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From the heart, via the hands: Our chefs – from sous to head, chef de partie to pastry, and those still in training – man their stations and lovingly prepare menus each day. Mise en place is assembled hours before, calmly in its place, ready to decorate every dish. Plates leave the pass meticulously arranged, every garnish placed with purpose. Every mouthful you enjoy takes careful preparation and precision by busy hands behind the scenes. Healing touch: Inspired by ancient wisdom and time-honoured techniques, our wellness treatments seek to restore a sense of self rather than simply to relax. Inspired by the elements and plants, they create a profound sense of place, grounding you in your surroundings. Through intuitive hands, slow and mindful movements, and remedies drawn from nature, the body is invited to soften, the mind to still. There is no need for words here – touch is the only language necessary.
Behind every part of your stay are the people who make it. Design is crafted weeks and months, even years before you arrive. Lanterns are lit conscientiously each day at dusk, bread is kneaded and baked before a meal. These gestures add meaning and heart to every moment. Most carried out unseen – seamlessly and self-effacingly – by our teams, they are the conscious acts of care that curate and elevate an experience. The personal touches that leave an imprint, even if invisible to the eye. refreshing scrub infused by nature. Dusty from the drive, or tired from the journey, the act is both a symbolic and literal welcome into our world. An acknowledgement of appreciation and respect, the handwashing ritual is embedded – in Africa and around the world – as a societal and cultural, as well as a physical gesture. An invitation in: Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a handwashing ritual with a
Previous spread At the heart of the experience is service that’s considered and sincere. Above In the kitchen, it’s touch that transforms ingredients into gestures of care, turning food into a language you feel before you taste. Right The many handcrafted pieces of art and design that bring our spaces to life carry the marks of their makers.
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