We recently ambled along the Aloe Trail with members and friends of the The Zwartkops Conservancy and captured some breathtaking moments. …
Blooms and views along the Aloe Trail, Port Elizabeth.Read More
Sights
No to fracking in the Karoo or elsewhere.
No to fracking in the Karoo. http://karoospace.co.za/towns/ http://karoospace.co.za/fracking-groundwater-threats-to-karoo-towns/ http://karoospace.co.za/karoo-fracking-update-august-2013/ …
Afrikaans fabric
Gift of tea from Uruguayan guests at Dempsey’s.
Special guests from Uruguay landed up with us due to a double booking at another guest house. A tense start soon warmed into a lasting friendship as we exchanged knowledge on each other's countries …
Come and look inside at SA Mohair HQ.
The seasons change, the temperatures drop and we look for warmer clothing. Remember to visit the Mohair Headquarters on 6th Avenue, just up the road from us in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. …
Drongo Shower at Dempsey’s!
When you can't beat the rain, join it! While the rain was recently pounding down, one of our resident fork- tailed drongos enjoyed a lengthy rain shower. He was unphased by the attention and camera …
Port Elizabeth in top 6 spectacular scuba dive sites.
Port Elizabeth is one of the top six spectacular scuba dive sites in South Africa and Mozambique. According to whom we ask? According to Fiona McIntosh. Who is she you might ask? Fiona McIntosh is an …
Port Elizabeth in top 6 spectacular scuba dive sites.Read More
Baby olive woodpecker:)
Yesssss, we were able to get close to the nest and capture the baby woodpecker:) https://dempseys.co.za/gh/olive-woodpecker-nesting-in-our-tree/ …
Top service from “Aqua Plumbing” Walmer, PE.
Refreshing to receive top friendly service from "Aqua Plumbing and Sanitaryware". Thanks to Vicky and her assistant Len for assisting us without fuss and with a lot of whacky humour! Where are …
Adventurer Zakie completes her solo SA coastline walk.
We are rather late with this news but it's still worth sharing. Adventurer Zakie Odendaal, who started her solo SA coastline journey on the 20th September 2016, ended it with aplomb at Ponte do Ouro, …
Adventurer Zakie completes her solo SA coastline walk.Read More
Still waters at Van Staden’s Flower Reserve
Environmentally conscious at Dempsey’s.
We conserve energy by using a heat pump to heat all water on the property. We use as many energy-saving light bulbs as possible. All our showers are fitted with water saving shower roses. We harvest …
30th Addo Rose and Garden Show this weekend.
Originally established by the Sunday’s River Women’s Institute in 1983, the Addo Rose & Garden Show turns 30 this year. Rose lovers, floral artists and garden enthusiasts will flock to the Addo …
Bee friendly at Dempsey’s Guest House.
On a few occasions over the years bees have moved into our irrigation system at Dempsey's Guest House, not without drama. The recent safe removal of them ended with the beekeeper offering to place a …
New 5 star hotel for Port Elizabeth!
The 14th December 2012 is the date set for the 'soft opening' of the luxurious and spacious new 5 -star Boardwalk Hotel in Port Elizabeth. It will offer visitors ultra-luxurious interiors and …
Fascinating Frangipani pod in Dempsey’s garden.
Discovered by chance recently in our garden is this fascinating pod hanging from our frangipani tree. At first glance the texture seemed hard and spiky similar to that of a pine cone. Upon close …
Mohair and Wool Factory shop, Walmer
Way finding markers along “Route 67” in Mandela Bay
The Way Finding markers start at the Campanile monument and follow the Arts Journey through the city and the Donkin Reserve to the Nelson Mandela Metroplitan Museum. …
Way finding markers along “Route 67” in Mandela BayRead More
Wildflower Show Clanwilliam 2011
Cupboard Love supporting local art and innovative design/designers?
Cupboard Love supporting local art and innovative design/designers? Beautiful cushions, purses, iPad pouch sling bags and tea towels,textiles, décor, clothing, jewellery. Hippos Ink greeting cards! …
Cupboard Love supporting local art and innovative design/designers?Read More
