


About
Become quiet walking along the Grootrivier and witness the majesty of the Swartberg mountains at sunrise. Letterhuis offers six accommodation options and regulary hosts creative retreats and courses at our spacious studio overlooking the farm. Letterhuis has beautiful walks along the Grootrivier and through poplar forests, featuring land art installatons and calligraphic artworks. There are also numerous picnic spots, a large dam with catch and release fishing, swimming and veld walks.
The farm is located 20 minutes outside the historic town of Prince Albert (also renowned for its culinary offerings and extensive list of resident artists). Please have a look at the 'Courses' section below for up-to-date information on upcoming calligraphic and culinary courses held at the farm.
Our pet friendly coffee shop (opening in November 2025), hosted by Barista & Baker, features a roastery, home baked breads, light meals, calligraphic art, gifts and farm produce.
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 barnhouse with a spacious balcony 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, air fryer, microwave, toaster and a induction plate
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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
16 November 2025 Afrikaans 100 - ‘n Langtafel R550 pp / R900 per couple
14 December 2025 Pouring and baking
(Coffee & Pizza workshop) R450 pp / R900 per couple
2 January Introduction to
Sourdough baking
R1100 pp
Calligraphy
2 & 3 December 2025
Italic R1900
(Kindly scroll down for more calligraphy workshops)
12,13 February 2026
The Gentle Healer 1 R1950
26 & 27 April 2026 Unveiled: Alef & Tav R1950
Creative
Workshops
19 & 20 May 2026
Scripts of the Heart
Cost: R1950
(includes teas and lunch, but excludes accommodation).
Kindly book with
Heleen at 083 325 5757
Retreats
Unending Jesus conversations
No cost
14 February 2026
25 April 2026
13 June 2026
1 August 2026
3 October 2026
5 December 2026
Plaas Camino
Traveling from farm to farm
in Western, Eastern and Northern Cape
1-9 April 2026
21-23 May 2026
25 Sept – 2 October 2026
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








































