The Restory Retreat Centre

     A Wide Conversation  The Conversation  Elements From The Conversation  Music In this version of the well-known Stand By Me , the musical conversation takes place across continents and the diverse contributions make it beautiful and unique.  With our love. George en Matilda

   'n Wye Gesprek  Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Musiek In hierdie weergawe van die bekende "Stand By Me " vind die musikale gesprek oor 'n paar kontinente plaas en die uiteenlopende bydraes maak dit pragtig en uniek. Met ons liefde George en Matilda

  Our brother-in-law, William, loves the simple things in life – sunsets, a nice cup of coffee, hearty meals with family, a bowl of home made Barrowfield yoghurt, a good joke. Growing up in Douglas in the Northern Cape instilled in him this deep appreciation for the gentle beauty and value of ordinary things. For the largest part of his adult life – 31 years to be exact – he has worked as an electrical engineer at Sasol in Secunda. Not the ideal setting for someone touched by matters that feed the soul.  We weren’t surprised when he started beekeeping a number of years ago. It suits his character and acted as a very good counter-balance to his work at Sasol. He placed 2 hives behind the stone wall in our garden and it has been a wonderful journey for us too, learning through William more about these little miracle workers of nature. And we feel rich beyond belief when our bottles of “liquid gold”, tasting of Barrowfield, stand on the pantry shelf at the end of a good season. I...