January 2021
Growing 100+ edible plants
With our latest additions to the garden we are growing 102 varieties of food at the lodge and reached another milestone.
September 2020
1 year anniversary
We are growing food at the lodge now for an entire year and what once seemed impossible is taking shape!
April 2020
Growing as much food as possible
We are increasing plant density
March 2020
Covid19 and LockdownSA
The pandemic will change the world forever. Hopefully towards a more sustainable future. We continued with our path and took care of the food forest during #lockdownSA.
February 2020
Peak Season and Full House
Guests loved every stay at the lodge right before travel was restricted globally!
September 2019
How we started our Food Forest
We wanted to grow food for guests and staff directly at the lodge.
Stay at la Vista Lodge
We offer incredible bay views and homegrown food centrally located in Plettenberg Bay.
Our Team
Alretha
Chef
Loves to create dishes that delight.
Amos
Steward
Longterm employee and multi talent. Anything is possible!
Adé
Manager - La Vista Lodge
Communication genius , expanding his knowledge everyday!
Axel
Founder
Visionary thinker! Wanted more herbs :)

Beautiful Garden Route Lodge
Situated along the widely popular Garden Route, in the seaside town of Plettenberg Bay, is our stunning 4-star lodge, la Vista. From our position on a steep ridge, our lodge boasts magnificent views of the expansive ocean and lagoon that is sure to leave anyone who beholds it breathless
Testimonials
Homegrown Food
Teamwork at la Food Forest
We love gardening.
Simply delicious
With Mint and Berries from the Garden
Breakfast deluxe
Scrambled eggs a la Food Forest