UPDATED JULY 2010

Hello from everyone at Dragon Peaks,

Winter is upon us again, the weather is cold at night and early morning, but if you are out in the sun the days are beautiful -  ideal for hiking, horse riding or indulging in a scenic flight along the mighty 'Barrier of Spears'. 

The last year has seen many changes both to the resort and staff as we continue to upgrade and improve the service and services we offer. The resort accomodation has expanded with the addition of three Log Cabins  being built on the waterfront of the reception dam in December. These have proven very popular and generally have to be booked in advance. We have employed an outside security company and reallocated staff to gardening which has resulted in a much neater look in the park.

Greg Straydom has been doing an excellent job as our Maintenance and Grounds Manager, and the staff have pulled together around him which is great to see. He continues to fly with Brett to build up hours, having now achieved his commercial pilots licence
 

Christien Mercer who has very ably managed the housekeeping department for the last year will be moving accross from Dragon Peaks at the end of the month to take over the management of the neighbouring Mount Champogne Time Share with her husband Hilton. While we will still be seeing much of her we wish her the best in this new venture.

Bithia Katz has recently left Dragon Peaks after four years of loyal service as our Office Manager and General Manager to continue a career in finance. We also wish her well in her new ventures.
 

Jonothan Kruger joined us at the end of last year as our 'Business Development Manager'. He is working with Brett and Glenn to help take the business forward into the future.

Glenn Tungay has taken advantage of the extra set of hands to explore a new career in Education. He has taken up a post as the Senior Housemaster, Social Science Teacher and Chaplin at the Drakensberg Boys Choir School next door to the resort. While very busy he continues his involvement in the resort as a Director.

Brett Tungay continues his involvement in the resort and his scenic helicopter business which has grown to incorporate the helicopter base at Cathedral Peak in addition to ours at Dragon Peaks.

Ray and Rene Mattig continue to pastor 'Turning Point Church' the local community church which was based on the Island for the last few years. Following an offer to use the Choir School auditorium the Church has moved its 10am sunday meetings accross there, however all our guests are still more than welcome to attend.

Jakes and Cornelia Saaimon who run 'Champagne Castle Adventure Center' out of Dragon Peaks have continued to expand their opperation with a fun zip line course and a new improved King Swing. Their little son Dawid is growing fast and promises to be an outdoorsman like his dad.

 
In June we had the annual Polar Bear Swim, it was very well attended and enjoyed. It was, as usual, very well organized by Ann Gray, all in aid of the SPCA
 

Horse news - Hi it is great having guests pop by the stables to say hi and talk about the hoof rehabilitation and yes it is a slow process generally made slower because I have so many of my horses with physiologically incorrect feet and during the reshaping process they need more trimming than under normal circumstances.  The reason for this is that they were raised on my "lovely" kikuya paddocks and unknown to me at the time, this caused them to start contracting from birth because foals ideally need lots of movement on firm abrasive ground to encourage correct hoof form.

To this end, I am offering a gap-year opportunity to students with horse knowledge who would like to broaden their scope into trail centre management and hoof rehabilitation.  Preference is given to Strasser Hoofcare Students.

Lwazi Khoza has taken over as groom from Thokozani.   Lwazi is related to Enerst who many of you fondly remember.  Enerst still returns from time to time to help me with the trimming during his off time from his Barman post down the coast at Pumula.  Rodgers, who took over from Enerst, continues to look after the horses and riders with care and concern.

With love from Lynn and the horses.

If you want a fun few days with your staff to motivate them and to build up team spirit, please contact us for availability of dates and prices. We can organize everything for you and I'm sure you will find that it is cheaper than you think and certainly worth considering.  If you can plan a night or three during the week, there are extra special prices.  Please call us!

As we are all tightening our belts, we have a super special so if you can tell your friends and family that will be great!   You stay five nights, Sunday to Friday and only pay for three nights in accommodation.   This is a great saving and well worth the trip.   We look forward to receiving your enquiries and bookings.  

 
Kind Regards,

The Dragon Peaks Staff