Support local with the Bardolino Homegrown Drive-through Market
The Bardolino Homegrown Drive-through Market provides the perfect opportunity for people to support locals in selling their home-made produce or products.
MBOMBELA – “Lockdown has affected us all in many ways and the market is our way of encouraging our local community to become more self-sufficient, find alternate forms of income and to have access to wholesome produce,” said Jennifer Schormann, organiser of the event.
“We run our property on permaculture principles – so all fresh produce selected to be included in the market is either organic or grown regeneratively.”
The weekly Saturday market at The Bardolino Artists Retreat on the Hermansburg Road is of a drive-through nature, giving shoppers an opportunity to buy wholesome produce in a tranquil setting, avoiding busy shopping centres.
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Simply send your order to Schormann by 09:00 on Fridays and collect your goods on Saturdays between 09:00 and 13:00.
Pre-ordered picnic platters can be enjoyed in the beautiful gardens on the property (while still respecting social distancing). Coffee and cake are also available, along with other delicious locally produced products.
Each week there is an assortment of different activities. The markets have featured a guided birding walk on the property with international birding guide, Marc Cronje, also a neighbour, as well as a yoga class with Natalie du Plessis.
This past weekend the market hosted a regular yoga class, as well as a storytelling circle with Lenore Zietsman and a vegan cooking demonstration with Marian Cottle.
Bookings are essential as numbers are limited to respect social distancing.
To order or to get involved, please WhatsApp Schormann on 072-609-3737.
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