Harry, Emily and Saskia Bateman
Harry, Saskia, Emily and Chloe Bateman are young people who believe that there are few things worth cherishing in life. It starts with the small circle of a family. A family in an environment filled with splendour and beauty. Surrounded by natural tranquility and harmony where less is more and life is good. One of freedom and the great outdoors. One of closeness to nature and a feeling of connection with the giver of life, our mother earth. We want to share these gifts with all who have a need to break away from the mad rush of everyday living. We want to explore the bounty of nature when true understanding of earth-mind presents itself to those who care to listen. When nature reveals itself to those who care to spend a little time.
One day my mentor 'Lavela Ilanga' (the sun comes up) said to me, "My son. You do not choose the path. The path chooses you." I spent many years trying to figure out what he meant by that and it is only now that I have started accepting my fate.
The earth is in need of our help. Not many people are adequately equipped to help her, but we all have walked a path that can teach others from the experiences we have had. Known as the birthplace of mankind, the Kouga has for millennia harboured secrets captured in the essence of nature and the people who first inhabited her. These secrets have been revealed through nature and forces inherited by many. Few have however spent the time listening to these voices from the wild. Knowledge passed on through the stones and the plants, the animals and the birds. The time has come where these images and stories reveal themselves to those prepared to listen and take the responsibility of passing them on for the continued survival of our way in nature.
TerraPi is a camp that provides people with an opportunity to experience enough silence to be able to listen to what we don't hear every day. The voice of mother earth. It calls for assistance and when given that, reveals secrets not many people have ever had the opportunity to experience or hear. It is her reward for those who care. The path chooses you - i was told. Come to TerraPi and let me introduce you to the ancient voice of mother earth and then you can have a chat. We will just facilitate it, the rest is up to you...
- TerraPi is based on a concept encompassing native principles, closeness to the land and respect for fellow beings.
- We strive to relate to the land as our provider by utilizing local products from sustainable resources and promote minimum impact through effective recycling and utilization of energy.
- We uphold the status of our environment as a closed energy cycle and endeavour to educate humanity on the possibilities for sustainable coexistence by providing an alternative lifestyle experience.
- We preserve the Native principles that promote living close to the land and we try to reflect the messages stored in ancient wisdom before it disappears.
- We strive to promote local partnerships in the supply of organic food and hope to have a synergistic relationship with all our neighbours for the benefit of our environment.
- We strive to provide the highest standard of expectation when hosting our guests and aim to provide flexible itineraries and comfort options based on tailor made care.
- We aim to provide activities designed to thrill visitors by utilizing the natural environment adventurously, while educating guests on the impact and care for our land.
- Options to explore the surrounds at leisure will be enhanced by family friendly infrastructure. Safety and security is paramount and we strive to facilitate a carefree stay.
- We promote healthy living through exercise, herbal knowledge and naturally pure foods from our food-basket. We promote healing in all its forms and strive to provide an ideal environment to facilitate this.
- We host an online community for sharing knowledge about the voices of the wild, the education of humanity on sustainable living and the facilitation of events and programs that exemplify this knowledge.
- We strive to do what it takes to care for all our visitors always.