Fantastic photos from the Wedding of Leigh-Robin and James

Photographers, Andre and Selma, have sent us their glorious pics of a wedding that was a feast of colour and fun. Not even rain showers could deter the sheer exuberance and joy of this occasion, which included a magical firework display and a rainbow that formed an arch for the married couple. The gods were definitely smiling.

Expressions Photography:  www.expphoto.co.za

Liesel’s 38th birthday in glorious autumn sunshine

Liesel Strauss celebrated her 38^th birthday with family and friends here at Fynbos with a

leisurely brunch which lingered on through a golden autumn afternoon.

Comment

As with any birthday lots of preparation goes into planning a birthday party.after a fantastic ,peaceful evening by the self-catering braai facility on the friday.the pavilion was used for a birthday brunch however at crack of dawn the Owner and staff of fynbos were busy preparing for the brunch for me.but with the tranquil setting of fynbos estate one cannot but help to be relaxed even during preparing for the brunch.with the fanatastic food and exquisite wine we had an awesome birthday celebration.Diana and Johann are amazing hosts,inspiring couple and all round fantatsic people.We are inspired everytime we are in their company as well as the aura of Fynbos estate.Thank you very much Fynbos.Love the Strauss's .

Don Pinnock's interviews on Ruth First




Portrait of Ruth First by Eli Weinberg

 

 Don Pinnock’s interviews on Ruth First are now available. See Patricia Schnonstein’s blog for details.

http://patriciaschonstein.bookslive.co.za/blog/2012/05/13/don-pinnock-and-the-ruth-first-interviews/  

Peter and Andrea marry at Fynbos 24 and 25 March

This was a beautiful (and stylish) wedding with great warmth and fun experienced by all.   30 people stayed for the weekend, and 125 were at the wedding itself.  The farm was abuzz with energy and joy.

Koen and Esther report on their time here

We stayed for 1 month with Johan and Diana at Fynbos and loved it. During our stay we did a lot of different things from picking olives to catering for 18 people at a bio dance event. We learned a lot about wines (both making and drinking them), cooking, preparing and catering for large events such as weddings, and many other things. Our top 5 happenings at Fynbos Estate:

1. Adopting little Lambert, a lamb which was abandoned by his mother
2. Stomping grapes with our feet to make port
3. Learning to make the most delicious chocolate pudding ever
4. Drinking a bottle of Johan's Sangiovese, the prize-winning and one of the best wines we ever had!
5. Hiking on Dragonridge and finding lots of porcupine quills along the trail.

The volunteering job at Johan and Diana's was our first, and it was so positive, that we got the "volunteering bug" and now plan to do volunteer work in Australia as well. Hopefully it will be an equally enjoyable experience!
Johan and Diana- we loved meeting you and thanks a lot for the love and care we received from you during our stay. Give Lambert, Bahrrrbara and all the other animals a big hug from us

And we loved having Koen and Esther too and they gave us loads of help. Thank you guys and have fun on your travels.

A collage from Kerryn

This collage came from Kerryn of all the children belonging to her and Evan, and their friends.  Four families spent a weekend at the farm a short while ago.  As can be seen, the lamb was a great success with children.

Still point of the dance

The Stillpoint of the Dance, an integration of Biodanza and Mindfullness, was a four day retreat run by Lisa Firer and Simon Whitesman over this last long weekend. It was clearly a very special retreat judging by the increasing openness and groundedness of the participants and the extraordinary music and the frequent laughter, issuing from the pavilion. We hope they return, and chances are I will forsake my hostess role, and join the dance. It just looked and felt too wonderful to miss.

To find out more contact Lisa Firer lisa@lisafirer.co.za or Simon Whitesman simonw@lantic.net

Comments from Lisa and Simon
The Stillpoint of the Dance Retreat was magical, such a special integration of Mindfulness and Biodanza. We look forward to offering it again.

Some writing from one of our wonderful group members that captures the peaceful beauty of Fynbos Estate.

Thanks Di and Johan and your team for providing such delicious food and space for us to unfold into.
The horizon opens with a two track path disappearing in the distance into soft rounded misty hills with dark green trees etched against them.
Behind me the mountain rocks reflect a pale cream against the grey sky. Majestic soft clouds drifts silently across. The cool breeze touches my face.
And then very faintly in the light wind comes the crisp call of the fish eagle... And again and again....
And for a brief moment I am here…
 Other comment for Lisa and Simon as well as Fynbos

Delicious meals, beautiful gardens all supplemented a wonderful retreat


PS Please notify me when you release your port.

Thanks for 5 lovely days. So tranquil! Great food and atmosphere!

Exquisite!

What beautiful people. What tasty food and what a beautiful setting. Thank you.


Wonderful spacious energy – tranquil and enriching food – nourishing to body mind and spirit .


Will see you again!.

What a pleasure to be back.