Garden and Labyrinth
Laurinda Smit brings immense value to visitors of her enchanting garden at 103 Steps. A pointillism artist and sculptress, Laurinda began working on her garden to create a healing space for herself. “Not everyone can walk the Camino when they need to heal, nurture themselves, or find inner peace. I started the garden to bring that nurturing into my own life on a daily basis.”
The name “103 Steps” comes from the 103 steps that lead visitors through a magical, calming landscape filled with whimsically mystical sculptures and installations. “I use everything from crystals to found objects like stones and driftwood. I rarely have a pre-planned idea of what I’ll do with any object. Instead, I let myself be led and inspired by the object itself, as well as the plants in the garden,” she says.
The garden also features a labyrinth and a small amphitheatre where Laurinda hosts intimate events, but it truly shines on the first Wednesday of each month. “I light a few candles near the entrance, and visitors are welcome to take a candle and walk through the garden,” she said. “To find that nurturing for themselves or to simply experience the essence of life in a sacred space.”
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Entry: Free
Laurinda: 082 738 8011
Entry: Free
Laurinda: 082 738 8011