We were lucky enough to go to Jamaka Organic Farm 2 years ago for a wedding. The kids loved being there and have asked on numerous occasions if we could go back.

In the beginning of the year we as a family spoke about saving for something together. After much discussion it was decided that a long weekend in the Cedarberg would be the goal, so we started saving. Each contributed in their own way with the kids giving 10% of their pocket money, me baking for people and everyone selling items no longer needed. It was fun watching the jar of money grow and us getting closer to our goal.

This weekend we got to enjoy the fruits of our labour and enjoyed a weekend at Jamaka again. It was what we all needed after a busy 3rd term and each enjoyed the quiet openness of the farm and the moment to be just present.

I love spending time with this human. He makes me laugh, feel safe and so loved.

Sitting outside our chalet soaking in the late afternoon sun on our arrival

Running together with their bright yellow and orange shoes!

A post supper walk to the river, watching to see whose stick wins the river race.

We woke up early on Saturday, and ate some breakfast. The kids really enjoyed walking independently between the mangoes and to the digger while Duncan and I lay in bed. Grace commented on the peace and quiet and how she loves being outside and in nature.

We headed off to the hiking trails on Saturday and walked the river trail. It was so beautiful and we all enjoyed it…Well until near the end when I was outvoted by Duncan, Grace and Eli and ended up on a longer route that headed straight through the river. Let’s just say I wasn’t dressed for a trip through knee deep water!

It was a weekend filled with yummy food and treats. When we were at Jamaka 2 years ago we had melted chocolate, marshmallow, strawberry cones on the braai and well I guess now that we have done it a second time it’s a tradition?

It was also a weekend of games and writing poetry. Poems that included titles such as “An Ode to a Fart”

Adam played his own little games while the rest of us played card games!

The highlight of the entire weekend was not this zipline in the photo below….Well not for the kids, for me it was definitely a highlight!!

Duncan decided to try the zipline first to make sure it was safe. I watched him from across the river wondering why he was still wearing his cap, glasses and t-shirt. Next minute he hopped off the perch flying across the river, feet hitting the water and water flying up around him, one very wet husband exited the zipline….wish I had videoed that moment! Watching Eli fly down and splat into the wall was also rather funny but since he did hurt himself I didn’t laugh too much!

This was the ultimate highlight for the kids. They loved this canoe and would have spent the entire weekend at this rock pool with the canoe if given the chance. They paddled and played life guard rescue games!

Walked to reception to get some toilet paper…the road was certainly long. Not sure how many times the toilet paper hit the road before getting to our chalet!

Our last day of the trip we headed to Clanwilliam to see if the flowers were still possibly blooming but we were too late, so after some adventuring we got some pizza and headed home feeling connected and relaxed and happy. I am super grateful for the time we had together.

Adam trying to photo bomb the photo by throwing the hat at me!