Bird watching ? looking for a peaceful stroll ? Recreation Africa's Misty hills country hotel conference centre & Spa offers a beautiful botanical garden with the opportunity to view Johannesburg's amazing bird life !

The Recreation Africa group is pleased to announce that its flagship venue, Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa, has opened its new reception on Saturday 24th May, 2014. Last year in June the hotel’s reception was ravaged by fire, and the CEO, Mrs Adele Forsyth, mustered her team and had a temporary reception up and working by the end of that day.

Architect Nico Wessels was commissioned to redesign the reception building and come up with a concept that would be both breath-taking and trend-setting. The finished product is truly spectacular.

Amazing facts about chocolate

• Europe was first introduced to Chocolate when Christopher Columbus brought back cocoa beans from the Caribbean islands in 1502
• Chocolate is a natural anti – depressant. It contains tryptophan which helps the body to produce serotonin – the body’s own natural anti – depressant. Phenyl ethylamine found in chocolate, has been proven to release serotonin and endorphins the two chemicals which make us feel happy
• Dark chocolate – contains huge amounts of antioxidants which helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease , helps protect the cells against cancer and is good for a healthy glowing skin
• The following Vitamins occur naturally in Dark chocolate Vitamins A, B1, C, D and E
•  The following minerals are found in Dark chocolate – Iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium
• The benefits of chocolate whether you eat it or apply it to the body are truly amazing

The Spa in the Country has a wonderful Chocolate full body exfoliation and full body chocolate massage! Book now and reap these amazing benefits 

Seen at Kedar Country Lodge, Conference Centre & Spa......

Our last infant was born on Christmas day 2013, and forms part of our endangered breeding program.

The Giant Sable Antelope is classed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.

SOLE SURVIVOR

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOUR FEET !

• The foot is an intricate structure comprising of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles
• There are 250 000 sweat glands in the feet – they excrete half a liter of moisture a day
• Women have 4 times more foot problems than men
• There are times when you are walking when the pressure on your feet exceeds your body weight and when you are running it can be 3 or 4 times your weight
• Your feet mirror your general health – arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in the feet.
• 80% of the population will suffer back problems starting with their feet
• An average person takes 8000 to 10000 steps a day

Your feet are precious – always look after them and have regular pedicures at the Spa in the Country 

HerGlobalVoices Global Launch Circle Conversation and Celebration - South Africa

• Thursday, June 19 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Next Week

• Misty Hills Country Hotel 69 Drift Boulevard Muldersdrift 1747 South Africa

CALLING ALL WOMEN, who want to be heard and join their voices together to create change in this world with HerGlobalVoices. 

http://vimeo.com/user15623933/ruby

We know HIStory, now its time to hear HERstory.

Watch from anywhere via Global Live Webcast - http://Day1.HerGV.com/

Please join us for the Official Global Launch of Her Global Voices, and our first Global Circle Conversation. We will engage in a Circle Conversation connecting women and hearing what YOU have to say. Your voice and input is so valuable. 

Reception starts at 3:30

Conversation 4:00

Conclusion and Mingling 5:30

Drumming 6:00 (Optional if you would like to stay for this, but we understand if you would like to get home before dark)

This will be a Conversation to celebrate our Changing Hearts coming together as ONE, creating Unity through Diversity by connecting women worldwide. 

Please RSVP so we can have an accurate count. 

THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR MEMBERS. Please become a member here before arriving or leaving if you need to find out more first.http://HerGV.com/sign_up

http://HerGlobalVoices.com/

Also, invite a sister to join you this evening.

Please let us know if you are interested in coming but if transportation is an issue. 

Look forward to seeing you and connecting woman to woman.

Get away from it all at Kedar Country Lodge , Conference Center & SPa

Kedar Country Lodge, Conference Centre and Spa offers visitors and conference delegates the perfect escape from the hectic pace of modern living. Situated in the North West Province of South Africa, just 21km from Sun City, Kedar is built on a portion of Boekenhoutfontein, the historic farm that once belonged to President Paul Kruger.

Enjoy a real, ‘Out of Africa’ experience

The land around Kedar has been game fenced and is populated with a wide variety of game, including eland, blesbok, impala, bushbuck, nyala, kudu, zebra, blue wildebeest, giraffe, sable and two endangered pygmy hippos – making it a dream destination for nature lovers!

Kedar is also the ideal venue for functions, weddings and conferences, and can cater for up to 100 guests. Accommodation is offered in 65 African-themed stone and thatched rooms and suites, all of which are decorated with vibrant, hand-painted ethnic print fabrics and African artworks – relflecting all the treasures Africa has to offer.

Facilities include the renowned Paul Kruger Museum, Kedar Spa in the Country, three themed restaurants, a large swimming pool, private game drives and a unique hippo enclosure which houses Stoffel and Matilda, two specimens of the endangered Pygmy Hippo species.
Where nature and history meet

You may find other conference venues close to Sun City, but none which offer the natural charm and historical interest of Kedar. Contact us today and discover why you should choose Kedar for your next getaway, conference or event!

Contact us to book your conference, function, wedding or event at Kedar Country Lodge, Conference Centre and Spa.

www.recreationafrica.co.za or www.theweekend.co.za

Conferencing or Special Event @ Recreation Africa's Misty Hills Country Hotel , Conference Centre & SPa ? Make sure to book your year end functions now and you wont be let down .

Friendly Staff , Great service and beautiful Decor are awaiting you !

www.recreationafrica.co.za or for further inquiries www.theweekend.co.za

The 2014 Fifa World cup is fast approaching and where better to celebrate the opening match at Recreation Africa's Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa with their warming atmosphere in the Beautifully decorated bar . reserve a space and be sure to have a blast !

www.recreationafrica.co.za or www.theweekend.co.za

Enjoy Africa’s greatest eating experience! 

The award-winning, internationally renowned Carnivore restaurant needs little introduction! Situated in the grounds of the Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, The Carnivore recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary and continues to provide Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience.

A cornerstone of the Recreation Africa Group, the Carnivore franchise now includes restaurants in Nairobi and Kenya. The Carnivore Johannesburg has been the recipient of many prestigious awards, including Best Traditional Restaurant, Best Restaurant to Take Tourists To 2008, Restaurant of the Month and runner-up Restaurant of the Year.
Eat until you no longer can!

In the twenty years since we first opened our doors, thousands of local and international visitors have savoured The Carnivore’s unique ‘all you can eat’ dining concept. With delectable game dishes* to choose from (featuring meat supplied by our own Carnivore Gourmet Meat Butchery) and an extensive wine cellar (which features a superb selection of well-known wines to complement your meal), you’ll enjoy an unforgettable dining experience.

As our popularity has grown, so too has our seating capacity and we can now accommodate up to 500 diners! This makes us the gastronomic destination of choice for conferences, corporate events, weddings, banquets and more.
Book your Carnivore experience today!
Contact us to make a booking at the Carnivore – and discover for yourself why our reputation as ‘Africa’s greatest eating experience’ is so well-deserved!
*Vegetarian and fish dishes are also available.
Prices subject to change without notice, and all bookings are subject to availability.

Book now ! www.recreationafrica.co.za or www.theweekend.co.za

Interesting massage facts

• Massage is said to be the oldest form of medical care – Egyptian tomb images show people being massaged
• Massage has been shown to reduce anxiety, stress and pain
• Massage is said to release endorphins – the body’s natural pain killers and helps lower blood pressure and reduce the heart rate
• Massage boosts immunity and reduces hypertension
• Massage increases Serotonin levels which regulate mood, sleep and appetite

Do you need any more motivation - Book yourself a massage today at the Spa in the Country and feel the difference !

Contact Details

Muldersdrift Estate

69 Drift Boulevard (R114)

Muldersdrift

Gauteng

South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)11 950 6051

Fax: +27 861 732 237

Misty Hills Hotel Conference Centre & Spa New Chef 

Our Indian chef, Mr Shabbir Ahmed, from New Delhi, has arrived!

He has been sent to us by our friends at ITC to help us develop Indian cuisine in the group.

The plan is to add a Biryani dish to the Carnivore, which will be served like we do the chicken livers, and will be made with venison.

We also want to add one or two curries to our buffets, and to do a curry night at Misty Hills on Saturday nights.

Misty Hills is pleased to announce that Chef Shabbir Ahmed from New Delhi has arrived at Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa

For a number of years now, Robert Forsyth and Timothy George have been developing a relationship and friendship with the hierarchy of ITC Hotels in
India. ITC is an iconic Indian company and their hotel division is
renowned for its food. They are owners of the famous Bukhara brand of restaurants which has spawned copies worldwide, even here in South Africa.

We asked our friends to send us a chef to train our staff in Indian cuisine and we are grateful that they identified Chef Ahmed and have worked tirelessly with us to get him a visa to come to South Africa.

In January 2014 Adele and Robert Forsyth were in New Delhi and Chef Ahmed prepared a tasting for us.

The meal was truly glorious and the menu is attached. We look forward to serving you some wonderful Indian feasts at Misty Hills.

Thursday night is going to be Indian Night; there will be curry dishes on every buffet and Sunday brunch will feature a number of Indian delicacies.

Chef Ahmed will also be available to supervise and cookfor Indian weddings.

http://www.recreationafrica.co.za/ 

Host your next conference at Kedar Country Lodge!


Companies looking for conference venues close to Sun City should look no further than Kedar Country Lodge! Ideally positioned, just one and a half hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, and only 20 minutes from Sun City and the Pilanesburg Game Reserve, Kedar is the perfect retreat for conference delegates seeking peaceful surroundings, comfortable accommodation and friendly, personal service.  

Whether you plan to hold a business seminar, corporate conference, teambuilding event, company lunch, training workshop or executive planning session, we’ll ensure your next conference is a memorable one.

Facilities to meet your specific requirements

Kedar offers a number of versatile conference and events venues; the largest being Boekenhoutfontein, which can accommodate up to 150 delegates in cinema-style seating.  You can also make use of our Lekgotla – a traditional rondavel-shaped royal meeting house which seats 24 people and houses authentic Tswana antiques and historical artefacts dating back to the Iron Age. 
Various setups for our conferencing facilities are available – click here to view our layout & capacity chart – and our superior catering, impressive equipment and expert event planning will ensure your conference run like clockwork.  24-hour security, full generator back-up and reliable wi-fi coverage mean that delegates can also look forward to conferencing with confidence.

Relax at a Spa in the Country

Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa in Gauteng and Kedar Country Lodge in the North West Province are home to the Recreation Africa Group’s exquisitely appointed Spas in the Country.  Among our many accolades, Spas in the Country have featured as finalists in the ‘Health Spa of the Year’ category, and have been consistently voted among the top five spas in South Africa.

Well-being and relaxation are important components of the Misty Hills Spa in the Country and Kedar Spa in the Country experiences.   We take a natural approach to body and skin care, fusing ancient African beauty treatments with modern health therapies.

Our goal is to assist you to thoroughly unwind and relax in a tranquil environment. You will find solace in body and spirit as our professionally trained staff pampers you with a variety of soothing treatments. 

Click on the links below, or contact directly us to book your treatments at Spa in the Country at Misty Hills or Spa in the Country at Kedar and enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating experience!

SPA IN THE COUNTRY

Muldersdrift Estate

69 Drift Boulevard (R114)

Muldersdrift

Gauteng

South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)11 950 6051

Fax: +27 861 732 237

Accommodation at Misty Hills is the last word in comfort and elegance ......
Each of our 199 stone-built thatched rooms and suites is furnished to complement the indigenous surroundings and lavishly decorated with brightly coloured African fabrics, artworks and handmade furniture. Our Royal and Presidential suites each have enclosed walled-in gardens and plunge pools, offering the discerning guest total privacy, luxury and exclusivity.

Experience the splendour of Africa in the heart of Gauteng!

The Cradle of Humankind is home to the 4-star rated Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa.  Nestled in the foothills of the Swartkop Mountains on the threshold of the beautiful Kromdraai Valley in Muldersdrift, Misty Hills is one of the most popular hotel and conference venues in Gauteng. 

Part of the Recreation Africa Group, and affiliated to the renowned Warwick International Group of hotels, this charming stone-built complex embodies the ethos of Africa.  Set in more than 60 acres of lush botanical gardens, Misty HIlls is the ideal venue for functions, weddings, conferences and exhibitions. 

Where luxury, tranquility and hospitality meet

Accommodation at Misty Hills is the last word in comfort and elegance.  Each of our 199 stone-built thatched rooms and suites is furnished to complement the indigenous surroundings and lavishly decorated with brightly coloured African fabrics, artworks and handmade furniture.  Our Royal and Presidential suites each have enclosed walled-in gardens and plunge pools, offering the discerning guest total privacy, luxury and exclusivity.

The property boasts the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, where diners can feast on up to 10 different types of game meats. Also on site is the exquisitely appointed Spa in the Country, which has been consistently voted one of the top five spas in South Africa and offers a variety of spa packages for larger groups as well as individuals.


Be inspired by the spirit of Africa!

There are any number of cost-effective conference venues and hotels in and around Johannesburg, but none which offer the facilities, charm and character of Misty Hills. Contact us today and discover why Misty Hills is known both locally and internationally as South Africa’s Hotel and Conference Centre of choice! 

Misty Hills Country hotel conference centre and Spa

Muldersdrift Estate

69 Drift Boulevard (R114)

Muldersdrift

Gauteng

South Africa

Misty Hills Directions and Map download

Tel: +27 (0)11 950 6000

Fax: +27 861 732 237

LEG OF WARTHOG

-Ina Paarman Recipe

Ingredients:
2 1/2 tsp Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 tsp Ground Cloves
5 tsp Vegetable Stock Powder
5 tsp Seasoned Sea Salt
1 tsp Ground Ginger
Black Pepper
500g Rind-less Streaky Bacon
1 Leg of Warthog
Peel of 1 Naartjie 
1/2 cup Apple Juice
1/2 cup Coca-Cola
4 tbs Marmalade

Method:
Mix together all the dry ingredients and roll the streaky bacon in the seasoning.
Lard the warthog leg first with a piece of naartjie peel and then with the seasoned bacon.
Place the leg in the apple juice and marinate for 24hours in the fridge.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius
Place the leg with the apple juice in a heavy based saucepan and add the Coca-Cola.
Cover the lid and bake slowly for about 4 hours until tender and cooked. 
(The time may vary depending on the size of the leg.)
Baste the leg from time to time with the gravy until the leg is nicely browned.
Spread the marmalade over the leg and return it to the oven, without the lid.
Increase the heat to 200 degrees Celsius and roast for another 20-30 minute to brown.

(Alternatively use an ordinary leg of pork and prepare in the same wayor use an Impala leg and use lemon and herb basting instead of theapple marinade.)

Enjoy Africa’s greatest eating experience! 

The award-winning, internationally renowned Carnivore restaurant needs little introduction!  Situated in the grounds of the Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, The Carnivore recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary and continues to provide Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience.

A cornerstone of the Recreation Africa Group, the Carnivore franchise now includes restaurants in Nairobi and Kenya.  The Carnivore Johannesburg has been the recipient of many prestigious awards, including Best Traditional Restaurant, Best Restaurant to Take Tourists To 2008, Restaurant of the Month and runner-up Restaurant of the Year. 

Eat until you no longer can!

In the twenty years since we first opened our doors, thousands of local and international visitors have savoured The Carnivore’s unique ‘all you can eat’ dining concept.  With delectable game dishes* to choose from (featuring meat supplied by our own Carnivore Gourmet Meat Butchery) and an extensive wine cellar (which features a superb selection of well-known wines to complement your meal), you’ll enjoy an unforgettable dining experience. 

As our popularity has grown, so too has our seating capacity and we can now accommodate up to 500 diners!  This makes us the gastronomic destination of choice for conferences, corporate events, weddings, banquets and more.

Book your Carnivore experience today!

Contact us to make a booking at the Carnivore – and discover for yourself why our reputation as ‘Africa’s greatest eating experience’ is so well-deserved! 

*Vegetarian and fish dishes are also available.
Prices subject to change without notice, and all bookings are subject to availability.

CARNIVORE RESTAURANT

Muldersdrift Estate

69 Drift Boulevard (R114)

Muldersdrift

Gauteng

South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)11 950 6000

Fax: +27 861 732 237

http://www.recreationafrica.co.za/carnivore