Welcome to our River Valley Paradise…
Welcome to our river valley paradise.
Whether it’s wellness, rejuvenation, recharging or simply investing in yourself, our stunning river valleys are the perfect location for you to unwind and find your unique path to self- discovery.
Our bubbling rivers, unexplored wilderness and wonderful wildlife will restore your inner peace and recharge your positivity. . A haven for those in need of healing with every manner
of support available
Our vision is to provide an inspiring space, affording you the opportunity to escape the hectic pace of our modern lives and instead, relax, refresh and recharge.
COME AS YOU ARE, EXPLORE WHAT YOU CAN BE AND FIND YOUR UNIQUE PATH OF SELF-DISCOVERY.
Journey to our breath-taking river valley and lose yourself in the stunning landscape.
Leave the world behind and settle into sheer heaven, where the only sounds are the beautiful babbling of the river and the reverberations of the unexplored magical forest on your doorstep.
Our stunning accommodations are set alongside our eco-pool & mini golf course. This breath-taking setting in the Western Cape has to be seen to be believed.
Add to that the range of facilities at each of the locations on offer and you are in for the trip of a lifetime… with exclusive rights with each booking, you will only see the people you wish to see, whether that’s your partner or your adult friends. Rivendell Retreat has been designed as a couples’ retreat, an escape from the everyday noise of the world today a chance for you to relax and enjoy your time and space together with privacy guaranteed. And no interruptions from technology.
Fly in and enjoy our par 3 golf course
Our River Valley ‘Rivendell’
Our golf course, Eco pool and 19th hole bar area
At 'Lothlorien’ our Elven River Lodge
At 'Gondolin’ our Lookout Lodge
At the Cottage
Register Your Interest.
Interested in treating yourself to a few days away at Rivendell Retreat? Register your interest today!
About Us.
Husband-and-wife team, Chris and Lindsey Willett, have lovingly restored and renovated this site over the last few years in a bid to provide not only a place of calm and peace for their family, but also for like-minded adults who yearn to be able to escape the constant noise of the world today.
Former Queen’s Guardsman Chris and his wife Lindsey were lucky enough to visit South Africa 24 years ago and have loved life here ever since, visiting regularly.
This project is the culmination of many decades of hard work and all those years dreaming of a real escape into the stunning South African wilderness.
The George area is recognised as one of the most temperate climates on the planet, constantly experiencing four seasons in one day.
With its perfect combination of sun and rain all year round, the stunning green landscape is breath-taking.
Rivendell Retreat is set within this amazing wilderness and is the perfect location to slow down, relax and unwind.
“Being able to spend time in South Africa, with my family is a real blessing, being able to develop a retreat within this amazing country, and share this with like-minded people and friends is an absolute dream come true for us” said Chris.
“Words and pictures can never do this environment justice it has to be experienced to be believed, we look forward to welcoming you soon.”
Accommodation.
We have painstakingly renovated the existing properties and made a few additions to the Retreat.
Each property is solar-powered and has robust environmentally-friendly credentials.
Our luxurious 2 bedroom private Lookout Lodge sits on a stunning plateau overlooking the verdant River Valley.
With an open-plan living area, expect to find all your home comforts, wifi, cellular reception, washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, wood-burning stove and a separate drinks fridge.
Our Elven River Lodge is nestled near the river and is a one couple unit with every amenity you could wish for, including wood burning hot tub, Outside shower, fire pit, braai, indoor fully equipped kitchen and of course the sound of the running river on your personal outdoor deck.
We have 3 properties at the retreat, keeping it exclusive for our guests. The Lookout Lodge & the cottage can ONLY be booked together due to the close proximity of the accommodation. The River lodge can be booked completely seperate.
All our lodges are environmentally friendly with their own solar system. The water is pumped and filtered from the river. We have striven to be as self-sufficient as possible.
The tasteful decor which is themed around Rivendell, from JRR Tolkeins’The Lord of the Rings’ creates a world of surprise and adventure which add to the escape factor of our retreat.
There is wifi in the Lookout Lodge but not at the River Lodge which is purposely left off the grid!
Cellphone reception at the front gate to the property, but very little at the property itself.. so it’s WIFI friendly at the Lookout lodge, but no cell service.
Your surroundings are forests, rivers, mountains and nature. Carefully nurtured gardens provide an ideal suntrap while the tree canopy affords welcoming shade from the heat of the day.