Roses are red, violets are blue, here are some 1000 Hills deals just for you!
In the Valley of a 1000 Hills, some of our members are doing some great promotions to honour the day of love – which this year falls on a Friday so it’s the perfect opportunity to make a romantic weekend of it, especially as the specials are really amazing, fun and affordable! We’ve done the work of finding the deals so you can just explore Romance in the Valley of a 1000 Hills with 10 Deals Just For You!
Without Valentine’s Day in February – February would just be bleh – like a January extension. We all need a spring in our step and a sparkle in our eye to lift the mood after dreary January – and Valentine’s Day does just that.
10 Valentines Deals for You in the Valley of a 1000 Hills
Umgeni Steam Train Shorties
What can be more romantic than a ride on a vintage steam train… We invite you to take a trip behind the newly-refurbished Maureen – the 112 year old class 3BR locomotive as we meander along the Valley of 1000 Hills. Steam Train Shorties will be offered on Sunday 16 Feb. There is no need to book, you can just pitch, get a ticket from the ticket office, and hop on the train. There are rides every hour on the hour from 9am until 3pm, Before or after your trip, you can browse through the Inchanga Station Craft Market where there are various treasures on sale, food to suit most tastes & activities for the whole family. Visit the Inchanga Railway Museum situated in the Old Station Master’s House or find Thomas & Friends in the Modeller’s Shed on the platform.
- Please ensure you bring cash or use Zapper as there are no card facilities nor ATMS.
- For more information visit the Umgeni Steam Train website.
- Steam Train Shortie tickets are R80 per person
Romantic Valentine’s Evening at Macnut Farm
The multi award winning Macnut Farm in Lello Road is one of the most magnificent, beautiful, romantic places for miles around. Overlooking the Umhlatuzana River, it is the most tranquil and magical setting for you and your loved one. Your hosts Hannah and Paul are hosting a romantic dinner for two on Valentine’s evening. It comprises a love potion on arrival, a seafood starter, a delicious assortment of meats, savouries, cheeses, pates, condiments and side dishes, with a decadent chocolate parfait for pudding. There are vegan options on request.
- The price is R450 per person.
- For more info or to book visit the Macnut Farm website.
Let Love Rescue You
Impala Ridge Farm and Paw Print rescue and rehoming are joining forces to present a delicious Valentines brunch on Saturday 15 February from 9am until 11am, to celebrate the joy of unconditional love we share with our rescue pets. Tickets include brunch, tea and coffee, lucky draw and mystery prizes. There will be a good old fashioned kissing booth – for you to cuddle some of the pets up for adoption.
- Tickets R200
- WhatsApp 060 685 0889 to book your seat.
- Venue is Impala Farm, 8 Impala Ridge Drive in Drummond
Valentine’s Trail Run at Fig Tree Farm for SPCA
For those who love the outdoors, and love our dogs – and who doesn’t – there is a Sunday morning trail run on 16 February as a fund raiser for Kloof and Highway SPCA at Fig Tree Farm on Inanda Road . There will be lucky draw prizes, coffee, food and refreshments are available and dogs onleads are welcome. The event is supported by Dean Wright from Beloved Long Runs.
- Visit NAAT to enter
- Late entries on the day from 7am
- 4km – R50 / 8km – R100
- 8am start.
Valentine’s Books at Focus on Family
Focus on the Family, in their new premises on 116 Old Main Road, recognises that romance, dating and marriage in the present complicated society, is not as plain sailing as one would think. For their Valentine’s special, they are promoting a series of straight forward self-help books to help people navigate love language, kingdom marriage, Godly dating, daily romantic devotionals and relationship guidelines and advice.
- Valentine’s best buys books are available at their bookstore located on 116 Old Main, Road, Bothas Hill .
- The books are available in-store and on their website.
Valentine’s Day Couples Padel Tournament
Fig Tree Farm is hosting a Padel tournament for couples on Saturday 15 February from 3pm until 7pm. The dress code is “Valentine’s” and there are lots of prizes to be won.
- R400 per player
- Prizes sponsored by TreeSpa, Manolis and Green Cola
- Register on Playtomic
Karaoke at SPCA
Sing a love song to your beloved! Here is something different to do on Saturday morning after Valentine’s. The fabulous Belinda Dolphin will be on hand to sing a few ballads in her own inimitable way, but also to encourage wannabe crooners to take the mic and sing something sweet for their special person. All this takes place in the tea garden on Saturday 15 February at Kloof and Highway
SPCA. All the shops and eateries will be open to enjoy a fun morning out.
Breakfast and lunch at Pot and Kettle
Pot and Kettle never disappoints – always a spectacular view, which changes mood with the weather, and always tasty value-for-money meals.For Valentine’s Day – on offer is a special breakfast. The deal is 2x delicious breakfasts with 2 mimosas (that’s champagne and orange juice) or 2x flavoured cappuccinos, which costs R150 per couple And they are offering a special Valentines Lunch – a delicious Ploughman’s platter to share, with a bottle of wine. All in for R195 per couple. AND on 8 February Royal Icing is running a fun and participative Valentine’s Cookie decorating workshop at the Pot and Kettle, from 10am. Participants all get 7 – 8 baked biscuits, bags of Royal Icing to decorate the biscuits, and icing tools – and all the info needed to decorate fabulous cookies! The morning includes a cup of tea / coffee and a scone with toppings.
- Pot and Kettle – 136 Old Main Rd, Botha’s Hill
- Valentine’s meals – to book – 031 7771312
- Cookie icing workshop – to book – 071 411 6146
Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust
Ubuntu Ground Café – the fabulous al-fresco restaurant at the HACT is offering a yummy Valentine’s offer for the month of February. They are serving crumbed or pan-fried chicken breast with chips or salad, and ice cream and chocolate sauce for a super affordable R150 for two. On 14 and 15 February, iThemba’s closet heart and hope thrift shop will be open. As of course will be all the other shops, and the plant nursery and Woza Moya.
AmmaZulu Palace
The splendid AmmaZulu Palace – surely one of the most interesting and majestic, impressive hotels / art galleries in the country is offering a month long special for couples to enjoy the extraordinary experience of staying in a beautiful suite midst some astonishing art and curiosities.
The Valentine’s special is valid from 1 Feb to 1 Mar 2025. Get 20% off all accommodation fees. The Promo code is Val2025.