After brief attempts by the Boers to establish themselves firstly in the Durban area and then subsequently outside Pietermaritzburg they returned to the Wasbank valley. The title deeds were issued in 1852. The name of the farm is derived from the particular stop-over when the Voortrekkers washed their clothes on the way to the Battle of the 16th of December. Set in a park like garden, the Manor House is a spacious and comfortable homestead where up to four families can, with ease be accommodated and with Goose cottage additional. The bird-life is exceptional as the farm has both sweet and sour veld with indigenous trees in abundance.
Game is plentiful as impala, kudu, duck, mountain reedbuck have found sanctuary here.
Horse riding may be arranged. The horses are bred on the farm and are used to work the cattle. They are not suitable for inexperienced novice riders. A guide is available to accompany all walkers and riders over the farm. This is advisable, due to the extensiveness of the terrain.