Jun 28 2009

Forum Homini for one night only

Posted in Photojournalism Tags: animal, food, hotel, outing, South Africa, sunset, view, Weekly Winners

These have to be my Weekly Winners! Lance took me to Forum Homini for the night of my birthday. What an incredibe experience! It’s a five star boutique hotel in the Cradle of Humankind (less than an hours drive from home). It’s set in a game reserve, so we couldn’t walk around after 5:30pm because of the hippos (which we sadly didn’t end up seeing).

It’s an amazing place that is so unimposing to look at, and it was designed to blend into the surroundings with grass on the roof etc.

Ooh and the restaurant!! Wow! We rolled out of there yesterday morning after all the amazing food. On Friday night we had a 6 course dinner and we decided to have the wine teasers that went with it. Basically they served South African wines specifically for that plate of food. It was awesome, and we had rose, white, and red and a mixture of dry and sweetish wines. And the food!! Wow! We started with a tomato and anise seed soup with a mussel in the middle, then it was an artichoke salad with crisp ham, then kingklip with oxtail wonton, then pork belly with apple tart tatin, then slow roasted lamb shoulder, then it ended with coffee cream pavlova. And if that wasn’t enough, they then presented a plate with Happy Birthday written in chocolate and a gorgeous sorbet.

And then yesterday morning, we had a 5 course brunch before leaving the hotel! I didn’t eat for the rest of yesterday!

Here are some of my photos from our short trip, I think I’ve gone a bit overboard but I haven’t posted in a few days

First, our room…

This gorgeous bath was in the lounge and overlooked the veld and a little stream.

The shower was incredible… it was a double shower with a glass roof and glass doors that opened to a private garden – it must be awesome in summer.

Now for some photos of the hotel itself…

We went for a walk in the reserve in the afternoon, and we managed to get some photos of the hotel rooms from the front. Note the grass that’s grown on the roof. You actually can’t see the hotel from very far because it blends so well into the surroundings.

These were taken at sunset over the dam with Roots restaurant on the left. You can see the roofs of the hotel rooms just to the right of the restaurant.

Some random shots from our walk on Friday afternoon and the drive back home yesterday.

And my favourite shot… hehe I love it!

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Posted in Photojournalism Tags: animal, food, hotel, outing, South Africa, sunset, view, Weekly Winners

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AshleyE - February 20, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Hey guys,

I’m from Canada and I think I found a new spot to hang

So, what does everyone think about the Canadian Olymipic Games?

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Carole - July 4, 2009 - 1:32 am

what a fabulous beautiful magical place. Great images jeanette

The Baron (4 comments.) - July 2, 2009 - 1:25 pm

wow – what fabulous pics! You Seriously know how to capture a moment! And that sunset over the small dam, in the shape of a heart – magnificent!
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Tamara (21 comments.) - July 1, 2009 - 9:24 am

Wow… So jealous! Looks like an amazing time. Did the kids enjoy their first sleepover?
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angel (136 comments.) - June 30, 2009 - 6:38 pm

Wow… it looks really spectacular!
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Jane (33 comments.) - June 30, 2009 - 8:10 am

Sounds perfect Jeanette.
I have stayed there for 2 nights before (was a work annual planning session) it is divine there. Although our trip was not as luxurious as yours! Looks like you had a wonderful time!

SheBee (9 comments.) - June 29, 2009 - 3:13 pm

OH WOW! Next time you go, I’m sure you’ll need someone to carry your bags and stuff. In which case I’m sure you’ll be giving me a call.

What? WHAAAAT?!
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Annie (29 comments.) - June 29, 2009 - 1:51 pm

Wow, Jeanette you make me jealous – not just spending your birthday in such an amazing place but without kids too!!!!! Never realised there was such an amazing place just around the corner from where I stay!!
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Janet B - June 29, 2009 - 8:56 am

Oh wow Jeanette! I have heard about this place and believe it to be stunning! You deserved the getaway – I want to know all about the dinner they served on Friday night! Hope you had a great birthday – what pressies did you get?

phillygirl (19 comments.) - June 29, 2009 - 7:31 am

One of my *favourite* places So glad you had a good birthday night-away!
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mandy (1 comments.) - June 29, 2009 - 5:25 am

Amazing, I can not even imagine what it would feel like there. It is dreamy looking.

Corey~livingandloving (46 comments.) - June 29, 2009 - 3:01 am

oh wow….what a cool place. the outside so….simple, yet stunning on the inside. WOW!
your shots are fabulous as well.

merrymishaps (28 comments.) - June 29, 2009 - 1:36 am

That place looks amazing. Wonderful photos!
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Judith Shakespeare (6 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 11:04 pm

Oh, hon! Those are all stunning shots! The goodies by the tub looks straight from a catalog. Looks like you had a marvelous time.
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Christina | AmiExpat (4 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 10:55 pm

Really, really beautiful shots. What a great place!

Susanne Van Hulst (29 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 9:39 pm

Great shots, Jeannette!! I like the last one too…LOL..
Happy belated Birthday to you

Susanne
Sue’s Daily Photography
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Freegal (3 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 8:44 pm

I love how your bedroom is decorated. Very nice!
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mominin (1 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 8:30 pm

Wow! Looks like an amazing place!
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Lilacspecs (4 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 7:06 pm

Wow, what a place to live/work! The wildlife photos are amazing.
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Natacha (38 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 5:49 pm

Wow Jeanette, that looks absolutely fabulous! I am sure you enjoyed yourselves tremendously!
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Gilz (158 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 2:56 pm

Glad you had a super special birthday.

Stunning memories I’m sure.
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tiff (43 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 2:00 pm

Firstly, Happy birthday.
Secondly, your photos are amazing, stunning, awe inspiring. You could never go overboard.
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Tara R. (47 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 1:57 pm

That is a gorgeous retreat, absolutely amazing. The natural shots are stunning, love the silhouette photo.
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Secret Agent Mama (147 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 1:51 pm

INCREDIBLE!!!! I want to see a picture of you guys at that dinner! LOL
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Avril (Mom) (273 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 1:19 pm

Oh WOW !!! Fantastic!! Beautiful photos too! Love that last one!! You can look after the boys and we’ll go there next!!
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Secret Mom Thoughts (52 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 1:14 pm

Awesome shots. Such a beautiful place too.
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hip chick (8 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 12:30 pm

Oh my word what a beautiful place. I’m not sure I would have wanted to mess up that bed! And the shower!! I would have never gotten out. And the sunset. Wow!

Tanya (80 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 10:21 am

Jeanette those are beautiful shots! Wow..and that place looks incredible!
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Jeanette (22 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 9:50 am

Thanks Michelle It was actually our first night away from the kids too… their first sleepover ever.

Michelle - June 28, 2009 - 9:47 am

What a beautiful place & wonderful location close to home, so there was no need to spend most of the time travelling. He set the ‘bar’ high for this birthday, what would the next one entail? Glad you enjoyed your special day!!

Hanlie (4 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 9:29 am

Wow! What a unique and special place! You have indeed been spoiled!
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Annemari (7 comments.) - June 28, 2009 - 9:24 am

Wow! You are very lucky to be spoilt like this It looks like an amazing place. I love how it’s been designed to to blend in with the surroundings. Beautiful light in all the photos!
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