The first chalet built was Arum-chalet, called after the arum lily found on the farm. The site decided on is on high ground for the view, at the foot of a hill overlooking the old weir to the right, and the valley falling down below.

                            Arum-chalet  just started.          Arum-chalet completed

The architectural concept chosen was that of stone from the farm to enhance blending with the back ground.

Accessibility, and services did not present any serious difficulties, but sewage was a little problematic due to the rocky terrain, but it was overcome.

Construction started in June 1994, and was completed in December the same year.

Advertising, furnishing, etc. followed, and the first guests were Fanie Wessels and Piet van Rensburg, with their families as complementary guests.

The first paid guest was Guim Marais on the weekend of 13 March 1995.

                                          Another angle of Arum-chalet

                                  More or less from same angle as above

The weir in front of Arum-chalet was also built during this time, and the pictures below show  :

                                                             Before

                                                             After

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