The Magic of the MacFarlanes & the tale of how a healing house also became a (he)art haven
Clearing and Creation is an exhibition at Hanya House, in collaboration with White River Gallery (@whiterivergallery), that celebrates and explores the sacred feminine. This isn't just any exhibition though... it has a backstory that's close to our hearts:…
Blooming Bold: Moné van Rooyen’s exploration of motherhood
Clearing and Creation: A Journey into the Sacred Feminine is an exhibition in collaboration with the White River Gallery at Hanya House in honour of Women's Day and Women's Month. Lowveld artist and ceramicist, Moné van Rooyen, is…
The Sacred Ley Line that runs through White River
BeJay Watson often reminds us that, in White River, we are lucky to live on the Nilotic Meridian. This is an energetic ley line that runs along 31-degrees east longitude. This wide meridian is at the very centre…
As we rise: “Out of the Ashes” by Kerri Dunshea
We continue to explore (and bask in) 'creativity as medicine' and you'll notice that as you rise up the staircase at Hanya House we are rotating the works on the first floor. One of our most recent artworks…
Community Voices: Lowveld Psychiatrist, Dr. Caro De Witt, Discusses Crystals Balls, Balancing Tables & Psychiatry in a Changing World
We know her as the psychiatrist who’s breaking the mould. Dr. Caro De Witt is not only young, full of joy, and an exquisite singer, but she’s also known as one of the most caring (and joyful) doctors…
As we rise: “Surrendering to the unknown” by Kerri Dunshea
One of our greatest privileges at Hanya House (one that we never take for granted) is being able to share specific pieces by South African artists. We are guilty as charged of looking at art from a healing…
Reaching Down: In a single painting this artist communicates my biggest learnings from three years training to be a Master Life Coach
One of my biggest take-aways from three years training to be a Master Life Coach has been to get really curious about “the darkness”. Which is why the Majak Bredell painting that I talk about in the video…
Community Voices: Absa Cape Epic finisher, Julia Westoby, discusses 6000kms of training, lessons in the saddle, & re-adjusting to life after such a big event
White River local, Julia Westoby lost her dad to colon cancer eight years ago. She describes this as a turning point and, now in her mid-forties, she is steadily conquering thousands of kilometers at a time, most recently…
Hanya House – A collaboration 20 years in the making that celebrates the art of living
A stroll passed an old building on a golf course I’ve always had a fear of hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s rooms. Strangely enough, so has Rav but our fears were slightly different. While I feared the smell, the…
Community Voices: Melissa Appel (Joubert) Discusses Salty Chips, Blind-Dates, Onions, & Stairways to Heaven
Most people will know of Body Stress Release (BSR) practitioner, Melissa Appel (Joubert). But how many of you know that she sings “Stairway to Heaven”? It’s a fitting song for her because she believes in – among other…
Photos: An Evening of Korean Cooking with Ella Lee Murray
After having a chance to sleep on it, we’re feeling exceptionally lucky that on a random Wednesday in October, in a small town in Mpumalanga province, we could share a cultural food experience like the one you see…
Celebrating One Year of F.I.T.T. Form Strength & Core Training for Women with Bettina Klesse
Personal Trainer at Hanya House, Bettina (Tina) Klesse recently marked one year of her F.I.T.T. Form Strength and Core classes for women. In celebration of this milestone, we asked Tina 12 questions: When did you give your first…
