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, […]
Try your hand at versatile choux pastry to create numerous variations, from classic eclairs filled with pastry cream to salty treats of choux puffs with gruyère cheese and biltong filling. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll also celebrate the seasonal Babylonstoren almond harvest with Martjie’s famous macaroons. Martjie will demo and guests will get to taste. […]
Join us for a modern festive wreath workshop experience by Lana of Myuzu in the lovely garden of Winshaw Vineyards. The workshop includes a wreath kit, luxury ribbon and seasonally sourced flowers for wreath-making. Our wreath experience will be rounded off by a relaxed lunch at Winshaw Eatery, including a glass of wine. Looking forward […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a hands-on leather crafting workshop at Soetmelksvlei, a delightful excursion hosted by Babylonstoren. Master the principles and techniques of leathercraft as you measure, cut and stitch a leather harness and leash for your four-legged bestie. Remember to bring your dog’s measurements to ensure a snug fit! From the Babylonstoren ticket office, we […]
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 […]
Have your taste buds tantalised and green fingers inspired as we explore the wide range of tastes and textures found in green leaves. Herbs express their unique uses in their distinct taste – some bitter, some sweet, some pungent and some peppery. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the […]
Having a trusted shortcrust pastry recipe in your skill set opens a world of delicious bakes from your own kitchen. Join us in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei to make the best and most versatile all-butter pastry to use with seasonal heirloom tomatoes. After a hands-on morning in the farm air, we’ll enjoy a hearty […]
Learn how to make your own natural soap using Babylonstoren’s olive and essential oils as inspiration. The experience includes a visit to our farm’s aromatic fields to harvest rosemary, lavender, Cape may or whatever’s in season. In the Scented Room, you’ll learn how essential oils are distilled before using these in your own soap. Steaming […]