Come join our Harvest Table at Weltevreden Estate (Stellenbosch) on 15 May @ 10:00 in celebration of our 50th anniversary. Shéri Brynard, an internationally recognized speaker, and the only person with Down syndrome holding a teaching qualification, will be our special host. Her remarkable journey and insights into overcoming challenges will inspire you. The price […]
Come and spend the day with Ernst van Jaarsveld, our resident botanist and tree expert, as he guides you through the diversity of trees in various Southern African ecosystems, including the highveld, bushveld, subtropical coast, coastal Karoo, Namib and fynbos biome. Together, you will explore the cultivation of trees at Babylonstoren and their use in […]
Viennese Opera In The Winelands Join us at Ken Forrester Wines for two evenings of Opera and wine. The first of the two nights will be hosted on Wednesday the 15th of May. "Viennese Opera in the Winelands" invites you to revel in the charm of winter's arrival amidst the picturesque winelands. Set against a […]
Farm foodie, Louzel Steyn, will share a few tricks on making and cooking the perfect pasta, as well as how best to pair different pasta styles with different sauces. Our olive expert, Petrus van Eeden, will guide guests through our olive oil cellar where farm-grown olives are used to make tapenades and luxurious olive oils. […]
Join us for a sweet and savoury tart workshop at Soetmelksvlei, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here, master baker Martjie Malan will guide you to make rough puff pastry as well as a wholegrain galette dough. The rough puff will be used to make sweet fruit tartlets and savoury quiches. The wholegrain dough will be […]
Save the Date! Join us at Skilpadvlei Restaurant on May 17th for an unforgettable experience filled with live music, delectable food, and exquisite wine. Get ready to groove to the tunes, tantalize your taste buds, and raise a glass to good times! Don't miss out on the ultimate blend of entertainment and indulgence. See you […]
We’re excited to announce our first Winemaker's dinner for 2024, with chef extraordinaire, Marthinus Ferreira at The Jordan Restaurant. First for the year, we have legendary winemaker Rudi Schultz, from Thelema Wine Estate. Join us on Friday the 17th of May for an evening of award-winning wines and delicious food, as Rudi shares his stories […]
Toss out the pesticides! Our botanist, Ernst van Jaarsveld, and entomologist, Arné Stander, will teach you how to plan a garden ecosystem that encourages predatory birds, insects, spiders and other garden animals to restore the balance in your garden – the way nature intended. Steaming coffee from the Lekker Room is served upon arrival. Lunch […]
The Wednesday Art Walkabouts is an initiative of the University Museum to educate and to share its art collections with the public. It is free to members of the public and will be hosted at the Stellenbosch University Museum, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch. Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Theme: Inside/Out Time: 13:00 – 14:00 RSVP […]
Glenelly Lady May 2019 Launch | Vertical tasting and dinner - Thursday, 23 May 2024 This evening is an annual highlight for us - an opportunity to show off the best Glenelly Estate has to offer, and to tell the story of Lady May expressed with each vintage together with a fabulous dinner in our […]