Winter
hit this morning with a minus five recorded…. Frozen water bowls for the
animals and the geese pretending to be swans as they glide (or rather slip
slide!) over the ponds icy surface… with very little grace!
The
hellebores with their delicate shades and flowers make the garden a little less
bleak at this time of the year. Our winter seedlings are all planted and as
long as the buck do not eat them for dinner, we can now look forward to
springtime. Our big tree was
successfully taken down without any damage to the Ark, Summerhouse or dining room,
unfortunately a few roses and pride of India bush were not so lucky. Guests have
been enjoying the supply of wood in the form of hearty log fires in the dining room
and lounge.
On
a quiet morning last week, our staff had a first experience…. they all went
horse riding! With much hilarity and not
a single quiet moment, young, old, cooks, waitresses and housekeeping staff
tentatively mounted up and clipped off down the drive. I can attest to the fact
that the view from on top is wonderfully different!
Many
of you have asked how Dozer is, especially with the advent of the puppies in
his life. They all walked with Celvin this morning and are getting along
well. Molly and Sprocket are quite used
to a grumpy older brother in the form of Dodge, although having said that, the
three of them had great fun chasing imaginary sheep around the garden before
breakfast, with a constant commentary from our very vocal Husky!
After the recent snowy
weekend and cold temperatures, we checked on the tortoises and they seem to be
happy in hibernation. Although we’re a
little concerned as Charlotte is warmly tucked up, feet inside whereas Perry is
spread eagle, legs outside ….. maybe it’s a boy thing?! Button is doing well and snug in her warmed
accommodation.
As
the schools break for winter holidays remember
that during the July / August school
holidays the 20% discount for 4 nights applies as does the Senior Discount so round up the whole family!
Looking ahead, September and October are beautiful
here in the Eastern free state and at Wyndford in particular and there are
tours planned in November for those not wanting to drive.
Thanks
to all those who entered the monthly draw… this month’s winner is Fransa Vorster.
We look forward to welcoming you to
Wyndford for your two night stay out of season.
Head off to the website to enter on www.wyndford.co.za and we will keep you up to
date on www.facebook.com/WyndfordHolidayFarm with
all the news.
Warm
Greetings from the Wyndford Team
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