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
The Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre tells the story of life in South Africa 253 million years ago during the Permian Period. With all of these wonderful fossils it is not surprising that many palaeontologists were born and bred in the area.
This centre is named after the internationally renowned palaeontologist, James Kitching who grew up in Nieu-Bethesda. He became internationally renowned for his ability to discover fossils and he later became professor in palaeontology at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Visitors to the Fossil Exploration Centre go on a short guided tour to nearby fossil-bearing rocks. The Centre has life-sized models of prehistoric animals which once lived in the Karoo as well as paintings by the artist Gerhard Marx depicting a time of no grasses or animal life. A laboratoy demonstates how fossils are prepared.
Contact Details:
Tel: +27 11 717 6682
Mobile: +27 84 500 3902
Email: witsgeoutreach@gmail.com
Websie: www.openafrica.org
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Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Ruth
Built in 1806, this hotel and national monument was designed by famous French architect Louis Michel Thibault, and all of the 51 rooms vary in size and décor.
All the bedrooms are en-suite with air condtioning, and a unique feature of the Drostdy is that each room has one or more priceless antiques from the Rembrandt collection in pristine condition. Add to that the beautiful yellowwood floors and Persian Carpets and you are taken back in time.
The Drostdy Hotel is also a popular function venue, and the patio and garden are the perfect place to wander and relax.Traditional Karoo cuisine including Drostdy bread and Karoo lamb are just some of the delights for your tastebuds.
Next to the shimmering pool is another area where private functions like dances and wedding receptions can be held.
Whatever it is you are after in Graaff Reinet – whether it sheer relaxation or adventure, the Drostdy Luxury Hotel is the perfect place to nestle in at then end of the day.
Contact Details:
Tel: +27 49 892-2161
Fax: +27 49 892-4582
Website: www.drostdy.co.za
30 Church St
Graaff-Reinet
6280
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Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Ruth
Nieu-Bethesda is set in a fertile valley of the Sneeuberg Mountains, and the Owl House has contributed to it being a tourist attraction that offers guest-houses, restaurants, coffee shops, a pub, and art galleries.
As Helen Martins lay ill in bed one night considering her dull life, she resolved to bring some light and colour into it, and what began as a quest for light and colour soon developed into a fascination and obsession with the interplay of reflection, space, light and dark and different hues.
Over a period of about twelve years, she and Koos Malgas created from her imaginings the hundreds of sculptures that are found in ‘Camel Yard’. Her favourite animals – owls and camels – predominate the fantastical figures, and even the arched entranceway from the street is watched over by a double-faced owl.
Helen Martin’s wish was that her creations would be preserved as a museum. Today her artwork, once ridiculed by the villagers, has become one of the most importants drawcards to the village of Nieu-Bethesda.
Contact Details:
The Owl House
Telefax: (049) 8411733
Email: theowlhouse@mweb.co.za
Wesite: www.owlhouse.co.za
Owl House Foundation
P.O.Box 7
Nieu-Bethesda
6286
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Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Ruth
If you want to learn how to fly a microlight away from the hustle and bustle of a city, the Eagle’s Wings Microlight School is SACAA approved and offers quality training.
Each student will enjoy personal attention and lessons can be tailored to suit your needs regardless of whether you’re a student, farmer or fun seeker.
The Graaff Reinet Airport is suited for aviation training, and Eagle’s Wings operates from the airport and enjoys excellent weather conditions and quiet air space.
Frans van der Ahee is the Chief Flying Instructor of Eagle’s Wings Microlight School. Contact him if you want to enjoy safe and professional flying lessons.
Contact Details:
Tel +27 49 892 6067
Cell:+27 82 7875536
Fax +27 86 6722695
Email aheeaero@mweb.co.za
Website: www.flythesky.co.za
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