Willow Bend
Our Story
About
Willow Bend Farm
Winett and I, Yvette MacKenzie had a dream to share our love for nature’s abundance with everyone. Through much trial and turbulence, the road led us to Fouriesburg in 2017, where we found this perfect piece of heaven and we immediately knew, this is where it is all going to happen!
Today The Udder Place is host to a Restaurant/Deli, Cleo’s (Soap and Skincare Shop) and Farming for Life (all things Farm Style) with new additions happening regularly.
We formed a combined identity, however, the contributing flavours of our individual personalities, the Yvette and Winett brands, clearly remain.
Our unique mix of creativity, harmonising competencies and interests is woven together through our love for each other, nature and People.
We both share a passion for Mother Nature and pursuing the art of making the best products, in partnership with her. Our joy in increasingly living from Willow Bend’s abundance is surpassed only by our sharing these gifts with you – whether you feast on free-range pork meats, enhance your wellness with our soaps, or enjoy our piece of heaven and the beautiful view from our stoep.
Cleo’s Natural Skincare and Pamper Products
I made my first natural goat’s milk soaps from an excess of goats milk and the rest is history! I fell in love with the silky smooth soft feeling of natural soaps and the heavenly aromas from the essential oils that is used to fragrance the soaps. I strive to produce products from natural plant based ingredients, to the highest quality. My first body product, Ultimate Body velvet and is to this day the ultimate best seller! People come from far, order online from all over the country once they’ve fell in love with my products.
Farming 4 Life
This is where Winett’s creative and passionate nature flourish! He adores his animals and is happiest amongs them.
He makes his own botanical Gin’s and Brandy from the abundance of apples, apricots and peaches our farm and area produces.
Winett loves sharing his knowledge and offer Gin making workshops and Gin Tasting Experiences.