Tuesday, 21 July, 2026

Compost 101 at Babylonstoren: Let's get down and dirty

Learn about the cycling of nutrients in your garden through composting at Babylonstoren's Compost 101 workshop on 21 July 2026. Presented by Morné Olivier.

Babylonstoren Garden, Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 22 July, 2026

Build your own garden structures workshop at Babylonstoren

Join us as we create winter wonders with garden structures at this gardening workshop on 22 July 2026 at Babylonstoren. Presented by Tenecia Stevens, Constance Stuurman and Hendrik Gersbach.

Babylonstoren Garden, Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 23 July, 2026 Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Wonders of waterblommetjies workshop at Babylonstoren

Food enthusiast Martjie Malan celebrates the versatility of waterblommetjies through traditional and unexpected winter dishes at this Babylonstoren workshop offered in July and August 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 24 July, 2026

Create beautiful tree shapes with espalier at Babylonstoren

At this gardening workshop on 24 July 2026 at Babylonstoren, learn how to master the art of espalier for beautiful fruit tree shapes. Presented by Anton Roux.

Babylonstoren Garden, Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 29 July, 2026

Explore the magic world of mushrooms at Babylonstoren

These guys are magical in more ways than one. Come and learn how fantastic fungi grow and function in the garden at this Babylonstoren workshop on 29 July 2026. Presented by Tiaan Combrink.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 30 July, 2026

Babylonstoren olive oil cooking workshop

Discover how to pair Babylonstoren's distinctive olive oils with the right ingredients to create beautiful flavours at this workshop on 30 July 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 31 July, 2026 Thursday, 27 August, 2026 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, 1 August, 2026

Blacksmithing workshop at Soetmelksvlei: Make your own carving steel fork

Learn how to make your own carving fork at this blacksmithing workshop taking place on 1 August 2026 at Soetmelksvlei. Presented by Dan Devonshire.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 26 August, 2026

Inside scoop: The secrets to buffalo mozzarella and gelato at Babylonstoren

Learn how to make cheese and gelato from scratch at this hands-on workshop taking place in July and August at Babylonstoren. Presented by Alta Eybers and Kobus Lambrechts.

Farm Shop, Babylonstoren, 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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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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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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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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