Join us in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei, a new Babylonstoren excursion, to celebrate and enjoy milk tart in all its delicious glory.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, master baker Martjie […]
Put on a fun costume and dare to explore Muratie’s Forest singletrack with a Halloween theme at the cellar. Dirtopia has been hosting this event since 2013 and this historic wine farm is the perfect venue with spider webs in the windows of the buildings… Don’t be scared, as you’ll be treated to fantastic singletrack […]
The Old Vine Project is proud to announce the Old Vine Experience on the 5th and 6th of November 2024, where a selection of Certified Heritage Vineyards wines can be […]
Our next Wine Maker’s Evening will be on Wednesday the 6th of November 2024. Meet Karlin Nel of Vrede en Lust Wines, learn about their craft, and indulge in exquisite wine pairings in a picturesque setting. Date: 6 November 2024 18h30 to 21h30 R880 per person includes a 7 Course Dinner and Complimentary Wine Stefan’s […]
Take your pick from the freshest salad leaves and see where we wash and pack all our produce before they find their way to the restaurant. Join Babel’s head chef, Schalk Vlok, for a hands-on salad-plating demonstration that transforms our garden harvest into a range of fresh, gloriously colourful salads for lunch. Steaming coffee from […]
Observe our master butcher in his element in this hands-on workshop. Come and make your own salami at Soetmelksvlei, a new Babylonstoren excursion. The team will demonstrate how to break down a carcass, after which the pork and large intestine will be used to create the salami. The use of this natural sausage casing is […]
Join us for a choux pastry and almond flour baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren. Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will try your hand at creating sweet eclairs and savoury choux puffs made with gruyère cheese and biltong dust. Learn how classic farm ingredients such as butter, […]
We’ll kick off the workshop in the garden with guidance from our Healing Garden curator, Gundula Deutschländer. After we’ve gathered some herbs from the garden, we’ll be chopping and pounding the leaves in the kitchen to incorporate these aromas in the meal we’ll be preparing for our lunch. Bring along a hat and an apron […]
Join us in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei, a new Babylonstoren excursion, to celebrate this South African icon.Here, master baker Martjie Malan will teach you the art of making traditional bobotie alongside its classic companion. Chutney, or blatjang as it’s called in Afrikaans, is a spicy condiment cooked from a variety of Cape fruits. After […]