Wednesday 23 February 2022

 PEACEFUL ACCOMODATION IN PAUL ROUX

 EASTERN FREE STATE

STONEHAVEN COTTAGE


STONEHAVEN COTTAGE ACCOMODATION

38 Joubert Street, Paul Roux, Free State, 9800

Cell: Richard 083 226 3309

E Mail: stonehavenpaulroux@gmail.com

Only for those that enjoy nature, birdwatching, history, hiking, cycling and horse-riding, or you are seeking a quiet place in a quiet village to just rest, do some reading or research in a lovely country setting? Your host  Richard Lewis is a four times national conservation awardee and looks forward to welcoming you.

StoneHaven Cottage is set in 3000sqm of beautiful garden in the peaceful country village of Paul Roux. The village is on the N5 half way between Bethlehem and Senekal in the magnificent Eastern Free State Highlands and is steeped in interesting history, folklore and local ghost stories and nestling just under the hill from which there are superb views of the Witteberg and Maluti Mountain ranges. With secure off-road parking, free Wi-Fi, and Netflix, StoneHaven Cottage stands separately from the house. It has two huge en-suite rooms which can be booked separately and a common breakfast/ conversation room with a kitchenette and fireplace. San Rock paintings, dinosaur footprints, game watching and hiking are all within close driving access. In addition, Paul Roux offers horse-riding both within the village and outrides. 


ROOM 1

Sleeps max 2 - R800 per room per night bed only.

  • Double bed
  • Large corner bath with shower in bath WC
  • Tea/coffee facilities 
  • Smart TV with free Wi-Fi and dedicated Netflix
  • Heater and hairdryer




  ROOM 2 - sleeps max 4 

R800 per night bed only for 2 people. Additional person supplement is R350 pppn

  •  Double Bed 
  •  2 x single beds
  •  Shower WC
  • Smart TV with free Wi-Fi and dedicated Netflix
  • Heater and hairdryer






    BREAKFAST ROOM


Fr  Fridge, ice, water, micro wave, toaster, filter coffee machine, washing sink, glasses, crockery and cutlery, fireplace, long dining table.

     Laundry and ironing facilities available on request.


      StoneHaven is about escaping the noise of the world, and we seek to share this tranquility with visitors. We welcome you and then we leave you in peace to come and go as you like as the cottage is separate from the house. So if you are loud and a party animal, StoneHaven is not for you. Unfortunately, we do not accommodate children under the age of 16 either. However, for those of you that understand and like what StoneHaven is about, you will be made incredibly welcome.







PAUL ROUX VILLAGE – BIG SKIES AND CHAMPAGNE AIR!

www.paulrouxvillage.co.za





Sunday 13 January 2019

GHOST WALK 23 MARCH 2019 IN PAUL ROUX VILLAGE, EASTERN FREE STATE





PLEASE ENSURE YOU MAKE YOUR WALK BOOKINGS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE., paulrouxtelegraaf@gmail.com
 or 083 226 3309.
Just follow the booking and payment details in the poster above.

MAKE YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS WELL. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE THE VENUES AND CONTACT DETAILS ARE LISTED IN THE POSTER ABOVE. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE DRESS CODE FOR THE WALK AS IN THE POSTER ABOVE. The photos will give you an idea.

The Friday Evening Welcome will be held at the Pink Tricycle, from 6pm, where food, cash bar and bonfires will be in place. You must please book directly with Carolise. Don't leave it to the last minute as Carolise has to prepare upfront. Lets try and assist her. There will be a cash bar. If you don't want to eat there, then just come along and have a few drinks and meet people.

The Saturday Evening Ghost Walk will begin at 6pm sharp for registration and introduction, and after the walk, we return to Mengelmoes to eat, drink and be merry with great live music. There will be a cash bar.. See below.









Sunday 21 May 2017

HUNTEX 2017 - LOCAL ARTIST EDWARD VAN DEN BERG EXCELS


Paul Roux Village resident artist had a very successful wildlife art exhibition at the Huntex 2017 Expo held at Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg.

Edward really caught the eye of the public with his display of mainly large 1.16m by 1.27m paintings and he sold 6 of them, and secured commissions for another 5 which he is now currently working on. Of real excitement are the international opportunities that have arisen from the event.
Below are some of the works:

www.edwardvandenberg.co.za












ENVIROPAEDIA ECO-LOGIC AWARDS ECO WARRIOR FINALIST 2017 - RICHARD LEWIS - WESSA AMBASSADOR



Paul Roux Resident's Forum Committee Chairman Richard Lewis has been nominated and selected as a finalist in the 2017 Eco Warrior Award:




The nomination reads as follows:


Richard Gordon Lewis - Former Chairperson of the Board of WESSA

Richard served for six years as vice chair and then seven years as Chairperson of the Board of the Wildlife and Environment Society of SA (WESSA). Upon joining the WESSA Board in 2002, he focused on driving the development of a new strategy for sustainable growth that positively transformed the organization into a significant implementer of environmental and conservation . He has given a vast amount of his time to caring for the earth, all on a volunteer basis, has received several awards for his work and is patron of the National Association of Conservancies / Stewardship SA. Richard is currently on the committee of the Gauteng - Regional Centre of Expertise  officially acknowledged by the United Nations University in Education for Sustainable Development.

The result will be announced on 14 June 2017


Richard, who recently received a Life Time Conservation Achiever Award from WESSA was also appointed as WESSA's first Ambassador. Here Richard receives the appointment by WESSA CEO Dr. Thommie Burger.












WESSA presented Richard with a beautiful bronze of the WESSA Sable Antelope created by Sarah Richards.