One of my favourite places we visited while
down at the coast was called “Die Pastorie” which translated means the
parsonage. This wonderful gem was in Groot Brak. The home and the church
building dates back to the early 1800’s. But it has been modernised and
converted into a guest house, shop and tea garden.
It may be situated in the heart of the Great
Brak but it is a very tranquil setting.
The garden is beautiful with all kinds of special touches. In the garden
you will find a “Quite Room” a place where you can spend time in silence either
praying or just being in the moment removed from the hustle and bustle outside.
There is also a “Me Time ” cottage where
you can host little tea parties or have lunch with friends in private. Stunning!!
The shop is something I enjoy…loads of nik naks. I love to see how creative people can be and believe
me there was plenty of creativity to be seen in the stunning jewelry art
work and functional pieces. There is something for everyone from kids to adults
to enjoy and the pantry is divine with all its jams, breads and sweeties like
fudge and coconut ice.
But it was the tea garden which was our focal
point. Because of the chilly weather we
were seated inside next to a roaring fire.
It was cosy and it honestly felt like I was visiting my gran or favourite
aunt. Very inviting and nostalgic. The menu
is very interesting and “old fashioned” if you will. Offering a wide variety of healthy and not so
healthy meals including things like biltong (kinda like jerky but not) and kaiings.
I loved this special place and was so grateful
we made the time to stop and enjoy all it had to offer…
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| Their famous "kaiing" breakfast |
