Hermanus is alive with action, adventure, opportunities and attractions. Read Hermanus Adventure Attractions
It is with great excitement that we bring you our first newsletter. And what a fantastic time to be launching it – as people start slowing down at work and start getting into the holiday mood. Christmas is around the corner, a time to relax and enjoy having family and friends around. The weather is fantastic and people are flocking to Hermanus. Even though the traffic becomes a bit more of a challenge and parking takes a bit longer to find, the atmosphere is electric and Hermanus is a great place to be.
There have been a number of changes taking place in Hermanus over the last few weeks, new shops have opened, new restaurants have opened or moved location, new hotels have opened, the new village market is almost complete and looking good. In this newsletter we will introduce you to a few of the new attractions Hermanus has to offer and find out what’s on offer from a few of the older ones too. Keeping you in touch with Hermanus!
EUODIA ADVENTURES
Situated in the Hemel and Aarde Craft village, the doors to this adventure centre recently opened. Not with a subtle creak mind you, more like the proverbial bang that accompanies the action packed thrill seeking spirit that one would expect from an all encompassing adventure business. The journey starts here: at least that is what the owner of Euodia Adventures (meaning pleasant or prosperous journey), Jan van Schalkwyk, would have us believe, and I for one, am not doubting him.
They cater for every adventure scenario with a strong focus on Mountain Biking and Kayaking. Offering guided tours and daily excursions, top quality gear for sale or rent and a massive selection of adventure bookings there are no more excuses for not getting out in Hermanus anymore. Pop into their location and get a feel for what this one-stop-adventure-shop has to offer. You'll be pleasantly
surprised.
read more about Euodia Adventures
THE BISTRO AT JUST PURE
While celebrating the success of Just Pure's first two years, the owners Tamsin and Louis Koen have certainly not chosen to relax and take it easy, quite the contrary, they have just opened The Bistro at Just Pure, in the premises adjoining their Lifestyle store. Tamsin has always had a passion for healthy cooking and when the opportunity arose, she seized it and created the warm and inviting coffee shop that has embraced all the principles of the Just Pure brand.
Tamsin explains that their main aim is to serve fresh, healthy, wholesome meals that still taste delicious and decadent. All the meals are made from the best quality ingredients that they can find, organic and free range as far as possible and preservative and additive free.
read more about The Bistro at Just Pure
TAN MILA
Tanmila is the new bespoke jewellery business of Milagros Murchio – a young Argentinean who is better known as Mila. The saying "dynamite comes in small packages" is what comes to mind when you meet this
diminutive, creative and energetic jeweller and her passion for her work is immediately evident. She trained in Argentina and is also a professional singer. Everything she does seems to be guided by creativity.
Mila's family moved to South Africa 8 years ago and settled in Plett. She has travelled extensively over the last few years, and it is the experiences she had during her travels that motivated her to open her little studio in the Village Square just over a month ago. According to Mila, her partner Johnathan Lowings inspires her for each design. Johnathan is very involved in the studio and with his interest in fashion, he will be very instrumental in the launch of their clothing range during 2010.
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PIAZZA GALLERY
As you walk into the stylish new Piazza Gallery at the Village Square, the first thing that strikes you is the amazing space. The industrial style, loft design creates an uplifting atmosphere and the perfect setting to display a wide variety of artwork.
I had the opportunity to speak to Reanli De Jager, the gallery's PRO and she explained that the vision for the gallery is to create a place that is fresh and alive where people can interact and enjoy the art. The large space and light that flows from the numerous windows allows visitors to view the art from close up or from afar which gives one a real feel for the art.
read more about The Piazza Gallery
This modern contemporary hotel has a luxurious and opulent feel. The interior was designed by Carol Cornwall from Cornwall International and has a sleek and sophisticated look with clean lines yet it is inviting and embracing.
read more about The Quarters Hotel
Owners Bobby and Deirdre Loxton have been looking for new premises for the last few years to accommodate the growth of their business and with a little foresight and a little luck, they found not only the perfect location for their restaurant but an adjacent spot perfect for Deirdre's new business venture, the Piazza Gallery which has direct access from the restaurant.
read more about Ocean Basket
QUARTERS HOTEL
The Ocean Basket in Hermanus has moved location – and what a location it is! It moved from the centre of town where the views were of the main road, to the beautiful, spacious Village Square location with incredible views of the magnificent Walker Bay.
