Thursday, 17 September, 2026 to Thursday, 26 November, 2026

Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei at Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren invites guests to Rietvlei, home to the farm's water buffalo, for a new tour taking place every Tuesday and Thursday.

Rietvlei, Babylonstoren, 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 - FULLY BOOKED

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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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, 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 - FULLY BOOK

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, 8 October, 2026

Farm brew: Bean to cup coffee experience at Babylonstoren - FULLY BOOKED

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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Saturday, 10 October, 2026

Soetmelksvlei woodworking workshop: Make a 3-legged milking stool - FULLY BOOKED

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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Wednesday, 14 October, 2026

Encounter the colourful world of clivias and other indigenous bulbs at Babylonstoren

Learn how to pollinate, divide, pot and grow clivias and other indigenous bulbs at this workshop on 14 October 2026 at Babylonstoren.

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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Friday, 16 October, 2026

Celebrate with chocolate and cake: Bake your own treats at Soetmelksvlei

On 16 October 2026, join master baker Martjie Malan in the Soetmelksvlei kitchen and learn to bake your own chocolate cake.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 16 October, 2026 Sunday, 18 October, 2026

Babylonstoren Spring Dining Experiences with Horrell & Horrell

Jules and Steve Horrell will join Babylonstoren chef Schalk Vlok on the farm to cook from the abundance of the farm’s spring garden on 16 and 18 October 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

Craft your own homemade soaps at Babylonstoren - FULLY BOOKED

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, 21 October, 2026

Create a natural freshwater pond at Babylonstoren

Learn how to create and plant a natural pond at this Babylonstoren workshop on 21 October 2026 on the farm.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 22 October, 2026

Master meat: Make boerewors and droëwors at Soetmelksvlei

Join us in the Soetmelksvlei butchery as we learn to make our own traditional South African wors on 22 October 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 24 October, 2026

Leathercraft workshop at Soetmelksvlei: Make a dog collar and leash - FULLY BOOKED

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, 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 and 27 October on the Babylonstoren farm.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 28 October, 2026

Pasta from scratch workshop at Babylonstoren - FULLY BOOKED

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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Thursday, 29 October, 2026

Bloomin' beautiful: the art of flower pressing at Soetmelksvlei

Join us for a hands-on workshop on the age-old craft of flower pressing at Soetmelksvlei on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 30 October, 2026 Thursday, 3 December, 2026

Cape food workshop at Soetmelksvlei: Traditional bobotie with seasonal chutney

Join Martjie Malan for a Cape cooking workshop on making bobotie and chutney on 30 October or 3 December 2026 at Soetmelksvlei.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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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, 31 October, 2026 Saturday, 14 November, 2026

Woodwork workshop at Soetmelksvlei: Craft a traditional riempie camping chair

Step into the Workshop at Soetmelksvlei to make your own traditional riempie chair from scratch on 31 October or 14 November 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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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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Thursday, 5 November, 2026

Heirloom tomatoes: bake your own galette with traditional butter pastry at Soetmelksvlei

Join us in the Soetmelksvlei kitchen for a workshop on making an all-butter shortcrust pastry to pair with heirloom tomatoes on 5 November 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, 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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Tuesday, 10 November, 2026

Discover the healing powers of herbs at Babylonstoren

Learn to make simple and natural home remedies in the sanctuary of Babylonstoren's herbal Healing Garden.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 11 November, 2026

Birding workshop at Babylonstoren

Learn birding basics at this workshop at Babylonstoren on 11 November 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 12 November, 2026

Hey, brew! Fruit and flower cordial and bush tea making workshop at Soetmelksvlei

Join us on 12 November 2026 as we create our own fruit and floral cordials and bush teas at Soetmelksvlei.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 13 November, 2026

Baking with cheese at Soetmelksvlei

Discover the art of savoury baking as you learn how cheese brings richness, flavour and a golden finish to oven-baked favourites at this Soetmelksvlei baking workshop on 13 November 2026.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Tuesday, 17 November, 2026

Unlock the diversity of indigenous succulents at Babylonstoren

Learn to cultivate, propagate and design a succulent garden under the keen guidance of Ernst van Jaarsveld on 17 November 2026 at Babylonstoren.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Wednesday, 18 November, 2026

Fruit-tree pruning workshop at Babylonstoren: Focus on fruit trees in summer

Grab your secateurs! It’s time to hone your fruit-tree pruning skills with this workshop in the Babylonstoren garden on 18 November 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 19 November, 2026 Thursday, 10 December, 2026

Sun prints workshop at Soetmelksvlei

Head over to Soetmelksvlei to explore the garden and harness the sun's light to create your own cyanotypes on 19 November or 10 December 2026.

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, 21 November, 2026

Woodworking workshop at Soetmelksvlei: Make a wooden birdhouse for your garden

Build a traditional wooden birdhouse at this woodworking workshop on 21 November 2026 at the Workshop at Soetmelksvlei.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Tuesday, 24 November, 2026 Thursday, 26 November, 2026 Tuesday, 1 December, 2026 Thursday, 3 December, 2026 Tuesday, 8 December, 2026

Christmas decor from the garden at Babylonstoren

Jingle bells, jingle bells! Jingle all the way to your front door with beautiful Christmas decor, made at this festive workshop taking place in November and December 2026.

Babylonstoren, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Thursday, 26 November, 2026

Baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei: A Christmas bake story

Step into the festive season and learn to bake Christmas favourites, from mince pies to a brandy-soaked fruit cake, on 26 November 2026 in the Soetmelksvlei kitchen.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Friday, 27 November, 2026

Traditional needlework: the basics of colourful quilting at Soetmelksvlei

Sew lovely... This quilting masterclass on 27 November 2026 at Soetmelksvlei gives you the tools to create your own quilt at home – no sewing machine needed.

Soetmelksvlei, Simondium    Franschhoek    Babylonstoren

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Saturday, 28 November, 2026

Leathercraft workshop at Soetmelksvlei: Make a leather belt

Make a leather belt with a buckle in a hands-on workshop hosted on 28 November 2026 at Soetmelksvlei.

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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