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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250423T100000
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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:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250416T153000
DTSTAMP:20241220T141436Z
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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:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250410T153000
DTSTAMP:20241220T144731Z
CREATED:20241220T144731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T144731Z
UID:73149-1744279200-1744299000@vs.sketchup.co.za
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:20250409T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250409T150000
DTSTAMP:20241220T154455Z
CREATED:20241220T145858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T154455Z
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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:20250408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250408T153000
DTSTAMP:20241227T082935Z
CREATED:20241227T082812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T082935Z
UID:73155-1744106400-1744126200@vs.sketchup.co.za
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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250331T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250331T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150811Z
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SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-31/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250330T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250330T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
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SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-30/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250329T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250329T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
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UID:73411-1743273000-1743282000@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250328T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250328T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
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SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150811Z
UID:73409-1743100200-1743109200@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250326T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150811Z
UID:73408-1743013800-1743022800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250326T153000
DTSTAMP:20241119T100724Z
CREATED:20241119T100724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T100724Z
UID:72876-1742983200-1743003000@vs.sketchup.co.za
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-3-2025-03-26/
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:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150811Z
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SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Spier-light-art-2024-Goldendean-Vesica-Piscis-210-002-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250324T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250324T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150811Z
UID:73406-1742841000-1742850000@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-24/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250323T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250323T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150811Z
UID:73405-1742754600-1742763600@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-23/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250322T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250322T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150811Z
UID:73404-1742668200-1742677200@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright-2025-03-22/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250321T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250321T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T150811Z
CREATED:20250206T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150811Z
UID:73401-1742581800-1742590800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Spier Light Art 2025 – Shining Bright
DESCRIPTION:Spier Light Art returns to Spier Wine Farm from 21 March to 21 April 2025\, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. \nWith sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape\, visitors will be free to wander\, discover\, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. \nThe exhibition is a family-friendly event that is free to the public. All the artworks are exhibited outside so the best time to visit is at dusk\, when the sun goes down and the lights come up. Bring your family and friends for a night-time adventure of illuminating art\, fresh farm air\, good wine and hearty food. \nWHEN: 21 March – 21 April\, 2025\nTIME: From 18:30\nPLACE: Spier Wine Farm\, Stellenbosch\nCOST: Free entry\, book on Dineplan\nwww.spier.co.za \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/spier-light-art-2025-shining-bright/
LOCATION:Spier Wine Estate\, R310\, Lyndoch\, wc\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Environmental,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250312T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20250303T114927Z
CREATED:20250303T114927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T114927Z
UID:73712-1741798800-1741809600@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Sunset Hike to Full Moon Hike @ Muratie
DESCRIPTION:A total hike of 3.5km to the look-out point on Dirtopia’s singletrack hiking trail. A wine station sells wine at the top\, so you can enjoy your picnic while the sun sets over Table Mountain and the Full Moon rises over Simonsberg. Booking online essential.  From R65 to R130
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/sunset-hike-to-full-moon-hike-muratie/
LOCATION:Muratie Wine Estate\, Knorhoek Rd\, Koelenhof\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7605\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Family,Hiking,Lifestyle,Students,Trail Run,Wine Route
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirtopia":MAILTO:info@dirtopia.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250302T160000
DTSTAMP:20250220T142416Z
CREATED:20250220T142416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T142416Z
UID:73684-1740909600-1740931200@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Family Market | Blaauwklippen
DESCRIPTION:Weekend plans? Sorted!\nJoin us at the Blaauwklippen Family Market for a weekend filled with local flavors\, artisanal finds\, and a warm community vibe. Stroll through our vibrant stalls\, enjoy delicious food\, and soak up the live music as we set the perfect weekend atmosphere.  No pets allowed (health & safety regulations) No outside food & drinks allowed Cashless payments only Tag your market crew and see you there!
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/family-market-blaauwklippen-2025-03-02/
LOCATION:Blaauwklippen\, R44\, Strand Road\, Western Cape\, 7600
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,Food,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Wine Route
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20250220T142416Z
CREATED:20250220T142416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T142416Z
UID:73682-1740823200-1740844800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Family Market | Blaauwklippen
DESCRIPTION:Weekend plans? Sorted!\nJoin us at the Blaauwklippen Family Market for a weekend filled with local flavors\, artisanal finds\, and a warm community vibe. Stroll through our vibrant stalls\, enjoy delicious food\, and soak up the live music as we set the perfect weekend atmosphere.  No pets allowed (health & safety regulations) No outside food & drinks allowed Cashless payments only Tag your market crew and see you there!
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/family-market-blaauwklippen/
LOCATION:Blaauwklippen\, R44\, Strand Road\, Western Cape\, 7600
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,Food,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Wine Route
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102030Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102030Z
UID:73432-1740816000-1740848400@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250228T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250228T210000
DTSTAMP:20250220T141707Z
CREATED:20250220T141707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T141707Z
UID:73679-1740758400-1740776400@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Friday Night Family Market | Blaauwklippen
DESCRIPTION:Weekend plans? Sorted!\nJoin us at the Blaauwklippen Family Market for a weekend filled with local flavors\, artisanal finds\, and a warm community vibe. Stroll through our vibrant stalls\, enjoy delicious food\, and soak up the live music as we set the perfect weekend atmosphere. 28 February from 16h00 – 21h00 and 1 & 2 March 10h00 – 16h00 No pets allowed (health & safety regulations) No outside food & drinks allowed Cashless payments only Tag your market crew and see you there!
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/friday-night-family-market-blaauwklippen/
LOCATION:Blaauwklippen\, R44\, Strand Road\, Western Cape\, 7600
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,Food,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Wine Route
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250228T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250228T140000
DTSTAMP:20250210T114910Z
CREATED:20250206T133420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T114910Z
UID:73399-1740733200-1740751200@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2-2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250228T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250228T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102028Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102028Z
UID:73431-1740729600-1740762000@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T140000
DTSTAMP:20250210T114909Z
CREATED:20250206T133420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T114909Z
UID:73397-1740646800-1740664800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102027Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102027Z
UID:73430-1740643200-1740675600@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T153000
DTSTAMP:20241126T124959Z
CREATED:20241126T124959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T124959Z
UID:72943-1740564000-1740583800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Discover the secret life of bees | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION: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. A refreshing lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included. \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. \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/discover-the-secret-life-of-bees-babylonstoren-5/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T153000
DTSTAMP:20241119T100724Z
CREATED:20241119T100724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T100724Z
UID:72875-1740564000-1740583800@vs.sketchup.co.za
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-3-2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102026Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102026Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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