In the foothills of the majestic Swartberge, lies the lovely gabled house on the hill. On the riverbanks of the ever flowing Nelsriver where the 8th generation farm cattle, tobacco and ostriches, you will rest in heavenly tranquility. Experience long walks into the mountain, braai at the river, bike, hike, watch the daily farming routine and bird life and take daily trips to the breathtaking Garden Route and Little Karoo, including world winning port wines in Calitzdorp. In the foothills of the majestic Swartberge, lies the lovely gabled house on the hill. On the riverbanks of the ever flowing Nelsriver where the 8th generation farm cattle, tobacco and ostriches, you will rest in heavenly tranquillity. Solar power provides energy in the upper class homes in a violence free environment.
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Experience long walks into the mountain, braai at the river, bike, hike, watch the daily farming routine and bird life and take daily trips to the breathtaking Garden Route and Little Karoo, including world winning port wines in Calitzdorp. Watch the lost art of whip plating and the murals in the church wall - a first in the country.
The farm produce, additionally including raisins and brandy were transported originally by ox wagon into the countries interior, until the introduction of co-operative marketing. High production costs and changes in farming legislation have been responsible for a decline in farming activity. The Groenfontein Farm is still, to this day owned by the Nel family, who farm ostriches, cattle and tobacco. Roll-tabocco, a form of chewable tobacco used by locals, was still produced up to 30 years ago. Flowing through the farmland is the Nels river. The water is subdivided by C. J. Langenhoven, writer of the original South African national anthem.
Water extracted fron the Nels river is of extremely high quality, and thus qualifies for bottling. To ensure this continued classification, several kilometres of furrows need regular maintenance. The farmland is situated in a valley of outstanding natural beauty, a big tourist attraction for people wishing to escape the confines of city life.