Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Outeniqua Country Hop Strawberry Festival – 25 & 26 September

The Outeniqua Country Hop Strawberry Festival is taking place at Redberry Farm on 25 and 26 September. This is a fun filled festival where many stalls and events offer plenty of entertainment and tasty delights and where strawberry decadence is the order of the day.

There will be live music, a beer Garden, fine local wines and cheeses, pony rides, tractor rides, a jumping castle, lots of strawberry eating and pie eating competitions and much, much more during the course of the day to keep everyone entertained

The Cossack Stunt Academy riders will thrill festinos with awesome acrobatic tricks on horseback on Friday evening and during the day on Saturday. Run Walk for Life will host a 5km walk around the farm starting at 8am on Saturday morning.
Where: Redberry Farm in Geelhoutboom, George
Time: Friday afternoon and evening 25 September and full day Saturday 26 September 2009.

For more information on the Redberry Farm and contact details click here<

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Planning a visit to George in the Garden Route of South Africa?

At the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains you are welcomed by George, the Administrative Capital of the Garden Route. Being the 6th oldest town in South Africa, George houses a number of gracious historical buildings that will take you back in time. Both holidaymakers, tourists, travellers and business persons will find George the ideal place to stay from where the area Garden Route & Klein Karoo can be visited.

Accommodation in George is available in Guest Houses, B&B’s, Guest Lodges, Hotels, Travel Lodges and Backpackers, Camping sites, Guest Farms, self catering apartments self catering holiday houses and cottages.
* B&B’s, Guest Houses and Guest Lodges
* Hotels
* Camping and Caravan Hire
* Travel Lodges & Backpackers
* Guest Farms
* Self catering

George also offers a number of top restaurants, coffee shops and tea gardens. With the wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops dining out in George is a treat! Various pubs and clubs can also be found in George for those of you looking for night time entertainment and dancing and live performances.
* Dining Out & Night Life

A number of venues for Conferences, Weddings and other functions are available in and around George. Venues are available for small and intimate groups as well as large groups of more than 200 guests.
* Venues
* Free Form Tent Hiring Services

While in George do not miss out on all the attractions and activities this Garden Route town offers. There are many things to do and places to visit ranging from historical to adventure and child friendly! As well as shopping!
* Things to do & Places to visit

As one of the largest town in the Garden Route George offers many shops and businesses. Here you will find from a leather factory, nursery to hair and beauty salons, doctors, physiotherapists, lawyers, furniture shops, hardware shops and much more!
* Businesses

Planning a visit to George in the Garden Route of South Africa?

At the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains you are welcomed by George, the Administrative Capital of the Garden Route. Being the 6th oldest town in South Africa, George houses a number of gracious historical buildings that will take you back in time. Both holidaymakers, tourists, travellers and business persons will find George the ideal place to stay from where the area Garden Route & Klein Karoo can be visited.

Accommodation in George is available in Guest Houses, B&B’s, Guest Lodges, Hotels, Travel Lodges and Backpackers, Camping sites, Guest Farms, self catering apartments self catering holiday houses and cottages.
* B&B’s, Guest Houses and Guest Lodges
* Hotels
* Camping and Caravan Hire
* Travel Lodges & Backpackers
* Guest Farms
* Self catering

George also offers a number of top restaurants, coffee shops and tea gardens. With the wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops dining out in George is a treat! Various pubs and clubs can also be found in George for those of you looking for night time entertainment and dancing and live performances.
* Dining Out & Night Life

A number of venues for Conferences, Weddings and other functions are available in and around George. Venues are available for small and intimate groups as well as large groups of more than 200 guests.
* Venues
* Free Form Tent Hiring Services

While in George do not miss out on all the attractions and activities this Garden Route town offers. There are many things to do and places to visit ranging from historical to adventure and child friendly! As well as shopping!
* Things to do & Places to visit

As one of the largest town in the Garden Route George offers many shops and businesses. Here you will find from a leather factory, nursery to hair and beauty salons, doctors, physiotherapists, lawyers, furniture shops, hardware shops and much more!
* Businesses

Bushman Curios – Oudtshoorn


The one stop shop for all your Souvenirs, Curios, Gifts and even wedding gifts and accessories.

Experience the wildest shopping extravaganza with Bushman Curios, situated in the heart of the Klein Karoo - Oudtshoorn. For decades Oudtshoorn has been referred to as the ostrich capital of the world, blooming with rich ostrich produce, feather palaces and natural beauty, encircled by the majestic Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains.

Bushman Curios invites you to share this breathtaking environment and make sure you don't leave empty handed.

We're known as the most popular curio attraction in town; offering a wide range of exquisite ostrich products, catering for the needs of any individual.

Bushman Curios belongs to Olga Grobler, a person with great knowledge of the wildlife in South Africa, having lived in the Kruger National Park for many years. For her it is a pleasure to help you find that special something you're looking for.


Products:

Ostrich Leather
Bags • Wallets • Purses • Belts • Shoes • Lipstick HolderOstrich Leather Pens • Key rings • Diary Cover

Ostrich Feather Products
Ostrich Confetti Feathers • Boas • DustersPlume Feather - any colour

Ostrich Eggs
Hand Carved • Decoupage • Egg Stands • Jewellery CasesEgg Lamps

Antelope Skins and Shoulder Mounts
lion rugs, full mount lions, zebra skins, springbok, impala and kudu skins. Other specialities we have include buffalo, gemsbok (Oryx); kudu and springbok shouldermounts.

Semi-Precious Stones

Jewellery collections

Gold Jewellery collections • Feather EarringsUnique Handmade Elephant Hair JewellerySilver Jewellery collections


We do Exports as well
Export permits available

Bushman Curios – Oudtshoorn


The one stop shop for all your Souvenirs, Curios, Gifts and even wedding gifts and accessories.

Experience the wildest shopping extravaganza with Bushman Curios, situated in the heart of the Klein Karoo - Oudtshoorn. For decades Oudtshoorn has been referred to as the ostrich capital of the world, blooming with rich ostrich produce, feather palaces and natural beauty, encircled by the majestic Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains.

Bushman Curios invites you to share this breathtaking environment and make sure you don't leave empty handed.

We're known as the most popular curio attraction in town; offering a wide range of exquisite ostrich products, catering for the needs of any individual.

Bushman Curios belongs to Olga Grobler, a person with great knowledge of the wildlife in South Africa, having lived in the Kruger National Park for many years. For her it is a pleasure to help you find that special something you're looking for.


Products:

Ostrich Leather
Bags • Wallets • Purses • Belts • Shoes • Lipstick Holder


Ostrich Leather
Pens • Key rings • Diary Cover

Ostrich Feather Products
Ostrich Confetti Feathers • Boas • DustersPlume Feather - any colour

Ostrich Eggs
Hand Carved • Decoupage • Egg Stands • Jewellery CasesEgg Lamps

Antelope Skins and Shoulder Mounts
Lion rugs, full mount lions, zebra skins, springbok, impala and kudu skins. Other specialities we have include buffalo, gemsbok (Oryx); kudu and springbok shouldermounts.

Semi-Precious Stones

Jewellery collections
Gold Jewellery collections • Feather EarringsUnique Handmade Elephant Hair JewellerySilver Jewellery collections


We do Exports as well
Export permits available