{"id":1161,"date":"2026-04-14T14:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/?page_id=1161"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:58:25","slug":"carol-ann-sa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/carol-ann-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to a Place of Rest, Connection and Warmth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nestled in a secure estate in the heart of Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa, I am Carol-Anne du Preez, and I warmly invite you into a space created with intention, care, and genuine hospitality.<br>Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Cape Winelands\u2014with its majestic mountains and rolling vineyards\u2014this is a place where the pace slows, and the soul can breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Home with Purpose<\/strong><br>During the week, I work in Stellenbosch, following a steady daily rhythm. Yet beyond my working hours, my home becomes something more\u2014a welcoming haven for women from around the world seeking rest, renewal, and meaningful connection.<br>This is not simply accommodation. It is an invitation into a shared experience of life, warmth, and restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who This is For<\/strong><br>If you are feeling exhausted from life\u2019s demands, recovering from a burnout, in need of time to reflect, or simply seeking encouragement\u2014this space is for you.<br>If you long for a place where you can gently lay down the pressure, remove the mask, and just be yourself without expectation, you will find that here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You Can Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Spirit of Togetherness<br>Spend time in a relaxed and welcoming environment where connection comes naturally and every guest is valued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared Cooking Experiences<br>Discover the richness of traditional South African cuisine as we cook together\u2014while also celebrating and learning from your own favorite recipes and traditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaningful Conversations<br>Engage in heartfelt conversations, share your story, and explore the beauty of different cultures and life journeys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space to Rest and Restore<br>Whether you are seeking quiet reflection or gentle companionship, you will find both here\u2014without pressure, at your own pace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Global Friendship<\/strong><br>My vision is simple yet meaningful: to create a \u201cGlobal Friendship\u201d\u2014a space where women from different parts of the world can meet, connect, and leave enriched, encouraged, and restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You Are Welcome Here<\/strong><br>If you are a woman seeking peace, authentic connection, and a true taste of South African hospitality, this home is open to you.<br>You are welcome to make contact through the website to begin your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I look forward to welcoming you\u2014not just as a guest, but as part of a shared journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled in a secure estate in the heart of Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa, I am Carol-Anne du Preez, and I warmly invite you into a space created with intention, care, and genuine hospitality.Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Cape Winelands\u2014with its majestic mountains and rolling vineyards\u2014this is a place where the pace [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1161","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"3.0.2","language":"de","enabled_languages":["en","de"],"languages":{"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"de":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1161"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1161\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1166,"href":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1161\/revisions\/1166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/global-friendship.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}