You come to Forest Lodge - The Retreat for massages, saunas, and meditation by the Magaliesburg River, an hour’s drive from Johannesburg. The retreat is cannabis-friendly, with infused products available for purchase. Meals use organic produce grown on-site.

The wood-fired sauna and hot tub sit among trees, with ice baths offered in summer. Massages include CBD and aromatherapy options. You can book a riverside picnic with sparkling wine, or meditate where the water bends past the property.

The Magaliesburg Mountains, some of the oldest in the world, frame the view. The river is considered spiritually significant locally. City noise fades here, replaced by wind in the leaves and water over rocks.

Bookings require full payment in advance. Cancellations made within forty-eight hours incur a partial fee to cover therapist costs.