Welcome to
Ikigai Living
Ikigai is a place to feel grounded — a sanctuary where creativity, nature, and soul connection flow together.
Our space transforms constantly with Art pieces and Gardens renewed, laughter, and community. We believe in letting go, embracing change, and living in the flow of life.
“Flowing water never gets stale”
✨ Find your peace. Explore your creativity. Live your Ikigai.
What Ikigai means
Ikigai is a Japanese word that means “reason for being.” It’s the balance between what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can share with others.
At Ikigai Living, it’s about creating a life filled with purpose, creativity, and joy — finding peace in simple things, growing through nature, and connecting with others through mindful living.
Art Retreats

Franci Du Plessis Acrylic and Charcoal Retreat
Charcoal into acrylic over four days — build one artwork from first marks to signed and finished. 10 – 12 September 2026.

Floral Acrylic with Juliet Greig
Loose, vibrant florals in acrylic. Start with a pencil-crayon sketch, then paint step by step in your own style. Thursday 8 – 11 October 2026

Retreat With Kerry Lyn Honey
Mindfulness and drawing into oil painting — mindful art, dinner drawing and creative visualisation. Friday 23 – 25 October 2026

Franci Du Plessis Charcoal and Acrylic
Details coming soon. Thursday 12 – 15 November 2026

Landscape Acrylic with Juliet Greig
Details coming soon. Thursday 19 – 22 November 2026

Miga van der Merwe Perspex Art
Expressive acrylic painting on perspex with a limited palette. A small practice piece first, then your own finished artwork. limited palette. A small practice piece first, then your own finished artwork. 26 – 29 November 2026
01.MEDITATION EVENINGS
As the sun sets over the ocean, join us for a peaceful meditation evening beside the pool. Surrounded by nature and the sound of the sea, it’s a time to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and listen to your inner voice.
These sessions are offered during the holiday season and can also be arranged on request by facilitators wishing to use the Ikigai space for their own groups.
Plant-based meals are available on request — prepared with love to nourish both body and soul.
02. OZONE THERAPY
(IN THE POD)
Oxygen-based therapies, specifically, follow four critical stages: detoxification, destruction of harmful microbes, tissue repair, and overall improvement in well-being.
What we offer.
03. Host Your Retreat at Ikigai Living
Ikigai Living offers a serene and inspiring space for facilitators to host retreats, workshops, and events in a tranquil, seaside environment. Nestled just 400 meters from the beach, this peaceful sanctuary provides the perfect setting for art, mindfulness, and other transformative experiences.
Barber @ The Barn
Jeremy takes pride in his meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every client leaves looking and feeling their best. To schedule an appointment, simply call or WhatsApp him at 079 317 3516.