Master meat alongside our head butcher | Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western CapeAfter being welcomed in the Bakery, guests are taken to meet our Chianina herd, which is entirely farm-reared and grass-fed. In the Meat Room, our head butcher, Jaco Koegelenberg, and his team will explain everything you need to know about our meat, from the fields to the butcher. The next stop is the butchery, where […]
Young artists: Drawing inspiration from the garden | Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western CapeWe welcome children between the ages of 6 and 9 years old to join our master gardener, Gundula Deutschlander for our workshop. A fun day for curious kids who enjoy doodling and mark making. We’ll focus on having fun. This will be an exercise in our observation skills where we will be marking our journey […]
Risotto 101: A delicious celebration of Italy’s most famous rice dish | Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western CapeJoin our head chef Schalk Vlok for a practical workshop on making the best risotto – from the farm to your table. Farmer Ian de Villers takes us on a stroll to Babylonstoren’s rice paddy where we grow our own carnaroli rice, traditionally used for making risotto. The intricacies of rice cultivation will be discussed. […]
Discover the secret life of bees | Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western CapeOur workshop starts with a guided walk through the garden to explore the bees’ favourite spots, from nectar-filled annual flowers to pollen-rich trees. We’ll then invite you to put on your beekeeping suit and discover our collection of diverse beehives – including the traditional woven skep, the practical Langstroth with moveable frames, and the much-talked-about […]
Pasta from scratch | Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western CapeFarm foodie, Louzel Steyn, will share a few tricks on making and cooking the perfect pasta, as well as how best to pair different pasta styles with different sauces. Our resident Italian-trained cheese maker, Alta Eybers, will share her secrets to making the best mozzarella, using milk from Babylonstoren’s own water buffalo herd. We’ll also […]
