Who are we?

Herman van Bon and Yvonne de Wit emigrated from the 'lowest wetlands' in The Netherlands to a 'high and dry' Klaas Voogds in South Africa in April 2000.

Both have a different professional background; Herman being a freelance technical journalist with a horticultural training and Yvonne an artist.
Holland is a beautiful country but here in South Africa they found the space and the opportunity to fulfil their dream.
Yvonne looks after the succulent gardens, the roses and all the things Herman
forgets about.

Herman is more conceptual; he initiated the whole idea of Soekershof, planned the mazes and the other gardens and sometimes he even works in it.
 

 


Herman & Yvonne

Maart Geduld is thoroughbred Klaas Voogds. His family has been living here for generations. Every year, and also for many generations, they celebrate their Christmas
by cheering up all the neighbours with their singing and dancing.

Maart has a more practical horticultural background. He gained his knowledge while
working with plants and by reading books in his spare time. He became the 'manager garden operations' of Soekershof and is in charge of all the cultivation and other works. "Soekershof became an important part of my life", he says. "It is a privilege to help creating and re-creating this wonderful spot. Something is happening here and I love it!!!".


Maart Geduld






Website creation & Maintenance: Robertson Valley Technologies
Photo-assemblings: Inez Lenders, Nijmegen, Netherlands, www.inezlenders.nl
Photo's: Pete Slingsby, Cape Town, SA,  www.themaps.co.za
            Stéphane Haesaert, Belgium,
            Soekershof Walkabout, Robertson