Grootbos Fynbos Florilegium
New botanical art illustrations presents Africa’s first florilegium at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.… Read More Grootbos Fynbos Florilegium
Category: Cape Overberg
Enlighten Education Trust – 20th Celebration
Enlighten Education Trust has been making a difference to Overberg education for 20 years. This year the manager Magriet Peter decided to introduce an annual lecture based on education related topics. The first lecture was held on 28 July 2022 in Hermanus and Professor Jonathan Jansen travelled from Stellenbosch to deliver an inspirational talk and… Read More Enlighten Education Trust – 20th Celebration
Overberg’s Madeira
Authentic Portuguese food in Bot River.… Read More Overberg’s Madeira
Haiku Talk by Gerard Scholtz
In the warmth of the winter afternoon sun, on the verandha of the luxury Abalone Guest House, actor Andre Roodman discussed the latest publication of Pringle Bay resident and versatile author Gerard Scholtz. This discussion is part of the Hermanus FynArts programme of which Gerard has been part since inception 9 years ago. Gerard has… Read More Haiku Talk by Gerard Scholtz
From Russia to Hermanus – Tretchikoff’s visit to The Marine
2021 Hermanus FynArts opened with a focus on Russia. Presenting via a live link from Moscow, Boris Gorelik, reminded that one connection between Russia and Hermanus dates to the 1950s. According to Gorelik, who authored the biography Incredible Tretchikoff (Tafelberg, 2013) the Russian born self-taught artist Vladimir Tretchikoff joined his family in South Africa in… Read More From Russia to Hermanus – Tretchikoff’s visit to The Marine
Chef Rudolph Blaauw, The Marine Hotel
Rudi Blaauw returns to The Marine Hotel, Hermanus, as head chef.… Read More Chef Rudolph Blaauw, The Marine Hotel
Victoria’s Pantry and other Hope Street Market secrets in Hermanus: Green Route — Green Route ZA
Victoria Young-Pugh started the only zero-waste store in Hermanus, Victoria’s Pantry, a year ago. I caught up with her to talk about eco-conscious living in the Overberg. Victoria’s Pantry and other Hope Street Market secrets in Hermanus: Green Route — Green Route ZA
Lighthouse2Lighthouse Ladies Charity Walk 2021
It wasn’t meant to be. Me walking Lighthouse2Lighthouse this year. Last year we just finished the annual 4 day walk along the Overberg coastline when the President announced that South Africa will go into a lockdown. This year regulations did not allow for a March walk and when relaxations were finally tabled there was only… Read More Lighthouse2Lighthouse Ladies Charity Walk 2021
No Horsing Around in Hemel-en-Aarde
As I drove to Bosman Hermanus yesterday I crossed the De Bos Dam on the Karwyderskraal Road and saw the turnoff to Oldlands Studs. An brief, yet undeniable twinge of joy filled my heart. Why? The scenery? Yes, that too. The relatively full dam and vineyards of Sumaridge, Bosman’s and Newton Johnson are all very… Read More No Horsing Around in Hemel-en-Aarde
February for visiting wineries
On the first day of February our President gave to us… the freedom to visit our beaches, the allowance to frequent wineries and enjoy a drink at restaurants and wine bars. With these easing of lockdown regulations there will be many firsts for 2021 as I trot off tomorrow to my favourite swimming spot at… Read More February for visiting wineries
Frieda Lloyd Explores 