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Thursday 27th May 2010

Feathers Inn
Piketberg

Feathers Inn is Piketberg's new boutique up-market self catering / bed and breakfast accommodation of choice, widely acclaimed as the destination that has brought back the essence of early 20th century style and ambiance to the Swartland area. George & Nola Fletcher have gone the extra mile in the town of Piketberg and come up with a winner. 

 Archers Bistro. is their on-site restaurant.  The conference facility named "Ye Olde Barn Owl" is where our lunch was hosted today.  Nola had done an amazing job of decorating the room with her special feminine touch.

The Feathers Inn definitely warrants a stop when you are heading up to see the Spring flowers.  Their rooms are so very tastefully decorated.  A perfect base to stay and "come home to" every evening after sight-seeing in the area!

Nola's passion was to start a Deli in Piketberg and she is well on her way to achieving this goal.  The ladies sat in rapture listening to Garry and his take on "how they came to live in the Western Cape". Garry is the dynamo behind STAHGS (Stay Abreast of Home Gourmets) - Chilli Relish, Garlic Cream, Chocolate Spread (with hilarious comments from the ladies about "Where are the paintbrushes?!")
We also learnt today what keeps the locals busy!  Pam & Colin came from their farm over the Bo-Piketberg pass and enticed everyone with Mead. 
Many years ago Nicky had a passion for making teddy bears. He now produces quilts, lavender bags, and the ladies were thrilled with their purchases!
Nicky also had stories to tell.  One easily remembered, is how he went to the Oriental Plaza years ago with his sister, and bought a huge collection of fur for his first bears.  This passion of creating the bears had the ladies clamoring to "Adopt-a-Bear". The faces of Nicky's teddy bears beg you to take them home.  They are beautifully dressed as well.

Garry advises Ann & Ingrid on which spread to buy. Cynthia found just what she 'needed' to take home and was keen to pay for it.

George and his in house chef served delicious bobotie (spicy with a bite) and a butternut lasagna (delicious and very different). There was also chicken-a-la-king and an awesome paella. Nola and her mom had set the tables extremely well and it was a welcoming sight for the hungry ladies!  Amazing what a cold day does to your appetite.  Garry had put his samples out and they made 'short work' of some toasted ciabatta bread with the toppings.

Cecelia and Susan wait patiently for their turn to be served lunch.  They were seated at TABLE 4 which was the LAST to be served.  Meanwhile Brenda, in the middle, gives Jenny and Ann their 'monthly hug'.

The outside bandstand is perfect for weddings, musical soirees, or high tea and the coach is an ideal place to catch up on 40 winks after a busy day out in the country.

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PUBLISHED 28TH MAY '10
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