The Owl House is Nieu Bethesda's most famous landmark and attraction.
This was the home and birthplace in 1897 of Helen Martins. In her fifties after the death of her parents she embarked on the transformation of her modest Karoo dwelling, using basic ingredients such as ground glass bottles and cement. It is an amazing place to visit!
The walls and even some ceilings in each room of the house are covered with crushed glass and paint. The windows also come in various colours of glass.
Outside is the Camel Yard crowded with sculptures.

Entrance

One of the rooms

Part of the kitchen

Window

Outside in the Camel Yard

Outside in the Camel Yard

One of the many owls

Outside in the Camel Yard

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