Monthly Archives: August 2017

Skin rejuvenation for spring!

Like many South Africans you may be feeling as though your skin is dull and needing a boost after a relatively dry winter.

If a trip to the spa is not on your to do list, start prioritising and put yourself first for a change.

Book you next appointment and indulge in the many skin rejuvenating treatments available – whether it be a facial, detoxifying body wrap or massage treatment – the spa is your oyster.

“Although we do not offer any cosmetic procedures at our spa, we do offer gentle alternatives through the use of products that target specific needs for rejuvenation,” says Iska Bharath, the KZN Trainer and Operations Consultant for Camelot Spa, the management company for Granny Mouse Spa.

She continues that their products on offer, under Thalgo, are perfect to meet most skin rejuvenation needs.

Their offering includes in-house treatments such as the 60 minute Thalgo Classic Facial – a revitalizing skin treatment for all skin types; the 60 minute Thalgo Hydra Moist Facial – which is suitable for any skin type and features the Absolute Hydration range with marine ingredient Seve Marine, which combats signs of dehydration leaving the skin softer with improved skin texture.

Also on offer is the 60 minute Thalgo Hyaluronic Facial – a unique zone to zone anti-ageing treatment using Marine Hyaluronic acid molecules for a plumping, wrinkle-filling effect. These new generation patented extracts act in bio-affinity with the skin for controlled youthfulness and astounding results.

The fourth facial that combats skin rejuvenation is the 60 minute Thalgo Micronized Marine Algae Facial – an intense treatment for oily/combination skin. This facial is deep cleansing and purifying, promoting cleaner skin with a tighter skin surface and less visible pores. Apart from the treatments on offer they also sell products which any customer can purchase and use at home.

The Source Marine Range is a range which caters for the majority of skins concerns, during any time of the year. It has many products within its range to cater for one’s every skin need, as the concentrates within this range contain highly active ingredients.

The Absolute Radiance Concentrate, breathes life into dull, tired skin and instantly boosts your skins radiance. ‘This seven day programme is specially formulated to both detoxify and brighten the skin simultaneously.

The Hydra Marine 24H Cream is rich in minerals and trace elements, and traps and restores the water levels within your skin, whilst preventing the loss of water. It revitalises the skin, boosts the skin’s radiance, and rejuvenates the skin’s overall wellbeing.

To make an appointment contact 033 234 4071 or email spa@grannymouse.co.za. Bookings are essential.

Granny Mouse welcomes new green finger guru!

Willam-Brown-Garden-&-Grounds-Manager-1Granny Mouse Country House & Spa’s Gardens are known for their luscious green lawns at any time of the year.

To ensure they maintain their gorgeous appearance, they have welcomed a new staff member who has joined as the Horticulture Specialist/Gardener, to ensure the gardens always look their best.

Having started a mere 5 months ago, William Brown, says that he most enjoys waking up every morning and getting busy with what he loves to do. “Not everybody has the luxury of doing a job they love,” he said.

For Brown, Horticulture was not always his dream, but due to growing up on a farm, he constantly gardened from a young age, and over time, gardening developed as his passion.

“At both primary and high school I studied Horticulture as a subject. Each of us learners had a piece of land at our school where we learned how to cultivate the soil and plants,” he added.

There is much to like about the country garden at Granny Mouse, but according to Brown the one thing he most loves about the Granny Mouse Gardens, is the fact that he is responsible for making it one of the most prestigious gardens on the Midlands Meander.

With his vast knowledge of both fauna and flora, when asked about his favourite bloom, he commented that he has many favourites, but the Rose always has a special place in his heart. “They have such variation in flower form and structure. They are amongst the most versatile of all garden plants. They have symbolic versatility due to its representation of different things to different people, from love, to passion, to suffering, friendship and more,” he said.

Not only does this garden guru have a love for gardening but he also constantly strives to better his skills. Together with his wife, Brown won an award at the Vroue Landbouvereniging van Kaapland (VLVK/CWAA), in 1996, for the best-kept garden in town. He has since then not entered any further competitions, but rather focusses his time on perfecting the landscaping and management of the gardens he is able to work on. For him, the most tangible award is when his gardens are healthy and in good shape.

When Brown is not in the garden he is spending time with his wife, with whom he celebrates 34 years of marriage, as well as his 3 daughters, sons-in-law and 6 wonderful grandchildren- some of whom share his love for the garden.

For more information or to view the Granny Mouse gardens personally, book your next stay by contacting 033 234 4071