Friday, March 15, 2013
It's Friday...
We have experienced spectacular thunder storms, had 16mm rain and today have beautiful sunny skies - just in time for the weekend! There is a little space left for the first long weekend and after Easter during the school holidays, so give the girls in the office a call . We also now have an official facebook page at www.facebook.com/WyndfordHolidayFarm We look forward to your visits and keeping you up to date.
Friday, February 22, 2013
February news
Right, February already! Before you know it will be
2020….and someone else will be writing the newsletters! But time does just seem to fly, even when you
aren’t having fun! So make sure you
start planning some holidays!
Today saw us harvesting the pumpkins that magically
appeared at the front gate. So far, 15
very large, very beautiful pumpkins safely (we had visions of them being used
as wheels…..) stored in the garden shed. Not a bad crop for not having planted
a single one, unlike last year when our specially prepared and planted pumpkin
patch yielded less. Of course the gate
is going to be looking a little less interesting now, maybe we should try
carrots next time and see if we can increase our dassie population. (Ulterior
motive there – they eat snakes, or so I am told).We have also gathered some of our own figs as well as receiving donations from folk in Fouriesburg, so jam and preserves are the order of the day. And as our wine and cider skills have not progressed from our initial lessons, we will be jamming with our grapes this year!
Charlotte, our tortoise, has relocated to greener pastures where she is watched over (fanatically!) by her new best friend. She has GT yellow stripes down each side – so that we can find her… and like some VW beetle drivers that I know (the ones who always have frilly bumpers), she drives by feel, as she has almost worn off her first set of stripes. The cats are not so sure of this ‘rock’ that hisses louder than they do….
Thanks to Jaco, we have three additional pigmy goats who have joined Yodel. What is it about goats that they always have to stand on something? It now looks like a circus in the farmyard with any rock, bucket or hut with a goat balancing on top. Barbara (or Lambie as Cassidy calls her), is still puzzled as to where she left her coat after her recent shearing.
I am busy wall papering the “library-to-be with an old
Western paperback & dress patterns (they’re the right colour….) and as is
suitable for a reading room, it is as they say in the classics, a work in
progress……
Maintenane work has been done on the Church. The front
window had moved significantly and the glass was starting to crack. Also the
mural was starting to dislodge, so yesterday saw us (for all you interested
engineers…) drilling a hole in the main pole and with a threaded bar winching
the whole window, which we could see visibly moving, back into place. A few
hundred knee bends later the mural was resorted and the only thing wrong…was
not having thought to book a massage at the salon!Celvin and Angelique will be visiting the Howick area to promote our tours, so anyone in that area and keen to visit us get to Amber Valley (10am) or Eagle Ridge estate (11:30am) on Monday the 25th February 2013. You will need a flyer to get into these villages so give us a call if you wish to view our presentation.
A
fter, all the excitement of recent days with asteroids and meteorites…. Why don’t you plan to join us for a star gazing weekend with Joyce and Robert Faltermeier on the weekend of the 15th to 17th March 2013. The long weekends in March and April holiday are starting to book up so get in early to avoid disappointment!
Our winner is Bev Fourie
Have a great day further! Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
The Wyndford Team
Friday, January 4, 2013
January news
Staff member of the holidays award goes to..... our horses!
Keepers of generations of children’s secrets, dreams and chatter – even the quietest of children seem to find their voices once on the back of a horse. They plod unwavering to the gate and back with shrieking little cowboys and girls, with just a startled tweak of an ear, or a slight rump jiggle but never a hoof wrong. Well done Maluti, Zazu, Buster, Starlight and the rest of the gang!
Of course, for those privileged few to have witnessed George’s spectacular 4x4 driving on the return from tubing down the Caledon River on Christmas afternoon, it was probably a highlight they won’t forget in a hurry! (Move over Father Christmas...) Drenching rain – the only reason we were able to go on the river in the first place, meant that the road was a challenge... and the new Amarok earned its place as a farm bakkie!
After being the wife of a pastor for many years, I have listened to wedding ceremonies often. One thing George has repeatedly challenged young couples (and old ones too), was to make an occasion out of the usual. Don’t wait for Christmas to celebrate family being together, set a time and round everyone up – make an occasion. One of the best things to witness here at Wyndford, is families spending time, catching up, meeting up from all over the world and knowing each other again. (Of course with the added bonus that no one gets the cooking and wash up duties!)
Talking of special occasions, we are working on our ‘treat’ weekends for the year – Star gazing was amazing and great fun – despite dubious weather and the Walking with Wildflowers was fantastic! Walking with Wyndford guides is now even more entertaining as they sprout forth interesting info along the way... Although, we did wonder if Jaco was suffering from heatstroke when he radioed to say ‘Hanging’ rock was gone and must have fallen. A quick ride to the next door farm assured us that it was and is, (proof herewith) still there – so now we are wondering whether he has been leading you up the garden path…..
Ana Jones starts off the year by winning our monthly draw, congratulations and we look forward to welcoming you!
Our Coffee Room and Salon, went into action over Christmas and New Year. Up the green stairs into a WiFi world with Cappuccino or massage...
One little chap found waiting for midnight tiresome, but 2013 arrived amidst much singing and joy! We wish you all a wonderful year full of good surprises and special memories, hopefully some of which will be made at Wyndford!
Greetings from us all
The Wyndford Team
Keepers of generations of children’s secrets, dreams and chatter – even the quietest of children seem to find their voices once on the back of a horse. They plod unwavering to the gate and back with shrieking little cowboys and girls, with just a startled tweak of an ear, or a slight rump jiggle but never a hoof wrong. Well done Maluti, Zazu, Buster, Starlight and the rest of the gang!
Of course, for those privileged few to have witnessed George’s spectacular 4x4 driving on the return from tubing down the Caledon River on Christmas afternoon, it was probably a highlight they won’t forget in a hurry! (Move over Father Christmas...) Drenching rain – the only reason we were able to go on the river in the first place, meant that the road was a challenge... and the new Amarok earned its place as a farm bakkie!
After being the wife of a pastor for many years, I have listened to wedding ceremonies often. One thing George has repeatedly challenged young couples (and old ones too), was to make an occasion out of the usual. Don’t wait for Christmas to celebrate family being together, set a time and round everyone up – make an occasion. One of the best things to witness here at Wyndford, is families spending time, catching up, meeting up from all over the world and knowing each other again. (Of course with the added bonus that no one gets the cooking and wash up duties!)
Talking of special occasions, we are working on our ‘treat’ weekends for the year – Star gazing was amazing and great fun – despite dubious weather and the Walking with Wildflowers was fantastic! Walking with Wyndford guides is now even more entertaining as they sprout forth interesting info along the way... Although, we did wonder if Jaco was suffering from heatstroke when he radioed to say ‘Hanging’ rock was gone and must have fallen. A quick ride to the next door farm assured us that it was and is, (proof herewith) still there – so now we are wondering whether he has been leading you up the garden path…..
Ana Jones starts off the year by winning our monthly draw, congratulations and we look forward to welcoming you!
Our Coffee Room and Salon, went into action over Christmas and New Year. Up the green stairs into a WiFi world with Cappuccino or massage...
One little chap found waiting for midnight tiresome, but 2013 arrived amidst much singing and joy! We wish you all a wonderful year full of good surprises and special memories, hopefully some of which will be made at Wyndford!
Greetings from us all
The Wyndford Team
Friday, November 30, 2012
Christmas availability
We have late cancellations for 23 - 28 December for two family rooms. 5 night stay - father Christmas has our address! Call the office 058 2230274 or email reception@wyndford.co.za.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
the plants are sighing..
We are having the most wonderful rain. I know that large parts of the country have had a little too much and too hard, but we are about 300mm below our annual rainfall so, one can almost hear the plants sighing in delight!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
October news
We have beautiful clear skies as I write this, which is fantastic, as we have a Star Gazing weekend in full swing. Last time we thought we were safe, planning it in the middle of winter, but alas, it poured unseasonal buckets!
In the space of two months we have gone from being under a blanket of snow to being sprung! Wonderful to see everything green and blossoming again. The fruit trees are full of little kernels, giving the prospect of a good jam session later in the year. The roses are starting to bloom, the snowball bush is in full swing and the peonies are looking hopeful. Not only the garden that has sprung! ‘M’ has a new coat of pitch black feathers – she’s gone from being a bald emu to a black backed emu. Sebastian was also sprung, arriving safely on the 8th of October to a proud Celvin, Angelique and Cassidy. Behaving impeccably, sleeping and eating well – and in looks - a Celvin mini-me!
Wyndford the cat, was also sprung, although he was hoping no-one was watching! Seconds after the picture was taken he slid ignominiously off the bakkie, muttering about Toyota’s and rounded roofs.
The spinach, carrots and vegetable garden in general, is flourishing and great to be able to use our own fresh produce again after a long winter. We are as yet undecided about whether to plant pumpkins again….
The bowling green is, once again green and improving daily. With so little rain around it has been slow but looking like it will be smooth rolling in time for the Wyndford Bowls Tournament next month.
Join us from the 2nd – 4th November for our Walking with Wildflowers weekend. Prof Ashley Nicholas from Natal will be enlightening us on the wonderful wild flowers growing on Wyndford. Flowers, walks, talks, fresh air, great food…. Give the girls in the office a call now! If you know someone who would enjoy this pass the email along… an opportunity not to be missed.
As the year starts pulling the covers over its head, we wish all ‘Wyndford’ students well with your exams and remember holidays are just around the corner! We hope to see you then…
Congratulations to Marie-Louise Koekemoer you are our monthly draw winner for October!
Greetings from us all, the Wyndford Team
In the space of two months we have gone from being under a blanket of snow to being sprung! Wonderful to see everything green and blossoming again. The fruit trees are full of little kernels, giving the prospect of a good jam session later in the year. The roses are starting to bloom, the snowball bush is in full swing and the peonies are looking hopeful. Not only the garden that has sprung! ‘M’ has a new coat of pitch black feathers – she’s gone from being a bald emu to a black backed emu. Sebastian was also sprung, arriving safely on the 8th of October to a proud Celvin, Angelique and Cassidy. Behaving impeccably, sleeping and eating well – and in looks - a Celvin mini-me!
Wyndford the cat, was also sprung, although he was hoping no-one was watching! Seconds after the picture was taken he slid ignominiously off the bakkie, muttering about Toyota’s and rounded roofs.
The spinach, carrots and vegetable garden in general, is flourishing and great to be able to use our own fresh produce again after a long winter. We are as yet undecided about whether to plant pumpkins again….
The bowling green is, once again green and improving daily. With so little rain around it has been slow but looking like it will be smooth rolling in time for the Wyndford Bowls Tournament next month.
Join us from the 2nd – 4th November for our Walking with Wildflowers weekend. Prof Ashley Nicholas from Natal will be enlightening us on the wonderful wild flowers growing on Wyndford. Flowers, walks, talks, fresh air, great food…. Give the girls in the office a call now! If you know someone who would enjoy this pass the email along… an opportunity not to be missed.
As the year starts pulling the covers over its head, we wish all ‘Wyndford’ students well with your exams and remember holidays are just around the corner! We hope to see you then…
Congratulations to Marie-Louise Koekemoer you are our monthly draw winner for October!
Greetings from us all, the Wyndford Team
Friday, September 21, 2012
Road Check
Two hiccups with the roads : from Durban it is best to stay on the N3 to Harrismith up van Reenen's pass as Oliviershoek pass is rough.
If you are coming from Joburg please note that the Engen Garage at Villiers on the Southbound road is under construction.
If you are coming from Joburg please note that the Engen Garage at Villiers on the Southbound road is under construction.
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