Estate Living Magazine Connection - Issue 43 July 2019 | Page 66

L I V E
S M A R T
have – for a very long time – been called snowmen but research
indicates that ‘snowmen’ are actually snowwomen. They’ve been
around since for ever, and the classic ‘snowman’ shape is very,
very, similar to Neolithic female fertility sculptures, so it’s not a huge
stretch to imagine that Stone Age artists would have sculpted snow
fertility images to keep the metaphorical fires burning through the
long, cold, lonely winters. In fact, it’s quite likely that Neanderthals,
and perhaps even earlier hominins, created anthropomorphic snow
sculptures, but – hardly surprisingly – there are no surviving fossils
of snow-hominins. Make it happen
And, speaking of keeping the ‘fires burning’, there’s nothing like
a high-altitude vista of gorgeous snow-covered mountains and
below-freezing temperatures to encourage your significant other
to snuggle a little closer. Outside of school holidays, Tiffindell is a
magnet for couples – honeymooners, second honeymooners,
anniversaries, proposals and, of course, simple romantic getaways.
If you inform them in advance, they’ll even do the flowers and
bubbly package. So, whatever your preferred activity – hectic downhill rush, artistic
Stone Age snow art, fun-filled frolicking with the kids, or romantic
chilling in a warm chalet on a cold mountain – don’t fight winter.
Embrace it.
Tiffindell offers both self-catering and catered packages, but most
people choose catered because – if you’ve forgotten something
– the nearest shop is a challenging two-hour drive away. Packages
can include skiing and/or lessons, and you can rent or buy any
equipment you need – either at The Ski Deck before you leave Jozi,
or at Tiffindell. Best of all, it’s not a lottery. There’s usually natural snow
between June and August but, if Mother Nature doesn’t oblige, a
state-of-the-art snow machine will ensure that you have something
white and fluffy to play on or with.
Après-ski
The fun does not stop when the sun goes down. The sociable
restaurant and pub is a great place to relive any successes, near-
successes and spectacular failures, and there are fun events like quiz
evenings, cabaret shows and more.
Tiffindell 2016
tiffindell.co.za, ski.co.za
Jennifer Stern