JARDIM BARN

“My experience is that excellent conversations and connections are heavily reliant on physical space and the energy of a room -  I found both to be extraordinary at Jardim. In fact, the conversations we had and the magic that came out of it, I would attribute largely to the attention to detail in the design of the room, the food, the décor, the natural light, the sense of spaciousness, the high ceilings, the outdoor access to space and fresh oxygen, which in particular is a very important part of conversational mechanics.”

— Jonathan Rowan Belchers, Founder, Lockstep Consulting

The Jardim Barn exists to connect people to each other, themselves and to nature. Created on the Gomes family farm in Noordhoek by the award-winning Mr design studio, every element has been considered to enable meaningful connection. Plug-in experiences like veggie picking in the Jardim organic garden for the team’s harvest table lunch, and inspiring talks from Jardim Barn founder, Justin Gomes and Masi Creative Hub community leader, Mama Yandi make for a day that lasts in the hearts and minds of participants long after the day is over.

Jardim Barn Noordhoek

A MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE

Since opening its doors in 2021, the Jardim Barn has been used by top local and international companies, as well as a variety of facilitators, for the following:

  • Strategy Days

  • Purpose Workshops

  • Team Building Days

  • Staff Wellness Days

  • Mindfulness Workshops

  • Mental Health Workshops

  • International Business School MBA days

  • WimHoff Workshops

  • Storytelling Workshops

  • Ceramic Workshops

  • Menopause and Mindfulness Workshops

  • Nutrition and Gut Health Workshops

  • Integrative Health Workshops

  • Family Constellation Workshops

  • Gardening Workshops

  • Sound Journeys

  • End Of Year Lunches

  • Client Lunches

Jardim Organic Garden

LIFE-GIVING NOURISHMENT

Our Executive Chef, Kathy Burns prepares all her food from the Jardim Organic Garden, and teams get to enjoy picking their harvest table lunch ingredients on the morning of their lunch.

See our two sample menus below to get an idea of the lovely spreads on offer:

FEEDBACK

  • "Jardim is not just a space to hold an off-site meeting. It’s an extraordinary experience that transported us from the chaos of today’s world into a place of tranquility. Every moment of our time there had been thought about and curated - from the design to the food and refreshments, allowing us a deep exhale to focus on what we needed to. I simply cannot recommend Jardim highly enough and, yet, I want to keep it a secret."

    Branko Brkic: Editor-in Chief - The Daily Maverick

  • "Thank you so much for hosting us – we all had an amazing day. Certainly provided food for thought, tools to assist us on our enlightened journey and nourished our soul. A huge thank you to you all! Justin, so glad you decided to step back and create this amazing place where others can find enlightenment too – all the best on your journey. Working at Woolies, I have seen my fair share of food art but that was amazing – thank you for all the wonderful, tasty food."

    Adrian Davey, Woolworths, Company Secretary

  • "Spending the day at Jardim Barn was an exceptional experience. When my team and I arrived it felt like coming home (despite it being our first time there!) I don’t know many places that have that have that immediate effect on you. The barn helped us connect and reach a level of creativity that left us all inspired and rejuvenated. We were served a beautiful, wholesome lunch that left us enamoured with the ingredients and amazing flavours. Justin and the team were a delightful presence throughout our time there. They really have created something remarkable. I could go on and on but I’d rather you see for yourself. You’ll be glad you did."

    Vuyokazi Henda, Spur CMO

  • “We cannot thank you enough for opening your home and your heart to us during what was a very anchoring final afternoon in Cape Town. You are building something so special. From the incredible lunch (Kathy is a magician) to Mama Yandi’s inspiring path to your own beautifully-told story around what has brought you here today, you reminded all of us to be still and not chase and to be purposeful about how we live our lives. Thank you for welcoming us with such grace, and for inspiring us with such wisdom. We will all be carrying Jardim’s story home.”

    Amanda Cahal, Director of MBA Global Director Programs, University of Denver, Daniels Business School

  • “The Jardim Barn is a truly special place which you leave feeling like your time there has been too short. An ideal setting to creatively plan and collaborate with your team. A monthly session at The Barn would be a treat!”

    Adrian Hewlett, Sealand CEO

  • “We just finished our 2023 OKR planning, and we couldn't have found a better venue to unlock the creativity ! I would highly recommend booking the Jardim Barn as a venue to connect with your peers. Thanks Justin Gomes and Co for making us feel right at home. The food was out of this world… we even got to pick our own veggies for lunch from the beautiful garden :) Thanks to my management team for making today extremely rewarding, your energy, ideas and passion is contagious. 2023 is going to magic for the software team at #plusonex"

    Morgan Goddard, +OneX Executive

  • “Jardim Farm is the perfect place to quieten the noise, calm the mind and unlock your creative potential. And with a 5-star, all-you-can-eat buffet thrown in for lunch, a full-day workshop never tasted this good.”

    Mike Barnwell, Chief Creative Officer

  • "Corporate mindfulness training is becoming increasingly popular as a support for top execs and teams, but there are still many skeptics in SA who see it as something esoteric and too unorthodox to consider. The stylish serenity and world class design of the Barn at Jardim dispels any such misconceptions, welcoming top business leaders from blue chip companies Woolworths Financial Services to Elgin Free Range Chicken into an environment that immediately puts them at ease and allows for deep and transformative work in the areas of breathwork, meditation and mindful movement."

    Nicci Cloete, Metta 365 Founder

  • "A busy mind needs tranquility - not just in thought but in space and mood. Jardim Farm is utterly beautiful and wholesome. It's the perfect place to connect with people, to reignite your creativity, to find purpose and to eat, drink and think with mindfulness. I'm dying to go back.”

    Suhana Gordhan, Executive Creative Director, Duke Advertising

  • “Justin’s warmth, passion and excitement are truly contagious. This reflects strongly in the amazing space he has created with the Barn. The perfect place for learning, growing and healing. It’s been a pleasure for Icetribe to work alongside Justin, and we look forward to sharing many more incredible moments in this inspiring space!”

    Swain Murray and Maria Paymans, Ice Tribe Founders

  • “What an extraordinary space. It’s not surprising the Barn has become the most sought after venue for executive strategy and thinking sessions in Cape Town.”

    Andrew Finlayson, Maven Wealth Co-Founder

  • “What an incredible space to be in to connect with people and nature. Everyone left feeling energised and refreshed.”

    Stefan Olivier, Managing Partner, Platinum Seed.

  • “It was super to be able to move through all the different spaces as the day progressed and to feel so comfortable in this incredible space that has been created.”

    Simone Blanckenberg, CCO, Granate Asset Management.

  • “Deeply-rooted, yet open and inviting, Jardim Barn is as much a state of mind as it is a place infinitely capable of inspiring guests towards their next.“

    Thomas Fels, Founder.

  • "We loved our time at Jardim Farm, where you can leave your boots at the door and enter a space of complete serenity. It’s a great spot to forget the weight of the world and get back in touch with your inner child. Getting our hands into the soil, reconnecting with one another on a human level (outside of work), and having one of the best farm-to-table meals any of us had had in a good while was the perfect way to celebrate a great year with some great people. Thanks to the team at Jardim for welcoming us and making us feel so welcome."

    Mike Bond, Founder, North.

  • “It’s rare when a space has the ability to transform you as an individual. Jardim transformed our entire team. The experience saw us leave more connected, more empathetic, more conscious. And more inspired….”

    Darren McKay, Executive Manager, Emakina

  • “The purpose of an ‘offsite’ is to disrupt the flow of what is normal. The Barn provides that and then some. The outside-inside flow, the groupings of comfy chairs and tables that we could all gather around, the dog soaking up the sun, the horse munching on hay - all created a fluidity of ideas and communication. We saw each other differently and felt nourished by the brilliant garden spread. A perfect day.”

    Nicci Giles, Chief organisation and management officer, Michalsons Attorneys

  • “Thank you to Justin and his team, for graciously hosting us at your beautiful home at Jardim and nourished us both physically and emotionally. As fellow entrepreneurs, we really imbued your journey and appreciate the significant effort and input you have put into your space. It made our experience that much more meaningful and special.”

    Richard Rayne, Chairman, Entrepreneurs Organisation

  • “An equally sensationally beautiful and deeply connective space, so tastefully brought to life by Justin and his family. A perfect day spent learning barefeet beneath the trees.”

    Ashley Pollock, Head Of People & Culture at Vivobarefoot

  • “My experience is that excellent conversations and connections are heavily reliant on physical space and the energy of a room - I found both to be extraordinary at Jardim. In fact, the conversations we had and the magic that came out of it, I would attribute largely to the attention to detail in the design of the room, the food, the décor, the natural light, the sense of spaciousness, the high ceilings, the outdoor access to space and fresh oxygen, which in particular is a very important part of conversational mechanics.”

    Jonathan Rowan Belchers, Founder, Lockstep Consulting

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JARDIM SHOOTS

The following is an example of a commercial shot at Jardim. Produced by Sunshine Collective for Sanlam Private Wealth, it showcases three artists and their connection to craft, the earth and each other.