Join us to revel in DIE WYN & WILDSFEES, situated amidst the splendor of South Africa's most beautiful town. An occasion that strives to forge a harmonious connection between humanity and wildlife, all within the embrace of the Stellenbosch. We extend a sincere invitation for you to be part of our inaugural Wyn & Wildsfees, […]
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. Once you understand how olives are grown, you’ll delve into different olive oil varieties […]
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. Once you understand how olives are grown, you’ll delve into different olive oil varieties […]
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 Lekker Room is served upon arrival. Lunch […]
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 succulent tips during an illustrated talk in the garden lecture room. During the […]
Learn how to make your own natural soap using Babylonstoren’s olive and essential oils as inspiration.The experience kicks off with a visit to our farm’s aromatic fields to harvest rosemary, lavender or rose geranium. In the Scented Room, you’ll learn how essential oils are distilled before using these in your own soap. Practical advice on […]
Mushroom-lovers and nature enthusiasts will this year once again have the opportunity to experience a week-end dedicated to foraging for wild mushrooms in the forests of the renowned Delheim Wine Estate in Stellenbosch with an expert guide, as well as experiencing various culinary delights accompanied by the Estate’s award winning wines. Delheim’s mountain pine forests […]
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum two children per adult. Adults need to book a space for themselves and cover the applicable fee.Discover frilly leaves and dig out strong root vegetables. Sow seeds, make cuttings and start potting your own plants. By the end of this day, you’ll have greener fingers than the […]
Spend the day with Babylonstoren’s head gardener, Alex Bosman, to discover more about the functions and uses of fungi in our garden. Alex will also share and demonstrate a few tricks to cultivate beautiful oyster mushrooms and under his guidance, you’ll fill your own logs with shiitake plugs, to grow (and harvest!) at home. Steaming […]
Reconnect with nature and unearth the secrets hidden in our soil on this Regenerative Vineyard Tour and Tasting, hosted by Hartenberg’s viticulturalist and South Africa’s father of Regenerative Viticulture, Wilhelm Joubert. Watch our Ankole, Dexter, and Nguni herds graze the vineyards, and see firsthand the beauty brought on by our practices. After the tour, delight […]