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We are a miniature of a New Earth, a space to inspire creators & Artists! where silence, nature, art and organic living is found, a peaceful, off-grid escape designed for those seeking stillness, inspiration, and a deeper connection with nature.

Tucked away in a unique natural setting, this intimate sanctuary is powered by solar energy and sustained by underground water, offering a gentle, conscious way of living without compromising on comfort.

The space is thoughtfully curated with lush gardens, tranquil water features, and one-of-a-kind sculptures crafted from recycled materials—creating an environment that is both grounding and creatively inspiring.

With a maximum capacity of 10 guests, the atmosphere remains private, cozy, and intentional.
This is not just a stay—it’s an experience of simplicity, beauty, and presence.

We are only 45 minutes from Cape Town city center, situated on a private fynbos nature reserve on the West Coast, Cape Town, South Africa.

Abby Shalabi (founder and owner) established an artist's land with unique individual accommodations that doesn't only offer a beautiful living but a refreshing lifestyle and equally beautiful surroundings as countless unique art displays, sculptures, art installations (using recycled materials and alien vegetation) with water features and quirky landscapes.

The land offers ultimate peace and tranquility, the silence and fresh air make it a perfect destination for contemplation, healing, relaxing, reading, writing, painting, walking, barbecue, cycling, playing and much more.

We offer a charming gift shop to complete your experience where you will find a wide range of products from art, souvenir, sculptures, healing wands, crystals.

We invite you to enjoy the outdoor art galleries (secret garden, eye garden, blue heart garden), while listening to the sweet sounds of nature,

Only 10 min away from pristine beaches, gyms, top class restaurants, cycling, golf & wine estates.

Abby grew up in the middle east (Abu Dhabi, Dubai) finishing her schooling in Emirates. She gained international degrees in business management and a Masters in healthcare Informatics. She then worked at prestigious health care providers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai affording her the opportunity to work with high standard officials and organizations (The World Health Org, ICN, Arab League, International conferences) to name a few. Abby climbed the career ladder steadily and proudly, living life fully at home and abroad with international travel around the world.

In 2007, she felt the need for something completely new, different and exciting and decided to live in South Africa. In 2008 she moved to Cape Town and invested in properties. At this point her passion for art and interior design started to come to life.

In 2014 Abby bought 7 hectares of fynbos land on the West Coast. In collaboration with a friend their vision was to build a retreat and clearing of the land commenced. A few years later having established her homes, Abby decided to step back and explore creating art on a larger scale. As a result, SAKURA Sanctuary was born - an off the grid lifestyle cluster of accommodations within a massive outdoor art gallery.

Her love of art has inspired her to create multimedia forms of art and sculpture in every imaginable form and shape. This freedom to create has manifest into one of the largest outdoor art galleries by using fabric, pallets, metal sheets, recycled material, glass, foam, bark, branches, cement (the list goes on …) to design, shape and color exteriors, air b&b interiors, eco splash pools, swings, furniture, outdoor barbecue areas, baths and showers and recycled sculptures. Each day brings new ideas as I “paint” the land alive.

Living on a nature reserve her commitment to clear Port Jackson trees (alien to fynbos) has taken on a desire to honor and recycle the trees into everything conceivable art form. In the gift shop my art, paintings and sculptures are available for sale.

She had designed and built 7 uniquely diverse accommodations using containers, wood, and corrugated sheeting to create unique eco homes.

At present she is exploring the creation of an installation to recycle bottles, plastics, discarded materials and tins. She uses her vision to go beyond what she could image is possible, living in peace and prosperity on Sakura land, and looking forward to share this tranquil space with all kind of people who cross her path.

Off the Grid Living

Life at SAKURA offers an Off the Grid experience designed for guests seeking calm, comfort, and a closer connection to nature. Set within a peaceful nature reserve. where simplicity meets quality, our unique accommodation-featuring thoughtfully arranged holiday homes and container stays-invites you to unwind away from the noise and pace of everyday life, this is an ideal place for short breaks or restorative getaways. Operating on Gas, Solar system, underground water, life can't get better Find us on Airbnb & Booking.com.

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Our own Bee Hives & Honey

One of the most loved is starting our own bee hives heaven

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Art & Sculptures

By Artist Abby Shalabi My love of art has inspired me to create multimedia forms of art and sculpture in every imaginable form and shape. This freedom to create has manifest into one of the largest outdoor art galleries by using fabric, pallets, metal sheets, recycled material, glass, foam, bark, branches, cement (the list goes on …) to design, shape and colour exteriors, air b&b interiors, eco splash pools, swings, furniture, outdoor barbecue areas, baths and showers and recycled sculptures. Each day brings new ideas as I “paint” the land alive. For anyone arriving on Sakura land strolling on the pathways or entering the accommodations offers a visual delight as both the interiors and exteriors are a display of interestingly massive, medium and small works of art. Sakura land is an outdoor art gallery, from the moment you arrive at the land, you are greeted by the ‘colorful’ painted trees at the entrance to the quirky shapes and colors in all the modern spaces. Living on a nature reserve my commitment to clear Port Jackson trees (alien to fynbos) has taken on a desire to honor and recycle the trees into everything conceivable art form. In the gift shop my art, paintings and sculptures are available for sale. At present I am exploring the creation of an installation to recycle bottles, plastics, discarded materials, tins etc. I use my vision to go beyond what I image is possibly living in peace and prosperity on Sakura land.

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Organic vegtables

Being at the land opened up a total new world to me, like a kid just arrived to wonderland, lots to do, lots to learn, lots to enjoy ... one of my newfound passions is gardening and landscaping, then the passion extended to growing pesticide free, organic, fresh fruit and vegetables for myself, friends, guests and staff. I have the freedom to include medicinal plants (cannabis, lavender, rosemary, stinging nettle and sage). Previously, we started aquaponic farming with three stations (tanks and barrels) that grow plants with only water and nutrients. The byproduct of my 100 Tilapia fish nourish the water that my vegetables grow in. This water then feeds back to the Tilapia fish tank providing them with clean, fresh water to thrive in. As amazing as the aquaponic farming idea was, we had repeated challenges and decided to put it on hold. My new nature connection has humbled and fascinated me, coming from a lifetime living in cities to be arriving to a raw land brought me new challenges, experiences and childlike joy and creativity. The timelessness hours that i spent with nature barefoot, enjoying the soil, sand, bees, sun, the gift of water, growing organic food and flowers,

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Shopping

Come and visit our beautiful and unique gift shop, treat yourself or your beloved ones with our vast gift selections: Abby Arts & Sculptors: * Zen Note products ( A gift of inspiration) * Healing wands (made of wood and gem stones) * Foam sculptures (ideal for indoors and outdoors and gardens) * ancient looking wooden carved sculptors * canvases * Jewelries and much more ORGANI.KA Products: * Fresh Aquaponic Herbs and veg * Pure and unrefined Honey * Free range eggs * Trout fishes General Products: * Bath salt * Incense * Essential oils

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Wooden Cabin

Experience a warm, nature-inspired stay in our Wooden Cabin, Crafted for comfort and calm, it’s an ideal holiday home for guests seeking a peaceful escape with a natural, authentic feel. Featuring 2 bedrooms (main and guest room) fully furnished and comes with indoor fireplace. to add to your experience, we created a lovely outdoor BBQ area, a rustic shower and a bathtub to enjoy Find us on Air bnb & Booking.com airbnb.com/h/charming-cabin-artist-land

Eco Cabin

Discover our self catering Eco Cabin, an inviting cabin that blends modern simplicity with a calm, natural atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing break, it provides a practical base for enjoying the surrounding landscape and slowing down. Fully furnished, indoor shower & outdoor bathtub Find us on Airbnb & Booking.com airbnb.com/h/unique-eco-cabin

Single Container

Single Container, a self-catering thoughtfully designed, compact retreat surrounded by nature. Ideal for solo travelers or couples, it combines modern comfort with a peaceful holiday-home feel. Comfortable bedroom facing a private outdoor splash-pool/ bathtub, surrounded with peaceful nature Find us on Airbnb & Booking.com.

Half Container

Half Container (self-catering) offers a smart yet comfortable design, ideal for guests seeking a modern holiday-home experience close to nature. Enjoy a compact yet comfortable layout with the essentials for a relaxed getaway in a unique container setting. spend time at your private outdoor entertainment space, comes with a BBQ facilities and outdoor bathtub Find us on Air bnb & Booking.com.