Meditation Retreats

Maze, slate walls, and color in a Barrydale retreat

Terry says she considers the Barrydale slate walls to be synonymous with the Little Karoo. “Not only are they beautiful, they are also a form of landscape art. Many of the locals are skilled at stacking slate walls. ”

Photos Francois Oberholster

The garden gate that greets you at Terry de Vries’ house in Barrydale seems almost outrageous between beautiful hand-stacked slate walls. The slate may have an authentic Karoo touch, but the cobalt blue gate is reminiscent of Mexico.

Terry, former journalist and longtime Stellenbosch resident, has lived in Barrydale since June 2018. It is a bundle of energy, but at the same time also the image of serenity. Despite having a BSc in Agriculture, Terry is currently a transformation facilitator, offering yoga classes, maze walks, and meditation retreats at her residence, Kamala Retreat House.

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