SATYAGRAHA HOUSE
ORCHARDS, JOHANNESBURG, GUATENG
Historic Hideaway!
Just over a hundred years ago, Satyagraha House was home to Gandhi – yes, Mohandas Gandhi himself lived in this house in the leafy suburb of Orchards from 1908 to 1909. It was here that the future Mahatma developed his concept of passive resistance or ‘Satyagraha’ in Sanskrit, hence the name. Steeped in history, this intimate ‘museum guesthouse’ with only seven bedrooms is probably one of the most profoundly peaceful in Joburg. Set in a quiet side street, literally a block away from the bustling, Afrocosmopolitan vibe of Louis Botha Avenue, it’s a complete surprise to every visitor. Stepping inside its enveloping cocoon of peace, staff – all dressed in soothing white – have a knack of calming guests that I’ve never experienced before, so much so that I’ve now stayed twice and am hooked! Even the garden is an oasis of calm and for some reason, the pink magnolia tree is always in bloom, or about to bloom when I visit.
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