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SUMMARY:Grow your own winter vegetables - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Babylonstoren prides itself on the seasonal fruit and vegetables that abound in our garden\, and we are happy to share our secrets! Join Babylonstoren’s vegetable team\, York Steyn and Tenecia Stevens\, in the vegetable garden where they will demonstrate their top growing tips and tell you more about crop rotation\, no-dig soil preparation\, compost\, mulches\, propagation and planting. The workshop includes in-depth info on seed saving and sowing cover crops. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/grow-your-own-winter-vegetables-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Explore,Food,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Sketching in Babylonstoren’s garden |  Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Inspire creativity by discovering the botanical wonders of Babylonstoren in this explorative workshop. Master gardener Gundula Deutschländer will guide guests down pathways\, focusing on various natural forms that inspire closer observation. The aim is not to create botanical illustrations\, but to have fun on the journey\, and to find your personal interpretation of curiosities in the natural environment. The class includes all paper and materials needed. All you need to bring along is a sunhat and a keen eye for form and colour. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/sketching-in-babylonstorens-garden-babylonstoren-2/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250410T100000
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SUMMARY:Risotto 101: a celebration of our farm-grown rice | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join head chef Schalk Vlok for a practical workshop on making the best risotto – from the farm to your table. Farmer Ian de Villiers takes us on a stroll to Babylonstoren’s rice paddy where we grow our own carnaroli rice\, traditionally used for making risotto.Back in the kitchen\, chef Schalk will demonstrate how to create lip-smacking risotto in the traditional Italian style\, from scratch. From this basic recipe\, different styles and risotto variations will be made and tasted. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Old Bakery is included. \n \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/risotto-101-a-celebration-of-our-farm-grown-rice-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Explore,Food,Shopping,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250416T153000
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SUMMARY:Combat garden pests\, naturally  |  Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Toss out the pesticides! Our botanist\, Ernst van Jaarsveld\, and entomologist\, Arné Stander\, will teach you how to plan a garden ecosystem that encourages predatory birds\, insects\, spiders and other garden animals to restore the balance in your garden – the way nature intended. _Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/combat-garden-pests-naturally-babylonstoren-2/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Explore,Family,Food,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250423T100000
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DTSTAMP:20241119T102149Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the secret life of bees |  Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:We host our workshops during the warmer seasons\, when the garden is buzzing with Cape honeybees\, hard at work foraging for pollen and nectar. The workshop starts with a guided walk through the garden to explore the bees’ favourite spots\, from nectar-filled annual flowers to pollen-rich trees. We’ll then invite you to put on your beekeeping suit and discover a collection of diverse beehives – including the traditional woven skep\, the practical Langstroth with moveable frames\, and the much-talked-about flow hives. Our beekeeper\, Arné Stander\, will share the story of the indigenous Cape honeybee and explain the basics of beekeeping. \nPlease bring along your sun hat for the garden walk and closed shoes such as gumboots or wellies or high-ankle hiking boots for the practical session with beekeeping suits. \nSteaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. \nA refreshing lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included. \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/discover-the-secret-life-of-bees-babylonstoren-4/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250425T083000
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SUMMARY:Bank on it! Seed saving and swopping in the Soetmelksvlei garden  |  Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg\, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard of Soetmelksvlei\, which represents a time when life was simpler and craftsmanship was treasured. Here\, herbal queen Gundula Deutschländer will guide us through the Soetmelksvlei garden and farmyard to find a cure in nature. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/bank-on-it-seed-saving-and-swopping-in-the-soetmelksvlei-garden-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Explore,Family,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Craft your own homemade soaps -  Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:In the Scented Room\, you’ll learn how essential oils are distilled before using these in your own soap. Practical advice on the intricacies of natural soapmaking\, such as infusing\, preparing and casting soap will be shared by Babylonstoren’s in-house compounder\, Gavin Hendriks. Creating and blending of iconic Babylonstoren products such as moisturisers will be explored. Guests get to take home their own creations at the end of the day. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Tasting Room is included.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/craft-your-own-homemade-soaps-babylonstoren-7/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,Shopping,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250430T153000
DTSTAMP:20241220T142926Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the world of Babylonstoren’s olives | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Put on your hat and slip on a pair of comfortable shoes – we’re going to the orchards! Take a stroll through the olive orchards with farmer Ian de Villiers who will explain how to grow\, maintain and harvest olives. We then move from orchard to press as Petrus van Eeden\, our resident olive man\, explains the production process. A tasting of this season’s fresh olive oils will follow in the newly renovated Babylonstoren olive tasting room. Steaming coffee from the Farm. Lunch in the Tasting Room is included.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/explore-the-world-of-babylonstorens-olives-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Explore,Food,Outdoor
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