We were asked recently…  “Is Wyndford a good place for a family get together?” Absolutely, was my immediate response! Family is what we are about and like nothing better to have tables of excited guests sharing meals that no-one had to worry about preparing and just simply enjoy each other.  Plan in advance, round everyone up from across the world and all corners of South Africa, we feed and look after you and you have fun with each other!! Something for young and old to do together and no-one stresses as to who is to cook and clean.

Always great to see our return guests and catch up with the latest family news. Folk who come as young marrieds, then bring along the next generation of Wyndford kids – we enjoyed the Evertse's latest visit along with their recently added threesome!

Maybe we can borrow the words from Tracey van den Berg  “Our few days at Wyndford Holiday Farm continued in much the same way…eating, hiking, horse riding, tennis, sleeping, games and eating some more. So what made this so special?  Well, the fact that we spent so much quality time together as a family. No outside influence. No television – not once in 5 days – and no junk food.  Somehow the air that you breathe seems fresher and the pillow you lay your head to rest on seems so much more welcoming. It’s like inhaling a deep breath and exhaling all the unhealthy “stuff” that we have somehow allowed into our lives. If you have ever wanted to stop the frenetic pace of life and just bail out, then Wyndford Holiday Farm is your hide away and lastly, the Free State is unbelievably beautiful!”

Life on the farm continues, with never a dull moment – went shopping for catnip last week and came back with 6 chickens… Rainbow, Supreme and Rocklands are now well settled in the farmyard and Oh, as it has been so warm, Charlotte (our tortoise) is out of hibernation albeit a little sluggish. The fruit trees are all pruned, the roses are underway and this week saw the work start on the bowling green - it puts a smile on my face as we see Sping slowly start to emerge!

Joining us soon will be Jane Ritchie  - our monthly draw winner of a two night stay out of season for two people!   It could be you - 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.

Wyndford Winter News....

The beautiful Eastern Free State clothed in winter garb as we get another snow forecast for this week…

Johan and Wessel completed the Polar Bear Plunge held annually in this very chilly dam – hats off to them- the rest of us stood well wrapped up on the sidelines and cheered (very important job that…)

The sweet peas have been pruned, once again, by our resident duiker as has the rhubard (well, a little more than pruned, unfortunately) by the rascal piglets who broke out of the enclosure.  It would also appear, that the dassies have won…. ! Our garden at the front gate was doing fantastically with Namaqualand daisies shooting up, well, that’s history – is there anything dassies don’t eat?

Talking of eating we have tried a new lunch dish…. Bunny Chows (how ironic).  Slowly roasted mutton in a freshly baked roll, served with an apple slaw, definitely got the Yum and thumbs up!

The Stargazing weekend was a hit with young and old, our thanks to Robert for his enthusiastic assistance. The familiarity of recognized faces was dealt a blow, when Angelina – head waitress for nearly 20 years – retired recently.

Don’t delay in booking your time away, there is still availability for the long weekend in September and the school holidays -  for anything sooner, visit the website to catch any last minute specials. 

Joining us soon will be Barbara Parks - our monthly draw winner of a two night stay out of season for two people!   It could be you - 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.

To close, we have this little black rabbit, Peter, who squeezes …. But maybe that’s a story for another time! Until then, stay well and warm, greetings from the Wyndford Team!

Beautiful Maluti Mountain viewed from Wyndford this afternoon

Did someone say Snow..... and Special...?!!

5, 6 and 7th June 2015

Yep, this weekend only - stay Friday, Saturday, Sunday and only pay for two nights!! 

Call us now on 058-2230274 or reception@wyndford.co.za

Fur coats optional...

Wyndford May....hem!

Winter has made himself known with lower temperatures and nippy breezes which makes us grateful for our roaring log fire in the nearly complete and ‘facelifted’ lounge.  Actually all we need are marshmallows….

Misty Winter Morning

 We are all so over blackjack season! It seems like every time ones turns round there is another animal that needs brushing and generally detangling. As the dryness creeps over the lands, it brings with it the worry of fires and the need to do breaks.  At least this year, Angelique, Jenny and I will graciously retire and leave it to Wessel and Johan - Phew!

 Wyndford is certainly a wonderful place to celebrate special birthdays as we can attest to! George celebrated his seniorship along with family and friends this past weekend (he is now eligible for his 30% discount!!) Remember that the discounts (20% for four night or longer stay) apply over the June / July holidays, so book soon to avoid disappointment.  We are also on the snow report and will keep all budding snowman builders informed if there is the possibility of the white stuff arriving at any time!

We currently have a special running of a ‘stay for four days only pay for three’ at the beginning of June. While trying to keep up with technology – and the times - we have attempted to go onto an online booking system, without much success - Ooops! It would appear that we are not able to fit into the norm and so, for now, we will stay with our cheerful office staff on the phone and emails.  Ah, the joys of being unique!! Anyway….. back to the special! Give us a call on  058-2230274 or reception@wyndford.co.za to find out more of these savings.

Well, it was so exciting to have twin lambs born, it seemed like double the excitement. They were doing really well and it is sad to have to say, that one died this afternoon.  We think that she accidentally got tangled with Ponty’s hooves - he was very distressed, not wanting to leave the paddock (he and the sheep have always walked home together)  and so tender in trying to nudge it up with his nose. (The down side of farm life…)

Ponty

Charlotte (our tortoise) appears to have settled into her hibernation, although we haven’t had any minus temperatures… yet! As I write this, there is a cacophony of birdsong, beautiful sunshine, glorious mountain vistas… and the aromas of Sunday lunch.

 Joining us soon will be Katherine Berry - our monthly draw winner of a two night stay (not in the paddock…) out of season for two people!   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!

Winter special......

 Special........ Free Nights!!

Between 31st May and 11th June 2015

Pay for THREE and stay for FOUR!

Call 058-2230274 or email reception@wyndford.co.za NOW.....

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