"What an amazing experience. World class standard! Food was absolutely amazing- well be back soon! Thanks for attention to detail and such an awesome day!".
Ross and Wade, SA.
 

"A breathtaking experience. Will recommend to all. 10 out of 10 for service, treatments, food and venue.".
Catherine and Rowena, SA.
 

"Fantastic!! Thanks a mil. Attention to detail brilliant.".
Marc and Yolande, SA.
 

"We have been to several and this one is tops! Thanks ".
Peter and Doreen, SA.
 

"We love this place it is so much more than a spa. A place of tranquility and peace, where not our bodies rest, our minds get rejuvenated. This has become our monthly ritual.".
Leona and Dorian, SA.
 

"Such an amazing experience. Thankyou for giving us a special space to escape, restore and reconnect. Heaven!! ".
Cherie - Dermalogica, SA.
 

"...and we keep coming back. Absolutely lovely!".
Ninette - Dermalogica, SA.
 

"Absolutely spiritual, soulful-amazing to have had the treatment, just loved the therapists touch, her care and intuitive ability to connect.".
Renchia, Africology, SA.
 

"Wow! By far the best massage I've ever had! Thank you!".
Ingrid Strassburg, Pretoria.
 

"Thank you for an incredible Holistic experience.We feel very priveledged to have been blessed with this opportunity, and we leave feeling nourished in every way - completely restored and balanced. This is a credit to you both and your amazing therapists with magic hands and beautiful energy. From the bottom of our hearts and souls with love.".
Hayley & Andrea, Living and Loving Journalists, SA.
 

"The Soul Khaya near Lanseria offers spa therapy with a difference. Set in tranquil surroundings on the Lethabo-farm, one could easily forget that you left the hustle and bustle of nearby Randburg barely 25 minutes before. From the outside the Soul Khaya looks like a revamped farm homestead, but right from your welcoming footbath on the traditional wide farmhouse verandah, you experience a subtle, understated elegance. The spa was one of the finalists in the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards (2009) and I soon found out why. At the Soul Khaya you need to be prepared to take things slowly. It's not the place for a hurried back massage, but definitely the place for a languid soul journey. And that's exactly what owners Mandy Trollip and Michelle Rugani want you to have. Both are qualified Reiki practitioners, and want to address much more than the body with their spa's signature treatments. Mandy has been a beauty therapist for 20 years, and her strong interest in meditation, reiki and crystals resulted in the creation of a mindful, holistic spa treatment programme. Mandy and Michelle both believe combining Africology-products (100% natural oils from plant extracts) with crystal therapy, meditation and ancient Indian Ayurvedic healing techniques, will result in a true body and soul therapy. During a leisurely footbath ritual they explain their business philosophy of "taking home the journey". As they put it: if your soul benefits, your body’s benefit from the treatments will last much longer. Reflect, restore and rejuvenate are therefore keywords at Soul Khaya. Their philosophy is best explained by the seven signature rituals offered at the spa: Embrace (honouring our connection to life) Love (honouring oneself and the connection of souls) Inspire (stress relieving) Courage ( a soul journey) Vitality (a soul journey for younger people) Trust (Intuitive spirit therapy) Gratitude (for the mindful spirit) All these signature rituals consist of a variety of rituals combined with a long lasting treatment in mind. Ear candling, for instance, is an ancient practice of gently removing excess ear wax, relieving nasal and head congestion. The gratitude treatment is a perfect example of this spa's special touch. It includes mindful meditation, creating mindful memoirs with the aid of a gratitude journal and spending time outside under the shady trees. "If you write things down and look at it later, it might explain your thought processes," Michelle explains. Upon arrival, one also gets to choose a specially inscribed pebble that is used as your affirmation stone throughout your sessions. (Mine was inscribed with the word gratitude). The floral footbath not only acts as a welcoming gesture and sign of respect, but also as a ritual cleansing ceremony to prepare you for a private meditation before you start your therapy. Meditation might at first sound like a strange thing to do at a spa, but for me (a new kid on the block when it comes to meditation) it made perfect sense to concentrate on relaxing before the actual therapy. Being in a relaxed state of mind heightened my senses to the luxurious experience of a full body massage with different Africology-products chosen carefully for its therapeutic experience as well as healing essences. It felt like a full day of pampering, even though I spent just under three hours in the hands of the very capable therapist. Soul Khaya offers a variety of treatments, ranging from milk baths and aroma therapeutic full body massages to Indian head massages and hot stone therapy conducted with your choice of crystals. I chose rose quartz, a crystal that symbolizes love, peace and tranquility. Each treatment room has its own private balcony overlooking the farm, adding to the sense of tranquility one experiences from the moment of setting foot at this spa-with-a-difference. There is also a jacuzzi available to add even more pleasure to your spa-experience, and if you choose to, some of your treatments can take place in the garden. The light lunch was, once again, a very stylish, earthy affair. No shortcuts are taken here, it seems. The green salad , with fresh leafy herbs and delectably oven roasted baby potatoes and tiny onions and vegetables , was brimming with freshness and taste, and the quiche was the best I have eaten in years. Enjoying it on my own private little balcony with Mother Nature’s midday solitude as my only other guest, was the perfect end to a perfect spa experience.".
Ilse Salzwedel, Gauteng, SA.
 

"Truly soul healing at its best! Thank you both and your team for a day to remember. Very rarely does one find a place of healing and people filled with real inspiration- making a difference and setting new standards of quality too. May many others find their way to Soul Khaya to nurture their bodies and heal their souls. All Love and Blessings.".
Colleen - Joy, Johannesburg, SA.
 

"Oh WOW! What an assume experience! Thank you for such an assume day and for your assume hospitallity! We will diff be back and for sure spread your name! Felt like a King and Queen!".
Chris & Colette, Pretoria.
 

""As close to perfection as you could possible imagine, with care, attention to detail, and the feeling of pure bliss, in tranquil surroundings, wonderful!"".
Karen Hamer, Broadacres.
 

"You ladies have created a touch of heaven right here on earth. Thank you for the most amazing experience.We were blown away on sooo many levels and will be back for more pampering and relaxation soon :-) Thanks a million!".
Caron Botha, Northriding.
 

"I discovered the Soul Khaya some time ago and the Crystal Connection sounded wonderful but was pure bliss. It so so much more than a massage and a non intrusive way of releasing old patterns and bringing healing and balance. I now need this connection at least every month or two and find it such a beautiful and peaceful process. I do think that I have found the best treatment in Gauteng! Thank you!".
Karin, Centurion.
 

"Thank you for the awesome treatment; the full body massage was devinely relaxing. Thanks Mandy magic hands:)".
Dalene, Ennerdale.
 

"We had a fantastic morning at Soul Khaya on Sunday - the therapists really do hold divine energy as they work. We left feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. Many thanks.".
Penni Du Plessis, Gauteng.
 

"Hallo there you two, I wanted to thank you so much for the most amazing morning yesterday. So gentle, such a treat and so utterly exquisite! I experienced a major detox overnight, so without doubt, my treatment was long overdue and so I thank you for being part of my journey.".
Phillippa, Gauteng.
 

"The Soul Khaya was the perfect place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We indulged in the Couples Package and would highly recommend it to everyone. Read about our experience here... http://www.katastrophe.co.za/2011/04/1-year-anniversary-at-the-soul-khaya/".
Katherine Stott, Johannesburg, SA.
 

"I was burned out (have a hectic job in the financial services industry) and booked myself a week with Mandy and Michelle, at the beautifu Soul Khaya. What a week - they opened me up again, unblocked me, healed me and balanced me!!! Wow, and the changes in my life have been awe inspiring - work calmed down to a managable place, my inner power and gifts began to flow unblocked again, my body started to heal and a new romance entered my life. The Soul Khaya's results speak for themselves... There are not enough words of gratitude in the English language to thank Mandy and Michelle - what gifted, talented healders, in their power and integrity!! With so much love, Sharna ".
Sharna, Johannesburg.