When we talk about warmth and hospitality, we think of her. No-one knows how old she is, but everyone says she’s been around for as long as they can remember. Some days you’ll find her on the wharf, with a basket full of fish and hair in a scarf. Other days, you’ll see her sitting on the stoop of her home with all her friends. Peeling potatoes and collapsing into belly laughs. Honest and unapologetic. If you drive by church on a Sunday, you’ll hear her singing. Loudly. Enthusiastically. A little out of tune, no doubt. She’ll come visit you when you’re sick, and she’ll make you a mean curry when you’re better. She’ll make you laugh but she’ll cry with you too, wiping the tears off her face with the tip of her apron. 

Here, at the bottom of Africa, on the edge of the world, we all know her. In many lives and by many names. We’ve all met her. She is the best of all of us. She holds all our stories – the pride and the heartache of our history. Hers is the face that inspires us to do what we do, better each day. With love and kindness and generosity. We hope you meet her too. 

 

slow living

We believe in slow and deliberate living. In drinking deep of the well of life. Strolls on the beach, stories by the fire. Pausing to rest, to heal, recalibrate. Being fully awake and present.

MEANING

We believe in embracing meaningful moments and experiences that leave us changed, with lasting memories. 

AUTHENTICITY.

We like to keep things real. Honest, and unpretentious. We love the “real Struisbaai” – its people, its history and culture as they really are.

generosity

At the heart of everything we do, is the overwhelming hospitality of Africa and the Cape. We believe that small and thoughtful gestures have a big impact.

Exploration 

We love adventure and exploration! We welcome explorers and travelers from all over the world to come and experience the marvel that we have to offer in our small, uniquely beautiful piece of the world.

Earth-Loving 

We believe that nature has a way of restoring the deepest parts of us. We use sustainable and eco-friendly practices to offset the effects of climate change. 

legacy 

We believe that Land’s Edge has a future beyond just this generation. We believe it will create more jobs, bring goodness and prosperity to the town, that it will impact lives for good.