As the vibrant energy of the harvest season slows and winter’s golden hues sweep across the vineyards, Vergenoegd Löw invites guests to reconnect with nature and reflect on the women who nurture and inspire. Throughout May, the Stellenbosch estate offers a curated range of elegant and restorative experiences in celebration of mothers and maternal figures.
A spa experience rooted in serenity
Treat someone special to a soul-soothing escape at Vergenoegd Löw’s luxury spa. Available throughout May, the experience includes a 30-minute personalised massage focused on areas of tension, or a fragrant milk bath infused with rose, lavender, and geranium rice powder, served with a refreshing beverage.
This indulgent spa treatment is priced at R800 per person or R1 600 per couple, offering a heartfelt
and memorable way to show appreciation.
Send an e-mail to spa@vergenoegd.co.za to find out more and to make a reservation.
A winelands family retreat to remember
For those seeking a more immersive celebration, Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel is offering 25% off a luxurious family getaway throughout May. The Mother’s Day breakaway includes accommodation for four in a private luxury cottage, complete with a hearty breakfast at Geuwels and a complimentary hour-long spa treatment for mom.
Just 30 minutes from Cape Town, the estate’s elegantly restored Cape Dutch-style suites and cottages offer a serene setting where heritage architecture meets refined modern comfort.
Contact the team on stay@vergenoegd.co.za for reservations.
Fine dining at award-winning Clara’s Barn
No celebration is complete without an exceptional meal, and Clara’s Barn offers one of South Africa’s most acclaimed dining experiences. Recently honoured with two stars at the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, the restaurant presents a five-course menu inspired by traditional South African cuisine, creatively reinterpreted with seasonal ingredients sourced from the estate and surrounding small-scale farms and suppliers.
Dine inside the historic barn, one of the oldest in the Cape, where cobbled floors and rustic elegance meet five-star service, or step out onto the patio to enjoy sweeping mountain and vineyard views.
Clara’s Barn is open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday, and for dinner from Thursday to Saturday. Pre-booking is essential. Go to https://vergenoegd.co.za/claras-barn/ for more information or to make a reservation.
Casual elegance at Geuwels
For a relaxed but thoughtful meal, Geuwels with its laid-back atmosphere spills out from a beautifully restored 18th-century building with impressive Cape Dutch gables, thought by historians to have been the original cellar and wagon house (waenhuis).
The restaurant features farm-fresh breakfasts and lunches of shared small plates inspired by nostalgic South African flavours, creatively reinterpreted. The estate’s full range of wines are available to enjoy with your meal.
It also serves as a great vantage point to view the farm’s well-trained Indian Runner ducks at 9:00 and 12:00 daily, when they pass through the farmstead werf on their way to and from the vineyards or the vlei. They keep the vineyard pests away and fertilise the soil naturally, and play a key role in the eco-sustainability of the farm.
Open to the public for breakfast and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday. Exclusively open to hotel guests daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visit https://vergenoegd.co.za/geuwels to book.
Wine tastings, gardens and art
Visitors to Vergenoegd Löw are spoilt for choice. Enjoy a wine tasting in the historic 1773 Homestead Wine Lounge, showcasing Vergenoegd Löw’s elegant maritime-influenced wines. Try the popular Indigenous Tasting for a unique experience of a selection of our fine wines served with traditional South African flavours such as mebos, bokkoms, spekboom, and roosterkoek.
More information is available at https://vergenoegd.co.za/wine-tastings. Pre-booking is advised.
Guests can also wander through indigenous gardens adorned with bronze sculptures by artists Dylan Lewis and Manuela Holzer, explore a medieval-style labyrinth, or discover the tranquil blessing well hidden in the estate’s puzzle maze.
A celebration of connection and balance
Vergenoegd Löw continues to champion a holistic approach to farming, hospitality, and sustainability – where nature, innovation, and heritage meet to create experiences that nurture the soul. This May, the estate offers visitors a rare opportunity to celebrate maternal love in an environment designed for beauty, balance, and meaningful connection.
All offers are available for a limited time during May.
For bookings and more information, visit www.vergenoegd.co.za