Mill St Bistro Stellenbosch launches its new outdoor Wine Deck
This summer, Mill St Bistro unveils its new Wine Deck, a vibrant celebration of South African wine-making at its most interesting. Situated on the corner of Mill and Church streets, the Wine Deck invites guests to savour the essence of the region in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Atmosphere For Welsh-born Continue Reading
Le Grand Jardin: 90 years of joy and wonder
Set amid the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch in the Devon Valley, Le Grand Jardin – the iconic private winelands villa – celebrates its 90th anniversary this summer. Original story Previously the primary home of UK-based Bernard and Sue Fontannaz, the couple have opened the doors of Le Grand Jardin to Continue Reading
Turn up the heat with Stellenbosch’s Stay & Play Summer
Summer is here, and Stellenbosch is ready to stay and play! From November 2024 to March 2025, this picturesque town in the heart of the Cape Winelands offers an exciting blend of summer experiences for families, foodies, wine enthusiasts and culture vultures. “We’re inviting everyone to discover the magic, freedom Continue Reading
Classical music under the stars
Stellenbosch’s historic Town Hall will host its first-ever classical music spectacular on 2 November 2024 as part of the renowned Garden Town Stellenbosch celebrations, featuring the full Stellenbosch City Orchestra and leading South African vocal talents. The Garden Town Classics concert is set to be a highlight of the annual Continue Reading
Bottelary Hills Conservancy All Set for Garden Town 2024
The Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC), nestled in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site, will be showcasing its natural beauty during Garden Town Stellenbosch 2024. The Cape Floral Kingdom, known for being the smallest and most diverse botanical kingdom globally, features over 8 600 plant species, Continue Reading
Hazendal Wine Estate launches new Taste of the Cape food and wine pairing
Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch introduces a new Taste of the Cape food and wine pairing menu ahead of Heritage Month. Hazendal’s executive chef Michelle Theron, and winemaker and viticulturist Neil Strydom have partnered to create the new pairing menu that is now available at the estate’s Tasting Lounge. Featuring Continue Reading
The Persistence of Memory – a new ceramics exhibition at Spier Wine Farm
A new edition of an annual ceramics exhibition, which runs at Spier Wine Farm until 13 September 2024, is an exploration of time, texture and memory – both the personal and the collective. Many will be familiar with the artwork by surrealist painter Salvador Dali from 1931, which features melting, Continue Reading