What to Do When You Want to Give Up 🙃😵
Almost from the beginning of this project, people would visit the farm and tell me I was crazy to take on so much work. I would show them around, waving my arms enthusiastically while I showed them spaces with crumbling walls and dirt floors that would one day be venue spaces or bedrooms. Thank goodness […]
Manifestation Mindset 🧠✨
Last weekend I was chatting to some guests about the peace and beauty on this farm. They were remarking about how easy it is to feel good here, but when they go back to their apartments in the city it is not nearly as easy to feel at peace and happy. This got me thinking about […]
Farewell – And See You Soon 👋🌞✌
Rianne, our Hospitality Manager, has left us to pursue her passion: Teaching Yoga Nearly three years ago Rianne van der Mast arrived on our farm for a six-week work-exchange programme. It was a match from the start! Many of you will know her as our Hospitality Manager, offering warm welcomes and excellent service. She has helped […]
Unlocking the Mysteries of Tantra: Exploring Tantric Practices
Unlocking the Mysteries of Tantra: Exploring Tantric Practices In the realm of spirituality and personal development, Tantra often evokes a sense of intrigue and mystery. This ancient tradition, rooted in Hinduism and Buddhism, offers a path towards spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and liberation. However, Tantra is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Let’s delve deeper into the essence […]
Passion and Your Palate 🍎
I was mulling over the state of the world one day years ago while still living in Johannesburg. There was yet another petrol price hike and various people going on strike, and I wondered what it would be like to not have access to the food in the supermarket up the road. It was not the […]
Our Food Story
A big part of Quinta Carvalhas is the food we grow, prepare and serve to our guests. In fact, the food we serve is one of the biggest reasons our guests want to stay on the farm and not go home – there is genuine delight and surprise that vegetarian food can be so incredibly tasty. This is a huge win for us; we strive to create the tastiest food with the best possible ingredients to leave you feeling nourished and nurtured.
Attention to detail
What brings that feeling of relaxation and comfort you would get if you were really at home? Here at Quinta Carvalhas, we think it’s the attention to detail – the loving care and attention we give to the guests, the décor, and the food. You can feel this in the books lying around that you can dip in and out of, the super comfy couch with plenty of cushions to support an afternoon nap, or the soft lighting to help you feel relaxed while reading on the blue veranda.
Connection to Nature
One of the first things that caused me to fall in love with Quinta Carvalhas when I first saw it in 2016 was the abundance of trees: a variety of mature trees close to the barns and farmhouse which would later be the foundation of the meditation garden, as well as the natural cork oak forest on the other side of the road. This was priceless – finding these precious tall trees – as they are an integral part of the peaceful energy of the farm.
