A Home for All Ages

Life in St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Country Estate, with its slow pace, friendly community and natural beauty, offers all the charm and appeal of an idyllic KZN Midlands way of life. The farm-like environment, lush green spaces, clean air and scenic vistas backdrop this peaceful sanctuary.   Cycling trails, three dams, communal allotment gardens and a host of indoor and outdoor activities enhance this easy country lifestyle. Adults enjoy weekend walks or cycle...

More Than a Lifeline

In the picturesque town of Howick, a remarkable venture took its first breath on 15 September 2017. St Michael’s Ambulance Service emerged, not as a mere emergency response unit but as a holistic healthcare initiative aimed at serving the Midlands community. From its inception, the organisation has blended cutting-edge technology with heartfelt compassion, setting a new standard for private ambulance services.   St Michael’s headquarters, often referred to as a “Home Away from Home”, reflects...

Exceptional Care in a Country Setting

The new Care Centre at St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Estate now offers 24-hour, professional, person-centred nursing care under the expert guidance of Sr Elaine Langlois and Sr Dianne Duckworth. Many will remember Elaine as the founder of Wembley House Sub Acute Hospital, and Dianne is well known in the area as a highly qualified and experienced career nurse.   Embodying the essence of a KZN Midlands farm lifestyle, the centre has the warm...

Chasing Views

For those who are from here, and those who are not, you might wonder where you can go to gaze at the lush countryside beauty or faraway mountainscapes whether you’re wanting to have a delicious lunch, go on a peaceful walk, or experience something more extended like a weekend away.   Sometimes amazing views can sneak up on you and leave you totally gobsmacked as you come face-to-face with them, and sometimes you can go...