“we thrive together”

We are a community nestled in the lush Concordia Forests of Knysna. Built on the values of balance and inclusivity, our mission is to help foster the growth and expansion of healthy community, good business, shared skills and information and a deep connection with our natural surroundings.

What we offer

Organic Meals

Enjoy the freshness of delicious range of meals made from our own organic garden on the property.  We provide you with proudly South African vegetarian-friendly cuisine that is hearty, healthy & flavourful.

A basket with assorted flatbreads and rolls on a wooden picnic table. Bowls of various dips including pesto and hummus are nearby, along with red and green grapes. A jar with sliced carrots and cucumbers, is also present. The table has a green cloth and is set outdoors with a chair in the background.

Special Events

We host quarterly music events, sweat lodges and drum circles to connect with the local community, deep dive into our unique off-grid farmlands culture and get to know the talented artists of the Garden Route.

Four women walking on a forest trail, carrying baskets and wearing hats, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Daily Classes

Begin your wellness journey with full access to our beginner-friendly daily (except Sundays) wellness and fitness classes. From Iyengar Yoga to a neighbourhood walk, there’s a little something for everyone.

Person practicing yoga indoors with large window showing trees outside.

Ongoing Retreats

Take that much needed time out on one of our regular inhouse retreats. We offer a steady flow of either noble silence,  or adventure retreats to suit every need. Every retreat includes yoga, life coaching & forest bathing.

Dense pine forest with tall trees and dappled sunlight filtering through the branches.

Earth Lodge Accommodation

Book your stay in one of our exquisite cob-interior cabins for yourself, family or even a romantic getaway. We offer incredible packages that ensure a pampering yet fun stay filled with life-changing experiences.

Eco-friendly pod house with large windows, surrounded by trees and greenery, featuring circular stepping stones on the path.

Weekly Workshops

Explore wellness and sustainability principles right on your doorstep with your own bespoke schedule and a selection of workshops from our community of talented facilitators to choose from.

Person working on a large compost pile beside a small building, surrounded by trees and gardening tools.

MEET THE TEAM

Owner and curator of the Oervibe space, Casper Badenhorst.

Casper Badenhorst

Curator & Founder

The man behind the Oervibe vision with a passion for community, Casper started off 20 years ago as the owner of a furniture company ‘Cazso’ in the Knysna community. His network runs wide and strong in the area and has inspired him to grow this into the Oertribe.

Retreat Manager of Oervibe, Simone Franks, and yoga teacher, events coordinator and facilitator of the space.

Simone Franks

Retreat Manager

A yogi with a difference. Simone has been teaching yoga for over 7 years now and 3 years in the Garden Route, connecting with folks all across the Coast and inspiring wellness and mindfulness. Her travels abroad have led her to managing retreat spaces and since, to the Oervibe Community.

Adam Phuzi, a young ambitious landscaper of Oervibe.

Adaduma Phuzi

Landscaper

A true visionary when it comes to the hands on shaping of Oervibe. Adam creates beautiful spaces wherever he goes and is passionate about his stunning garden which weaves through the entire space as well as creating stunning areas for people to connect with nature and each other.