“EVEN IF YOU DON’T
STAY THE NIGHT,
POP IN FOR THE
COFFEE, THE
PASTRIES, A MEAL,
DESSERT, AN HOUR
AT THIS OASIS.”PREVIOUS SPREAD The clay-bead Mud chandelier in the dining
room came with the Groblers from Ladybrand, where they lived
for 25 years. “We love finding and collecting eclectic furniture
pieces, ceramics and other things, like the school chairs we
bought at an auction many years ago.”
ABOVE RIGHT A reading room/library between two rooms.
RIGHT An air of warmth and gasvryheid – this is the Karoo, after
all – pervades The Richmond Café & Rooms. Sylvia Johannes holds
a milk tart baked by cook Simon Renoster, who prepares local
lamb dishes daily for guests who overnight here.
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