Graceland Eco Retreat – a treat!
Who doesn’t love pleasant surprises!
Graceland is not just an eco-retreat, but a ‘treat’ in its true meaning.
The first moment of ‘awe’ was when on our arrival at Graceland we discovered that we have arrived at South Africa’s giraffe ‘manor’. Graceland is home to six giraffes (the Presley family) – each with its unique personality and Pricilla is the most inquisitive of them all.
The owners, Anders and Douglas, their ginger cats and lively Cocker Spaniels made us feel welcomed and spoiled.
It is a ‘treat’ in its true meaning.
And, Anders’s culinary work-of-art took us by surprise as well. The gourmet dinner – the taste and attention to detail – is an experience in itself. It is a treat! Anders and Douglas are using fresh ingredients from local ethical farmers and from their own organic vegetable and herb garden.
We got chatting with Anders (who is originally from Sweden), about their eco-home, what they expanded to a retreat and a restaurant for guests, and what it took to make it to a high eco standards. It is always great to find people like Anders and Douglas, who have such a passion for sustainable living and travel.
Diverse Graceland and its area.
The reserve, bordering on the forest of Magoebaskloof and Woodbush Forest Reserve, is home to a free-roaming Kudus, Impalas, Mountain Reedbuck as well as a wide variety of birds. You could spot Verreaux Eagle, Crowned and Long-Crested Eagle, Purple Crested Turaco – are just a few of many to mention. Graceland is ideal for hikes, birding, stargazing, or just chilling with giraffes and let the mountain vista and sounds of nature to melt away the word worries. The entire area has a lot to offer from festivals, breweries and cultural tours and, canopying and mountain bike trails to the adventure seekers.
But, for our next visit, we shall take extra time to have a picnic on a hiking trail in Graceland Eco retreat.
Click for the link to:Â Graceland Eco Retreat Accommodations: Giraffe House / Kudu Chalet / Serapana House / Impala Studio / Pangolin Studio.
More information on Graceland Full-Eco ‘Gold’ credits:
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