About us - The Story of la Food Forest

La Food Forest is a 7 year project to establish a stable ecosystem from edible perennials at la Vista Lodge **** in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.
La is an old word which is defined as "Oh look!" An example of la used as an interjection is in the sentence, "La! What a beautiful food forest!" which means "Oh look! What a beautiful food forest!"
We are known for incredible views, attention to detail, lovely guest service & our growing efforts towards becoming an ecofriendly tourist attraction in the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route.

We offer delicious artisan baked goods as well as having our restaurant for guests positioned inside one of the most popular accommodation in Plettenberg Bay.

Covid-19 has impacted our business drastically just like most other businesses across South Africa and the rest of the world.

In an attempt to save the world our business, employees and set an example we decided to launch an online platform „lafoodforest“ whereby future holiday makers, garden and garden route lovers and supporters can order mainly edible plants online for us to grow and follow our way out of this tourism crisis while our local team of employees takes care of the plants.
We hope to have all of you as future guests when this crisis is over and a more beautiful food forest then ever before producing food also for you as a guest. 
We are looking forward to offer our boutique personalized service that you won’t forget!

Why not approach a crazy problem of our time with a crazy idea? Donate some Cape gooseberries from our online shop that we can plant and eat the berries during your next holiday!

God bless you for your support!
 
Axel
Owner - La Vista Lodge
Founder - La Food Forest

Amos
Steward - La Food Forest
 
Adé
Manager - La Vista Lodge

Amos

Steward of the Food Forest

Amos started as a Gardener in 2015 at la Vista Lodge and has a great heart for people and plants. Amos makes the most amazing cocktails🍹 at our bar and takes care of guests like nobody else. He immediately took action with passion when we decided to grow our own food forest! You can find Amos in the Garden planting a new variety, or dressed up in the lounge.

Adé

Manager - la Vista Lodge

Adé is our United Nations among the team of different individuals and guests. He has a talent for keeping peace and finding great positive solutions. Quality takes time! Well considered actions guide us through difficult times. While Adaption to the wildest needs either of guests or the business he is flexible enough to swiftly exceed expectations.

Axel

Founder

Hi it’s me, Axel. Let’s grow! Owner of la Vista Lodge since 2010. Loves the smallest natural wonders of this planet 🌍 Creative mind but with many projects... getting lost sometimes. Help is much appreciated! I thought what should go wrong with THIS VIEW, Stayed during the plett fires in June 2017 and stabilized the House with 12m ground ankers into the bed rock. Envisioned an accommodation that grows all food below the pool. Artisan ginger bread baker from September - Xmas. Family person