May news

You just have to read to the end… to see our Chilly Season Special.

Well, someone who is not chilly is Mary, Little Lamb and Rambo – woolly coats are a great plus in this weather but not much fun during black jack season… they are looking more like overgrown hedgehogs!!

We are reliably informed by some of our guests that our pigs speak English (?) and the Emu’s are once again courting… we think.  I was going to say, onto the two legged news – but that would include the Emu’s and then you might consider me as featherbrained.

Jaco has departed for London town, and apart from getting lost once or twice seems to be enjoying himself and all things new and exciting. Michael joined us after the Easter weekend and his head has not stopped spinning with something new to learn each day!  (he now understands why there was no job description…). Jenny is off on three weeks leave and Angelique and Celvin have been considering this time last year, when Celvin was in hospital with a broken back.  Thankfully recovered well enough to have taken Cassidy and Sebastian on the bench walk yesterday – at 18 months, Sebastian made it all the way with only a few trip ups – we teach them young on the farm!

After many years of deliberation, 100 Hellebores and 100 Peonie bulbs were purchased for the gardens.  It has been a slow but exciting procedure to get everything in the ground – along with the 1000 or so seedlings... (roll on Spring!) The only miscue was having one of my three gardeners on leave and the other having heart surgery, needless to say, I have spent a fair bit of time on my knees lately… (I shall stand in line next time Ponty gets a pedicure).

Ok, so you have waited long enough – herewith our…

Time to put your feet up Chilly Season Special…

30^th May – 1^st June 2014 Adults pay full rates & children under the age of 12 yrs stay for free! (the kids have to belong to you!)…. between the 17^th June and the 27^th June 2014  Pay for 2 nights stay for 3  or Pay for 4 nights & Stay for 6!!     If you can’t make use of this fantastic offer – share with someone who could!

And as a reminder to the teachers and all out there who can’t take holidays in term time, remember our special 20% discount over June and July for a 4 night or longer stay. If you are already booked to join us at this time and want to head up to play in the snow (none as yet), check your passports as you will need them to go into Lesotho.

Well, must dash, the boys are cooking up a storm at the braai (or that might just be Starling pie..)!

Congratulations to our monthly draw winner, Ryan Hill.

Until next time, warm greetings from us all at Wyndford. 

Keep up to date with us on www.facebook.com/wyndfordholidayfarm

Time to put your feet up with our Chilly Season Special…

Time to put your feet up with our Chilly Season Special…

30th May – 1st June 2014 Adults pay full rates & kids under the age of 12yrs stay for free!

…. between the 17th June and the 27th June 2014 

 Pay for 2 nights stay for 3 or

 Pay for 4 nights & Stay for 6!!

 If you can’t make use of this fantastic offer...share with a friend..!

 (T&C’s apply)

Steam Train Expedition this morning!

Steam Train trip this morning! Enjoyed by all - great for photographers, steam train enthusiasts, history boffs and the rest of us along for a gentle ride in rhythm t the toots and 'I think I can I think I can' chugs!

Still time to go back in time...Steam train morning!

March News

The comic book version of peak traffic at Wyndford!  Sheep were definitely made to follow and not to lead, they are decidedly wayward out in front and end up under the trees or visiting Outlook!

Our effective weedeater (aka Charlotte the tortoise) is munching merrily and stocking up for her annual hibernation.  She shuffled into our lounge last week, much to Phini’s, horror who then proceeded to redirect her with great difficulty, possibly looking for a good warm place to park for three months!

George and I have just done a road trip round South Africa, through the flat plains of the Northern Cape, down the West coast with its undulating mountains, to the majesty of the Stellenbosch peaks and we have to say, it is always good to be home at Wyndford.  The spectacular sweep of the driveway with the impressive rocks on either side reaffirms that the Eastern Free State is an often undiscovered gem in our country.  If you haven’t visited, now is particularly beautiful with the changing of the seasons painting the landscape with wonderful Autumnal colours. 

Along with the reds, oranges and yellows of the leaves the roads are lined with the annual display of cosmos. Fantastic for photography, especially with the brilliant blue of the sky and the build up of clouds.

So, it is maybe time to pack up the jumping castle at the pool and swop it for log fires and winter tramps in the crisp mountain air.  We have a special in May where you can join us for bowls and steam trains - or just one or the other.  Call the girls in the office on 058-223 0274 for more information. School holidays are also booking up so don’t leave it too late!

The latest news from the kitchen is that we are now serving our own homemade yoghurt!  With the added boost of milk from Princess and Clover (when she isn’t stroppy and kicking over the bucket!) we have had some lessons, one or two batches that the pigs enjoyed…. And are now producing a delicious vanilla yoghurt for breakfast!  We have been able to serve home grown marrows, carrots, beetroot, beans, tomatoes and wonderful Rhubarb from the veggie garden and it makes going into the winter months a little harder.  The ground here becomes so hard even the moles give up after bumping their heads in the frozen soil (I wonder where they go ….).

We do know however, where Jaco is going.  London’s calling! He will be heading out at the end of April to explore the world.  Anyone know anyone who would like to fill his big boots?  Please get in touch with us if you think you would be a suitable ‘fit’ and have the Wyndford heart! We would also be open to a young couple…

Our monthly draw winner is Debbie Richter!   Congratulations we look forward to being able to welcome you to Wyndford shortly.

Remember, call now to catch the Cosmos! And you can keep up to date with us on www.facebook.com/wyndfordhholidayfarm

Greetings from the Wyndford Team

Today at Wyndford...

We tasted our first attempt at making yoghurt, and it was yummy! Also pruned the Magnolia tree (I hope it forgives me and grows again...) without dislodging mummy bird on her nest. 

That branch will have to wait to be pruned until we have Junior take off!

February news

The sky is such a bright blue, it almost hurts your eyes… temperatures so hot even the birds don’t have energy to sing they sit and fan themselves instead, so has been our February thus far! 

The wheels fell off… twice, (another story) but we managed to safely relocate Princess and Clover, our two new milk ladies into the paddock!  They arrived from a nearby farm to much bellowing and right royal mooing and duly gave Joseph a hard time in the milking shed -  just add Milo for instant chocolate milkshake!

We have a fun bowls week planned from 11 - 16 May which also includes a morning trip on the Steam Train and a visit to the Train Museum at Sandstone Estates - which although planned for seniors – anyone is welcome to join us!  Call Angelique or Jenny in the office to find out more information on 058-2230274.  If you can’t make this date check out the activities page on the website for other  alternatives – www.wyndford.co.za

Jaco rues the day he taught people to play golf so well that guests are now beating him at this card game of an evening. He might just  have to change the rule that says the loser makes hot chocolate for the winners afterwards as he has been kept busy of late.

Mary and Little Lamb who arrived at Christmas time, have spent the last few weeks in our garden as the grass is wonderfully green…however, Little Lamb’s preference for roses instead of grass, means that as of this morning – and along with Rambo - a new addition who will have to grow into his name (and occupation)…. have moved across the drive into the paddock with Ponty, our stallion.  It was either that or Lamb stew….

We’re often asked which is the best season to come to Wyndford - every season has it’s own beauty and special treats!  These are a few of the first pumpkins and mushrooms from the forest.

Our monthly draw winners for February are Brian & Judy Stone! We look forward to welcoming you to Wyndford in the near future.  March and April school holidays are filling up so don’t wait too long to call… and remember to keep up to date on www.facebook.com/wyndfordhholidayfarm

We leave you with a picture (and a smile) taken by Kirsty and George on the road to Fouriesburg… traveling African style!