Tuesday, 1 September, 2026 Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

Craft your own homemade soaps at Babylonstoren

Learn how to make your own natural soap using Babylonstoren's olive and essential oils as inspiration.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 2 September, 2026

Discover and grow cycads with Babylonstoren

Did you know Babylonstoren is home to some of the rarest cycads in the world? Join us in the garden as we explore these living dinosaurs in the garden on 2 September 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 3 September, 2026

Perfectly pumpkin: a seasonal baking experience at Soetmelksvlei

Celebrate the golden bounty of our pumpkin patch with this seasonal baking workshop on 3 September 2026 at Soetmelksvlei.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 3 September, 2026

Forage for indigenous veld foods at Babylonstoren

Forage and cultivate indigenous veld foods with Ernst van Jaarsveld, Gundula Deutschländer and Ailene de Villiers on 3 September 2026 at Babylonstoren.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 5 September, 2026 Saturday, 3 October, 2026

Soetmelksvlei blacksmithing workshop: Forge a pigtail braai fork

Make your own pigtail braai fork at this blacksmithing workshop on 5 September and 3 October 2026 at Soetmelksvlei.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Tuesday, 8 September, 2026

Spring vegetable growing workshop at Babylonstoren

Veg out on edible gardening and learn how to start growing your own food at the spring vegetable growing workshop on 8 September 2026 at Babylonstoren.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 9 September, 2026

Babylonstoren spring decor workshop: Decor from the garden

Learn to zhoosh up your table decor in true Babylonstoren style at our spring decor workshop on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 10 September, 2026

Bake your own: make butter and buttermilk scones at Soetmelksvlei

Join us for a buttermaking and buttermilk scone baking workshop on 10 September 2026 at Soetmelksvlei.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 11 September, 2026

Master meat: Make your own salami and charcuterie at Soetmelksvlei

Join us in the Soetmelksvlei butchery on 11 September 2026 to learn how to make your own salami and charcuterie.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 12 September, 2026 Saturday, 10 October, 2026

Soetmelksvlei woodworking workshop: Make a 3-legged milking stool

Between August and October 2026, hop on a shave horse for a woodworking workshop at Soetmelksvlei where you'll craft your own wooden milk stool.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 12 September, 2026

Berry feast: bake your own frangipane tart at Soetmelksvlei

Taste the abundance of berries at this hands-on baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei, taking place on Saturday, 12 September 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 Thursday, 8 October, 2026

Farm brew: Bean to cup coffee experience at Babylonstoren

Immerse yourself in the full journey of Babylonstoren coffee at this interactive workshop on 15 September and 8 October 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 16 September, 2026 Tuesday, 27 October, 2026

Encounter the beautiful world of fynbos at Babylonstoren

Immerse yourself in the richest floral kingdom on earth at this fynbos-themed workshop on 16 September at 27 October on the Babylonstoren farm.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 17 September, 2026

Cakes in bloom: Baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei

Join master baker Martjie Malan for a floral cake decorating workshop and discover the art of creating beautiful buttercream blooms.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 17 September, 2026

Taste of spring: Asparagus and artichokes workshop at Babylonstoren

Eat your heart out with artichokes and asparagus. Babylonstoren takes you from farm to table using these seasonal delicacies at this workshop on 17 September 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 18 September, 2026

Bake your own at Soetmelksvlei: Baking with blueberries

Bake with the season’s blueberry harvest as Martjie shares practical techniques for creating delicious fruit-filled bakes at this baking workshop on 18 September 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 19 September, 2026 Saturday, 31 October, 2026

Learn the art of bookbinding at Soetmelksvlei

Learn the ancient art of bookbinding at this workshop on 19 September and 31 October 2026 at Soetmelksvlei, presented by Marianne Cronjé.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 19 September, 2026

Carpentry workshop at Soetmelksvlei: Craft a herb box

Join the carpentry workshop at the historic Soetmelksvlei and craft a wooden herb planter box for your kitchen table on 19 September 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026 Tuesday, 3 November, 2026

Naturally sweet: Honey baking workshop at Babylonstoren

Harness the power of liquid gold at this Babylonstoren workshop where you'll learn the art of using honey as a key ingredient in baking. Presented by Martjie Malan.

Farm Shop, Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 25 September, 2026

Traditional handcrafts: Colour crocheting at Soetmelksvlei

Join us at Soetmelksvlei for a day of crocheting with needleworker Doortjie Gersbach on 28 August and 25 September 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Babylonstoren    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 26 September, 2026

Babylonstoren Spring Harvest Table

Celebrate spring at Babylonstoren's soulful, seasonal long table dinner on Saturday, 26 September 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 26 September, 2026 Saturday, 24 October, 2026

Leathercraft workshop at Soetmelksvlei: Make a dog collar and leash

Craft a leather collar and leash for your dog in a hands-on workshop hosted on 26 September and 24 October 2026 at Soetmelksvlei.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 Wednesday, 4 November, 2026

Discover the secret life of bees with Babylonstoren

We're all a-buzz about planting for bees and beekeeping! Visit our hives at Babylonstoren to experience the Cape honeybee up close on 29 September or 4 November 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 30 September, 2026

Broaden your gardening horizons with indigenous trees at Babylonstoren

Spread your roots and explore the rich knowledge base of indigenous trees at this Babylonstoren garden workshop on 30 September 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 1 October, 2026

Cape cookery workshop: Traditional melktert, melkkos and koesisters at Soetmelksvlei - FULLY BOOKED

Join Martjie Malan at Soetmelksvlei for a hands-on workshop on baking your own national treasure, the iconic milk tart, as well as melkkos and koesisters.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 1 October, 2026

Veg on fire: Get grilling with Babel's head chef

Make veg the centre of attention and give it some heat at this cooking workshop with Chef Schalk Vlok on 1 October 2026 at Babylonstoren.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 2 October, 2026

Bake your own pies at Soetmelksvlei: Four ways with traditional butter pastry

Join us for a hands-on workshop on making an all-butter shortcrust pastry at Soetmelksvlei on 14 August and 2 October 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Tuesday, 6 October, 2026

Discover the secrets of traditional Italian balsamic vinegar at Babylonstoren

Pure black gold! Learn how to bottle balsamic vinegar from the barrel at this Babylonstoren workshop on 6 October 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 7 October, 2026 Tuesday, 13 October, 2026 Thursday, 15 October, 2026

Garden Day at Babylonstoren: Create your own flower crown

Let your inner florist bloom in celebration of Garden Day! Join Babylonstoren in October 2026 to create a flower crown using fynbos and greenery from the garden.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 8 October, 2026

Everything's better with butter: make butter and bake buttermilk rusks at Soetmelksvlei

Join us for a buttermaking and buttermilk rusk baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei, a new excursion by Babylonstoren, on 6 August or 8 October 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 15 October, 2026 to Saturday, 17 October, 2026

Cape2Clarens Wine Festival

Welcome to Cape2Clarens – a premium wine festival! Join us from 15-17 October 2026 as we uncork indulgence, discovery, and delight in the charming village of Clarens.

Clarens    Free State    Cape2Clarens Wine Festival

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Wednesday, 28 October, 2026

Pasta from scratch workshop at Babylonstoren

At Babylonstoren's pasta workshops in July and October, Martjie Malan will share traditional Italian techniques for making and cooking the perfect pasta.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 6 November, 2026

Nuts for pecans: Bake a pecan pie and carrot cake at Soetmelksvlei

We’re nuts about our pecan nut harvest! Join us for a hands-on workshop at Soetmelksvlei on baking with this versatile ingredient. Presented by Martjie Malan.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 7 November, 2026

Soetmelksvlei blacksmithing workshop: Forge your own ladle

Forge fire, metal and tradition into your very own ladle in this hands-on blacksmithing workshop on 7 November 2026 at Soetmelksvlei.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 20 November, 2026

Bake your own at Soetmelksvlei: Teatime treats with choux pastries and almonds

Try your hand at baking choux pastry at this Babylonstoren workshop taking place at Soetmelksvlei on 7 August and November 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 5 December, 2026

Babylonstoren Summer Harvest Table

Join Babylonstoren on Saturday, 5 December 2026 for their Summer Harvest Table dinner: a celebration of earth, abundance, and sensory immersion.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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