At The Lord Milner Hotel in Matjiesfontein, our team recently embarked on a 125 km transhumance trek with a local Karoo sheep farming family, gaining deep insight into the heritage behind our beloved Karoo lamb. This time-honoured journey through the rugged landscape, marked by resilience, tradition, and connection to the land, revealed the true soul of the Karoo and the people who sustain it. Now, every dish of Karoo lamb we serve...
Talks by Dr Dean Allen: author of Empire, War and Cricket in South Africa
Posted on Mon January 9, 2017.
Delve into the history of Matjiesfontein with a series of fascinating talks
Hear about the amazing history of Matjiesfontein from the man who wrote a book about our incredible town. Dr Dean Allen, author of Empire, War and Cricket in South Africa has announced some new speaking dates for 2017 throughout South Africa and the UK.
For details of these events visit his website.
Additionally, in a bid to further immerse our guests in the rich stories that make up Matjiesfontein, we’ve teamed up with the author to create: The 'Dr Dean Allen Matjiesfontein Experience'. All you need to do is quote the code 'DA EMPIRE' when booking your stay to receive a complimentary room upgrade, a welcome drink as well as free entrance to all the attractions and much more!
Further Reading
Under the Karoo Stars: A Journey with the Shepherds Behind Our Lamb
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Olive Schreiner
Wed October 16, 2024
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Olive Schreiner (1855–1920) is remembered as one of South Africa’s most influential literary figures and a pioneering feminist. Her works and activism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries left a lasting impact on literature, politics, and social reform in her home country and beyond.
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