10. Wildekrans Country House
Houw Hoek, off N2
Wildekrans Country House • W
Barry Gould and Alison Green
Step through the gates of this historical 1811 property and into the magic of an enchanted garden. This diverse and informal garden nestled at the foot of the Houw Hoek Mountain range offers snippets of story boards, streams and water ponds, old heirloom roses heady in scent, shaded lawns to stretch out on under old majestic trees, olive groves, fruit trees, indigenous beds, abundant birdlife and in between all of nature’s beauty – contemporary sculptures quietly take residence here. New this year, the old walls of the barn will showcase the small and affordable mountain, fynbos and floral inspired artworks of plein air painter Joanna Lee Miller and artist Caryn McArthy in their exhibition titled: WHERE WILD THINGS GROW – inspired by the surrounds of the Elgin area. Country style food and farm shopping at the Barn. Asparagus and artichoke plants for sale.
Entry: Donations to the Bot River Education Fund.
Directions: Off the N2 at Houw Hoek Hotel, turn left at the Hotel. For wheelchair entrance, please phone on arrival. Ph: 028 284 9827. info@wildekrans.co.za