About
Letterhuis on Aswater farm was once a place.
Now it is a space of experience-
waiting to welcome you with arms wide open.
Experience the Karoo's visual hallelujahs,
gentle walks on the mountain,
and art walks beneath the lush poplar trees beside the river.
Wake to birdsong in one of our uniquely decorated guest cottages.
Come for a retreat.
Come to rest.
Come to create.
Learn the art of beautiful writing.
Learn the ancient art of sourdough bread baking.
Discover the finer nuances of coffee at Manna's Roastery with Baking Barista.
Attend a coffee tasting and pairing experience.
Come away and be still...
Listen. Breathe. Experience the beauty of our Creator.
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Accommodation
Letterhuis offers 6 accommodation options, including a boutique campsite next to the river.
Hysie
A small house perched above the farm dam, with mountain views stretching across the horizon.
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1x Double bedroom
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Bathroom with hot shower
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Kitchen with fridge, air fryer, induction plate and microwave
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Living room with gas heater
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Stoep overlooking dam and mountains
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Parking next to the house
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(Please note no braai facilities)
Malalapa
Boutique campsite along the river
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Deck overlooking river
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Spacious under cover kitchen area with gas hob and hot water
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3x Bathrooms (one with gas shower)
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Built in braai
Ou Waenhuis
A beautifully restored barn house with a spacious stoep offering sweeping views of farm fields and distant mountains — perfect for family getaways
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2x Double rooms
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Bathroom with hot shower
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Kitchen with oven, fridge/freezer and microwave
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Living room with fireplace and heater
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Full length stoep with built in braai
Punto & a Capo
Two spacious double rooms with ensuite bathrooms adjacent to the Studio
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1x Double room
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Bathroom with hot shower
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Coffee station
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Stoep overlooking the farm
Pendans
Adjacent to the century old manor house, this beautiful self catering space features a wide stoep, flooded with natural light, a host of local and international calligraphic artworks, wooden floors and high ceilings.
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2x Double rooms (both with mountain views)
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Bathroom with hot shower
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Kitchenette with small fridge, toaster, kettle, countertop oven and microwave
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Living room with dining table
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Stoep with braai facility
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Separate entrance
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Small private garden
Art & Prayer Walks
There are various short walks on the farm along the Grootrivier and on the mountain. An open air gallery features hand carved calligraphic stones.
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2x River walks with land art
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Mountain walk
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Prayer room and Word gallery
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Various art installations
Courses
Culinary
Upcoming
Calligraphy workshops
Creative
Workshops
Retreats
Plaas Camino
Plaas Caminos
Plaas Caminos includes farms from the Northern Cape, the Karoo, Eastern Cape and Western Cape. The Letterhuis’ prayer and art walks on Aswater farm form part of this unique project. Every farm owner has created a special space which varies greatly in which one can become still enough to hear God’s voice. Travel from one farm to the other - ‘Look ahead with joy, anticipate what God has created’
What to expect when coming to the LETTERHUIS’ walks:
Unspoken Truth is spoken everywhere - Psalm 19 Message
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HALLELUYAH EXHIBITION: An exhibition of art banners celebrating the God Who instituted the Feast of Tabernacles
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HAND CARVED STONES (Open Air Gallery): These stones, exhibited between the poplar trees, declare the glory of our faithful and everlasting God. The stones were carved by Ley Mboramwe Marakele, a WOR(L)DS letter carver
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LAND ART: Unheard but clearly visible declarations of God: Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life; the Lamb of God, the Righteous One, the soon to come King, the Word…All along the routes are scrolls inviting you to go deeper. There are 33+ art installations on the farm.
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VELD WALKS: In the veld overlooking the Swartberg mountains and per chance encountering an Eland, Kudu and other small buck.
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PRAYER ROOM & GALLERY: The small once-upon-a-time mill is a quaint gallery space where antique lunch tins are treasure chests of original art and personal testimonies of the artists. In the top story is a small prayer room where you can be still, paint a hallelujah or write a prayer request.
Guest Feedback
So subliem...Met hierdie sielsverrykende ervaring keer ons met Karoo-asem wat elke spier, klier en senu genees hetterug...Kom beslis weer terug om die ruimtes in ons ons Godgegewe Gees weer aan te vul.
Jane & Riaan
Dankie vir die mooi wat ons hier ervaar het. Die rustigheid, die natuurskoon en God se teenwoordigheid in elke vertrek van jul huisie. Die stilte het ons goed gedoen.
Marietjie
We visited Africa and found a place in Heaven. This is a truly "thin place' and we thank God for bringing us here by divine appointment.
Fiona & Neil
Get in Touch
Located on the R407, 33km outside Prince Albert in the direction of Klaarstroom, you will find Die Letterhuis and its curved white wall on your right. Aswater will be on your left 1km further
GPS: S33.27051 E22.37491
Tel: +27 76 0511017
or +27 83 325 5757