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SUMMARY:Everything’s better with butter: make butter & bake buttermilk rusks | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren Farm
DESCRIPTION:Here\, you will experience the age-old tradition of churning fresh farm milk into butter. See how we separate the cream and follow the simple steps to make your own butter. Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will bake buttermilk rusks\, using fresh buttermilk – a by-product of the buttermaking process. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/everythings-better-with-butter-make-butter-bake-buttermilk-rusks-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-farm/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240412T083000
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SUMMARY:Leathercraft: an introduction to whipmaking | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Here\, master tanner and whipmaker Klaas van der Wal will guide you through the steps of cleaning\, tanning and cutting sheepskin. You will learn to braid leather strips in an introduction to basic whipmaking. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/leathercraft-an-introduction-to-whipmaking-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Bake your own: teatime treats with choux pastry & almond flour | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg\, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard\, which represents a time when life was simpler and craftsmanship was treasured. Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will try your hand at creating sweet eclairs and savoury choux puffs made with gruyère cheese and biltong dust. Learn how classic farm ingredients such as butter\, eggs\, honey and almonds can be combined to create an elegant almond cake and macarons. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/bake-your-own-teatime-treats-with-choux-pastry-almond-flour-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240426T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
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SUMMARY:Distillation: make your own mampoer | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg\, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard\, which represents a time when life was simpler and craftsmanship was treasured.Here\, our distillation expert Marten van Staden will instruct you in the art of making mampoer or witblits. In this workshop you will be guided through the process of distilling fermented fruits\, which includes the tasting and blending of a finished product\, ready for drinking. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/distillation-make-your-own-mampoer-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:Everything’s better with butter: make butter & bake buttermilk rusks | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a buttermaking and buttermilk rusk baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here\, you will experience the age-old tradition of churning fresh farm milk into butter. See how we separate the cream and follow the simple steps to make your own butter. Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will bake buttermilk rusks\, using fresh buttermilk – a by-product of the buttermaking process. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/everythings-better-with-butter-make-butter-bake-buttermilk-rusks-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Food & Drink,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Leathercraft: an introduction to whipmaking | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a leathercraft and whipmaking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here\, master tanner and whipmaker Klaas van der Wal will guide you through the steps of cleaning\, tanning and cutting sheepskin. You will learn to braid leather strips in an introduction to basic whipmaking. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/leathercraft-an-introduction-to-whipmaking-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Bake your own: vegetable galette\, quiche & fruit tarts |  Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sweet and savoury tart workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here\, master baker Martjie Malan will guide you to make rough puff pastry as well as a wholegrain galette dough. The rough puff will be used to make sweet fruit tartlets and savoury quiches. The wholegrain dough will be used to create a beautiful roasted vegetable galette. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren. \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/bake-your-own-vegetable-galette-quiche-fruit-tarts-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240607T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
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UID:70262-1717749000-1717770600@www.visitstellenbosch.org
SUMMARY:Everything’s better with butter: make butter & bake buttermilk rusks | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a buttermaking and buttermilk rusk baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren. Here\, you will experience the age-old tradition of churning fresh farm milk into butter. See how we separate the cream and follow the simple steps to make your own butter. Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will bake buttermilk rusks\, using fresh buttermilk – a by-product of the buttermaking process. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/everythings-better-with-butter-make-butter-bake-buttermilk-rusks-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240614T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
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SUMMARY:Leathercraft: working with leather | Soetmelksvlei by Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a leathercraft workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren. Here\, master tanner and leathercrafter Klaas van der Wal will guide you through the steps of cleaning\, tanning and cutting sheepskin. You will learn to braid leather strips that can be used in a variety of applications\, such as belts\, bangles\, halters and basic whips. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren. \n \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/leathercraft-working-with-leather-soetmelksvlei-by-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:History,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240705T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240614T101955Z
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SUMMARY:Everything’s better with butter: make butter & bake buttermilk rusks | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a buttermaking and buttermilk rusk baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here\, you will experience the age-old tradition of churning fresh farm milk into butter. See how we separate the cream and follow the simple steps to make your own butter. Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will bake buttermilk rusks\, using fresh buttermilk – a by-product of the buttermaking process. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/everythings-better-with-butter-make-butter-bake-buttermilk-rusks-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-3/2024-07-05/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240712T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240712T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240614T104748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T104748Z
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SUMMARY:Master meat: all about venison | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Ten guests\, two springboks\, one meat master\, in a masterclass presented at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new experience by Babylonstoren. Here\, in the Meat Room\, master butcher Jaco Koegelenberg will demonstrate how to cut a springbok into primary cuts\, before the group will get to grips with the second springbok. Jaco will then demonstrate how primary cuts are processed into secondary cuts (meat preparation for biltong and venison pie). After a hands-on morning in the Meat Room\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/master-meat-all-about-venison-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240719T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240614T114739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T114739Z
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SUMMARY:Bake your own: teatime treats with choux pastry & almond cake | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Only 10 places available. Join us for a choux pastry and almond flour baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will try your hand at creating sweet eclairs and savoury choux puffs made with gruyère cheese and biltong dust. Learn how classic farm ingredients such as butter\, eggs\, honey and almonds can be combined to create an elegant almond cake and macarons. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/bake-your-own-teatime-treats-with-choux-pastry-almond-cake-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240808T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240905T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240614T111229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T111301Z
UID:71205-1723105800-1725546600@www.visitstellenbosch.org
SUMMARY:Master meat: all about venison | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Ten guests\, two springboks\, one meat master\, in a masterclass presented at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new experience by Babylonstoren. Here\, in the Meat Room\, master butcher Jaco Koegelenberg will demonstrate how to cut a springbok into primary cuts\, before the group will get to grips with the second springbok. Jaco will then demonstrate how primary cuts are processed into secondary cuts (meat preparation for biltong and venison pie). After a hands-on morning in the Meat Room\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/master-meat-all-about-venison-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240816T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240816T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240720T080610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T161811Z
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SUMMARY:Bake your own: vegetable galette\, quiche & fruit tarts | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sweet and savoury tart workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here\, master baker Martjie Malan will guide you to make rough puff pastry as well as a wholegrain galette dough. The rough puff will be used to make sweet fruit tartlets and savoury quiches. The wholegrain dough will be used to create a beautiful roasted vegetable galette. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/bake-your-own-vegetable-galette-quiche-fruit-tarts-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Food,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240720T083053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T083511Z
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SUMMARY:Bake your own: Savoury breads for a festive table |  Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Only 10 places available. Join us for a savoury breadmaking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here\, master baker Martjie Malan will guide you to bake breadsthat will gather friends and family around the table. Learn how to mix\, knead and prove dough\, before adding herbs and cutting and twisting it into beautiful\, pull-apart loaves. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/bake-your-own-savoury-breads-for-a-festive-table-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240830T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240830T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240720T085859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T085859Z
UID:71657-1725006600-1725028200@www.visitstellenbosch.org
SUMMARY:Traditional needlework: the basics of colourful quilting | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on quilting workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren. Here\, renowned quilting master Doortjie Gersbach will share her extensive knowledge of the art of quilting. Guests will try their hand at two different techniques\, including the beautiful“grandma’s flower garden” & “Japanese fold”.This class will focus exclusively on hand quilting\, where there is no need for a sewing machine. A hearty lunch will be served in the Old Stables Restaurant before guests return to Babylonstoren. \n \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/traditional-needlework-the-basics-of-colourful-quilting-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240906T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240906T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240819T145834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T145834Z
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SUMMARY:Everything’s better with butter: make butter & bake buttermilk rusks - Soetmelksvlei
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a buttermaking and buttermilk rusk baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren. Here\, you will experience the age-old tradition of churning fresh farm milk into butter. See how we separate the cream and follow the simple steps to make your own butter. Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will bake buttermilk rusks\, using fresh buttermilk – a by-product of the buttermaking process. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/everythings-better-with-butter-make-butter-bake-buttermilk-rusks-soetmelksvlei/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240906T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
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SUMMARY:Everything’s better with butter: make butter & bake buttermilk rusks | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a buttermaking and buttermilk rusk baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here\, you will experience the age-old tradition of churning fresh farm milk into butter. See how we separate the cream and follow the simple steps to make your own butter. Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan you will bake buttermilk rusks\, using fresh buttermilk – a by-product of the buttermaking process. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/everythings-better-with-butter-make-butter-bake-buttermilk-rusks-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-3/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240913T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240913T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240816T120034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T120306Z
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SUMMARY:Master meat: Traditional boerewors\, droëwors & frikkadelle - Soetmelksvlei Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Here\, in the state-of-the-art contemporary Meat Room\, master butcher Jaco Koegelenberg will first demonstrate the carving and mincing of meat\, before making traditional boerewors. Under Jaco’s guidance\, guests will make their own boerewors and frikkadelle. After a hands-on morning in the Meat Room\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/master-meat-traditional-boerewors-droewors-frikkadelle-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240920T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240920T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240819T150939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T151026Z
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SUMMARY:Bake your own: aniseed rusks & spice biscuits - Soetmelksvlei
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spice-laden baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei\, a delightful new excursion by Babylonstoren.Here\, master baker Martjie Malan will teach you the art of making traditional aniseed rusks – from making the dough to shaping the balls by hand\, and baking them to golden perfection. You will also make spice biscuits pressed into animal shapes. Martjie will guide you to decorate your biscuits with royal icing. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/bake-your-own-aniseed-rusks-spice-biscuits-soetmelksvlei/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240927T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240927T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240819T144449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T144449Z
UID:71971-1727425800-1727447400@www.visitstellenbosch.org
SUMMARY:Traditional needlework: the basics of colourful quilting - Soetmelksvlei
DESCRIPTION:Here\, renowned quilting master Doortjie Gersbach will share her extensive knowledge of the art of quilting. Guests will try their hand at two different techniques\, including the beautiful“grandma’s flower garden” & “Japanese fold”. This class will focus exclusively on hand quilting\, where there is no need for a sewing machine. A hearty lunch will be served in the Old Stables Restaurant before guests return to Babylonstoren. \n \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/traditional-needlework-the-basics-of-colourful-quilting-soetmelksvlei/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241101T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241101T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240926T123747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T123747Z
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SUMMARY:Cape cookery: traditional melktert\, melkkos & koesisters | Soetmelksvlei Babylonstoren Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei\, a new Babylonstoren excursion\, to celebrate and enjoy milk tart in all its delicious glory.Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg\, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard of Soetmelksvlei\, which represents a time when life was simpler\, and craftsmanship was treasured.Here\, master baker Martjie Malan will teach you the art of making traditional milk tart using the simplest of farm ingredients. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren. \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/cape-cookery-traditional-melktert-melkkos-koesisters-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-farm/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241108T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20240926T133328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T133328Z
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SUMMARY:Master meat: make your own salami & charcuterie | Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren Farm
DESCRIPTION:Observe our master butcher in his element in this hands-on workshop. Come and make your own salami at Soetmelksvlei\, a new Babylonstoren excursion. The team will demonstrate how to break down a carcass\, after which the pork and large intestine will be used to create the salami. The use of this natural sausage casing is an age-old skill. Guests will also learn to debone pork into its primary cuts – coppa\, pancetta\, loin and leg. \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/master-meat-make-your-own-salami-charcuterie-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-farm/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Lifestyle
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250123T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20241119T134307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T134307Z
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SUMMARY:Family fun: learn how to make sun prints - Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Soetmelksvlei for this unique workshop. Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg\, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard of Soetmelksvlei\, which represents a time when life was simpler and craftsmanship was treasured.This workshop is fun and experimental. The print is processed when the ink that was hidden by the shadow of the photographed object is washed away by running water. We’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/family-fun-learn-how-to-make-sun-prints-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Family,Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250131T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20241218T084325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T084325Z
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SUMMARY:Bake your own savoury breads at Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Join master baker Martjie Malan in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei to learn how to bake festive breads that will gather friends and family around the table.Here\, Martjie will guide you through the steps of kneading and allowing the dough to rise. Herbs are added\, and the dough is cut and twisted into shapes for easy pull-apart loaves – all inspired by the seasonal abundance from the garden. After a hands-on morning in the farm air\, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren. \n \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/bake-your-own-savoury-breads-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Explore,Food,Lifestyle,Shopping,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250207T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20241126T130041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T130041Z
UID:72945-1738917000-1738940400@www.visitstellenbosch.org
SUMMARY:Bake your own at Soetmelksvlei: teatime treats with choux pastries & almonds | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Try your hand at versatile choux pastry to create numerous variations\, from classic eclairs filled with pastry cream to salty treats of choux puffs with gruyère cheese and biltong filling. Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg\, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard of Soetmelksvlei\, which represents a time when life was simpler\, and craftsmanship was treasured. After an exciting morning\, a hearty lunch will be served at the Old Stables Restaurant. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/bake-your-own-at-soetmelksvlei-teatime-treats-with-choux-pastries-almonds-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,Explore,Food,Food & Drink,Lifestyle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250213T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20250206T133145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T091712Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250214T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20241218T111227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T111227Z
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SUMMARY:Say it with chocolate & cake: bake our own Valentine's day treats at Soetmelksvlei
DESCRIPTION:Make it a Valentine’s Day to remember and join us at Soetmelksvlei to learn to bake your very own chocolate cake. Guests will learn all the tips and tricks on how to mix\, bake and finish a classic chocolate cake – a staple in every home and for every type of celebration. You’ll also learn to make homemade caramel and use chocolate ganache filling to decorate your cake. \nAfter a chocolatey morning\, a hearty lunch will be served at the Old Stables Restaurant.
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/say-it-with-chocolate-cake-bake-our-own-valentines-day-treats-at-soetmelksvlei/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Explore,Food,Lifestyle,Outdoor,Shopping,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250214T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20250206T133145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T091714Z
UID:73395-1739523600-1739541600@www.visitstellenbosch.org
SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260828T004216
CREATED:20250206T133145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T091715Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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