WELCOME TO McGREGOR!
AND ITS VENUES ON THE ROAD TO NOWHERE
Caritas
(1)
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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
(1)
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.
The Little Way Chapel
(1)
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
(1)
The much loved meditation space that draws its inspiration from the original Temenos in ancient Athens
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The Book Tent
(1)
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The Booktent 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. 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.
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The Booktent at Temenos, Cnr Voortrekker and Bree St.
POETS’ LOUNGE
(1)
a small library dedicated to poetry. A resting space for our visiting poets.
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The Poetry Room at Temenos, Cnr Voortrekker and Bree St.
Wahnfried
(2)
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Wahnfried, 27 Bree Street, McGregor
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La Galleria
(6)
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Opening hours: Sat–Sun 11:00-15:00 or on appointment with pleasure: Contact details
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La Galleria, 7 Bree Street, McGregor
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Edna Fourie Gallery
(3)
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.
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Edna Fourie Gallery, 50 Voortrekker Street, McGregor
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The Green Room
(10)
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The Green Room, 105 Long Street, McGregor
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Millstone Pottery
(5)
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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Millstone Pottery, 1 Bree St, Mcgregor, McGregor
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The Mothertongue Project
(15)
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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
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The Mothertongue Project, 9 Voortrekker Road, McGregor
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McGregor Backpackers
(14)
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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.
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Mcgregor Backpackers, 34 Bree St, Mcgregor
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NGK Church
(8)
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.
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NGK Church, 60 Voortekker St, Mcgregor
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Windsong
(4)
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Built close to the ground – it’s almost like living outside: An upper deck to survey the village, gaze at the night sky – an (almost) indigenous garden – with unexpected nooks to watch sunbirds, contemplate a bushman way of life or light a ceremonial fire to honour ancestors, mentors and enjoy pure fire energy.
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Windsong, 62 Mill St, Mcgregor
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Kampterrein Hall
(11)
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We are thrilled to be using the recently renovated old Kampterrein Hall as one of our venues this year. Please read all about the history of this beautiful old lady in the following link: www.mcgregorvillage.co.za
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Kampterrein Hall, 4 Kerk St, Mcgregor
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Wagtail Pit
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On buying the house I had this enormous reservoir in the garden which was too big and so decided to drain it and remove all the reeds. Whilst doing this I realised that a pair of Cape wagtails had built a nest in the reeds and brought up a family of 3. Work was stopped briefly until the birds had fledged and I decided to call it the Wagtail Pit.
However, one lady in the village misheard and called it the Wagpit and the name stuck. The Wagpit it is, but in honour of poetry, it will be referred to as the “Wagtail Pit” during the Poetry in McGregor Festival weekend.
Directions:
Wagtail Pit, 8 Van Reenen St, Mcgregor
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Birdhaven
(9)
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Birdhaven is blessed to have, inter alia, a 100 + years old wild olive tree and abundant water supply from a strong borehole. This has contributed to us creating a lush evergreen tranquil garden, visited by many bird species, hence the name Birdhaven.
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Birdhaven, 3 Kerk St, Mcgregor
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The Lion House
(13)
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The Lion House,20 Voortrekker Street, McGregor
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Grape De-vine
(12)
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
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Grape De-Vine, 44 Voortrekker St, Mcgregor
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How Bazaar
(16)
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!
Open Mon-Sat: 9-16h30 Sunday: 9–13h00
In Gratitude From Poetry In McGregor
