Animals of Soetmelksvlei

September 20th, 2024


The Handmade Tale



Chapter 2







Farms in the late 19th century relied heavily on ...

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10 curiosities about our beloved boslelies

September 16th, 2024


The annual clivia flush, when thousands of clivias burst into vibrant hues of red and orange, is an eagerly anticipated event. For its beauty, ...

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Fly-fishing in the Boland

September 2nd, 2024


Hooked on fly-fishing 



The last thing you would expect on a Winelands farm is a dam full of trout. 


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Wat gebeur in September?

August 26th, 2024


Dis heerlike lente 







Die lug is warmer, daar’s bloeisels aan die takke en ons sien met opgehoue ...

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What’s on in September?

August 26th, 2024


Your invitation to spring 







The air is warmer, the blossoms are out and we’re holding our breath ...

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TEXTURES OF SOETMELKSVLEI

August 26th, 2024


The Handmade Tale



Chapter 1



A restored ox wagon in the Old Cellar, equipped with everything a family ...

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Dreamy by Design

August 14th, 2024


Behind Babylonstoren #8: Susan Brand



Babylonstoren juice truck design.



“What do you love about Babylonstoren?”  



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The Story of Babel

August 3rd, 2024


Before the name, there was an idea.  



It was the year 2011 and the cellar team wanted to create a red ...

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Wat gebeur in Augustus?

July 30th, 2024






In die Wynland ervaar ons een van die natste winters wat ons kan onthou – lanklaas was daar soveel water! ...

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What’s on in August?

July 30th, 2024






The rainy Winelands winter is here – with gusto! – while the very first blossoms are coming to life on ...

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