kruijd is our hospitality retreat in Wellington where we focus on a set of values that

says faster is not always better

 each year we host

• 12 Exclusive Luncheons

• All Year Round Stays

• Limited Number of Events + Weddings

our ethos is built on our organic beliefs and 4 principles of hospitality

BAREFOOT LUXURY

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SLOW

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ORGANIC

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CONSIDERED

The name kruijd is from Dutch origin meaning “herb” or “spice”. Our approach on the farm is inspired by the natural and organic resources provided by the land and surrounding communities

join our

luncheons

‘kruidjie-roer-my-nie’ luncheon and supper

Direct translation of the afrikaans saying

‘kruijdjie-roer-my-nie’

to English: ‘a state of not wanting to be bothered”

These lunch and supper experiences at kruijd speaks about a mindful feast where you are invited to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us

kruijd: from Dutch origin

Meaning “herb” or “spice”

OUR APPROACH ON THE FARM IS INSPIRED BY THE NATURAL AND ORGANIC RESOURCES PROVIDED BY THE LAND AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Days at kruijd start early, when the meadows hang in mist and the cool dawn air fills with birdsong and the chirping of insects. As the sun rises over the aromatic fruit trees of the kruijd farm, we begin to harvest the herbs and spices that will end up in the kruijd kitchen, where morning preparations are already underway.

We invite you to sit down for an unbothered food experience as we share our mindful meals with you while sharing conversation over an impossibly soft, high thread-count linen napkin

Comfort and elegance in a relaxed setting

bare feet bring to mind homeliness, childhood and comfort

luxury evokes a sense of elegance and occasion

it’s all about embracing comfort and encouraging guests to experience your surroundings while at the same time providing an excellent, elegant and luxurious experience.  Experiencing a, sometimes raw, surrounding but returning to a delicious meal, spacious room, a pre-drawn bath and a bed with impossibly soft, high thread-count linen

Slow living means nurturing your local community and spending time on the relationships that bring value to your life.  It’s about discovering the art of conversation and analogue hobbies like board games or phone-free dinners.  It is about being a good listener.  When we travel only to photograph major tourist attractions, we’re doing a disservice to local communities.  And when we consume with little attention to the consequences, we’re contributing to the exploitation of people, animals and the planet.

Slow living is about valuing real relationships and knowing that we’re all interconnected in some way

the perfection of imperfection. 

a close to nature approach to hospitality

we are all multi-hyphenates co existing, co creating and in the bigger scheme of things we can only reach our full potential by means of collaboration