Janet, the hostess, recently purchased an old farm school and with much love and care has transformed it into her residence, accommodation, a venue for creative workshops and is in the process of developing a food and medicinal garden. The School offers guests a unique, farm style experience for those who love nature, hiking, cycling and birding. It is a home-from-home stay. Rheenendal lies in the heart of the Garden Route. Rheenendal is a ± 20 minute / 22 km drive to the closest town of Knysna. There one can find many restaurants, coffee shops, a waterfront complex and countless spots of exquisite natural beauty. Janet will provide guests with excellent coffee / tea and there are a couple of restaurants in the immediate area - one of which specialises in homegrown, vegetarian food. Most of all there are several walks and cycle routes to rivers, indigenous forests, old gold mines and the forests where elephants still reside. Nature is still pristine and unspoiled offering city dwellers respite, relaxation and some healthy exercise.