Bliss & Stars

Set within an incredibly secluded valley on the banks of the Doring River in South Africa’s breathtaking Cederberg Mountains, Bliss & Stars is a wilderness retreat like no other. Located just a four-and-a-half-hour drive north of Cape Town, this completely off-grid sanctuary is designed for profound rest and disconnection. With a strict 'no Wi-Fi' policy and a maximum of ten guests per retreat, it offers conscious travellers an unparalleled opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature, making it a spectacular addition to the Eat Plants & Travel collection.

The accommodation is intentionally designed to blur the boundaries between the indoors and the rugged wilderness outside. Guests can choose between canvas and timber tented chalets, wood and glass cabins nestled between ancient boulders, or a luxurious villa built from native Cederberg rock. Because the property is entirely off the grid and untouched by city lights, it sits beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth. Stargazing here is an integral part of the experience, with the hosts offering guided astronomy sessions and astrophotography under the Milky Way.

The culinary journey at Bliss & Stars is a revelation in plant-based gastronomy. The dedicated chefs craft an extraordinary, fully plant-based tasting menu from scratch, utilizing seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes so spectacular that the retreat recently released its own plant-based cookbook. With guided meditation, somatic movement practices, and an unwavering commitment to mindfulness, Bliss & Stars delivers a genuinely life-changing and deeply restorative South African escape.