Category Archives: Oude Molen Eco Village

“Wow!” I stopped in my tracks, when we reached the wicker enclosure behind the main building that served as the abode of Milly May and her young’uns. “Is it my imagination, or have they grown?” “Nope, they’re definitely larger than … Continue reading →

After a week that revolved entirely around the spectacular Cape Town Military Tattoo 2010 at the Castle in central Cape Town, we finally had an opportunity to visit the Millstone Farmstall in Oude Molen Eco Village again. (If you don’t … Continue reading →

“Have you seen the chicken?” “No, which chicken?” “The one who’s sitting on Milly’s piglets.” “Oh?! Seriously?” “Yes, come, I’ll show you.”

When I visited the Millstone Farmstall this afternoon, I saw this notice up on the wall: Last year, I had written about the possibility that Oude Molen might ‘disappear’ sometime soon (see here). It looks like this might actually happen. … Continue reading →

Before the start of the beautiful, sad and heartwarming memorial service for Lulama yesterday afternoon at the Millstone Farmstall in Oude Molen Eco Village, I ambled down to the wetland from where you have such a heart-opening and mind-expanding view … Continue reading →

Attending the memorial service for Lulama this afternoon at the Millstone Farmstall in Oude Molen Eco Village, reminded me of why I love going there so much: Linda and Paul, and Jochi the chef, and all the young men and … Continue reading →

We popped over to our favourite local farmstall, the Millstone in Oude Molen Eco Village, for a cup of coffee, and found ourselves sitting in the appropriately named Red Room, in front of a crackling fire. The wind was a … Continue reading →