Come and experience the beauty and the goodness of the little Karoo,
the very near (seems to be) galaxies of our dark nights,
the quietness of nature and
a walk through the olive grove.
Gaze on to the majestic Swartberg mountain, the well-known Towerkop – peak and look down on small succulents and aloes growing in their natural habitat.
Taste our extra virgin cold pressed olive oil, sun-kissed and hand picked olives. Order a olive and cheese plate with preserves
‘Ou skool’ means Old school and was one of the original farm schools in the Buffelsdrift –area. Restored and loved by the Smit-family giving you just A touch of Plaas *
With a separate entrance ,the farm-chic part of the old house supply private and wheelchair access to the 2 big bedrooms with own bathrooms , self catering kitchen and a fireplace where you can enjoy weekends or holidays with your family.
A 6 stand campsite is available each with their own shower, basin and toilet
On order you can have freshly baked bread, olive platters and products from the farm and vicinity. Traditional farm breakfasts or meals available on order. From May to July you can harvest and cure you own olives. Experience a Touch of Plaas and the hospitality of your hosts Kotie and Rina.
and coffee-shops in town.
Guests are welcome to walk through the farm/grove, when harvesting take part picking fruit or just enjoy the peaceful surrounding on the farm. Several trials and hikings are available in the district.
Only 12 km from Ladismith on the CNN appraised route 62, you can visit different places: cheese factory, cellars, Hoeko valley, buying local brandy, wine and fruit or -enjoy the deli, cheese-
Book and experience a real South African breakfast or braai/barbeque with tjops, sausages, freshly bread and jams.