Harvest Celebration 2025 | Quoin Rock
A Culinary Symphony of Flavour, Terroir, and Soul Step into the heart of the harvest season, where the land’s bounty, the winemaker’s art, and the spirit of fire come together […]
A Culinary Symphony of Flavour, Terroir, and Soul Step into the heart of the harvest season, where the land’s bounty, the winemaker’s art, and the spirit of fire come together […]
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 […]
Join the very first Annandale Wine's Wine Appreciation Evening, the first of many! After this kick-off event, we will be meeting on the last Thursday of every month. For each session we will explore 6 to 8 hand-picked wines paired with delicious snacks. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or have just started your wine […]
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 […]
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. […]
Blaauwklippen Oesdafdans 2025 - 25 April 2025, 18h00. Ticket includes a drink. Dress in true "plaas-dans" style. T's&C's Apply
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, […]
Flour it up and learn to bake bread with our master baker, Peachy Jacobs, and her team. Guests are invited to dust their hands and put their backs into some kneading and impressive shaping. Peachy will share her secret recipes and sourdough starter for each guest to nurture at home. Steaming coffee from the Farm […]
We celebrate the new season in true Babylonstoren style by harvesting seasonal vegetables and autumn greens ripening into rich colour to use as farm-style decor. Join us as we explore different plant-based decorative styles for the table and create decor to share as gifts. Each guest will go home with a herb posy or bouquet […]
A springbok, a meat master and 10 eager learners in a masterclass presented at Soetmelksvlei. Here, in the Meat Room, master butcher Jaco Koegelenberg will demonstrate how to cut a springbok into primary cuts and help the group get to grips with their own knives. Jaco will then demonstrate how primary cuts are processed into […]