Spring [spring]
Verb
- to rise, leap, move, or act suddenly and swiftly as by a sudden dart or thrust forward or outward, or being suddenly released from a coiled or restrained position.
- to be released from a constrained position, as by resilient or elastic force or from the action of a spring.
Noun
- the season after winter and before summer, in which vegetation begins to appear.
Other words for spring
jump, bound, hop, vault, emerge, dart, buoyancy
Our dictionary definition has hopefully helped set the spring scene of goings-on at Dennehof Karoo Guesthouse – we have all eagerly risen, leaped, moved, jumped, bounded, hopped, emerged, and vaulted out of our coiled and restrained winter-warmer positions to soak up all the season of promise and renewal has to offer.
Throw open the doors and pack away the jumpers, spring has sprung, and us for one, are ready to bask and embrace.
Inga, Albert, Ferdinand, and the DKG Team
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‘Tis the season for open-door living, how beautiful is the view out of our Cottage Room, even the dragonflies are feeling at peace.
Peonies, pincushion proteas and pretty faces, it does not get any more spring-perfect than this. Our beautiful team slipped into their usual high spirits for spring day celebrations, how lucky are we to be surrounded by the most beautiful smiles in town.
The normally regal King Ferdinand was looking slightly desprung at having been roped into spring-day madness. Fortunately the flowers came off shortly after the evidence was captured, and all royal dignity returned.
We love Tony Jackman! This wonderful article by Daily Maverick’s famous food scribe certainly put a spring in our step; how could it not when allegations of the best breakfast had in ages, are made.
What a scene, we could sense the gardens smiling after a bit of spring rain and warmth, the dust washed off the foliage, the backdrop of rocks on the ‘koppie’ glistening wet as the sun reemerged, the windmill perfectly placed, and the whitewashed walls gleaming – we could not have scripted the scene more perfectly ourselves.
Updating the room images for our website seemed only appropriate during the season of refresh and renewal, have a look here.
We are constantly thinking up new ways to be gentler on our precious environment which is why we are very excited to have introduced 4WKS Coffee pods to all of our guestrooms. Not only do 4WKS supply environmentally friendly compostable pods, but they support six of South Africa’s best micro-roasters for delicious, local-roasted coffee … goes perfectly with our homemade rusks of course!
We call it spring sunrise surprise – every morning (now that it is weather-friendly enough to venture out early) we witness Mother Nature painting another beautiful and unique Karoo canvas on our doorstep.
Journey to Jazz has officially been launched/thrust/vaulted out there with the super-talented jazz virtuoso Kyle Shepherd ushering in this international jazz festival with his climactic piano prelude surrounded by the spectacular Swartberg mountains.
Jazz aficionados diarise 3 – 7 May 2023 to be part of this proudly Prince Albert production. Book your stay with us over the festival.
In other news – we are now proudly managing The Barn, one of Prince Albert’s most prized homes situated next door to Dennehof Karoo Guesthouse.
Boasting three-bedrooms, a very generous open plan entertainment area, social kitchen, two outside BBQ areas, gorgeous gardens with a natural filtration pool, and endless Karoo views, The Barn is ideal for families or friends looking for a luxury, self-catering option.
Contact us to book, or have a look at the airbnb listing for more details and photos.
We hope you enjoyed Dennehof Diaries’ “Spring Scribblings”, and that you feel just as inspired by this glorious season of renewal as we do.
Please stick around for our “Summer Scrawlings” and any other tidbits in between.
Thank you for your support, please come visit us soon.
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