WELCOME TO McGREGOR!
AND ITS VENUES ON THE ROAD TO NOWHERE
Caritas
The Venue:
The book lined library at the top of the Temenos gardens
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Caritas at Temenos, Cnr Voortrekker and Bree St.
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Temenos Gardens
The Venue:
The magical Temenos gardens, envisioned by Billy Kennedy, are now renowned for their tranquillity and beauty. Wander along the contemplative paths and discover a variety of Art created by Rose de La Hunt, Guy Walter and Richard Maidwell and local sculptress, Barbara Sowter. Within the grounds is a Library dedicated to Poetry from which guests are welcome to borrow a book and sit quietly in one of our many secluded corners. These are all the Venues inside Temenos
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Temenos Gardens, Cnr Voortrekker and Bree St.
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The Little Way Chapel
The Venue:
The chapel in the heart of the Temenos gardens
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The Little Way Chapel at Temenos, Cnr Voortrekker and Bree St.
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The Well
The Venue:
The much loved meditation space that draws its inspiration from the original Temenos in ancient Athens
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POETS CORNER
The Venue:
Tucked away in a corner of the garden, Chalice is a quiet, contemplative venue. Poets appearing here may be distinguished or as yet undiscovered and unpublished. The venue provides poets who have a body of work with the opportunity to showcase their poetry in an encouraging environment. Admission is FREE.
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Directions:
Chalice at Temenos, Cnr Voortrekker and Bree St.
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The Book Tent
The Venue:
The Booktent, sponsored by McGregor Winery, next to the Church Hall in Church Street, promises to be an exciting addition to this year’s Poetry Weekend. Visitors will find brand new poetry books and anthologies of their favourite poets at the Protea Bookshop. Book launches, individual poet mentoring sessions, book signing and presentations and talks by poets will take place in the Booktent. Come and enjoy a glass of wine or coffee while you listen, brows, purchase books and talk to poets. Times: Friday & Saturday 09:00 – 19:00 and Sunday 10:00 – 14:00.
Die Boektent, geborg deur McGregor Wynkelder, langs die NG Kerksaal in Kerkstraat, beloof om ‘n opwindende toevoeging tot vanjaar se Gedigtenaweek te wees. Besoekers kan splinternuwe digbundels van hul gunsteling digters by die Protea Boekwinkel aanskaf. Nuwe boeke en digbundels word bekendgestel, digters bied praatjies oor hul poësie aan en individuele mentorskapsessies word aangebied. Digters sal ook boeke hier teken. Kom geniet ‘n glasie wyn of lekker koffie terwyl u luister, lees, snuffel en oor boeke en digters gesels. Tye: Vrydag & Saterdag 09:00 – 19:00 en Sondag 10:00 – 14:00.
Directions:
The Booktent, 24 Kerk St. McGregor
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Wahnfried
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La Galleria
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Opening hours: Sat–Sun 11:00-15:00 weekdays when barn doors are open or on appointment with pleasure: Contact details
Edna Fourie Gallery
The Venue:
From the McGregor main street one steps into this airy light-filled gallery, exclusive home of the art of Edna Fourie. It is an intimate space with the feel of a sanctuary. Paintings, poems and music engage the visitor in a soulful multimedia experience. During the Poetry McGregor each poetry session held here adds to the rich emotional tapestry of this space.
Damphitheatre
The Venue:
Damphitheatre at Poena, the home of Lies Hoogendoorn and Hester van der Walt. An intimate outdoor venue born from the red clay of a leiwaterdam.
Stillness Sanctuary
The Venue:
This unique small Yoga, Ayurvedic and Meditation centre is a peaceful place of sanctuary and healing. It borders the Nature Reserve (simply open the gate and walk into the veld and up to the dam) and is surrounded by spectacular views of layers of blue mountains.
The elegant light blue studio echoes the movement of light of the spacious blue Karoo skies.
A simple spiral labyrinth made from the Eucalyptus trees with the stone sculptures witness each step to the centre …and there is a teeny tiny meditation sitplekkie (in days gone by, the longdrop) from one sitplekkie to another…..
A charming garden cottage nestles alongside.
The perfect place to enjoy a selection of therapies, treatments or private custom made retreats.
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www.facebook.com/Stillness-Sanctuary
Directions:
Stillness Sanctuary, 9 Darling Street McGregor
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The Green Room
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The Mothertongue Project
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We are a collective of women artists, activists, academics and practitioners committed to personal and social transformation through participatory theatre and integrated arts methodologies
McGregor Backpackers
The Venue:
Our backpackers is situated in the heart of McGregor, surrounded by the majestic Langeberg Mountains. We are a stroll away from all the places of interest in the village.
How Bazaar
The Venue:
The kind of shop where you are sure to find that special gift or momento or something decadent and luxurious just for yourself. We also stock locally made chandeliers and wooden products.
Ecclectic Collection of quality items:
Linen, Cotton Clothing, Hair and Beauty Products, Decor and furnishing items. Locally made chandeliers, wooden products, soaps, hand loom woven products, bedside rugs, shower, bath and place mats as well as unusual gifts and lovely hats.
We now serve coffee and delicious homemade muffins and brownies – probably the best espresso in town!
Café Gourmet
The Venue:
New bistro restaurant that has recently opened in McGregor
Grape De-vine
The Venue:
Grape De-Vine is McGregor’s popular wine bar and boutique wine shop. Choose from a variety of local wines available to purchase and from the by-the-glass menu which changes daily. Enjoy the sunny stoep or sit in the tranquil courtyard. Unwind, relax, read, paint or meet friends and enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine. Open from 11am until 7pm for wine by the glass or buy bottles to enjoy at home until 6pm.
As the sun sets on cold winter evenings there is an open fire in the courtyard which makes it the perfect place for sizzling conversation.
Open Tuesday – Saturday from 11am to 7pm
Le Bonheur
The Venue:
Le Bonheur is a small Bed and Breakfast establishment in McGregor and the venue for the Poets’ Welcome Function this year.
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Le Bonheur, www.lebonheurmcgregor.co.za
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Millstone Pottery
The Venue:
Paul de Jongh and Nina Shand live and work in McGregor, a quaint village in the Western Cape, South Africa. At their pottery studio and showroom, they produce high temperature, wood-fired and salt-glazed stoneware and porcelain. They also make wood-fired terracotta, electric-fired domestic ware as well as sculptural and decorative raku pieces.
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Directions:
Millstone Pottery, 1 Bree St, Mcgregor, McGregor
NGK Church
The Venue:
Once again the NGK is the venue for the School’s Festival on the morning of the 25th August. This venerable building, which dominates the skyline of McGregor, seats around 800, in three seating areas. It is ideal for large groups, with excellent acoustics. This year we anticipate tha the church will be rocking to the sounds of over 700 happy children.
Directions:
NGK Church, 60 Voortekker St, Mcgregor
In Gratitude From Poetry In McGregor
