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SUMMARY:Adam Small Fees Pniël
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of language\, culture and legacy in the heart of Pniël. Experience poetry\, music and storytelling as the Adam Small Festival honours one of South Africa’s most influential literary voices in the community that shaped so many stories. Save the date for two meaningful days of art\, reflection and connection.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/adam-small-fees-pniel/
LOCATION:Pniël Museum\, Rivier Straat\, Pniel\, western Cape\, 7681\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Students,Talk
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SUMMARY:Klein Joostenberg Picnic Garden Braai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of fresh summer air\, soft green lawns and easy vibes. A picnic bar pouring wine\, beers & soft drinks. Live music performance by artist\, Triveno. A generous South African garden braai experience. Good for hanging out with friends\, families and colleagues.\nMENU Fresh breads & dips | Watermelon & spanspek | Wors & rashers | Chicken thigh sosaties | Pork neck steaks w chimmichurri | Beef short rib w sticky soya and ginger | Jacket potatoes w herb & garlic cottage cheese | Crunchy coleslaw | Lentil\, mielie and pea salad | Home made ice cream \nTicket price: R445 per adult | R200 per child 5-11yo | no charge 4 YO & under
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/klein-joostenberg-picnic-garden-braai/
LOCATION:Klein Joostenberg\, Klein Joosternberg\, R304\, Muldersvlei\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Explore,Family,Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Romantic,Students,Talk,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Fireside sessions | Annandale Wines
DESCRIPTION:Kom sit by ‘n vuur en praat saam oor hoe gesonde manlikheid lyk! Wat beteken dit om ‘n man te wees in hierdie tyd? Wat is “mans genoeg”? Wat word van mans verwag? Waar behoort ek? Hoe moet mans opdaag in die lewe? Ons baie informele maandelikse manne-aande skep hierdie ruimte waar mans hierdie vrae kan verken. In die week vooraf sal jy ‘n ‘spark’ per WhatsApp ontvang om jou gedagtes aan die brand te steek oor ‘n onderwerp wat gaan help om ons vuur tydens ons kuier hoog te laat brand.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/fireside-sessions-annandale-wines-4/
LOCATION:Annandale Wine Farm\, Annandale Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle,Talk,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251127T100000
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SUMMARY:Slow down for the season - wreath-making workshop | Vergenoegd Löw
DESCRIPTION:Ease into the festive spirit with a wreath-making workshop at Vergenoegd Löw on Thursday\, 27 November\, from 10:00. Guided by Bernice Baumgarten\, this intimate\, hands-on workshop invites just 20 guests to craft their own long-lasting Christmas wreaths using sustainable\, natural materials gathered from the estate’s indigenous gardens. Enjoy a welcome drink\, creative guidance\, and a relaxed lunch at Clara’s Barn\, celebrating slow living\, good company\, and farm-to-table flavours. Tickets are R2 000 per person\, including all materials and your handmade wreath to take home. Vergenoegd Löw wines will be available at special estate pricing.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/slow-down-for-the-season-wreath-making-workshop-vergenoegd-low/
LOCATION:Vergenoegd Löw\, R310\, Baden Powel Drive\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Lifestyle,Talk,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251109T080000
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-09/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Wonderful World of Rock Gardens | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-wonderful-world-of-rock-gardens-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Talk
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-08/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251107T080000
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-07/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Stellenbosch":MAILTO:info@visitstellenbosch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T080000
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-06/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251105T080000
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-05/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Stellenbosch":MAILTO:info@visitstellenbosch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251104T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251104T170000
DTSTAMP:20251001T185242Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-04/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251103T080000
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-03/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Stellenbosch":MAILTO:info@visitstellenbosch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251102T080000
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-02/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251101T080000
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-11-01/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Stellenbosch":MAILTO:info@visitstellenbosch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251031T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251031T170000
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-10-31/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Stellenbosch":MAILTO:info@visitstellenbosch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20251001T185242Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3-2025-10-30/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Stellenbosch":MAILTO:info@visitstellenbosch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251029T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251029T170000
DTSTAMP:20251001T185242Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Town Stellenbosch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-town-stellenbosch-3/
LOCATION:western Cape
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251015T180000
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SUMMARY:Woordfees-wynskool: Pinotage 101 | Hofmeyrsaal
DESCRIPTION:Leer\, proe\, spoeg of sluk… Die Woordfees-wynskool is ’n prestigeryke – maar allermins snobistiese – geleentheid waar jy meer kan leer oor wyn. Daar’s drie klasse oor verskillende kultivars en style\, aangebied deur wynmakers\, wynpersoonlikhede en ’n komediant. Ná elke suksesvolle bywoning kry jy boonop ’n sertifikaat sodat jy tuis kan spog met jou geleerdheid.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/woordfees-wynskool-pinotage-101-hofmeyrsaal/
LOCATION:Hoffmeyr Hall\, Church Street\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:History,Lifestyle,Talk,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251014T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T181202Z
CREATED:20251001T181202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T181202Z
UID:75171-1760464800-1760470200@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Woordfees-wynskool: Chenin 101 | Hofmeyrsaal
DESCRIPTION:Leer\, proe\, spoeg of sluk… Die Woordfees-wynskool is ’n prestigeryke – maar allermins snobistiese – geleentheid waar jy meer kan leer oor wyn. Daar’s drie klasse oor verskillende kultivars en style\, aangebied deur wynmakers\, wynpersoonlikhede en ’n komediant. Ná elke suksesvolle bywoning kry jy boonop ’n sertifikaat sodat jy tuis kan spog met jou geleerdheid.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/woordfees-wynskool-chenin-101-hofmeyrsaal/
LOCATION:Hoffmeyr Hall\, Church Street\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:History,Lifestyle,Talk,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251012T200000
DTSTAMP:20251001T184125Z
CREATED:20251001T184125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T184125Z
UID:75184-1760286600-1760299200@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Garden Day: flame to fork & sunset walk | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Farm Shop Take your seat at a long table beneath a golden sunset\, framed by a lane of tall poplars and surrounded by the bounty of the Babylonstoren garden. Indulge in the freshest fruits and vegetables\, handmade cheese\, warm loaves\, artisanal spreads\, charcuterie\, fresh trout and flame-to-fork fare from the braai. Seasonal chef’s salads add vibrancy\, while dessert takes shape in creamy gelato made with milk from our water buffalo herd. Toast the moment with a glass of blush-hued Babylonstoren Mourvèdre Rosé.\n\n\n\n  \n16:30 – 17:00 Arrive at chapel\, receive flower crown & aperitif \n17:00 – 18:30 Guided Garden walk \n18:30 – 20:00 Long table feast\, live music & good company
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/garden-day-flame-to-fork-sunset-walk-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Babylonstoren\, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Lifestyle,Music,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251011T100000
DTSTAMP:20250930T145200Z
CREATED:20250930T145200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T145200Z
UID:75115-1760169600-1760176800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Pinotage Walk | Delheim Wines
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pinotage month the truly South African way at Delheim. Our brand-new trail invites you to wander through the Simonsberg foothills\, where native flora and fauna thrive in this one-of-a-kind Stellenbosch landscape. Just as Pinotage was born here in the Cape through the fusion of two grape varietals into something uniquely our own\, this walk highlights the beauty and originality of our land. Your ticket includes a Delheim Pinotage glass with a welcome pour of Pinotage\, and to round off the experience\, a warm\, fire-baked roosterkoek – another South African classic.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/pinotage-walk-delheim-wines/
LOCATION:Delheim Wine Estate\, off the R44 Klapmuts Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Talk,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250930T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250930T220000
DTSTAMP:20250915T185900Z
CREATED:20250915T185900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T185900Z
UID:75010-1759262400-1759269600@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Fireside sessions | Annandale Wines
DESCRIPTION:Come sit by a fire and talk about what healthy masculinity looks like! What does it mean to be a man in this day and age? What is “manly enough”? What is expected of men? Where do I belong? How should men show up in life? Our very informal monthly men’s nights create this space where men can explore these questions. In the week before\, you will receive a ‘spark’ to ignite your thoughts on a topic that will help keep our fire burning high during the evening. \nKom sit by ‘n vuur en praat saam oor hoe gesonde manlikheid lyk! \nWat beteken dit om ‘n man te wees in hierdie tyd? Wat is “mans genoeg”? Wat word van mans verwag? Waar behoort ek? Hoe moet mans opdaag in die lewe? \nOns baie informele maandelikse manne-aande skep hierdie ruimte waar mans hierdie vrae kan verken. \nFamiliér\, Annandale Wines\, Annandale Rd\, Lynedoch\, Stellenbosch\, 7603 \nDinsdag 30 Sept 2025 \n20:00-22:00 \nR150pp wyn en sjokolade ingesluit. \nDeel gerus hierdie uitnodiging met ander mans wat ook mag baat by ‘n boys’ night met gewig! \nHoop om jou daar te sien\, Adam!
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/fireside-sessions-annandale-wines-3/
LOCATION:Annandale Wine Farm\, Annandale Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Talk,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20250915T173620Z
CREATED:20250915T173620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T173620Z
UID:74991-1758650400-1758655800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Gewels en Gewelstyle | Voorgelegen Museum
DESCRIPTION:Gewels en gewelstyle Stellenbosch in die groter konteks. Aangebied deur Prof. Matilda Burden.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/gewels-en-gewelstyle-voorgelegen-museum/
LOCATION:116 Voorgelegen Dorp Street\, 116 Dorp Street\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,History,Lifestyle,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20250915T195339Z
CREATED:20250915T195339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195339Z
UID:75029-1758114000-1758117600@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Wednesday Walkabouts: BA'ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing | SU Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday Walkabouts is an initiative of the Stellenbosch University Museum to share its collections with the public The Wednesday Walkabouts centres around the theme of the Stellenbosch Inennale 2085. namely BA’ZINZILE A Rehearsal for Breathing. The provocatively curated From the Vault exhibition at the Stellenbosch University Museum engages with Its Anthropological collections\, most of which have been in archival storage for many decades and have not been on display. Through lived experience and storytelling\, local knowledge keepers will helo breathe life into the objects by a vine context and access to the practices of these materer cultures
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/wednesday-walkabouts-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-su-museum/
LOCATION:Stellenbosch University Museum\, 52 Ryneveld Street\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Explore,History,Lifestyle,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250830T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20250625T083717Z
CREATED:20250625T083717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T083717Z
UID:74501-1756544400-1756558800@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Vintages in Conversation – Cap Classique Vertical Tasting | Simonsig Family Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Join Danna de Jongh\, our Cap Classique winemaker\, for an intimate vertical tasting of bubbly brilliance — accompanied by perfectly matched canapés. Step into the world of Cap Classique with our next Vintages in Conversation experience — a guided vertical tasting of carefully selected vintages showcasing the depth\, diversity\, and evolution of South Africa’s finest Cap Classique. With only 20 seats available\, this intimate event offers guests the opportunity to compare different styles and expressions over time. Accompanied by curated canapés\, designed to highlight the unique characteristics of the vintage and bring out the very best in each bubbly. \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/vintages-in-conversation-cap-classique-vertical-tasting-simonsig-family-vineyards/
LOCATION:Simonsig Wine Estate\, Kromme Rhee Road\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600
CATEGORIES:Explore,History,Lifestyle,Talk,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20250512T215210Z
CREATED:20250512T215210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T215210Z
UID:74100-1747213200-1747224000@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:Moedersdag Viering met Retah McPherson | Vredenheim Wine Farm
DESCRIPTION:Kom vier die mooi van moederskap saam met ons by ’n betekenisvolle High Tea vol inspirasie\, samesyn en geloof. Ons spreker vir die oggend is Retah McPherson\, ’n geliefde stem van hoop en geloof. Sy deel haar roerende storie van moed\, deursettingsvermoë en die krag van ’n moederhart \,’n storie wat elke vrou sal aanraak. Kaartjie kos R300 per persoon . Dit sluit in ligte verversings en ‘n geskenkie. Skedule van die oggend: 09:00 – 09:30: Verwelkoming 09:30: Begin Retah McPherson haar praatjie 12:00: Sluit ons die oggend af Jou teenwoordigheid maak ’n ware verskil.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/moedersdag-viering-met-retah-mcpherson-vredenheim-wine-farm/
LOCATION:Vredenheim\, R310\, Lyndoch\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle,Talk,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T101501Z
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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-2025-04-30/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250429T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250429T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T101501Z
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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-2025-04-29/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T101501Z
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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-2025-04-28/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250427T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T101501Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T101501Z
UID:73489-1745740800-1745773200@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-2025-04-27/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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