Die Ou Pastorie

We invite you to the grand, gabled, sandstone lady – Die Ou Pastorie. You will be overwhelmed by calm, wonderment and beauty because of her architecture, accommodation and landscape.

This unique 1909 Historical and Architectural gem of the Klein Karoo has passionately and respectfully been restored and refurbished, with a collection of antique furniture and South African Art – with the comfort and entertainment of our guests in mind.

Some of the fantasy of the performing arts has flowed over into the ambiance of Die Ou Pastorie, as Johnny and Ilse van der Merwe have been award winning designers and manufacturers of Stage, Film and TV décor sets since the beginning of the South African television industry – including classics such as Pumpkin Patch to Idols and 7 De Laan.

Ilse is an artist. She graduated at the Michaelis School of Fine Art (U.C.T) Her mother, Venus Gobregts, is also a widely acclaimed artist. Her exquisitely crafted paintings, filled with glorious colour, pomegranates, poppies, figs and other luscious symbols, are a delight and inspiration for all to behold. Please view the art works of selected South African Artists in Die Ou Pastorie.