Softwaters Farm

All are welcome to come and experience Softwaters Farm and the magnificent Levubu Valley.

Farm History

Michael and Suzanne Holford bought Softwaters Farm in November 1985. Soon after arriving at Softwaters Farm, Timothy was born in February followed by Nicholas in January, two years later. Although farm life has its slow pace, much has changed since they first arrived. Softwaters Farm is a producing/working farm approximately 80 hectares in size.

There are two homes on the farm. One for the manager, the other, the old farm homestead, is where you have the pleasure of staying overnight. From the beginning Softwaters was without electricity and had to rely on solar and diesel power. Today mod cons have come to Softwaters and the latest Wi-Fi connections are available to all residents. It is advised that 4x4 vehicle are a must if there is rain and the road do get slippery and its not ideal for low clearance vehicles.

After 20 years of farming Michael and Suzanne have moved on to Haenertsburg. They have opted for a quieter life, leaving the farm activities in the capable hands of Timothy their first born. Nicholas has moved to Switzerland to follow his passion in humanitarian work with refuges.

Owners

Michael and Suzanne on Softwaters Farm in The Main House. Michael has an interest in birding and trees and will be more than happy to give you travel tips and pointers on undiscovered places to visit in the area. Suzanne hails from Switzerland and makes the best Pecan Nut pies in Limpopo. But both Michael and Suzanne are retired.

Farm /Guesthouse Manager

Timothy Holford has a background in hospitality and is currently working and running the farm.

The Nutty Chef

Nicholas Holford started a add-on value to the Macadamia and Pecans produced on the farm. His small business THE NUTTY KITCHEN makes all products made to order. The receipts comes from his mother Suzanne, and is passed down in the generations and many new creations added to the mix.