Rockwell Argus Specials From Their Treatment Suite

 Exciting news!! It's the Argus this weekend and our Treatment Suite on the 1st Floor is having an amazing Argus Cycle Special. We are giving away pre-cycle massages focusing on circulation to ensure that your legs and back muscles are prepared for your cycle for only R150. After your cycle return for you post-cycle full body massage focusing on recovery for only R285. We wish all the cyclists the best of luck this weekend and hope you enjoy every moment, we know all your training and preparation will ensure the prefect race.

Amazing specials at Knysna Log Inn for the Oyster Festival

Image courtesy of Mood Mill Lane

Over the last weekend of June (28th- 30th), Knysna is going to be a hustle and bustle of vibrancy and colour. Both the Knysna Cycle Tour and the Knysna Oyster Festival are scheduled for that weekend and it's going to be bigger and better than ever. The 10-day Knysna Oyster Festival has become renowned for offering an array of tastes and flavours of spectacular succulent oysters. The integration the Knysna Cycle Tour has made this festival one not to be missed.

Image courtesy of Pick'n'Pay

Take part in the oyster celebrations with many different suppliers providing the opportunity to dine on perfect oysters in a variety of different ways, mixing up tastes and flavours. Pick'n'Pay, the sponsors of the Festival, decided to integrate the Knysna Cycle Tour, which is part of the prestigious Mazda Mountain Bike Events. Take part in the mountain bike races which have distance options of 15km, 30km, 50km and and 80km options. The road event options of 50km and 100km and a child race so the whole family can get involved. Even more of a reason to take part is the 50km and the 80km mountain races have been selected as a official seeding event of the 2014 Cape Argus. Last but not least the races is the largest fund-raiser for the Rotary Club of South Africa.

Spend this amazing weekend in one of the most beautiful places in South Africa and stay at the Knysna Log Inn. This hotel embodies indigenous beauty which embodies the spirit and the character of the surrounding Knysna Forest. This tranquil escape will invite you to relax and reconnect with nature. Contact them today for amazing specials over the Oyster Festival.

Supertubes Collection Jeffery's Bay Surfin g Fanatics

Jeffreys Bay is a hot spot for surfers all over the world. What has come to be known as 'Supertubes', Jeffreys Bay has specialised waves that demand respect but are epic once you learn to handle them properly. Local surfers have learnt how to ride these waves perfectly but to the newbie, often it takes more than just a couple of sessions to get used to. These supertubes are home to the former Billabong Pro surfing competition which had its final run last year in 2012. They chose this space to hold to contest because of how specialised these waves are and their ability to test a surfers patience, tactical ingenuity and timing. Jeffreys Bay has become a world class surfing spot for both experienced and amateur surfers. and friendly locals and surfers are well accustomed to visitors. Often surfers visiting the spot make life long friends with local surfers as long as visitors respect the locals place in the surfing hierarchy. After a couple of sessions your face will be recognised by local surfers and they will allow you to rid waves. Stealing their waves before this go ahead is a no no and they will ensure you don't catch any waves. Its is there home.

Jeffreys Bay is a surfers paradise with almost the whole town angled towards surfing. The town is littered with surf schools and shops where you can find almost anything surfing orientated you could imagine. Surf forecasts and weather talk is on the lips of most people when overheard in town but there  is also so many other things to do besides surfing. Game Reserves only a short distance away and other fun activities like sand boarding and windsurfing, this is the ultimate getaway town. Why not stay at the perfectly named Supertubes Guest House and B&B which includes lock-up surfboard rack and with enough room to sleep 16 people its made for the love of JBay!

Oystercatcher Trail- A Total Escape into Unspoiled Nature

This 4 day hiking trail is an escape from reality while you meander and explore the peaceful and untouched coastline from Cape St Blaize Cave in Mossel Bay to the Gouritz River. Whilst enjoy your hike on the Oystercatcher Trail you will stay in top class accommodation in luxury lodges and rustic thatched Cape cottages. You will hike past the ancient stone age caves along the route at Pinnacle Point and can experience seeing dolphins,whales,seals, black oystercatchers and huge variation of other bird species that are peacefully at home in this tranquil environment. 

Every day is different as you venture from cliff tops to ancient sea front caves and wonderful unspoilt beaches. The natural flora and fauna are breathtakingly beautiful in their natural habit. Fynbos and herbs, wild oysters, scuttling sandpipers are easily found going about their day, unperturbed by your presence. Swim in small safe bays and crystal clear rock pools. Sunny warm days are separated by pitch black nights light up by the millions of bight stars and plants that can be seen clearly with the naked eye. This is truly a total escape into nature. 

Cascade Country Manor gives prize winner "Heaven on Earth"

A review from our prize winner: Chantal Oliver

I just returned with hubbie this afternoon from Cascade Country Manor and it was definitely a 10/10 for us. I needed to rest before the baby comes the end of the month. We loved the tranquil atmosphere, being surround by pine trees and olive groves and renewing our own vows under a gorgeous waterfall where weddings are done. The staff was really the most happiest and friendliest from all the places we have ever been and that says a lot about the place where they work, they were absolutely above what I normally experience at any hotel or guest house. 

The owner gave us such an insightful Olive Tasting and what an interesting man, he answered our questions with such patience and grace and we definitely love meeting humble and interesting people. He was so down to earth and we wish him the very best and hoping to hear he won the Best Olive Oil comp, if he enters this year. The spa, what can I say, absolutely heaven on earth. My swollen feet from the pregnancy gave me such pain and now its gone, thanks ladies, you gals rocked. The awesome fresh food, the olive rolls we had, it is worth booking your next wedding (wow, wish I could get married again, it would be here) or break here. You can swim in the lovely pool, relax in the sauna, eat healthily, have the best service and have lovely spa treatments and don't forget to do an Olive Tasting. Its divine. Now I am relaxed and just waiting on the birth of my first daughter, thanks everyone so much with lots of blessings and love.

The Old Gaol Restaurant Swellendam CANSA awareness

Today at Oefeningshuis in Swellendam there is an art exhibition featuring well-known artists from Cape Town ,Worcester, Bonnievale and Swellendam. Come along and find your favorite Painting or sculpture and you buy the piece and 30% of the profit will be donated to CANSA. There is also pottery and photographs for sale. There will be wine tasting as well as an auction for unsold items at 17:30 today to ensure that the most money is raised possible. Swellendam dedicated themselves to raising money for CANSA. This weekend you can partake in a relay for CANSA which will be running over the course of the weekend. If you decide to get involved in the CANSA awareness in Swellendam then pop into the Old Gaol Restaurant to refill and revitalise. the very traditional restaurant is dedicated to local relationship building and ensure that staff are employed from the community and they train them and ensure they have sustainable jobs.

The Rockwell's live music on Thursdays AND a competition!

After last week’s hugely successful live music jazz evening with free wine tasting and snacks to go along with it, we have decided to make it a weekly event. Every Thursday we will have a great band which will ensure your wind down to the weekend is fabulous and fun. As usual, free wine will be served from 6:30pm and the band will begin at 7:30pm so pull through early for some Thursday evening mingling. This week’s superb band is Cape Town based jazz band Cardigan Buzz. They are sure to help you get into the ‘swing’ of things with their vibey jazzy, folksy swing style. The bluesy vibe of the saxophone and the melodic electric guitar are sure to get you swaying and your foot tapping before you even realise it.

This is also the perfect time to sit down and dine at our brand new restaurant which we are so excited about. Experience the amazing ambiance as spectacular glass chandeliers hang above you like bird cages and fairy-tale paintings of birds on the columns that surround you while you relax and enjoy the friendly and calming atmosphere. Use this chance to take the opportunity to enter our amazing competition. You stand a chance to win a two night stay in the luxurious penthouse overlooking the stunning city of Cape Town as well as breakfast for two. All you have to do is suggest a name for our new restaurant. Entries are at the Rockwell bar as well as on our Facebook site. 

 

Uwe Koetter Custom Designed Jewellery

Are you struggling to by a gift for a friend or a girlfriend overseas? Do you want to spoil her and show her how special she is and how much she means to you? Uwe Koetter is the ultimate place to get unique stunning jewellery commissioned so you can co-design the most unique and memorable piece of jewellery you can imagine. Work alongside and collaborate internationally renowned mater goldsmiths and award winning designers like Johan Louw who assist you to design exactly what you wish in the most perfect way possible. The final product is promised to surpass your expectations and take not only your style requirements into consideration but also your budget. Being one of the only Cape Town jeweller who has a De Beers Trained Diamond Grading Expert on site, Uwe Koetter only select stones with the best qualities across Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat. In-house diamond expert, Eileen Wium says, "Proportion is vital. Without good proportions Colour, Clarity and Caratage the value becomes redundant  which is why we guarantee that every stone bought from Uwe Koetter is perfectly proportioned: to maximize its brilliance and value”. No matter what you are looking for or whether you know exactly what you want or you’re still ion the planning stages Uwe Koetter will be able to meet all your requirements to show your loved one how much you truly care.

Van Loveren's Exquisite New Tasting Room

Van Loveren is proud to announce the opening of their brand new tasting room. With nearly a year spent upgrading their facility, their passion and dedication for the prefect presentation and taste of wine is obvious. They are now open 7 days a week including public holidays there is no excuse not to visit their exquisite winelands. They now not only offer their renowned wine tasting that never fails to impress but now they have added a new twist to the mix. Food and Wine pairing is a new trend sweeping the farms in and around Cape Town. Specialists have paired the most delightful pairing of cheese and wine, chocolate and wine or charcuterie and wine. These superb pairings will take you to absolute heavenly bliss.

Van Loveren also has Garden and Cellar tours where you can immerse yourself in the life of the winemakers. Go behind the scenes of the cellars where this spectacular wine is matured. The Fish Eagle hiking trail is now a fully biodiversity interpretation trail so you can learn as well as enjoy the fascinating beauty of the trail. They have mountain biking trails for the family as well as a longer more grueling 15km trail. End the day off by enjoying a fantastic meal at Christinas @ Van Loveren bistro with delicious thin crust pizzas and juicy burgers. 

Villa Belmonte Wedding Venue and Planner

Planning a wedding is such an exciting time, but can be very stressful too. One of the biggest factors, that can either make or break the day, is the venue. Every bride has a specific idea in her mind where her perfect setting for the ultimate would be. If you are thinking of having an intimate wedding and enjoy the no fuss, no stress approach the internationally acclaimed Villa Belmonte is the perfect venue to have your fairy tale wedding. Villa Belmote will organise everything, down to each tiny detail. They have contacts and good relationships with many well-known businesses and designers that will assist with every part of your wedding planning. Villa Belmonte wedding services include

• invitations
• marriage officer
• marriage certificate
• translator for German or French prior to and during the ceremony
• designer dresses
• hair styling and beauty make-up
• flowers
• chauffeur-driven classic limousine
• photographer & videographer
• wedding cake
• live music
• accommodation
• catering,
• as well as flights, tours, travel itinerary for clients in other places in South Africa and overseas.

Villa Belmonte is a perfect venue for your wedding.The tranquil 5 star setting suits almost any client’s needs and can be used for both the ceremony and the reception. With a variety of classic styled rooms your guests can stay at the hotel too.  Right in the heart of Cape Town city you will be able to sight see and enjoy all that Cape Town has to offer, from its beautiful picturesque mountains which can be clearly seen from the Villa Belmonte rooms, as well as the crystal blue ocean. Once you are behind Villa Belmonte doors, another world opens up and you forget about the city immediately. Their gardens which are fit for royalty and their luxury rooms make you feel like you have stepped into a mid-century castle.