Newsletter Issue 5
December 2009
Dear De Stijl Friends
Silly Season has arrived with a bang - we have had a busy couple of months on the conference scene, Sonja Heroldt spent a wonderful, motivational morning with us and the ladies from the area and the cherry on the top was surely the hotels owners being awarded as Free State Entrepreneur of the Year and nominated for the national award by Business Partners! We look forward to a busy end of 2009, for the Hotel it has been a fruitful and productive year but I am sure most of us are happy to see 2009 go down in history!
The Silly Season is upon us...
De Stijl loves the silly season and we love all the tinsel, sherry and celebration that goes with it...
Here is a small selection of the delectable cuisine on offer...
Christmas Day Menu
R200 per person, includes a welcome drink
Starters
Springbuck Carpaccio on bruschetta with rocket and balsamic reduction, California rolls, Smoked Salmon and creamed cheese pancakes with caviar, Gazpacho cocktail shots, Smoked Snoek and ricotta cheese spring rolls, Tempura prawns Spinach and feta phyllo parcels.
Mains
Grilled prawns with chilli and coriander, Honey glazed pork with a mustard dressing, Rare roast sirloin with rosemary and garlic, Lamb spit roast, Vegetable lasagna, Gnocci with blue cheese and bacon, Potato salad and Green salad.
Dessert
Assorted Danish pastries, Cheese cake, Fresh fruit, Summer berries and pouring cream, Chocolate tart and Minced fruit pie petit fours.
Tea and Coffee
New Years Eve Celebration Dinner Menu
R165 per person, includes a free glass of sparkling wine at 23:45.
Main
Traditional Karoo Lamb Spit, Boerewors, Lamb's Liver, Braaied Cape Snoek, Sweet Potatoes, Marog, Glazed Baby Carrots, Samp Mielie Risotto, Pot Bread, 'Moskonfyt' and Pasta, Potato, Summer and Beetroot salads.
Dessert
Peppermint Crisp tart, Milktart, Koeksisters in Lemongrass syrup, Traditional Malva pudding and Trifle.
Tea and Coffee
Our SPA is now open!
To add to your relaxation experience with us - we now have spa treatments available for our guests on the premises. Swedish massages, Indian head massage and aromatherapy treatments are on offer. What more could you ask for when you need a bit of R&R!!
Thanks
A big thank you to the Karoo Development Foundation for choosing De Stijl to host their recent conference - Karoo Tourism and Heritage Conference.
The Karoo Development Foundation is an exciting initiative aimed at marketing the Karoo through cooperation from the Free State, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape. Led by Prof. Doreen Atkinson of the UFS - this committee is aiming at putting the Karoo on the world tourism map, much like the Australian Outback, but only in a better way! We look forward to great cooperation and outcomes.
Accolades
De Stijl Gariep Hotel's owner - Marcell Mellet was recently awarded the Business Partners Free State Entrepreneur of the Year award and was nominated for the National award to be announced later. This is a great honour for the hotel and indeed the area, it is thanks to hard work - a vision and team work that this is possible and we thank all involved.
The AA highly recommends us...
In a recent inspection, we were awarded Highly Recommended status - thanks to all involved!
A Venue with a view
Remember our unique venue for year end functions, weddigns and events. We can accommodate up to 300 diners and cocktails on our roof terrace just can not be beaten. See our website www.destijl.co.za for recent photos of a beautiful wedding.
Charity begins at home...
The De Stijl Hotel firmly believes in giving back to our community and we have done so in numerous ways this year, notwithstanding the recent golf day held at the Gary Player stud by MAD (Make a Difference Foundation). De Stijl sponsored a weekend for eight guests to the value of R15 000 for the auction. The MAD Foundation, started by Francois Pienaar in 2003 provides educational opportunities to deserving youngsters in South Africa. Other members of the MAD Bunch as they call themselves are Martin Johnson, John Smit and Nick Farr Jones.
Spoil your clients (or yourselves)...
Psst... Our great - best of the Karoo - 2010 packages are now open to locals as a sneak preview. Why not treat your valued clients, your special friends or yourself to a weekend, playing golf on Gary Players Stud Farm or visiting John Varty's Tiger Reserve. These deals are our 2010 packages and will be available throughout the year.
Golf Package
Includes 2 nights bed and breakfast in 4 star luxury, 1 round of golf (12 or 24 holes) at Gary Player Golf Course at his Stud farm, includes transport, lunch and drinks at the course.
Only R2750 per person
Tiger Package
Includes 2 nights bed and breakfast in 4 star luxury, a visit to world famous John Varty Tiger Reserve and breeding programme near Philippolis includes transport and lunch. Minimum four guests.
Only R2450 per person
Where can you find us on the web ...
Visit us on www.destijl.co.za or www.sa-venues.co.za or www.northerncape-direct.co.za or www.aatravel.co.za or www.saplaces.co.za or www.gariep-route.co.za or www.safarinow.co.za , www.bookmyroom.co.za , www.southafrica.net .
That's all for 2009, we look forward to hearing from you soon or even better, seeing you!
Best wishes for a blessed Festive Season and New Year.
The De Stijl team
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Contact us
Lieze du Plessis, admin manager on lieze@destijl.co.za
Robert Veldman, manager on robert@destijl.co.za
Hanno Oosthuizen, manager on maintenance@destijl.co.za
Marcell Mellet, owner on marcell@mellet.co.za