Today is definitely the perfect day to be tapping out winter words – the Swartberg Mountains have just experienced a light dusting of snow, the wind is blustering, and the temperatures have plummeted.
Yes please to some finger keyboard aerobics fireside.
Having said that, the Karoo really does become a winter wonderland, beauty waiting to be discovered in every scene for those willing to brave the chill. The cloud art is inspiring, the light conjuring up beautiful shadows and patterns, the air crisp, clean, and good for the soul.
If you have not yet experienced Prince Albert in winter, perhaps now is the time to book your winter warmer stay, we’ll use the rest of our newsletter to convince you why this might be sound advice to follow.
Love and warm wintery wishes,
Inga, Albert, and the DKG Team to include Ferdinand and Ella
xxx
After a day of exploring Prince Albert’s many delights, cocoon yourself in our sanctuary cosying up by the fire.
Book your winter warming getaway in one of our luxurious suites replete with fireplace, electric blankets, A/C heating, hot water bottles, and other thoughtful amenities to keep guests happy and pampered while winter takes charge outdoors.
Our recent Tripadvisor accolade made us feel extra love towards the great team that made it happen, we thought a day off for popcorn, bagels, bubbles, and a movie at The Showroom Theatre would be a fun way to thank Team Dennehof for their hard work, dedication, and absolute commitment in helping us achieve Ninth Best Guesthouse in Africa!
This sweet face will warm you instantly.
Dear Princess Ella recently turned one, and 12 months into her young life she is still as boisterous and entertaining as ever, keeping us smiling and completely in love with her beautiful Bambi features.
Treading lightly on our earth, we keep evolving innovative ways to lessen our environmental impact ensuring a feel-good guest experience:
- QR codes with guest info in lieu of printed pages.
- Our more’ish welcome cookies in glass, not plastic.
- Compostable coffee pods in all guest rooms.
- Brown paper bags in dustbins.
- Low-flow shower heads saving precious Karoo water.
- Fresh Gay’s Dairy milk in refillable glass bottles in room fridges.
- Filtered water in 1L glass bottles.
- Solar powered.
- Grey water from guest rooms keeps our garden happy.
- 100% organic Fijn Botanicals bathroom amenities.
- Plastics, glass, and paper taken to Oudtshoorn for recycling.
- Composting our organic waste = happy garden.
A large sigh of relief was audible other side of the Swartberg Pass when this project was finally completed. After two years of struggle with architects, the Heritage Committee, and builders, we finally have a free-standing powder room.
We almost think its prettiness was worth the wait!
As stated previously, what we love about winter – the clouds, the crispness, the light, the shadows … and then returning to our nice warm beds next to the fireplace …
… and then of course there is the snow show, snow cold, but snow pretty.
We so love seeing our beautiful mountains dusted in this icy icing powder.
Cheering up winter is our freshly painted Massey Ferguson red farm gate, definitely a feature putting smiles on new arrival’s faces.
We are so thrilled by our permanent source of entertainment in town.
The Showroom Theatre is offering a wide variety of live entertainment most weekends: from classical music to rock, to stand up comedy, cabaret, and serious theatre, there is something for everyone.
Of course classic movie night Wednesdays is also a must with old favourites like Casablanca, Amélie, Cinema Paradiso, amongst others, all being brought to our art deco big screen.
Following on from the above, Prince Albert is proud and excited to present The Swartberg Music Salon.
This new and unique chamber music festival will take place from 2 – 4 August and is set to add to this little town’s growing number of musical accolades. Don’t delay, book today!
We are grapely delighted to be part of the inaugural Vino Camino which will be bringing joy in a glass to the town of Prince Albert 16 & 17 August 2024.
Join us for a wonderful wine weekend with some of the producers sharing their wares right here in the Dennehof Karoo Guesthouse gardens.
Being our brainchild, this one is close to our hearts! Showcasing over eight unique water-wise and sustainable Karoo gardens, plus talks, walks, and interactive workshops, get ready for a weekend of all things growing and showing in our beautiful town.
We hope you enjoyed Dennehof Diaries Winter Words. Please stick around for our “Spring Scribblings” and any other tidbits in between
Thank you for your support, please come visit us soon.
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