Woodgrove Village - Mowana

26/10/2025

We are so looking forward to seeing you today, we are open from 9:30am to 4pm! Come on through to our Open Village!

25/10/2025

We’d love to see you this afternoon, we are open until 4pm today! And open tomorrow from 9:30am to 4pm

25/10/2025

Come on through, it’s all happening!

23/10/2025

Remember to bring your donation of personal care essentials this weekend when you visit our Open Village!

As Mowana serves older adults across the financial spectrum, including those who need help as they only have their Older Persons Grant to support them financially, the cost of toiletries is beyond what a number of Sunnyside Village residents can afford. So any contribution, whether in product or money will help us all give the beneficiaries a sense of dignity and comfort. We are looking to make up packs for 50 people.

For those who prefer to donate items:
Soap
Body lotions for men and women
Aqueous Cream
Roll-on deodorants for men and women
Toothpaste
Razors and blades for men
Talcum Powder
Shampoo
Conditioner

Cash Donations
Should you prefer to assist by making a cash donation

22/10/2025

As part of the upcoming Woodgrove Village Open Gardens event, there will be three homes On Show and available for you to view:

Saturday, 25 October 9.30 am to 4 pm
Sunday, 26 October, 9.30 am to 4 pm

Do you relish your independence but want the reassurance of being part of the Mowana family? Then Woodgrove Village is ideal. You continue to live independently, in your own home but can connect with peers and enjoy the communal facilities and activities.

In Independent Living at Woodgrove Village on a life rights basis and on show:

24 Tibouchina Crescent - Nestled in a serene and secluded garden oasis, this charming, two bedroom terraced cottage offers the ultimate retreat. It has an open-plan kitchen and lounge area, leading onto a covered courtyard, perfect for effortless entertaining. There is a single carport, conveniently located within walking distance. This tranquil haven is waiting for you to make it your home. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and lush gardens, perfect for unwinding and reconnecting with nature.
Total Acquisition Cost: R 1 200 600 Levy: R4180 per month

28 Cypress Way - This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom (a modern single bathroom with separate loo for added convenience) home has an
open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen. There is a
private courtyard and an attached single garage.
The lovely verandah at the front of the unit offers a peaceful
spot to unwind, with the bonus of a white lattice screen
providing extra privacy. Meanwhile, the rear of the property
features a small, tranquil garden off the kitchen and
courtyard – the perfect retreat for those seeking a quiet
escape.
Total Acquisition Cost: R 1 509 872 Levy: R 4 203 per month

29 Cypress Way - This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom (one en-suite), free-standing home offers beautiful views over the village and tranquil gardens. It has an open-plan lounge and dining room, a separate study, and a modern kitchen as well as a verandah. There is a double garage and a spacious courtyard.
Total Acquisition Cost: R2 496 000 Levy: R5028 per month

Enjoy the country feel of the park-like surroundings which create a sense of peace and tranquillity. We hope your time with us will allow you to explore all the facets of this beautiful living space.

Unable to make this weekend? Get in touch to make an appointment at a time that suits you!

21/10/2025

16/10/2025

Come along to the Woodgrove Village Open Gardens, Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October, 9.30 am to 4 pm.

The entrance fee is R20 per person and tickets will be on sale at the Woodgrove Village Gate. As this is a fundraiser for Sunnyside Village - Mowana all profits will go to assisting residents with toiletries. Entrance fee and the market will be cash only – no cards.

Product donations can also be brought along to the Open Gardens

14/10/2025

We're so looking forward to seeing you at the Woodgrove Village Open Gardens Weekend taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 25 and 26 October from 9.30 am to 4 pm.

There are six varied and beautiful gardens that offer a fascinating example of how small spaces can reflect the tastes and interests of the residents and at the same time, contribute to a peaceful and attractive environment.

The gardens on show are:
41 Conifer Drive. Home of Mrs Janet van Heerden. This is an attractive, English style cottage garden that features a clever mix of perennials, annuals in hanging baskets and standard roses. Behind the house, the secluded area is charming, with a potentially ugly steep bank hidden under a profusion of Dietes lilies – plants that will bloom throughout the summer and are predicted to forecast rain.

39 Conifer Drive. Home of Mrs Maureen Keane-Murphy. This is a similarly shaped garden, but designed in a different way. The front and side areas have a profusion of roses and also feature Barberton daisies. At the back, a beautifully shaped rough-skinned lemon tree is central to a bank which is covered in a variety of shrubs placed informally to create a peaceful and natural look. There are also many orchids – often a feature of Woodgrove gardens.

1 Wisteria Way. Home of Professor Mark Laing. This is a garden that has obviously been created by someone with a great love of plants and who understands how to combine perennials, annuals, exotics and indigenous varieties, making the best use of challenging soil. Again, many orchids grow in the trees as well as in pots. It is a garden that will make the most of seasonal changes. There is a bed for herbs, and a small area for miniature aloes.

The next three gardens flow into each other. 1 Hibiscus Lane. Home of Mr Malcolm Fauconnier; 2 Hibiscus Lane. Home of Mrs Empie Britz; 3 Hibiscus Lane. Home of Mrs Fay Steenkamp. Almost hidden from passers-by, these three gardens are all different, each designed to suit the preferences of the resident, but taken together they form a charming and secluded whole. At 1 Hibiscus Lane, raised beds with a profusion of colour and a variety of plants enable the owner to work in his garden at a comfortable height. Next door, a simple cottage garden offers a calm and secluded space, while the third garden concentrates on what can be grown successfully in containers, giving a glimpse into a different approach to creating a garden that suits the individual gardener.

A number of homes will be On Show, allowing you to see first hand just what sort of residences are available. You can also enjoy a gentle stroll through the estate enjoying the 18 hectares of parklike surrounds. At the Louis Sennet Centre there will be teas, delicious snacks and light lunches, and on Saturday morning a market, run by village residents.

The entrance fee is R20 per person and tickets will be on sale at the Woodgrove Village Gate. As this is a fundraiser for Sunnyside Village - Mowana all profits will go to assisting residents with toiletries. Entrance fee and the market will be cash only – no cards.

Woodgrove Village is 28A Howick Road, Pietermaritzburg

and Blackwood's

08/10/2025

Residents enjoying croquet on a Monday

24/09/2025

HERITAGE DAY 2025

What a special day this is on our South African calendar! We all gathered to enjoy the diverse cultures through the beautiful beaded outfits, intricately embroidered saris, good ol' vellies, wors rolls and melktert and dancing and singing. A very big thank you to all that made it possible with donations of lucky prizes and eats, sorting out music and the energetic dancing.


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06/09/2025

National Anthem time 🇿🇦

Well done to the early arrivals for your patriotism.

18/07/2025

You’re invited to visitWoodgrove Village On Show
Saturday, 19 July: 11 am to 1 pm

The Woodgrove Village will be on show with two homes available to view.

Do you relish your independence but want the reassurance of being part of the Mowana family? Then Woodgrove Village is ideal. You continue to live independently, in your own home but can connect with peers and enjoy the communal facilities and activities.

In Independent Living at Woodgrove Villageon a life rights basis and on show:

27 Cypress Way - This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom (one en-suite), free-standing home offers stunning views over the village and tranquil gardens. It has an open-plan lounge and dining room, a separate study, and a kitchen. There is a double garage and a spacious courtyard.

Total Acquisition Cost: R 2 496 100 Levy: R5025 per month

29 Cypress Way - This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom (one en-suite), free-standing home offers beautiful views over the village and tranquil gardens. It has an open-plan lounge and dining room, a separate study, and a modern kitchen as well as a verandah. There is a double garage and a spacious courtyard.

Total Acquisition Cost: R2 496 000 Levy: R5028 per month

Enjoy the country feel of the park-like surroundings which create a sense of peace and tranquillity. We hope your time with us will allow you to explore all the facets of this beautiful living space.

Unable to make Saturday? Get in touch to make an appointment at a time that suits you!