Here’s what awaits you: Artistic Performances: Be enchanted by the local children’s dance troupe, their graceful movements telling stories of heritage and resilience. Let the poets’ and storytellers’ words resonate – from love ballads to thought-provoking verses. Siyaphambili, our soulful singing group, will serenade you with melodies that touch the heart. Traditional Xhosa Dinner: Savor […]
Karen Devroop and Megan-Geoffrey Prins will present their unique Duality concert that features jazz saxophone with classical piano. Their repertoire ranging from John Williams and Astor Piazzolla to Phil Woods and original compositions will present the dual nature of jazz and classical music and the cross pollination of both art forms.
Our chefs invite you on a culinary journey with their take on favourite spiced dishes from near and far. Gather with friends to warm up with our fireplace, and feast on a hearty curry supper, an aromatic glass of wine, or local beer. Wine, beer and other beverages will be available to order from our […]
Learn how to make your own natural soap using Babylonstoren’s olive and essential oils as inspiration.The experience kicks off with a visit to our farm’s aromatic fields to harvest rosemary, lavender or rose geranium. In the Scented Room, you’ll learn how essential oils are distilled before using these in your own soap. Practical advice on […]
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 as well as sourdough starter for each guest to nurture at home. Steaming coffee from […]
Alta will demonstrate the craft behind making this creamy delicacy – from cutting the curds to stretching them into balls. When the mozzarella is ready for stretching, guests can feel and experience this unique cheese before it is placed in brine. The class also includes a cool demonstration by Babylonstoren’s artisanal ice-cream maker, Carla Hills, […]
4 Renowned Wine Farms Present Exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon Wines In the heart of the Stellenbosch wine region lies the Golden Triangle, an esteemed area known for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon […]
Join us for a leathercraft workshop at Soetmelksvlei, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren. Here, master tanner and leathercrafter Klaas van der Wal will guide you through the steps of cleaning, tanning and cutting sheepskin. You will learn to braid leather strips that can be used in a variety of applications, such as belts, bangles, […]
Mushroom-lovers and nature enthusiasts will this year once again have the opportunity to experience a week-end dedicated to foraging for wild mushrooms in the forests of the renowned Delheim Wine […]
Celebrate life Republique-style every Friday. We will be serving wine, light snacks, espresso martini's with acoustic live music to enjoy. "Apero,” short for “apéritif,” is a French tradition that involves […]