Garden Town Stellenbosch, one of the country’s most prominent garden lifestyle celebrations, is set to return from 25 October to 3 November 2024, offering a fusion of vibrant botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks, and unique garden tours. What sets Garden Town Stellenbosch apart is its decentralised format, encompassing Workshops, Talks, Tours and Event across… Continue reading Garden Town Stellenbosch
1st November 2024, 08:30 - 14:30 Presented by Martjie Malan Please meet us at the Babylonstoren ticket office. Book now Only 10 spaces available. Milk tart is the unofficial national dessert of South Africa. It features in the traditional style – with a liberal sprinkle of cinnamon – at any self-respecting home industry store and… Continue reading Cape cookery: traditional melktert, melkkos & koesisters
Join us for an Intimate Winemakers’ Brunch at Benguela Cove Join us at Benguela Cove for our Summer Winemakers’ Brunch on 2 November 2024. Enjoy a delicious brunch paired with award-winning wines. Meet our winemakers and explore our latest vintages while taking in views of the lagoon. This event offers a great opportunity to taste… Continue reading Summer Winemaker’s Brunch at Benguela Cove
Stellenbosch's historic town hall will host its first-ever classical music concert as part of the renowned Garden Town Stellenbosch celebrations, featuring the full Stellenbosch City Orchestra and leading South African vocal talents on 2 November. The Garden Town Classics concert is set to be the concluding highlight of the annual Stellenbosch Garden Town, which has… Continue reading INAUGURAL OPEN-AIR CLASSICS SPECTACULAR TO CROWN STELLENBOSCH GARDEN TOWN
Join the 2024 Wrap-up Ride for Renosterveld and be part of a thrilling cycling event in partnership with the Bottelary Hills Conservancy & MTB Trails. This event will be on the last day of Garden Town, wrapping up this exciting event hosted by Stellenbosch! Starting and ending at Jordan Wine Estate, this ride offers two exhilarating routes:… Continue reading Wrap-up Ride for Renosterveld
The Old Vine Project is proud to announce the Old Vine Experience on the 5th and 6th of November 2024, where a selection of Certified Heritage Vineyards wines can be tasted in the magnificent setting of the Ernie Els Winery, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch. The cost per person is R1250.00 per evening, which includes all wine tastings and… Continue reading An Old Vine Experience with the OVP
R1200 p.p. 6th November 2024, 10:00 - 15:30 Presented by Ernst van Jaarsveld & Arné Stander Please meet us at the Farm Shop Book now Only 15 places available A thriving freshwater pond in your garden creates a habitat for various animals and plants. A well-established pond becomes a functioning ecosystem, including amphibians, freshwater invertebrates,… Continue reading Create a natural freshwater pond at Babylonstoren
R1200 p.p. 7th November 2024, 10:00 - 15:00 Presented by Schalk Vlok & Didi Brink Please meet us at the Farm Shop Book now Only 15 places available Join our gardeners and chef for the morning harvest in our Kitchen Garden (aka the Moestuin), which is planted with a variety of seasonal vegetables and edible… Continue reading Festive table: Showstopping summer salads at Babylonstoren
Join us on the lawns at The Steenberg Hotel and Tryn for an unforgettable evening with the talented local comedian, Alan Committie. Prepare for laughter as he brings his signature wit and humour to the stage in one of his renowned comedy shows. Join us for a night of entertainment. Date and Time: Thursday 7th… Continue reading Steenberg Comedy Night featuring Alan Committie
Wine down or rather wind down your week with our November First Thursdays Wine Event, featuring the sophisticated and scintillating Saxenburg. Enjoy a light 3-course meal while discovering new wines or enjoying old favourites. This experience offers a wonderful chance to broaden your taste buds and explore exceptional wines, all while relaxing with friends. Saxenburg… Continue reading First Thursdays Wine Event
The epic Greyton Wine Weekend is now in its 4th year! Once again, this picture perfect country village will provide the setting for a glorious summer weekend of tasting wine from over 40 producers. Visitors return year after year for a repeat experience so, if you haven’t been yet, make 2024 YOUR year to discover… Continue reading Greyton Wine Weekend 2024
R1500 p.p. 8th November 2024, 08:30 - 14:30 Presented by Jaco Koegelenberg Please meet us at the Babylonstoren ticket office. Book now Only 10 spaces available. Observe our master butcher in his element in this hands-on workshop. Come and make your own salami at Soetmelksvlei, a new Babylonstoren excursion. Following a short ride along the… Continue reading Master meat: make your own salami & charcuterie at Babylonstoren
Join us on Friday evening, 8 November at Flagstone Wines for a special screening of 'Notting Hill'. Flagstone Wines is hosting a movie night on Friday, 8 November 2024, where we'll be screening Notting Hill. Cost: R400 for 2 people (includes two tickets, a bottle of Poetry wine of your choice, and a cheese board) Ticket includes: 2 tickets… Continue reading Movie Night at Flagstone Wines
You might have driven down the Blaauwklippen Road on your way to one of the fantastic wineries in this valley but have you ever dreamed of running along the Blouklip River, up towards the Helderberg mountain and along Stellenbosch mountain, passing these beautiful wineries along the way? Every year we grow the event and improve where we can. This… Continue reading Blouklip Trail Run
Cape Town's favourite summer staple will be back from October 2024 to May 2025 featuring non-stop entertainment, breathtaking venues and local food vendors. My Best Friend’s Wedding is a 1997 romantic comedy film. The film stars Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, and Rupert Everett. A woman’s long-time friend reveals he’s engaged, she realizes she loves… Continue reading My Best Friend’s Wedding at Nederburg Wine Estate
R1200 p.p. 13th November 2024, 10:00 - 15:30 Presented by Liesl van der Walt & Elzé Bresler Please meet us at the Farm Shop Book now Only 15 places available Join us for a garden walk to find your favourites among all the fragrant roses. Admire with us the vigorous heritage roses like Rosa Mme… Continue reading Fragrant garden roses at Babylonstoren
You spoke, and we listened. Our annual Jazz Under the Stars event is back by popular demand, and tickets are already selling like hotcakes! A perfect start to your summer season of relaxed enjoyment with family and friends, this year’s affair, scheduled for Friday, 15 November, once again features Moonshine, a jazz ensemble led by… Continue reading Jazz under the stars at Vergenoegd Low
Doggie Picnic at ASARA Wine Estate 16 November | 11am - 5pm It's time for a paw-some day out at ASARA Wine Estate! Bring your fur babies and step back into the roaring 1920s with our Gatsby-themed Doggie Picnic! Live entertainment to keep you and your pups wagging along Dress your furry friend in their… Continue reading Doggie Picnic at ASARA Wine Estate
Dirty Dancing is a 1987 American romantic drama dance film, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It tells the story of Frances “Baby” Houseman (Grey), a young woman who falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle (Swayze) at a vacation resort Doors Open 17:00 PM • Movie Starts 20:00 PM • No alcohol is… Continue reading The Galileo Open Air Cinema – Dirty Dancing
R1200 p.p. 20th November 2024, 10:00 - 15:00 Presented by Arné Stander Please meet us at the Farm Shop Book now Only 15 places available Bring your binoculars and comfortable shoes and join us for a walk through the garden and other parts of the farm to spot some of our feathered friends. At Babylonstoren,… Continue reading Birding at Babylonstoren
Let the four core elements of nature – earth, air, fire and water – guide you in a soulful, yet intriguing wine and musical quest at our estate in Stellenbosch, on Thursday, 21 November, from 18:00 to 22:00. Savour the magical diversity of our wines as the festive season comes alive with the incredible sounds… Continue reading A Wine & Musical Journey at Vergenoegd Low
R1500 p.p. 22nd November 2024, 08:30 - 14:30 Presented by Martjie Malan Please meet us at the Babylonstoren ticket office. Book now Only 10 spaces available. Bobotie is considered the national dish of South Africa, having been served at a special dinner by the United Nations Women’s Organisation in 1954. It is one of the… Continue reading Cape cooking: traditional bobotie with seasonal chutney
After many sold out performances, Mark Haze is bringing his incredible show Masters of Rock to Franschhoek Cellar! Read what audiences have said... WOW!!! What a performance. What a night. Brilliant. Faultless! Outstanding!!! Such talent, passion and hard work made an unforgettable show. Best live rock show in SA! Best of the best! What an… Continue reading Mark Haze presents Masters of Rock at Franschhoek Cellar
2024 Villiera Fizzy Festival: Glam Rock & Pop Edition – 40 Years of Cap Classique! Step into a world of glitz, glam, and celebration as we mark 40 years of Cap Classique at Villiera Wines! Join us at the Villiera Annual Fizzy Festival for a rockin’ good time filled with iconic Cap Classiques, vibrant entertainment,… Continue reading Villiera Fizzy Fest 2024
The Kitchen Jammin Blues Band is back again to close out the year with us on Muratie’s garden terrace. Join us for the annual Year End Bash, an open-air show featuring bluesy jams, good eats and even better wine. Celebrate the end of 2024 with us, well save you a glass. Tickets: R275/pp – includes… Continue reading Muratie Year End Bash 2024 with Kitchen Jammin Blues Band
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Bubbly & Gin Summer Garden Party & Polo on Saturday, 23 November. Picture lush green lawns, the sun gently warming your skin and the delightful clinking of glasses as you mingle with fellow enthusiasts. Explore over 20 stands showcasing the finest Bubbly & Gin producers. Sip, savour… Continue reading The Bubbly & Gin Summer Garden Party & Polo
Laborie Heritage Wine Estate Presents The Laborie Longtable: A Dinner Under the Stars Join us on Saturday, November 25th, for an enchanting dining experience in the heart of our renowned vineyards in Paarl. The four-course dinner will be served amidst the vineyards, with the picturesque Paarl mountains as the backdrop. With live music, a Paarl… Continue reading The Laborie Longtable
R1200 p.p. 26th November 2024, 10:00 - 15:30 Presented by Arné Stander Please meet us at the Farm Shop. Book now Only 15 places available Cape honeybees are honoured workers on Babylonstoren Farm – not only do they produce an abundance of honey for the breakfast table at Babel Restaurant, but they also play a… Continue reading Discover the secret life of bees at Babylonstoren
R1200 p.p. 28th November 2024, 10:00 - 15:00 Presented by Louzel Steyn & Alta Eybers Please meet us at the Farm Shop Book now Only 15 places available. Join us on the farm for a morning stroll through the garden to harvest farm-fresh eggs. We’ll use these to make our own pasta dough from scratch… Continue reading Pasta from scratch with mozzarella at Babylonstoren
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (or simply E.T.) is a 1982 American science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg. It tells the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extra-terrestrial dubbed E.T., who is left behind on Earth. Along with his friends and family, Elliott must find a way to help E.T. find his way… Continue reading The Galileo Open Air Cinema – E.T
R1500 p.p. 29th November 2024, 08:30 - 14:30 Presented by Tina-Marié Malherbe Please meet us at the Babylonstoren ticket office. Book now Only 10 spaces available. Remember plucking dainty blooms in the garden as a child, then carefully placing them between sheets of newspaper and piles of the heftiest books you could find? For centuries,… Continue reading Handcrafts at Soetmelksvlei: plant pressing at Babylonstoren
Join us for an enchanting dinner experience under the stars on a warm November evening. Nestled amongst the olive orchids and bathed in the soft shimmer of twinkling fairy lights, as we dine alfresco style. A welcome drink upon arrival to start the festivities, followed by a delightful four-course dinner, each course accompanied by a perfectly… Continue reading Alfresco Nights – Dinner under the stars
Join us for an enchanting dinner experience under the stars on a warm November evening. Nestled amongst the olive orchids and bathed in the soft shimmer of twinkling fairy lights, as we dine alfresco style. A welcome drink upon arrival to start the festivities, followed by a delightful four-course dinner, each course accompanied by a… Continue reading Alfresco Nights – Dinner Under The Stars
Get ready for a sparkling occasion in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom! The Capitec Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, is here. Discover and taste a dazzling array of Cap Classique from local producers in the picturesque Franschhoek valley, famed for its world-class wine estates and breathtaking scenery. The historic Franschhoek Huguenot Monument… Continue reading Capitec Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
Rocking the Lagoon with Cloud 9 is back Rocking the Lagoon returns with a bang, featuring Cloud 9 Band's electrifying performance this summer. Renowned for their phenomenal covers, Cloud 9 promises an unforgettable night of high-energy hits spanning the iconic decades of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Don't miss this epic musical journey under the… Continue reading Rocking the Lagoon with Cloud 9 at Benguela Cove
Rocking the Lagoon with Cloud 9 is back... Rocking the Lagoon returns with a bang, featuring Cloud 9 Band's electrifying performance this summer. Renowned for their phenomenal covers, Cloud 9 promises an unforgettable night of high-energy hits spanning the iconic decades of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Don't miss this epic musical journey under the… Continue reading Rocking the Lagoon with Cloud 9
The Proposal is a 2009 romantic comedy film. A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Ackerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen, and Betty White.
Challenge yourself at the off-road triathlon on 1 December at Paul Clüver Family Wine Estate – a day of exhilarating fun and adventure! Paul Clüver Family Wines is gearing up for the annual WW X TRI taking place on Sunday 1 December 2024! Whether you're chasing personal records or simply looking for a fun-filled family day,… Continue reading WW X TRI Triathlon at Paul Clüver Family Wines
Renowned South African opera singer Brittany Smith, a house soloist with Cape Town Opera and Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards winner, will take the stage with pianist Seung-Ree Lee. Smith has received multiple accolades for her work in opera and musical theatre, including Best Female Opera Performance and Best Lead Actress in a Musical. Lee,… Continue reading HOPE – Brittany Smith and Seung-Ree Lee
