October at Babylonstoren: Garden Day, spring abundance and hands-on farm experiences This October, Babylonstoren invites visitors to celebrate the fullness of spring on the farm – from Garden Day festivities and edible flower crowns to seasonal produce, springtime workshops, farm heritage experiences and special dining events rooted in the bounty of the garden. Garden Day…
Babylonstoren invites guests to Rietvlei, home to the farm’s herd of water buffalo, for a new hands-on tour that awakens all five senses and draws visitors into the rhythms of working farm life. The Water Buffalo Tour is more than an opportunity to see these impressive animals up close. It is a sensory experience that invites adults…
This September, Babylonstoren invites visitors to celebrate spring on the farm – from clivias and fruit blossoms in the garden to Heritage Day family fun at Soetmelksvlei, leisurely brunches, a Spring Harvest Table and a full calendar of hands-on workshops. Wake up among the flowers Spring is one of the most beautiful times to stay…
Share in Babylonstoren’s blood orange bounty. The blood orange season is one of winter’s shortest pleasures, lasting only a few weeks each year. Grown in Babylonstoren’s orchards beneath crisp winter skies, these ruby-fleshed citrus fruits are prized for their sweet-tart flavour, vibrant colour and exceptional juiciness. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, blood oranges bring…
This June, Babylonstoren invites visitors to embrace the fullness of winter on the farm – from Father’s Day celebrations and fruit-bearing arbour art to seasonal harvest dinners, winter heirloom tomatoes, hands-on workshops and restorative farm stays. June carries a generous spirit at Babylonstoren, as the farm honours beloved father figures – those who lead by…
A Feast at The Old Bakery Restaurant Set within the charm and warmth of its historic setting, The Old Bakery Restaurant offers guests two distinctly memorable dining experiences that celebrate both rustic Italian comfort and the bold, communal spirit of South African hospitality. On Monday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings, the restaurant transforms into an inviting…
Autumn has arrived on the farm, bringing cooler days, richer colours and every reason to linger a little longer. With Mother’s Day around the corner, there are many ways to celebrate Mom in style – from a garden stroll and a farm-fresh scone at the Greenhouse Restaurant, to wine tasting and a generous platter in…
On 22 April, the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, welcomes Babylonstoren to the table for the first of four exclusive seasonal dinners: a year-long partnership that will celebrate one of the Cape’s most storied farms across every turn of the calendar. Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in the country, set…