Oct 102013
 

Riverstone Lodge is a unique and spacious hotel  in Muldersdrift with a warm ambiance and situated in landscaped gardens with the Crocodile River running through it.

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This countryside hotel offers 50-luxury rooms, including 37 Luxury Twin/Family Rooms. There are 12 Executive Suites with King Beds and private balconies overlooking the river, and one Superior Suite with King Size Bed and a private plunge pool in its own garden.

Conference Facilities

Okavango Room – An intimate venue seating up to 200 guests, with a balcony overlooking the Crocodile River

Savuti Room – An intimate venue seats up to 150 guests and can also be utilized as chapel or meeting space  with two break-away rooms downstairs

Savannah Room – An informal venue ideal for birthday celebrations & business functions accommodating up to 100 guests. The venue leads out onto lush lawns and the Crocodile river.

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Oct 082013
 

Hakunamatata which means “No Problem” is situated in Muldersdrift, 40 minutes from Pretoria and 30 minutes from Sandton. Set in rolling lawns with water features where indigenous birds abound, filled with magnificent old trees and fragrant flowers, the ultimate in exclusivity at a country estate with a difference.

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The fully secured 21 acre private estate features:

  • Stunning Function and Wedding venue
  • A modern Conference facility
  • 4-Star Accommodation
  • A fully equipped Health Spa

The décor is ultra-modern with an African elegance and boasts unique cultural paintings and artefacts. At night, the light of burning torches and the tranquillity of the Highveld landscape enhances this most beautiful African rural setting.

Hakunamatata has twelve chalets with modern finishes, which includes a coffee station, fireplace, DSTV and fridge

Conferencing, Teambuilding and Training packages include the following;

  • Arrival tea, muffins and coffee
  • Mid-morning tea, snacks and coffee
  • Lunch – main course and dessert
  • Mid-afternoon tea, snacks and coffee
  • Orange juice and Mineral water throughout the conference

Standard conference equipment includes:

  • Screen
  • A5 Notepads
  • Pencils
  • Flipchart

Hiring of the following audio visual equipment:

  • Data projector
  • Lapel mic / Head mic
  • Small PA system (Amp, mixer, 2 x speakers, line mic)
  • Medium PA system (Amp, mixer, 4 x speakers, line mic)
  • Di Box for a laptop to mixer

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Oct 022013
 

Conference Venues welcomes Riad Morocco Guest House in Durbanville, Cape Town to the list of conference venues. Experience authentic Moroccan living at this unique guest house, situated in leafy Durbanville only a short drive from Cape Town city centre.

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Riad Morroco offers guests 7 individually furnished guest rooms, each featuring warm colours and attractive décor elements. Enjoy breakfast in the comfort of your room or next to the tranquil rock pool. Each bedroom is comfortably furnished and complete with a coffee station and satellite TV. Those seeking ultimate pampering and privacy can enjoy a delicious breakfast served in the comfort of their suite.

With many attractions in close vicinity, including various golf courses, wine routes and beaches, guests can take advantage of a number of personalized day tours on offer. Relax, after a busy and long day, in the garden area or prepare dinner in the large farmhouse kitchen.

The conference facility accommodates 24 people and includes Wi-Fi, whiteboard and data projector compatible with laptops.
Tea times, lunches and dinners can be provided according to clients requirements and budget.

Conference Package includes all standard conferencing equipment such as projector, white boards, and markers, pens and notepads.

Half Day Package includes Bottled water, Tea and Coffee, Snacks.

Full Day Package includes Bottled water, Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and coffee, Snacks

Dinner can be arranged for guests staying over and a marquee tent can be arranged at an additional

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Sep 302013
 

Ekudeni is ideally situated on the wedding mile in Muldersdrift, only thirty minutes from either Johannesburg or Pretoria, not only is this a fabulous wedding venue, it also serves as a purpose built team building and conference venue.

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The rolling lawns and tranquil water features create a perfect backdrop for any memorable day or a small intimate wedding reception.

There is a non-denominational chapel on the property, which means that your reception and ceremony can take place within metres of each other.

Ekudeni offers 28 bedrooms, should you want your guests to stay over. Need to hold a unforgettable  product launch or conference ? Ekudeni has six purpose built venues which can accommodate delegates in style and comfort.

Venues vary in shape and size; The Stables which can seat a maximum of 120 delegates in addition to the imposing Owl Hall seats up to 700 delegates. The Ekudeni management team on hand will make sure that your meeting is remembered for all the right reasons.

The seating plan for each venue can be altered to assist the client’s needs, however the number of delegates dictates the final seating arrangements.

Each function or conference room is equipped with the most modern A.V facilities in order to make presentations effective and easy.

Ekudeni offers many different areas within the property for team building event held.

Raft building, Quad biking and a variety of exercises can be accommodated on the rolling lawns in front of the main building.

If you would like your team building more intense, there are a number of areas adjacent to the property that can accommodate your adventure requirements.

Should you need to display large equipment, there is plenty of space available not only show the products but to allow delegates to try them out.

On the first Sunday of every month traditional cuisine is served with live entertainment in one of the venues.

Game drives can be arranged on a neighbouring property which will make your event more memorable.

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Sep 262013
 

Glenburn Lodge, situated in Muldersdrift, on the banks of the Crocodile and Blaauwbank Rivers in the tranquility of the Zwartkops Mountains and the World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind, this 100 bedroom hotel, wedding, conference venue and spa is a mere 30 minutes from both Pretoria and Johannesburg.

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The natural scenic beauty of Glenburn Lodge makes it the perfect setting for conferences, product launches, think-tanks and team-building exercises. The Conference Centre seats up to 600 delegates across eight meeting rooms. All rooms are fully equipped with state of the art conference equipment.

The three star Glenburn Lodge offers a total 100 bedrooms made up of three and two bedroom chalets, standard hotel rooms, garden suites, hotel suites and double rooms overlooking tranquil water features and indigenous bush. All rooms either have river frontage or a view of the Zwartkops Mountains.

The conference centre includes fourteen venues: Glenkyle, Glencove and Glenwillow feature banqueting as well as conference facilities. The largest venue, Glenkyle, can take up to 300 delegates at a time.

The Coachman, the Boardroom, Greenwell’s Glory, Mallard, Marabou, Minnow, Muddler, Pheasants Tail, Royal Clansman and Williams Favourite provide conference facilities for groups between six and 150. Conference venue names were either inspired by Glenburn Lodge’s fly fishing tradition and fly names, or the Scottish names reflecting the beautiful natural surrounds.

Voted as one of the best wedding venues in Gauteng, Glenburn Lodge has three wedding venues with guest capacities ranging between 60 and 300 guests.

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Sep 232013
 

Feathers Lodge in Durbanville has two conference facilities nestled in the heart of Cape Town’s northern suburbs, the most rapidly developing corporate hub.

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Kingfisher Suite

Min 10   •   Max 20 U-Shape   •   Max 30 cinema style

  • Air-conditioning
  • Facilitator`s station
  • Electric curtains
  • Controlled lighting
  • Controlled background music
  • Loads of plug points
  • Internet points and wireless hotspot
  • Panaboard
  • OHP & Screen
  • Tele-conferencing optional
  • Video- conferencing optional
  • Video & DVD on big screen
  • Flipcharts & Pens
  • Whiteboard & Pens
  • Telephone at a nominal fee
  • Photocopier at a nominal fee
  • Fax facilities at a nominal fee
  • Optional: Data Projector @ no cost
  • Breakaway areas available
  • Electronic whiteboard (“Smartboard”) @ no cost

Penguin Suite

Min 6   •   Max 12 Boardroom

  • Air-conditioning
  • Controlled lighting
  • Controlled background music
  • Wireless hotspot
  • Panaboard
  • OHP & Screen
  • Video & DVD on big screen
  • Breakaway areas available
  • Tele-conferencing optional
  • Flipcharts & Pens
  • Whiteboard & Pens
  • Telephone at a nominal charge
  • Photocopier at a nominal charge
  • Fax facilities at a nominal charge
  • Optional: Data Projector @ no cost
  • Electronic whiteboard (“Smartboard”) @ no cost

 

Accommodation

Twenty en-suite, stylish & modern rooms designed for total comfort and convenience for the modern-day traveller.

WAG TAIL

3 of these room types with:

• Aircon (cool & heat)
• Flat screen TV
• Wireless internet
• Work desk
• Coffee / Tea tray
• Queen-size bed
• Shower

PEACOCK SUITE

1 of these room types with:

• Aircon (cool & heat)
• Flat screen TV
• Wireless internet
• Work desk
• Coffee / Tea tray
• Mini fridge
• Queen-size bed
• Separate shower
• Corner bath
• Fireplace
• Small lounge
• Garden doors to lapa & swimming pool

FLAMINGO

6 of these room types with:

• Aircon (cool & heat)
• Flat screen TV
• Underfloor heating in bathroom
• Wireless internet
• Work desk
• Coffee / Tea tray
• Coat stand
• Queen-size bed
• Shower
• Romeo & Juliet balconies with mountain views

GUINEA FOWL

9 of these room types with

• Aircon (cool & heat)
• Flat screen TV
• Wireless internet
• Work desk
• Coffee / Tea tray
• 2 x ¾ beds or Queen-size bed
• Shower or bath
• Garden doors to lapa & swimming pool

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Sep 162013
 

Aloe Ridge Hotel is a hotel in Muldersdrift that lies at the rim of a natural amphitheatre which falls away to the river and waterfalls. All indigenous bushveld.

The major attraction of Aloe Ridge Hotel is it is unique scenic location. Situated only 40km from the Johannesburg City Centre African bushveld. At an altitude of 1500 feet lower than Johannesburg, the vegetation and climate are almost subtropical.

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Enjoy excellent food at Hedwig’s Fine Dining Restaurant with a breathtaking view of the floodlit Zwartkop Mountain or dine with the stars at the Observatory Restaurant. Aloe Ridge Hotel’s conference facilities are excellent with 6 conference rooms that can accommodate between 10 and 100 people.

Aloe Ridge Game Reserve will provide you with a true African safari experience by discovering wildlife such as Giraffe, Eland, Zebra and birdlife with over 230 species recorded

All sides of the 72 bedrooms and 4 suites that are spacious and luxurious have views of the indigenous bushveld, and you are likely to see buffalo, hippo, zebra, rhino, buck as well as profile bird life from the comfort of elegantly furnished rooms using natural materials. All rooms have individually controlled air conditioning, heated unit, TV, telephone, private bathroom and shower.

The major attraction of the conference venue is its unique scenic location. Situated only 40km from Johannesburg, it is surrounded by natural African bushveld.

The conference facilities are excellent with 6 conference rooms that can accommodate between 10 and 100 people. The staff is there to welcome and assist you, ensuring that your conference is a success. Standard equipment is available, and any other equipment can be catered for.

Hedwig’s is one of Gauteng’s best fine dining experiences (Star Newspaper awarded) set on a platform overlooking the Blaaubankspruit and a ridge of Aloe’s all floodlit at night. We offer superb cuisine, a pleasant ambience and personal service for wedding functions of maximum 45 guests.

The Observatory is the newest fine dining restaurant in Gauteng, combining exceptional cuisine with an astronomical experience, unique in the world. Looking through the 1500kg telescope, galaxies, planets and stars transport each guest into the unknown… A truly intergalactic evening feast. This superb venue caters for groups up to 60 people.

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Sep 112013
 

Valverde is a unique country style hotel in Muldersdrift specialising in conference weddings and accommodation.  Valverde Country Hotel is situated in the Muldersdrift area  and  ideally located for easy access to Sandton, Fourways, Pretoria and Randburg and close to the main highways. Valverde is only 10 minutes drive Lanseria International Airport.

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All business meeting rooms offer excellent ambience with a dedicated and experienced conference events service to ensure any event runs smoothly.

For small business conferences, choose the Lavender Board Room. It borders a lavender garden and overlooks the swimming pool.

The Rondavel is the most popular conferencing venue. It is perfect for medium groups wanting a personal atmosphere.

Olive Lapa is a covered outdoor venue with adjustable blinds, suitable for larger, informal groups.

The Rose Room is separated from the main conference venues to ensure the utmost privacy. The Rose Room comes with a built in screen and plenty of wall space.

The Kings Hall is situated in the main building and is ideal for formal set-ups.

Valverde caters for a variety of corporate and private functions throughout the year which can accommodate groups from 20 to 200 guests and can customise events to meet the needs and budgets of any occasion. Live entertainment can be arranged, and food tasting evenings are held monthly for those wanting to sample the menus.

Valverde has 2 wedding venues catering for 20 to 200 guests. Each wedding venue has its own reception area and chapel for the privacy of your guests. Valverde also caters for garden ceremonies, picnic weddings and morning weddings.

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Sep 042013
 

On the banks of the Crocodile River, surrounded by the Zwartkoppies, just half an hour from Pretoria and Johannesburg, rests Avianto. A European-inspired village that has established itself as a creative inspiration for conferences, elegant wedding celebrations, focused teambuilding, glittering functions and intimate getaways.

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Avianto consists of the Village Hotel, a magnificent Ballroom, the well-known Banquet Hall with its charming and beautiful non-denominational Chapel, the Fireside Room for a more intimate gathering, and the state-of-the-art Conference Centres, consisting of six different meeting rooms and a lounge.

Avianto offers a variety of superb venues to hold a particular conference; two Conference Centres plus the Ballroom, Banquet Hall and Fireside Room can cater for large,  medium and small conferences. The largest Qolf Course in the World along with a list of activities that will provide Teambuilding solutions to ensure an itinerary that offers the perfect balance between work and play.

Avianto has built a solid reputation in the conference arena. The village that Avianto has become is found along the Crocodile River in Muldersdrift. The ambience at Avianto inspires creative thinking, camaraderie and positive energy. This, along with the support of an experienced co-ordination and events management team ensures that the corporate event will be perfectly orchestrated.

An excellent conference ambience with complete dedication & attention to detail. Avianto offers a range of venues for conferences, seating from 2 to 300 delegates depending on the seating arrangement and room selected. Standard equipment is available in each venue and includes a flipchart/whiteboard, screen, pens, notepads, cordials, mints and water. Any other specialized equipment, secretarial services, or meeting arrangements can be arranged at additional cost.

Avianto’s conference centres provide facilities of the highest standard in a uniquely tranquil setting. Providing information at a conference is essential. It is a fundamental fact that the choice of venue motivates and inspires the delegates. A conference at Avianto does just that. The outstanding service and personal attention to detail makes it a sought after venue.

  • Conference Facilities catering from 2 to 300 delegates.
  • Modern presentation equipment at an additional fee.
  • Accommodation in 5 suites and 29 luxury rooms.
  • Team building facilities arranged in house and other activities by arrangement.
  • 24-hour security.
  • Abundant open parking.
  • Landing area for Helicopters.
  • Private reception venues that are perfect for hosting cocktail parties, company functions, awards dinners, year end events and private dinners.
  • Catering provided for all culinary requirements.
  • Avianto offers complimentary wireless internet connectivity.

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Sep 022013
 

High on a hilltop in Honingklip, amidst the rose and peach farms and with a superb view of the rolling foothills of the Magaliesberg Mountains, brooding Swartkop and the Witwatersrand, lies Apricot Hill Farm. Formerly an upmarket Health Hydro, Apricot Hill is now an exclusive Country Farmhouse offering self-catering cottages, tranquil farmhouse rooms and self-catering rustic rooms.

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Just 40 minutes from Pretoria and Johannesburg, 15 minutes from Krugersdorp and Roodepoort – and with easy access to highways, airports, Sandton and Randburg, – Apricot Hill is ideal for wedding guests, conference delegates or those with business to do on the Reef.

Apricot Hill offers two venues for  informal meetings, mini-conferences bosberade and team building. In lovely Highveld weather, the covered terrace opens onto leafy gardens, down to the pool. For even more privacy, there is an indoor venue also. Both can take up to 16 day delegates and overnight or day packages with various menus available. Tranquility, hearty home-cooked meals and your own glorious sunset “braai” at the end of the working day – sound good?

FARMHOUSE ACCOMMODATION :
(No self-catering option available here).
En-suite double rooms on a bed and breakfast basis.

COTTAGES:
Fully equipped farm cottages at affordable rates.
Minimum of full weekend stay in cottages.
Breakfast available on request.

THE CLOISTERS:
Rustic, rough brick self-catering rooms.
Private accommodation away from the guesthouse.

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