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About the Van Zyls

THE VAN ZYLS

Let me tell you something about us…

Bruce is a modern man. He’s an early adopter who welcomes change, and upgrade, and taking risks to pioneer new territory. 

I, on the other hand, would probably throw myself in front of a bulldozer to save a historic building from ceasing to exist. I’ve never had to do it, of course, but I’m sure I would if the opportunity ever presented itself.

We’re different in our approach to change — Bruce always willing to spearhead a revolution if necessary, while I’d rather take on cultivating a movement. Perhaps, it sounds contradictory, but we’ve found it to be complimentary.

Over the years, our respects for tradition and transformation have married and produced a heartbeat for restoration we both share. We’ve discovered that while new is exciting, the old becoming like new is enthralling.

That shared heartbeat has led us home to Haven Hill.

Despite being born 8,000 miles apart, Bruce in South Africa and I on the coast of North Carolina, we made our way to each other and met in Atlanta, GA. Since then, Atlanta has been our home base and it’s our dream to raise our family in this special city.

In late 2018, we purchased our first home and named it “Haven Hill.” We’re currently restoring this old house on a hill into a 21st century haven.

It’s just one of the dreams we’re currently exploring.

To follow along on this journey, start here.