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Public gardenMap number 4
Dorpplaas
22 Omega Rd, Rozendal
An unconventional Stellenbosch garden with food production and diversity at its heart: insects, birds, bees, weeds, plants big and small, propagation, agroforestry and syntropic farming. Dorpplaas also hosts several Garden Town talks and workshops.
Visiting
- Entry
- Free
- Payment
- Cash, card
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- House rules
- Pets welcome. Children welcome. Own refreshments not welcome.
- Allow
- 2 hours
- For sale
- Oak trees, fresh vegetables, cut flowers, food, rusks, home-made butter, free-range eggs, jewellery, art and clothes.
No ticket needed. Just arrive.
Open during Garden Town
Events here during Garden Town
Talk#4
Verveld jou tuin: Wat is mooi?
With Frikkie Becker
How do you bring renosterveld into your garden without it looking untidy? (Hoe sluit ek renosterveldelemente in my tuin in sonder dat dit onnet lyk?)
- Saturday 24 October, 11:00–12:00
- Tuesday 27 October, 11:00–12:00
- Price
- Free ticket
- Access
- Partial wheelchair access
- House rules
- Dogs welcome on a leash. Children welcome. Own refreshments not welcome.
- Places
- 25
- Note
- Talk in Afrikaans.
Workshop#4
Honeybush Tea and Treat Pairing
With Dr Brigitte du Preez, Cape Fynbos Tea
Discover the story of Honeybush through the taste of the Cape fynbos, from coastal slopes to mountain landscapes. Three premium organic Honeybush teas are each paired with an artisanal treat, ending with a Honeybush iced tea and a gift bag to take home.
- Saturday 24 October, 10:00–11:00
- Saturday 24 October, 12:00–13:00
- Saturday 31 October, 10:00–11:00
- Saturday 31 October, 12:00–13:00
- Price
- R160 pp
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- House rules
- Ages 13 and up.
- Places
- 20
- Included
- Three premium organic Honeybush teas, each paired with an artisanal treat, a Honeybush iced tea to finish, and a Cape Fynbos Tea gift bag to take home.
- For sale
- Cape Fynbos Tea organic Honeybush range.
Workshop#4
Dorpplaas Jewellery Workshop
With Tamma Louw
Design and make your own unique piece of jewellery using various techniques. Materials and tools provided by Tamma Louw.
- Monday 26 October, 09:00–12:00
- Tuesday 27 October, 09:00–12:00
- Thursday 29 October, 09:00–12:00
- Price
- R1 500 pp
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- House rules
- Dogs welcome on a leash. Children welcome. Own refreshments not welcome.
- Places
- 4
- Included
- Workshop, materials (stones excluded) and use of tools.
Experience#4
Seasonal Summer Lunch
With Naomi Joubert and Sune van der Merwe
Entertaining ideas and a food and wine pairing with Naomi Joubert and Sune van der Merwe.
- Wednesday 28 October, 12:00–14:00
- Price
- R650 pp
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- House rules
- Dogs welcome on a leash. Children welcome. Own refreshments not welcome.
- Places
- 20
- Included
- A curated food and wine pairing at a harvest table, with four wines.
Experience#4
Dorpplaas Morning Vinyasa Yoga
Start the day with a gentle vinyasa flow session. All levels welcome.
- Saturday 24 October, 09:00–10:00
- Saturday 31 October, 09:00–10:00
- Price
- R100 pp
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- House rules
- Dogs welcome on a leash. Children welcome. Own refreshments not welcome.
- Places
- 15
- Bring
- Your own mat.
Workshop#4
Earnestly Green Composting Workshop
Build a compost pile and learn how to turn everyday food scraps and organic material into healthy, usable compost without the guesswork. Find out how Earnestly Green collects, measures and reports diversion, so you can see the real impact of your waste.
- Saturday 31 October, 11:00–12:00
- Sunday 1 November, 11:00–12:00
- Price
- Free ticket
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- House rules
- Dogs welcome on a leash. Children welcome. Own refreshments not welcome.
- Places
- 20
Talk#4
The True Natural Heritage of Stellenbosch
With Dr Brian du Preez
Dr Brian du Preez is a botanist and Smuts Memorial Postdoctoral Fellow at UCT who specialises in the Greater Cape Floristic Region. His work has led to new species being described and plants rediscovered after more than a century. He leads frequent guided walks on Botmaskop, just behind Dorpplaas.
- Saturday 24 October, 12:00–13:00
- Monday 26 October, 18:30–19:30
- Price
- R50 pp
- Access
- No wheelchair access
- House rules
- Dogs welcome on a leash. Children welcome. Own refreshments not welcome.
- Places
- 25
Talk#4
Babylonstoren Butterflies
With Gundula, Babylonstoren
Gundula, the original gardener of Babylonstoren, shares her experience of working with herbs to facilitate growth, metamorphosis and resilience.
- Tuesday 27 October, 15:00–15:40
- Price
- Free ticket
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- House rules
- Dogs welcome on a leash. Children welcome. Own refreshments not welcome.
- Places
- 18
- Included
- Talk, taste, nibble, scent and plant cuttings.
- For sale
- Herb balm (cash).
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