It is that time again! 2019... arriving... arriving... arrived!

Yes, it has started: the madness in the stores and shopping malls filling up with ‘Christmas cheer’. Now is the perfect time to escape to Casta Diva Boutique Hotel – a hidden sanctuary north of Pretoria where you and a few friends can break away from the consumer-driven holiday season... your place to retreat.

Casta Diva now boasts a total of 30 beautifully decorated, elegant accommodations.

In addition to four-star accommodation, this boutique hotel offers the culinary skills of the Charisma Restaurant kitchen team. Here, the food is excellent, the ambience is elegant, the service like no other, and the experience is always memorable. Book a table for a romantic dinner, a small family function or simply just a special meal.

If you enjoy supporting established or up-and-coming local artists, book tickets for one of the events hosted in the intimate Vissi d’Arte Theatre/Art Gallery on a Saturday evening. Visit the ‘Casta Diva’s Vissi d’Arte’ Facebook page for updates on events.

So, whether it is a break away from the Christmas madness, a relaxed Christmas lunch, or a way to rejuvenate and prepare for the new year before work starts and life commences, why not find peace at an oasis just outside the city?

Take time for yourself and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the best-kept secret in Gauteng – Casta Diva Boutique Hotel, the place to… Enjoy life.

On stage at Casta Diva’s Vissi D’Arte Theatre in December: Andiswa Makana’s Homecoming Opera Gala With Friends on 8 December at 19:00.

This special classical performance has been organised by young, upcoming baritone Andries Aldrich in celebration of South African-born, international sensation, soprano Andiswa Makana as she returns to South Africa. Makana will perform opera arias and duets, lieder, and operetta arias and duets. She will be joined on stage by her dear friends Coert Grobbelaar (tenor) and Andries Aldrich (baritone), and will be accompanied on piano by legendary accompanist Susan Swanepoel. Be ready for an intimate concert of a lifetime, you will not want to miss this one!

Entrance is free, but a donation for the participating artists is highly appreciated. To book, call 071 141 4938 or email info@castadiva.co.za