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 […]
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, […]
Bring your binoculars and comfortable shoes and join us for a walk through the garden and parts of the farm to spot some of our feathered friends. At Babylonstoren, we boast more than 70 bird species through the seasons – from the nocturnal barn owl to the gregarious mousebird. As the garden grows, more and […]
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. […]
SUNSET ROUGE EVENINGS AT KLEIN ALTO Our much-anticipated Sunset Rouge evenings are back at Klein Alto Wine Tasting & Restaurant for the summer season Shop on our award-winning Alto wines, enjoy a specially curated limited menu from our restaurant, and soak in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Helderberg. You can expect an unforgettable line-up […]
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 […]
This November, join us for an intimate abstract art and wine evening at Waterford Estate, guided by the talented Cape Town–based artist Simone Verfaille, who is known for bold, intuitive abstraction inspired by nature and brings her love of play, emotion, and joyful creativity to this Paint & Sip session. Begin your experience with a […]
Shake off the year and stride into the sunshine at the Blooming Trail Run, a celebration of trails, summer, and the festive season ahead! Set in the stunning Knorhoek valley, this mid-November run takes you through rolling hills, lush vineyards, and plenty of flowing singletrack. With wildflowers still bright on the slopes and the scent […]
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 […]
SUNSET ROUGE EVENINGS AT KLEIN ALTO Our much-anticipated Sunset Rouge evenings are back at Klein Alto Wine Tasting & Restaurant for the summer season Shop on our award-winning Alto wines, enjoy a specially curated limited menu from our restaurant, and soak in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Helderberg. You can expect an unforgettable line-up […]