SUMMER NEWS

For more on the ONS Botanicals enterprise here in their words is the story:

"Nestled beneath the Swartberg mountains, Prince Albert has long inspired artists and storytellers. From this timeless setting comes ONS Karoo Botanicals—a celebration of the town and its people. Every scent, story, and penny from ONS supports the Prince Albert Community Trust’s mental health and well-being programs.

ONS empowers young people with beauty and counselling training, through a community salon, and opportunities for personal growth from early childhood to youth empowerment.

Join us at ONS Karoo Botanicals for weekly pizza evenings on the stoep, enjoy exquisite TWG Tea, and our range of body and lifestyle products on sale in the Langhuis retail space. By supporting ONS, you help us build a thriving, healthy community. ONS has found a home at the Langhuis building at the African Relish venue with support of Lisa and Philip Key and their family. We are truly grateful for their support.

ONS PARTNERS

WILSCHA SKINCARE

ONS Karoo Botanicals is proud to partner with WilschaSkincare, a brand with over 35 years of expertise in skin and body care. As our training partner, Wilscha has crafted the ONS body range using natural, nourishing ingredients. This collaboration celebrates self-care while supporting the mental health programs of the Prince Albert Community Trust.

HONEST CHOCOLATE

ONS Karoo Botanicals is excited to partner with Honest Chocolate, a Cape Town-based artisanal bean-to-bar chocolatier. Using organic ingredients and time-honored methods, Honest Chocolate crafts pure, sustainable treats. Each Honest for ONS wrapper features artwork by local Prince Albert artists - a sweet blend of flavor and creativity!

O’LIVE

ONS Karoo Botanicals proudly partners with O’live, a brand passionate about organic, handmade skincare. Using locally sourced olive oil, essential oils, and Ghanaian shea butter, O’live brings ethical beauty to every ONS soap bar and candle.

TWG TEA

ONS Karoo Botanicals proudly partners with The Tea Chest who brings TWG Tea to South Africa. TWG Tea is known for sourcing the finest teas and infusing them with natural ingredients like Madagascar vanilla and real strawberries. Perfect for hot Karoo days or chilly winters, this collaboration celebrates nature’s bounty and the joy of a healing cup of tea.

TWG workshop on Langhuis veranda.

ARTIST COLLABORATION: REBECCA HAYSOM

We’re excited to collaborate with Rebecca Haysom, an artist who combines storytelling and creativity. Inspired by 18th-century explorer Robert Jacob Gordon, her whimsical drawings adorn our walls and ONS products, sparking curiosity and self-expression.

ARTIST COLLABORATION: SHEILA COUTOUVIDIS

ONS partners with Sheila Coutouvidis, an artist whose vibrant works capture the beauty of the Karoo. Her creations feature on our Honest for ONS chocolate bars, and her prints are available in our retail space, celebrating colour, transformation, and creativity.

ARTIST COLLABORATION: SUE SAVAGE

Sue Savage brings her mastery of clay to our ONS candle range with hand-crafted pinch pots inspired by the Karoo’s natural beauty.”

4 December 2024