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when writing our newsletter is like a joyful stream – it just bubbles out. Then there are times when it is more like delivering a baby.. whichever end you are at, it is just plain sweat and hard work. In these times, it is a difficult balance between overly perfect or bluntly honest. So many […]

Smile, stay strong, stay home and well, SMILE! So easy to say…

…not always easy to do, especially at a time like this. Face masks protect us. But, it’s real hard to smile at people! We spend most of our time reminding you to come and visit us soon… now we might be skipping two full seasons and welcoming you to Spring! It’s a strange, strange world […]

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Hello from Wyndford... Feeling the need to escape?

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.wyndford.co.za/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Hello from Wyndford... Feeling the need to escape? To walk free in the mountains… look at different views, eating food you didn’t have to make, ride a bike for as long as you like, play tennis with friends… We are looking forward to being able to have you back! Not sure when exactly – but we will certainly let you know. Along with others in our industry we are in limbo waiting for the go ahead to start up - with 40 staff, all bread winners for their extended families, and our considerable overheads, having paid for business interruption for many years it was disappointing to have our claim rejected by Santam. Can we start up again? Not sure... In the meanwhile we have worked on careful planning and cleaning methods to protect our guests and staff in the weeks and months ahead. We have always tried to maintain the highest level of sanitization possible and with extra precautions we trust that you will soon be ‘home from home’ and making memories again. Having said that, we are still looking to retire and if anyone has decided enough is enough of the city, please get in touch. lindy@wyndford.co.za Today was spent rolling up the grass for the animal feed. A busy dusty but satisfying day – and I was just watching! It is that time of year when dust abounds… takes getting used to the browns and gold of winter and the garden is certainly in hibernation along with the tortoises! Especially after some minus 7 mornings… Walking around this afternoon with the crispy crunch of fallen leaves and pine cones underfoot - looking for a little something green actually, I came across a few snowdrops and some struggling hellibores which remind us that when all looks bleak… some joy peeps through. Until then, warm and happy greetings from us all The Wyndford Team . . . . . #wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #thegoodlife #travellikealocalza #mountains @sacountrylife #freestate #countryliving #thisissouthafrica">

Hello from Wyndford...
Feeling the need to escape? To walk free in the mountains… look at different views, eating food you didn’t have to make, ride a bike for as long as you like, play tennis with friends…
We are looking forward to being able to have you back! Not sure when exactly – but we will certainly let you know. Along with others in our industry we are in limbo waiting for the go ahead to start up - with 40 staff, all bread winners for their extended families, and our considerable overheads, having paid for business interruption for many years it was disappointing to have our claim rejected by Santam. Can we start up again? Not sure...
In the meanwhile we have worked on careful planning and cleaning methods to protect our guests and staff in the weeks and months ahead. We have always tried to maintain the highest level of sanitization possible and with extra precautions we trust that you will soon be ‘home from home’ and making memories again.
Having said that, we are still looking to retire and if anyone has decided enough is enough of the city, please get in touch. lindy@wyndford.co.za
Today was spent rolling up the grass for the animal feed. A busy dusty but satisfying day – and I was just watching! It is that time of year when dust abounds… takes getting used to the browns and gold of winter and the garden is certainly in hibernation along with the tortoises! Especially after some minus 7 mornings…
Walking around this afternoon with the crispy crunch of fallen leaves and pine cones underfoot - looking for a little something green actually, I came across a few snowdrops and some struggling hellibores which remind us that when all looks bleak… some joy peeps through.
Until then, warm and happy greetings from us all
The Wyndford Team .
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #thegoodlife #travellikealocalza #mountains @sacountrylife #freestate #countryliving #thisissouthafrica

‘Can you see anyone coming?’ ‘Noooooo...’.

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‘Can you see anyone coming?’
‘Noooooo...’. Be sure - we will let you know when we can have guests again!!!!! .
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #thegoodlife #travellikealocalza #mountains @sacountrylife #freestate #countryliving #thisissouthafrica #hospitalityopening #cows #hospitalityindustry

We hope all Fathers have had a good day! And that

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We hope all Fathers have had a good day! And that you can visit us again soon!! .
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #thegoodlife #travellikealocalza #mountains @sacountrylife #freestate #countryliving #thisissouthafrica #fathers #fathersday

Grateful for Wooly beanies and coats! Minus 7.5 ye

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.wyndford.co.za/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Grateful for Wooly beanies and coats! Minus 7.5 yesterday and minus 6.8 this morning and a few frozen water pipes... . . . . . #chillyweather #woolycoats #discoverwyndford #sheep #farmlife">

Grateful for Wooly beanies and coats! Minus 7.5 yesterday and minus 6.8 this morning and a few frozen water pipes...
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#chillyweather #woolycoats #discoverwyndford #sheep #farmlife

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Snow clouds... ? sure is cold somewhere❄️☃️ .
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #snowcoming

There are times when writing our newsletter is lik

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.wyndford.co.za/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="There are times when writing our newsletter is like a joyful stream - it just bubbles out. Then there are times when it is more like delivering a baby.. whichever end you are at, it is just plain sweat and hard work. In these times, it is a difficult balance between overly perfect or bluntly honest. So many wonderful things… stopping to listen to the amazing sounds of birds blissfully singing to each other without the competition of worldly noise. Peace. They seem sweeter and louder somehow - and the different visitors we have had! The mommy buck has taken to walking down the driveway with her baby (yes, taunting Molly and Sprocket) in the middle of the day. It does of course mean that should you want to play bowls at the moment, there are a few obstacles to challenge you… Two of the saddest members of the team are our socialites, Milly and Humphrey. You’ve never seen two more miserable faces - Milly, usually with a tennis ball front and center of hers, and the disappointment when it’s me that rounds the corner and not some friendly children. Now that the horses have gone next door for the winter grazing and some of our pigs went to market – the geese, chickens and rabbits have never felt more important! So, you might ask, when can you come? Well, we have masks, gloves and sanitizer procedures in place – and have always tried to used products that give us the highest cleanliness standards possible. We have a large workforce and essentially a restaurant so we constantly debate the ‘how’s, and seem to be challenged, even in the summerhouse – pouring tea together… the song from the Sound of Music comes to mind ‘ How do you solve a problem like…’ comes to mind. It is so exciting for us when people call to make a reservation, it gives us hope! and keeps us keeping on. Thank you. We will let you know immediately we are allowed to welcome guests again… and for the old lady that is Wyndford to chug into life again. (Maybe then, this old lady can put her feet up and leave the gardening to someone younger!) . . . . . #wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #dis">

There are times when writing our newsletter is like a joyful stream - it just bubbles out. Then there are times when it is more like delivering a baby.. whichever end you are at, it is just plain sweat and hard work.
In these times, it is a difficult balance between overly perfect or bluntly honest. So many wonderful things… stopping to listen to the amazing sounds of birds blissfully singing to each other without the competition of worldly noise. Peace. They seem sweeter and louder somehow - and the different visitors we have had! The mommy buck has taken to walking down the driveway with her baby (yes, taunting Molly and Sprocket) in the middle of the day. It does of course mean that should you want to play bowls at the moment, there are a few obstacles to challenge you…
Two of the saddest members of the team are our socialites, Milly and Humphrey. You’ve never seen two more miserable faces - Milly, usually with a tennis ball front and center of hers, and the disappointment when it’s me that rounds the corner and not some friendly children. Now that the horses have gone next door for the winter grazing and some of our pigs went to market – the geese, chickens and rabbits have never felt more important!
So, you might ask, when can you come? Well, we have masks, gloves and sanitizer procedures in place – and have always tried to used products that give us the highest cleanliness standards possible. We have a large workforce and essentially a restaurant so we constantly debate the ‘how’s, and seem to be challenged, even in the summerhouse – pouring tea together… the song from the Sound of Music comes to mind ‘ How do you solve a problem like…’ comes to mind.
It is so exciting for us when people call to make a reservation, it gives us hope! and keeps us keeping on. Thank you. We will let you know immediately we are allowed to welcome guests again… and for the old lady that is Wyndford to chug into life again. (Maybe then, this old lady can put her feet up and leave the gardening to someone younger!)
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #dis

Sheepishly doing farm Pilates! . . . . . #wyndford

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Sheepishly doing farm Pilates! .
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #thegoodlife #travellikealocalza #mountains @sacountrylife #freestate #countryliving #farmlife #pilatesworkout

Chilly morning! #cuttings #lavender #ice

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Chilly morning! #cuttings #lavender #ice

When Mom suggests a family photo, no-one makes eye

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When Mom suggests a family photo, no-one makes eye contact and suddenly has more important things to do.... Hope you all have good wooly coats on today! .
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #thegoodlife #travellikealocalza #mountains @sacountrylife #freestate #countryliving #thisissouthafrica #sheepish

From seed to plate #homegrown #pumpkin #pumpkinpie

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From seed to plate #homegrown #pumpkin #pumpkinpie #farmfare .
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #thegoodlife #travellikealocalza #mountains @sacountrylife #freestate #countryliving #thisissouthafrica

Great day for a walk along the river... . . . . .

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Great day for a walk along the river... .
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#wyndford #wyndfordholidayfarm #familyholidays #saadventures #farmstay #saaccommodation #southafrica #myhappyplace #rechargeyoursoul #mountains #discoverwyndford #thegoodlife #travellikealocalza #mountains @sacountrylife #freestate #countryliving #thisissouthafrica

Smile, stay strong, stay home and well, SMILE! So

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.wyndford.co.za/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Smile, stay strong, stay home and well, SMILE! So easy to say, not always easy to do, especially at a time like this. Face masks protect us. But, it’s real hard to smile at people! We spend most of our time reminding you to come and visit us soon… now we might be skipping two full seasons and welcoming you to Spring! It’s a strange, strange world indeed. If you could come now… we have narcissi flowering and twin lambs born this morning… still awaiting names. Nothing that remotely sounds like corona or virus please – would you eat a lamb chop named like that…? The pigs are once again in the news. This time they have literally eaten us out of house and home. With no kitchen running, the slop they usually consume - that makes them very tasty pork – is not forthcoming. We made a plan to pay for their food, then there was none in stock, although, Rynhard has just zoomed (no not zoomed – that’s me…) off to the co-op as the call came in that food is available – content pigs once again tonight! (They’ll be relieved Rocket was next on the trial menu) Fortunately, there is still beautiful grass after the rains for the horses in the fields and the bunnies are enjoying the last of the mulberry leaves. We like everyone go by… a ‘boer maak a plan’! George has been the busiest trying to keep this big ship that is Wyndford, sailing. The song that comes to mind… I get knocked down, but I get up again, you are never gonna keep me down… (minus the verses!) The bank says yes then say no, they don’t have the money… still no insurance movement, so lots of different avenues currently being explored. Back to Winter, writing this listening to the pine cones dropping down the avenue of trees. Who needs paintball, we can offer dodgems – pretty shocking if they land on your head! Milly in her lack of little people to play with, has decided to dig to Australia, chasing moles along the way at Outlook… Needless to say, gardeners (me) are not impressed but on the bright side, we are standing on holy ground! Family is important to us at Wyndford. As we celebrate Mothers on Sunday we take our hats off to those who have suddenly become teachers, Mrs Mops, fulltime ... more in comments .">

Smile, stay strong, stay home and well, SMILE! So easy to say, not always easy to do, especially at a time like this. Face masks protect us. But, it’s real hard to smile at people!
We spend most of our time reminding you to come and visit us soon… now we might be skipping two full seasons and welcoming you to Spring! It’s a strange, strange world indeed.
If you could come now… we have narcissi flowering and twin lambs born this morning… still awaiting names. Nothing that remotely sounds like corona or virus please – would you eat a lamb chop named like that…? The pigs are once again in the news. This time they have literally eaten us out of house and home. With no kitchen running, the slop they usually consume - that makes them very tasty pork – is not forthcoming. We made a plan to pay for their food, then there was none in stock, although, Rynhard has just zoomed (no not zoomed – that’s me…) off to the co-op as the call came in that food is available – content pigs once again tonight! (They’ll be relieved Rocket was next on the trial menu) Fortunately, there is still beautiful grass after the rains for the horses in the fields and the bunnies are enjoying the last of the mulberry leaves. We like everyone go by… a ‘boer maak a plan’!
George has been the busiest trying to keep this big ship that is Wyndford, sailing. The song that comes to mind… I get knocked down, but I get up again, you are never gonna keep me down… (minus the verses!) The bank says yes then say no, they don’t have the money… still no insurance movement, so lots of different avenues currently being explored.
Back to Winter, writing this listening to the pine cones dropping down the avenue of trees. Who needs paintball, we can offer dodgems – pretty shocking if they land on your head! Milly in her lack of little people to play with, has decided to dig to Australia, chasing moles along the way at Outlook… Needless to say, gardeners (me) are not impressed but on the bright side, we are standing on holy ground!
Family is important to us at Wyndford. As we celebrate Mothers on Sunday we take our hats off to those who have suddenly become teachers, Mrs Mops, fulltime ... more in comments .

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