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Isted Coat of Arms
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Family Origin:
History shows that throught the centuries the Isted Family Name is originally of Anglo-Saxon origin A village by the name of Isted has historically been part of Denmark until 1918 when it was transferred to Germany following a referendum. Disappointingly, since then it has officially been known as Idstedt. Further origins show possible movement from Scandinavia, Denmark then movement to Sussex in England. The story of the South African Isted Family History begins with the immigration of the original 1820 Settlers into South Africa. The Isted family, along with the Sephtons and Gush families moved to the area now known as of New England, Wartrail, Moshesesford bordering the former Transkei & Lesotho in the North Eastern Cape at the tip of the majestic Drakensberg Mountain Range known as the Witteberg. The current Isted Family owning what is known today as the Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve moved to the area on the 3rd of the 3rd month 1933 where the farm Ossa was bought by …Torr. This land was owned by the Joubert brothers who were the builders of the Jouberts Pass ( 3rd steepest mountain pass in South Africa ) Jack Isted moved from the original family area of Wartrail ( After world war II where he was a B52 bomber pilot) then married Dorothy Torr and bought the original family farm Ossa. Operations of sheep farming expanded and additional land was acquired to then later incorporate cattle farming as well. The farms where then bought over by Dick Isted who married Margot Meyer ( Originally from Bethal – Transvaal ) who expanded the operations into a commercial farming venture with four sons Edwin, Chris, Kevin & Leslie Isted to what it is today. Today the operation expands and continues with the living memory of their youngest son Leslie Isted.
Dick & Margot Isted have built on and passed on a legacy to the fourth generation of Isteds in the area which is known as ‘die hoeke” The exciting yet challenging process of farming and tending the land as well as the introduction of eco-tourism which is now known as the Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve is part of the vision of the Isted Family which is not only to improve & expand the farming operations but also to share the area with visitors who can appreciate the beauty of nature and the preservation thereof. |
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The Isted Family - your hosts:
 Dick & Margot Isted
Dick Isted has extensive knowledge in business & agriculture. He consults & mentors both fellow farmers, businessmen and manages multiple upliftment projects in the rural environment to local communities. Margot has a pharmacy background and is a dynamic business women. She has a passion for people & sharing outdoors and healthy living with visitors and friends to Lammergeier.
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 Edwin Isted & Genevieve Martin
Edwin Isted is the oldest of the four sons who lives in Jhb. He is a specialist in business analysis and strategy. Edwin is dynamic businessman, avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast. If mountains are around he is sure to conquer them on foot! Genevieve ( Fiance) is the epitome of enthusiasm and life. Currently she operates in the corporate arena but is mostly at home when in the bush and or when around people.
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 Chris,Kath & Lauren Isted
Lauren Chris & Kath Isted have interests in both farming and tourism. Both Chris & Kath were instrumental in the establishment of the Lammergeier Reserve and have expanded there operations back into the original family region of Wartrail. They are both active in tourism with their own operation as well as in the broader community. Being outdoor enthusiast Chris particular excels at enduro racing being crowned “Two wheeler King of the Mountains” for several years running. The youngest of the Isted family is baby Lauren who never fails to entertain all around her!
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 Kevin Isted
Kevin currently handles the marketing and part of operations of Lammergeier. He has interests in business as well as the farming enterprises. The outdoors is where he is at home the most sharing everything from the magnificence of the surrounding nature with Lammergeier’s visitors to the background of the preservation of this little piece of paradise and the vision for its potential. Max the Pyrenean Mountain dog is the local jester and sure to entertain all and sundry.
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