The Tragedy of the Common Space
Recently we decided that it was time to garner support and look at filling the potholes on the small district road to the Cavern. The D119, our access. We reached out to the other establishments and businesses in the area to see who else might raise their hand and contribute and we were so grateful
The Helpers
Always look for the helpers. In times of hard, in times of challenge, in times of tragedy, they appear. I have always held my grandmother, Ruth, in very high regard. She built this Cavern, poured her heart and soul into creating a business, gave up so much to make it work and she was remarkable.
The Mandala Dot Art Painting Course
hosted by Zelda Welgemoed Unleash Your Creative Spirit at The Cavern with our Mandala Dot Art Painting Course – Discover the dot artist within you. The colours and the canvas await. Nestled within the majestic embrace of the northern Drakensberg lies a haven of artistic wonder. Here, where the mountains whisper their secrets, you’ll find
Nature Weekend
Birds, trees, flowers, medicinal plants and mountains. Discover the wonder of nature at the Cavern this weekend. Join one or all of these fascinating activities to learn how the trees, birds, rocks, mountains and people of this place, past and present, fit together in a marvellous way. John Roff is a highly regarded professional nature
The Cavern Wildflowers Weekend
With Elsa Pooley Explore the Drakensberg wild flowers and trees with Elsa Pooley, author of Mountain Flowers, A field guide to the flora of the Drakensberg and Lesotho! These weekends are a great introduction to flower and tree “watching” and also an opportunity for the more knowledgeable to get to know the mountain plants. The
Guta kola for The Cavern
We recently hosted forager, Nikki Brighton, for a Wild and Weedy Weekend. The season has been particularly dry, so there was not as much uncultivated food lurking in the corners of our garden as she hoped but we did find plenty of guta kola and slender celery. Fortunately, the veggie garden at Sungabala had lots
Blooming beautiful
It’s been a hectically busy few weeks taking on many more commitments than we should but Drakensberg living is a little bit like that – we become the Jack of all trades and the masters of very few! This keeps life busy and interesting and possibly best is that it is very fulfilling. Keeping busy
