefontein.

In the 18 years that I have been oom Johannes's apprentice, learning about the healing properties of Karoo veld herbs and a million other things, it is the healing power of Mother Nature that has captured my heart . Just to feel the sun on my back as we walk in the veld, or to admire the blue, bluest sky above or to listen to the myriad of songs of the many birds ( veldvoeltjies, as we call them), changes my inner landscape and I feel how nature heals old wounds to make space for new growth.

One does not have to DO something to make this healing happen, you just have to surrender into the soft arms of the two big brown mountains at Theefontein, the Man-mountain and the Woman-mountain, because they understand with an ancient understanding. They know we share the same DNA and they know how to assist us. It is in Nature that we see the manifestation of the Creator of everything, the '' the Blou dak se Baas'', as we refer to the Creator here in the Karoo.

What to bring

There is no cell phone reception on the farm, but we have wi-fi if guests have to make urgent calls. We have solar energy to provide electricity for people to charge their cell phones.

  • It helps to bring a torch or a headlight if you want to \ have to get up at night.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Mosquito stuff.
  • Good shoes.
  • A good hat.
  • A notebook.
  • Camera of cell phone to take beautiful pictures.
  • A beanie to wear if the nights are cold.

If you are allergic to bees, please make sure to pack your medication, because the nearest town is far.

''One-on-ones''

Through the years of doing these workshops I've seen that it is not suited to everyone's taste to be in a group to learn about herbs, that some people prefer to come for a "one-on-one", where I take the maximum of two people to stay on the werf on the hill with me. It is not only suited to people who want to know more about herbs, but I also accommodate other needs people might have. The "one-on-one" is perfect for people who need space and quiet, who want to write or paint or just to rest in the silence that surrounds Theefontein.

There is a beautiful little house on the werf that can accommodate people who chose to attend a "one-on-one", where you will find yourself by candle light at night, you will find your borehole water from a tap on your stoep, sweet water that comes from the Man-Mountain. We also have a long drop, a modern Enviro-Loo, so you do not have to be afraid of all the ''spookstories'' one used to hear so much about in the old days.

I have a fridge , run with solar power, so guests can keep their food cold. I also have an option where guests can choose a catering option. I supply bedding, all you need to bring is a towel to dry yourself after washing in a small ''kommetjie'' and I suggest you bring your own pillow.

The programme for people who want to learn about herbs is the same as with the workshops and if you want to come for more than two days, we discuss the programme beforehand. For people who want to come to the werf to either paint, write or rest, I'll discuss their needs beforehand, so I can be guided by their needs.

The "one-on-one" is also perfect for people who have health issues and who are in need of healing. A lot of people arrive at Theefontein with health issues that the medical profession has given up on, so in many cases I am their last resort. I consult with these patients and I supply herbs that are needed for the healing to take place.

You can make a booking by sending me an e-mail – infoSKaapSTERTkarookruie.co.za