Welcome to The Nutcracker Country Retreat

A peaceful escape in the heart of the countryside, where wide open skies, quiet mornings and unhurried afternoons invite you to slow down.

The Nutcracker Country Retreat offers tranquil homestead accommodation on a beautiful working pecan nut farm just outside Parys in the Free State, approximately a 90 minute drive from central Johannesburg. Situated near the renowned UNESCO Vredefort Dome, the retreat provides an ideal countryside setting for guests looking to relax, reconnect and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

At the heart of the property is a spacious private homestead designed for comfortable group stays. Whether you are planning a family getaway, a weekend with friends, or a special gathering, the retreat offers the space and privacy to spend meaningful time together.

Fresh country air and the calm rhythm of farm life create an environment where mornings unfold slowly and evenings are best enjoyed around the fire.

Here, nature sets the pace.
Here, conversations last longer.
Here, you can simply breathe.

The Nutcracker Country Retreat welcomes you to experience warm hospitality, natural surroundings and the simple pleasures of country living.

Book your stay and enjoy a peaceful countryside escape.

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Testimonials

Tina – Bookings.com

We had the whole property to ourselves over the weekend. We enjoyed sitting around the outdoor fireplace after dinner, the unit is serviced during our stay, layout of the rooms are perfect for our group, rooms are comfortable, lots of bathrooms, well equipped kitchen, stargazing was beautiful. Kids were having lots of fun too.

Chantelle – Bookings.com

The venue is beautifully rustic. Rolling lawns and tranquillity welcome you, and the peace and quiet surrounds you from the moment you arrive. The staff are very friendly. The host is an absolute gem. They keep in touch before, during and after your stay, and even after you leave, no request is too small or too large.

Johan – Airbnb

The place is beautiful. When we went, there weren’t any other guests in other units, so we could use the pool and the seating area at the bottom of the lawn all for ourselves, which was really fantastic. The house itself has everything you need and is beautifully decorated. It was cool enough for warm days and they provided fans, which we didn’t really need as the house was cool. Some other plusses: they provided tabard for mosquitoes, two helpers that cleaned each morning at 10am, plenty of crockery, plenty of seating space and tables outside, three braai areas to choose from, 4 bags of braai wood and ice. The host was friendly and welcoming. We all had a fantastic time.

Magdeli – Airbnb

We had a great stay. Good communication from the host, as soon as we arrived they made us feel welcome.
The house was perfect for our friend group, with all needed accessories, even a outside pizza oven. The scenery is beautiful, with the house being walking distance from the river. All the rooms were clean and neat. We even had people coming in to clean the kitchen the next morning. Will definitely go back again.

Anja – Bookings.com

The homestead is really beautiful and clean. Everything was amazing. The host was extremely helpful and answered all my questions.