Vala House

Burnt out? Stressed?Vala House is THE place to recuperate.It is impossible not leave rejuvenated, ready to face life again; with the nutritious meals, the beautiful, peaceful location and activities presented.Peter makes your stay personal and special.

Need to reset, rethink and recalibrate? Without my realizing it, the activities offered at Valahouse worked on a subtle level, touching and changing me in ways I could not have imagined. Stepping back into reality, with the amazing vegan food, airy, sunny rooms, chatter around the cosy fire place and peaceful surrounds, a distant memory, I realized that I felt lighter! If it was Peter’s soulful yoga classes and touching poetry or art and thought provoking pottery – who knows. A special mention to Sue! Forest bathing on steroids with her spell bounding insights on creation and how everything and everyone has a role to play! Transformational breathing…oh my word! Not to be missed!If you want to remain stuck in whatever is holding you back. Don’t visit Valahouse. BUT if you want to look forward with a new perspective and live inspired - Don’t think twice – you will not be disappointed!

Set in a lush, green scenery lies this stunning retreat house. The rooms are very tastefully decorated and both spacious and cozy at the same time. Peter is a wonderful host and teacher who manages to create a peaceful and generous atmosphere. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Absolutely loved my time at Vala! The rooms are so beautiful and spacious, the beds are luxurious and I can't say enough about the food. The excursions, yoga and therapies offered have absolutely changed my life and given me a new lease on life. I absolutely recommend this amazing place...to get rested, revived and renewed!

Exactly what I hoped for. Lovely yoga classes. Big trees. Inspiring art. Birdsong. Crisp white sheets. A hammock to read in. A naartjie orchard to snack from. (Not that you need it - the food is amazing! And you don't need to pack books, Peter's library is well stocked...) Thank you, Peter and Nelson for an unforgettable retreat.

Place to be for a time out, recharging and healing!Thank you very much for the time. I was already guest at Vala House in November 2022. The booking and communication was super easy and from the beginning appreciative and individual. When I arrived quite late at the evening Peter took a lot of time to discuss with me a potential plan for the next 5 days. The atmosphere and energy in the house was soothing and very positive. Besides the daily yoga sessions I had some spiritual experiences, like the Reiki session, and especially the Breathwork was incredibly healing and intense. Additionally, we were very close to nature through the hike at Robberg and the forest walk. Which grounded me a lot. I am incredibly grateful for the time there and was already able to work through and take away a lot in the 5 days. In addition, I came closer to meditation. The food was amazing and also the team was super warm and nice.I am sure that with your retreats, the neighbourhood and the house you have created a wonderfully magical place where many people find themselves and come fully into their power.Namaste,Kristina

When you arrive at Vala House your first view of the property is this gorgeous farm style villa entrance, whilst being warmly welcomed in by the host, Peter.The communal kitchen is gorgeous and it's the 1st thing I loved about the house and noticed as I walked in, plus there is a lovely fireplace for wintertime, where you can cosy up with a book or just chill.The house really is stunning, and my room is beautiful, spacious, breezy, and light with such a lovely energy and Tuscan feel balcony where I managed to get a bit of work done. The ensuite bathroom has a shower and a bath with some lovely vegan friendly natural aromatherapy soaps and creams, and it’s these little extras and attention to detail that make the stay unique.Guests are welcome to join the daily Yoga classes on offer or sign up for one of the Yoga Retreat’s on the calendar. I feel quite privileged that Peter kindly opened his beautiful studio up for me to teach an on-Line Pilates class, whilst connected to the free wi-fi.The beauty of this places is that it‘s really peaceful and relaxing here and the expansive property and garden has views of the hills and a dam. There are also horses and cows next door and buck do venture into the property, so you do really feel like you have been submerged into nature and away from the hustle bustle.Peter has really created such a warm, welcoming, and homey feel here, and the home away from home experience I wanted to rest, relax, and unwind.

Best yoga retreat ever. Not only was the room, location, and property exactly what I was hoping for, but the yoga and meditation classes were the perfect start and end to the days. Vala House just opened this year, but already Peter and his team have really figured out how to design & host meaningful retreats. As a solo female traveler, I felt at home and among friends right away. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you Vala House!!!