The 50 year golden sunrise

​My eyes opened and gold poured in.  Then my lungs opened too, and I took in the chill fresh morning air. 
   

For the out door lovers sunrise at Wide Horizons Mountain Retreat is spectacular. A great space to reflect

This was 9th July 1973. Sunrise. My very first visit to Wide Horizons. I kept a diary in those days, so have an accurate contemporaneous record of the fact as well as my enriched memory of the moment.
 
For every visitor to this hidden jewel in Africa, there will be a special something: a sound, a sight, a smell.  It will be for a moment and that special moment will grow. You have to be there to drink in the place with all your senses to sow that memory seed.  A lovely website photo will offer only a taste of what awaits you.

Wide Horizons Main Lodge has ample space, perfect to celebrate birthdays, special occasions, corporate events & team builds in Eswatini

The colors of my first visit five decades ago have been enhanced by three more visits, each to celebrate significant birthdays, mine and of my dear lifelong friend, Rose Roques.  As well as the celebrations, each has laid down new memories.  The night sounds, the smell of abundant flowers and sometimes damp earth, the enticing horizon beneath the big blue skies.

​With all this as the canvas, I have painted never to be forgotten experiences: whitewater rafting (a single day, on and often in the river, was vivid enough to last me and my family a lifetime), trips exploring the magical Eswatini using Wide Horizons as a base, walks along the local trails and more.

Martin Farrell at Wide Horizon Mountain Retreat, facilitating an outdoor team build and strategy session for All Out Africa

​As a young man I adventured through Africa working and traveling, discovering its ways.   Each time I have returned, I have found changes – ATM's, tar roads, telephones.  But what draws me back is not only the special nature of Africa, but the vast stillness of this place. 
 
And also I know that every day I wake, wherever I am on earth, that same sun will be rising, waiting to pour gold into the eyes of those who are lucky or wise enough to open their eyes to it.   

Written by Martin Farrell
Martin Farrell is a certified professional facilitator, accredited by the International Association of Facilitators (IAF)  Tipping points in life  Live Well Die Wise group starting 27th May

If you are looking for a peaceful space with spectacular views, you may want to visit us. Come and see for yourself and decide if you want to bring your team here. Team Builds or out of town business meetings and business strategy sessions must not be overlooked. The outdoors will elevate everyone's mood and help get their creative juices flowing ...

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