Join us for a garden walk to find your favourites among all the fragrant roses. November is the month to enjoy these roses at their absolute best. We’ll stroll through the old garden with climbing roses, as well as the cutting garden, to learn how to grow your own rose display this summer. Steaming coffee […]
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 celebrate the new season in true Babylonstoren style by harvesting seasonal vegetables and blossoms to use as farm-style decor. We invite you into our festive venues to explore different plant-based decorative styles for the table and to share as gifts. Each guest will go home with a herb posy or bouquet of their own […]
Bring your binoculars and comfortable shoes and join us for a walk through the garden and other parts of the farm to spot some of our feathered friends. As the garden grows, more and more birds are attracted to visit or stay. Come and get to know your local birds and learn how to invite […]
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 […]
Experience the renowned Prestige Trail Run Series as it arrives in the captivating Western Cape. Embark on this highly sought-after series which started in 2015, featuring 4 exhilarating events held at 4 prestigious locations. Complete the challenge and collect all 4 puzzle medal pieces to create a remarkable keepsake. Join us for an unforgettable adventure! […]
Enjoy summer picnic food for the whole family including a braai. Joostenberg wines and craft beer will be available. Joostenberg deli will be stocked with quality food and gifts for the holiday season. Joostenberg bistro will be open for breakfast and lunch. We’ll have a Festive Plant Market in our events venue and all 3 […]
As we soar through the afternoon's a capella program - both bird-inspired and beyond - we celebrate these natural maestros and invite you to join us in reflecting on how […]
The workshop starts with a guided walk through the garden to explore the bees’ favourite spots, from nectar-filled annual flowers to pollen-rich trees. We’ll then invite you to put on your beekeeping suit and discover our collection of diverse beehives – including the traditional woven skep, the practical Langstroth with moveable frames, and the much-talked-about […]