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About Us
You're not broken—you're just running on empty. At Vala House, we specialize in bringing exhausted souls back to life. Whether you're battling burnout, seeking creative inspiration, or ready to begin your yoga journey, our bespoke retreats meet you exactly where you are
Nestled on the edge of the ancient Knysna Forest, every breath here is medicine. Every moment, an opportunity to remember who you were before the world got too heavy
"What happens when people open their hearts? They get better.”
Haruki Murakami
Our Wellness and Yoga Retreats
Testimonials
Real Transformations from Real People. Over 500 guests have found their reset at Vala House.
Thank you all for an unforgettable week of peace, power, inspirations, challenges, movements, the big and little adventures in nature and all the various experiences. Thank you for giving me such a lovely home and place to rest, recover and restart. Hope to see you soon. Take care and thank you for taking care of us!
What a week! Thank you for the love and breakthrough that I received here at Vala House. I'm going to take the lessons with me. You're amazing people. Peter, Amy, Nelson, Alex - blessings to you!
Nohbo Macheke
Vala is for everyone! Here you can heal, rest, relax, as well as grow. There is no judgement and no pressure, and you're always helped with a friendly smile and an open heart. Farewell, but not goodbye. Will see you again.
Schalk Wentzel
A respite from a busy world, the surroundings are peaceful and invite calm. Treatments, highly recommended. A wonderful group of hosts try everything, leave with spirit, restored difficulties like darkness lifted a wonderful, nourishing retreat.