The stigma that golf is a game for retired men is long gone.  According to research* done in April 2022, 27% of new golfers are aged between 18-34 (Gen Z), and 25% of female golfers tried golf for the first time because of the pandemic. No matter your age or gender, if you are interested… View Article

Chef Patricia has been working in the culinary industry for 25 years, accumulating experience at a well-known local establishment before starting at Olivewood in 2017. Patricia confirmed that one of her many highlights of her career at Olivewood thus far, has been in developing, testing and perfecting the homemade bread recipe that so many of… View Article

Chef Jodie Delport’s love for this profession started from a young age. Jodie has always had an interest in cooking, and constantly found herself in the kitchen trying to get her hands on food. Choosing a culinary career was an easy decision for Jodie. Jodie chose to study at Alfresco International Academy of Food and… View Article

Said to have the highest number of sunny days in South Africa, the Eastern Cape coastal region – or Sunshine Coast – is seeing a continued influx of home buyers acquiring property with a view to retirement either now or in the not-too-distant future, reports Pam Golding Properties. The company says value for money coupled… View Article

Searching for a local, luxurious getaway? Look no further. Olivewood’s brand-new boutique hotel is a gem just waiting to be discovered! Neatly nestled on the north-eastern edge of East London, this hideaway echoes the natural beauty of the surrounding indigenous trees and wildlife and makes for a truly peaceful and memorable experience. Our boutique hotel… View Article

The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa’s most beautiful and unspoiled provinces and it includes the wonderfully, and very aptly named, Sunshine Coast. A northern gateway to this coastline is provided by the very upmarket Olivewood Private Estate and Golf Club which offers it visitors and homeowners all that is best in a secure… View Article

Estate Living Estate living is becoming an increasingly popular lifestyle choice that many South Africans are beginning to prefer over choosing to live in free-standing houses. This is because estate living provides a number of benefits, one of the most valued being safety and controlled security.  With recent lockdown restrictions possibly extending as far as… View Article