Garden Town Stellenbosch
2025-11-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Western Cape
Garden Town Stellenbosch, one of the country’s most prominent garden-lifestyle celebrations, returns from 31 October to 9 November 2025 with a fusion of vibrant botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks and unique garden tours. At its heart is the highlight event: the Garden Show and Market at the Town Hall; a lively hub where growers, designers and makers come together with plants, tools, décor, demonstrations, and inspiration under one roof. What sets Garden Town Stellenbosch apart is its decentralised format, encompassing Workshops, Talks, Tours, and Events across various locations.

The Wonderful World of Rock Gardens | Babylonstoren
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:30 | Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Everything starts with stone. Stone becomes soil. The better your soil, the better you eat.” Dr Ernst van Jaarsveld, renowned horticulturalist and Babylonstoren’s own succulent expert, is passionate about rocks and their geological ancestry. Join him for a highly informative talk and tour in his beloved Welwitschia rock garden, and learn how to create your own rock garden, inspired by the Karoo succulent garden at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival.

Unlock the diversity of indigenous succulents | Babylonstoren
2025-11-18 10:00 - 15:30 | Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Drought-tolerant, hardy and amazingly diverse in shape, colour and type, succulents have taken the gardening world by storm. Learn to cultivate, propagate and design a succulent garden under the keen and knowledgeable guidance of Ernst van Jaarsveld, our resident botanist.After walking through our cycad garden to look at various succulent ground covers and species, Ernst will share his top tips with some hands-on experience in the nursery on how to grow your own collection of succulents from seeds and cuttings. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included.

Traditional handcrafts: Colour crocheting at Soetmelksvlei
2025-11-27 08:30 - 15:30 | Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm, Babylonstoren Farm, R45 Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Ever dreamt of creating a handmade blanket, or perhaps a beautiful scarf of your own design? Join us at Soetmelksvlei to master the art of crochet with needleworker Doortjie Gersbach. Under Doortjie’s guidance, we’ll then learn to crochet select heritage crochet patterns – used by grandmothers and great-grandmothers before us. After a hands-on morning, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.

Everlasting & essential oils | Babylonstoren
2026-01-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Join us on an olfactory adventure as we nose our way around the estate. Our oil fields stretch out below the Babylonstoren koppie, sun drenched and rich in essential oils. Make sure to bring a sunhat and sturdy shoes as we follow master gardener Gundula Deutschländer on the scent trail to harvest some fragrant herbs. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served on arrival. Lunch at the Tasting Room is included.

Sunset to Full Moon hike Late Summer Edition | Muratie Wine Estate
2026-01-31 17:30 - 21:30 | Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7605, South Africa
Step into a little magic with a special outdoor experience at Muratie Wine Estate. Dirtopia’s Sunset to Full Moon Hike invites you to enjoy a marked trail to the lookout point above the cellar, as the sun dips below the horizon and the moon begins its gentle rise. It’s a beautiful way to have a bit of an adventure, connect with nature, and soak up the atmosphere of a summer evening on the mountain. Bring along a picnic and enjoy breathtaking views with a glass of Muratie’s award-winning wine at the top.

Discover & grow cycads | Babylonstoren
2026-02-11 10:00 - 15:30 | Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Did you know our garden is home to some of the rarest cycads on earth? Join us in the Babylonstoren garden for a stroll among the living dinosaurs of the plant world. Wear your sunhat and comfy walking shoes for this one as we’ll explore the Babylonstoren cycad collection on foot and get some interesting background on SA’s unique cycad species. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Tasting Room is included.

Open Trails for Valentine's Day | Delheim Wines
2026-02-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Delheim Wine Estate, off the R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
This Valentine’s Day, we’re opening our hearts and our trails! Enjoy free and open access to Delheim’s beautiful hiking trails with a loved one. Whether it’s a romantic stroll among the vineyards or an adventurous trek with a friend, nature is the perfect backdrop for love. Date: 14 February .Access: Free & open to all. Location: Delheim Wine Estate IMPORTANT: Report to reception for your map and signing of an indemnity form before you hit the trails.

Valentine’s Spa Ritual for Two | VERGENOEGD LÖW
2026-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Vergenoegd Löw, R310, Baden Powel Drive, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
An unhurried Valentine’s experience designed for shared stillness and connection. Enjoy a 45-minute back massage with gentle exfoliation, followed by a luxurious milk bath – an ancient ritual of care, indulgence, and quiet togetherness. Complete the moment with bubbly and a curated snack platter.

Join us for healing herbal tea | Babylonstoren
2026-02-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Join us for a meditative day of picking, steeping and sipping teas in the Healing Garden. Gundula Deutschländer, the guardian of the herbal garden, will give you the grounding to concoct tantalising teas and tisanes to suit any taste, easing a range of ailments. You’ll conclude your tea journey by making your own tisane using fresh clippings from the Healing Garden. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Tasting Room is included.

Discover the secret life of bees | Babylonstoren
2026-02-25 10:00 - 15:30 | Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm, Babylonstoren Farm, R45 Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Cape honeybees are honoured workers on the Babylonstoren Farm – not only do they produce an abundance of honey for the breakfast table at Babel Restaurant, but they also play a key role in pollinating many of our garden fruits, herbs and vegetables. **Please 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. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. A refreshing lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included.

Handcrafts at Soetmelksvlei: plant pressing
2026-03-05 08:30 - 15:30 | Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Drought-tolerant, hardy and amazingly diverse in shape, colour and type, succulents have taken the gardening world by storm. Learn to cultivate, propagate and design a succulent garden under the keen and knowledgeable guidance of Ernst van Jaarsveld, our resident botanist. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included.

Create Your Own Spa Escape @Erinvale Spa
2026-04-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, 1 Erinvale Avenue Somerset West, Somerset West, Western Cape, 7130, South Africa
Enjoy the freedom to personalise your experience by choosing any two 45-minute treatments for the ultimate moment of relaxation and renewal. Select from: Hydrating Facial (45 minutes) Back Massage (45 minutes) Sound Bowl Therapy (45 minutes) Back of Leg & Foot Massage (45 minutes) Duration: 90 minutes Price: R1 250 per person. Rejuvenate Your Body, Reset Your Mind!

Detox & Reset Ritual @Erinvale Spa
2026-04-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, 1 Erinvale Avenue Somerset West, Somerset West, Western Cape, 7130, South Africa
Indulge in a rejuvenating full-body experience designed to restore balance and radiance. Your journey begins with a luxurious full-body exfoliation and detoxifying wrap, complemented by a nourishing hair mask. This leaves your skin silky smooth, your hair deeply conditioned, and your body completely revitalised. This is followed by a deeply relaxing back-of-body massage, focusing on the soles of the feet, flowing through the legs and back, and finishing with a calming head massage. This treatment is designed to release tension and restore a sense of complete wellbeing. Duration: 80 minutes Price: R1 190 per person.
