Posted on August 24th, 2010 by Ruth
What started as a hobby 35 years ago by owner C.J. Bouwer, grew into an obsession and today Obesa is one of the biggest privately owned nurseries in the world today. As landsapers, they have done work all over South-Africa. Graaff Reinet provides perfect weather for the healthy growing of their cacti and succulents.
They make use of different colours, heights and shapes, understanding the right combination of soil, light ad water for the plants. .
They currently house abot 7 000 species of plants, and raise about 350 000 plants each year.
Just some of the wonderful range:
- Miniature to Giant Cacti
- South-African Succulents, Madagascan Succulents
- Caudiciforms
- Aloes
- Cycads and Assosiates
- Medicinal Plants
- Rare and Endangered Flora and many others.
They focus on the Conservation and Propagation of Rare and Endangered plants and supply their stock globally.
Contact Details:
Obesa Nursery
Graaff – Reinet
6280
A. Bouwer
P.O. Box 266
Graaff-Reinet
6280.
Tel:: 083 446 8687
Website: www.obesanursery.com
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Posted on August 24th, 2010 by Ruth
In 1847 the citizens of the town established a public library, and although lack of funds hindered the growth of the library, it developed over the years into the town’s cultural centre.
By 1878 the southern wing was added and in 1926 the northern wing was added on the site of the old branddam.
A modern library was built in Parsonage Street in 1981, and the Municipality donated the old building to the Graaff-Reinet Museum which houses specialized collections. It was proclaimed a National Monument in 1987.
Some of their services:
- Museum Shop
- Africana Library
- Conference Facility
- Guided Tours
- Educational tours
- Second hand books for sale
Contact Details:
Email: info@karooheartland.co.za
Website: www.karooheartland.com
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Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Ruth
Windmill Junction is everything you want in a country store, and you will discover treasures that only a Karoo town can offer.
From the attractive décor to the tempting restaurants and coffee shops, the atmoshphere is lively and upbeat, a favourite meeting place for friends.
Owner Carol-ann van Jaarsveld’s love of Graaff Reinet and the beautiful surroundings promted her to open this unique venture where visitors can choose fascinating and sophisticated country wares.
- locally produced deli foods
- furnishings from antique to shabby chic
- handmade soaps
- handmade Persian carpets
- pure wool and mohair articles
Also check out her exciting and elegant Windmill B+B for Karoo hospitality that exceeds expectations.
Contact Details:
52 Somerset Street
Graaff-Reinet
6280
PO Box 144
Graaff-Reinet
6280
Tel: 082 336-5983
Tel: +27 49 892-4504
Fax: +27 49 892-5780
Email: info@windmilljunction.co.za
Website: www.windmilljunction.co.za
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Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Ruth
Known as the Grotekerk, this famous landmark, built using local sandstone, is to be found in the centre of Graaff-Reinet and is a replica of the Cathedral in Salisbury. The opening of the Dutch Reformed Church occurred on 11 September 1887 and Professor de Vos delivered the inaugural sermon.
Building of the church started in 1886 and the early Gothic style architecture is still regarded as of the best in the country. The pulpit is also a Gothic style structure. It has a flight of stairs on either side. The reading desk is 9 feet and 6 inches from the floor. The steeple of the building measures 150 ft and the church is lit with magnificent stained glass windows.
There is seating for 1500 worshippers and during Reverend Andrew Murray’s term of office 14 valuable items of old Cape silver were acquired for use during the communion service. The ecclesiastical silver in the church is of such high value that one can only get a view of it in picture form.
The church also has a chimney …the fireplace is situated in the vestry.
Contact Details:
P.O. Box 737
Graaff-Reinet
6280
Tel: +27 49 89 22557
Fax: +27 49 89 25730
E-mail:info@karoopark.co.za
Wesite: www.karoopark.co.za
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Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Ruth
The Valley of Desolation is a premier tourist attraction with thousands visiting the site each year.It was declared a National Monument in 1939, the original road to the Valley of Desolation being constructed by labourers using just picks and shovels.
Information displays tell visitors about the reserve which is sometimes referred to as the ‘Cathedral of the Mountains’ because of the sheer majesty of the area.
To the north is the highest peak in the Sneeuberg known as Compassberg. The southern horizon stretches as far as the distant Cockscomb Mountains, to the east lies the Driekoppie and the Nardausberg, both of which are often covered in snow during winter.
Gravel roads provide visitors with some excellent gameviewing and bird watching opportunies and there is also place to have picnics with braai and ablution facilities. There are a number of trails and walks lasting from about 45 minutes to a couple of nights.
Contact Details:
Website: www.sanparks.org
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