A working AGA in the dining room = an A for authenticity Bartro’s Christmas pudding’s out of the AGA = an A+. A ++’s for story driven year ahead
Barrydale in Bloom 14-16 Nov
With this event going from strength to strength this is a brilliant weekend to be in Barrydale. The hotel is fully booked but this is just a heads up re the program
PROGRAMME
TUESDAY
Michelle Berry Cooking Demo 10:00 - 12:00 14 pax Kamala Karoo Sanctuary Chickpea Triple Magic
Magpie Creative Art Workshop 14:00 - 17:00 10 pax Magpie Making flowers out of recycled plastic
WEDNESDAY
Magpie Creative Art Workshop 14:00 - 17:00 10 pax Magpie
THURSDAY
Magpie Creative Art Workshop 14:00 - 17:00 10 pax Magpie
Sculpting This Earth Matinee 15:00 - 16:35 Belanti
FRIDAY
Nicky Michell Fabulous Fynbos Workshop 12:00 - 15:00 20 pax Karoolkie Learn how to use fynbos in flower arrangements
Sculpting This Earth Matinee 15:00 - 16:35 Belanti
Janet Botes Land Art Workshop 15:30 - 17:30 20 pax Karoolkie
Gala Dinner 18:30 - 23:30 100 pax Karoolkie Shane Peltzer & Barbara Bridge prizes
(Sanbona, Braai Boikie, Peta-Dawn) Judge Water Cans & AUCTION
SATURDAY
Barkrun 07:30 - 8:30 Karoo Art Hotel
Open Gardens 9:00 - 17:00
Market and Tea Garden 9:00 - 15:00 Karoolkie
Kids Play Pod: 9:00 - 15:00
A Wildlings Wiggle Den 9:00 - 10:00 Karoolkie Garden
B The Forest's Seekers Hideout 10:00 - 11:00 Karoolkie Garden
C Play with Nature 11:00 - 15:00 Karoolkie Garden
D Little Apothecaries 11:00 - 15:00 Karoolkie Garden
Speakers:
1. Johan van Niekerk 9:30 - 9:50 Karoolkie Guest House Municipal Environmental Management
2. Strijdom van der Merwe 9:55 - 10:55 Karoolkie Guest House Sculpting The Earth
3. Dale Imerman 11:00 - 11:30 Karoolkie Guest House The Nature of AI
4. Annette Müller 11:35 - 11:55 Karoolkie Guest House Why Weeds are Vital for These Times
5. Sanbona 12:00 - 12:30 Karoolkie Guest House Technology in Wildlife Conservation
6. Robert Damstra 13:30 - 13:50 Karoolkie Guest House Grey Water Recycling
Nicole Huke Cyanotype Workshop 13:00 - 14:30 6 pax Karoolkie Botanical Art with Sunlight
Sculpting This Earth Matinee 15:00 - 16:35 Belanti
Denise Bierman: Scent & Self 15:30 - 16:30 Karoolkie Guest House A Creative Ritual in a Bottle
Champagne & Canapés 17:00 - 19:00 30 pax Die Langhuis
SUNDAY
Veld Walk with Flora 7:30 - 9:30 Somewhere in the Veld Location still to be announced
Dogs Hike to Disa Pools 7:30 - 9:30 Karoo Art Hotel Drive to starting point
Open Gardens 9:00 - 13:00
Market and Tea Garden 9:00 - 13:00 Karoolkie
Brunch at Kamala Karoo Sanctuary 11:00 - 13:00 30 pax Kamala Karoo Sanctuary
Talks in Gardens:
i. Marie-Noëlle Favard 10:00 - 10:45 Kamala Karoo Sanctuary Practical Tips for Rose Gardens
ii. Robert Damstra Garden Walk 10:00 - 10:45 11 Van Riebeeck Street Showcasing Waterwise Landscaping
iii. Gordon Aeschliman 11:00 - 11:45 Cr Upington & Tinley Streets Community Food Gardens
iv. Grootvadersbosch Corné Brink 12:00 - 12:45 Caravan Park River Restoration
Further Reading
It’s been a year of great reviews for the hotel and, bar none, the staff get a nod for their genuine pleasantness and goodwill.
The festive season is a wonderful time to be curating an art hotel.


































































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