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Open Gardens at Braco

What a wonderful way to celebrate Heritage Day. My grandparents moved into their home as a newly married couple in 1905. Over the weekend 160 people came to share the beauty of this farm. The indigenous mist belt forest, the krantz over which Grey Mare’s Tail falls, and the magnificent old trees planted over the years in the garden, provides a glorious setting.

The garden was at its best with camellias still flowering, azaleas, blossom and clivia providing beautiful colour and annuals lining the edge of beds. It is hard to select only a few photographs.

If you would like to visit Braco at any time and bring a picnic please just contact us.

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Heritage Day Weekend

There were a host of activities in the Karkloof with many people taking a long weekend with Heritage Day on Tuesday. Temperatures soared extremely high on Friday & Saturday then plummeted on the Monday & Tuesday.

Ellem and Chimes were both occupied with guests participating in the 100 miler. A couple who travelled from Namibia said on their departure – “we are ready to move in tomorrow.” What a lovely complement. The other family asked us to update our information to share that there is a stove in the kitchen.

So herewith a list of how the kitchens are equipped. You will find a stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, hot plate & fridge. There is also a portable braai and small Weber. You do need to bring your own charcoal. Ellem has crockery and cutlery for 10. Chimes for 4 people.

The bed configuration is 2 double beds in the en suite bedrooms in Chimes while Ellem has a double bed in the en-suite room with 2 singles in the additional 2 bedrooms.

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Easter Break

The Karkloof is looking beautiful.

For a tranquil stay, with many activities available for those who want to do more, contact us at info@twinfallsfarm.co.za

There is space available this week.

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Settled weather

This is a lovely season to visit the country. The days are cooler, the weather more settled. After the rains the river is flowing strongly and the waterfalls are looking beautiful.

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A Green Drought

Although we are experiencing a drought, as is occurring all over the country,  ours is a green drought. The indigenous forest is looking stunning and a recent rain has the river flowing beautifully. 

Don’t miss out. Book a night or two. 

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Midmar Mile Special Offer

Hilton/Howick welcomes swimmers both local and from abroad.
At our beautiful cottages in the Karkloof which are half an hour outside Howick on the Karkloof Rd we are offering an amazing special to swimmers. Ellem has a double bed and 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each. Chimes has 2 bedrooms with double beds.
We are offering swimmers and their suppor teams to stay @ R200 per person per night.
You can email us at info@twinfallsfarm.co.za or visit our Facebook page Twin Falls Farm Karkloof

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Listed on Airbnb

It took me 4 hours to put in all the relevant information and upload photographs.

If you do an Airbnb search under Howick for 6 or 4 people we come up on pages 4 & 6 respectively.

However you are most welcome to continue using our email address (info@twinfallsfarm.co.za) to book directly. Your hosts are William & Victor Shaw.

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An Interesting Day.

  • 100 mile race from Howick to Benvie and return, with participants running through Braco and passed Twin Falls
  • The funeral of Ivy Ngubane with bus loads of visitors using the same access road.
  • A Hail storm. Very unpleasant for runners and mourners.
  • Open Gardens at Braco so hail unpleasant for garden visitors. But everyone loved the gardens and are keen to spread the word and visit again.
  • We drove up to Twin Falls to ensure the cottages hadn’t any leaks, and to take additional blankets up.

All in all a full day.