Like everything else at Babylonstoren, the Garden Spa is inextricably linked to the garden and the ever-changing seasons. We like to think of it as a living spa, set within a forest of bamboo with tranquil greenery and a myriad leiwater channels to set the tone. Some of our traditional treatment rooms are housed in our pavilion constructed of … Read more
La Motte Wine Estate is delighted about its latest recognition as the Overall Winner for Best Farming Practices in the 2016 Nedbank Green Wine Awards as well as being acknowledged as the Leader in Community Development. “Judges in the Best Farming Practices category looked at not only what goes into the bottle, but considered the … Read more
Definition of Craft: An activity involving skill in making things by hand; denoting or relating to food or drink made in a traditional or non-mechanised way by an individual or a small company Get out of hand at the inaugural Franschhoek Craft Festival this summer. This one-of-a-kind festival takes place at Môreson—a blissful wine farm—on … Read more
Join Grande Provence for A Sparkling Affair and embrace the shimmering Champagne lifestyle on the eve of the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival on Friday, 2 December. After making their debut at the Franschhoek Festival with their maiden Méthode Cap Classique last year, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate has upped the ante this year … Read more
The first film festival to be hosted in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands will be the fabulous MMF @ FMM. To the uninitiated that is the Motor Movie Festival @ Franschhoek Motor Museum. It is set for the 22nd and 23rd October 2016. Few places other than Anthonij Rupert Wyne allow for the friendly meeting … Read more
Already a popular destination when it comes to food and wine experiences, Franschhoek has something fun and exciting in store for outdoor enthusiasts too. Adventure tourism in South Africa appeals to a thriving niche market and the Franschhoek Wine Valley caters to these needs with a variety of offerings. Ranging from a leisurely walk to … Read more