{"id":106439,"date":"2015-11-30T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/106439\/relax-and-unwind-in-a-farmyard-setting\/"},"modified":"2015-11-30T13:45:28","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T11:45:28","slug":"relax-and-unwind-in-a-farmyard-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/11\/30\/relax-and-unwind-in-a-farmyard-setting\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy some good old farmyard magic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nestled in the heart of Norton Small Farms lies an unlikely gem \u2013 Grants Dairy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Owned by Elandshaven residents Dalene and Wesley Grant, the dairy has been in existence for about 12 years.<\/p>

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In the middle of suburbia, it offers a unique \u201ctime out\u201d for stressed families as it features a farmyard and play area for children, as well as a relaxing eatery, Plaasstoep Country Caf\u00e9, where parents can relax while their children enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n

The dairy also has a farm-deli where cheese, milk, dairy products and other homemade goodies are on sale.<\/p>

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An interesting thing about the dairy is that although the main income comes from cow\u2019s milk which is sourced from a farm in Heidelberg, the dairy also offers goat\u2019s milk products.<\/p>\n

The dairy supplies products to many restaurants.<\/p>\n

The goats are special Saanen Dairy Goats.<\/p>\n

The breed originated in Switzerland in the Saane Valley and the milk produced is generally only three to four per cent fat.<\/p>\n

The Saanen is white in colour and they are sensitive to sunlight.<\/p>\n

The goats are kept on the property and Abel Rakgoale looks after them and milks them.<\/p>\n

The goat\u2019s milk products are produced at the dairy.<\/p>\n

The dairy is open to the public from 8am to 4pm, Tuesdays to Fridays, from 8am to 3pm on Saturdays and from 11am to 3pm on Sundays.<\/p>\n

Birthday parties and school groups can also be hosted at the dairy, situated at 114 Jacoba Street, Norton Small Farms.<\/p>\n

For more information about the dairy call 011 902-8490 or email to grantsdairy@iburst.co.za<\/p>\n