Have your tastebuds tantalised and green fingers inspired as we explore the wide range of tastes and textures found in a bunch of green leaves. Herbs express their unique uses in their distinct taste – some bitter, some sweet, some pungent and some peppery. Remember to bring along a hat for a fun day in […]
Milk tart is the unofficial national dessert of South Africa. It features at any self-respecting home industry store and in many South African home bakers’ recipe books – with a liberal sprinkle of cinnamon. Join us in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei to celebrate and enjoy this delicacy in all its delicious glory. After a […]
Cape honeybees are honoured workers at 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. In honour of International Bee Day on 20 May, we’d like to invite […]
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. Creating and blending of iconic Babylonstoren products such as moisturisers will be explored. Guests get to take home their […]
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. A tasting of this season’s fresh olive oils will follow in the newly renovated Babylonstoren […]
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 […]
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. Creating and blending of iconic Babylonstoren products such as moisturisers will be explored. Guests get to take home their […]
We celebrate citrus alongside South Africa’s spice heritage in this hands-on workshop at Soetmelksvlei. 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. Spice is engrained in the South African food heritage and this […]
Come and spend the day with Ernst van Jaarsveld, our resident botanist and tree expert. He’ll guide you through the diversity of trees in various Southern African ecosystems, including the highveld, bushveld, subtropical coast, coastal Karoo, Namib and fynbos biomes. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant […]
We dig dirt – every garden lover’s dream starts with this miraculous dark material. If you love soil as much as we do and you’re passionate to learn about regenerative soil efforts, this compost class is just the thing for you. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Greenhouse […]