The charming little village of Nieu-Bethesda is set in a picturesque and fertile valley in the Sneeuberg Mountains, dominated by the magnificent Compassberg as a backdrop. The village has become a popular retreat for artists, and because of its unique appeal, this is a place that no visitor should miss.

Visitors to Nieu-Bethesda come from far and wide to see the Owl House and Camel Yard, once home to the artist Helen Martins, whose artistic hand had touched every space of her house. The walls, ceilings and even the doors were decorated by finely ground glass of various colours.