On Wednesday afternoon, the 10th of October, I found myself sitting in a garden amongst beautiful trees and flowers, indulging in a scrumptious slice of cheesecake accompanied by a cup of coffee made by the hands of the most joyful women I have perhaps ever come across. Amber Avenue Guesthouse hosted their first tea garden for the community on this lovely sunny afternoon, all for just a penny of R25. The atmosphere was one of pure joy and tranquility, secluded from the disturbance of the outside world. Here it was only us and nature, all one in the same. Hushed conversations lingered in the air as to not break the sacred vow of silence and peace. I was welcomed by the friendliest staff and seated at a small coffee table in a lovely shaded spot. Away from their responsibilities and concerns, people gathered around to enjoy an escape; an hour or two dedicated to sit amongst the trees and the flowers, and to enjoy good company from their fellow neighbor. I questioned myself on whether I was ever going to leave, for I felt at home. It was a successful and loving afternoon, one that was definitely well spent. I can only hope that we’d be so lucky to be welcomed back into Amber Avenue Guesthouse’s garden of tranquility and internal abundance; a sacred place where our Community can get together and indulge in sweet treats, sweet company, and an even sweeter garden.
Supplied by Nikita Lollita.
