by Elza | Dec 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
When on holiday in Stilbaai this December, make sure you get to enjoy the various Tasting Experiences – from local gin and wine to cheese and wine / craft beer / tea to olives and even coffee and chocolates!
Here is a list of Tasting Experiences:
Inverroche Gin Distillery – experience the first hand crafted fynbos gin made in South Africa at Stilbaai’s very special gin distillery just off the R305 outside Stilbaai. Book your tour or tasting or relax at the gin lounge. You can also book to attend Gin School (until 13 January 2018) and craft your own gin! They are open from 10am to 4pm (only informal tastings on Sunday and no tours).
Tel: (028) 754 2442
Experience Stilbaai’s very own locally produced cheese at Kasselshoop Cheese halfway between Stilbaai and the N2 just off the R305. Make an appointment to taste the various cheeses with your choice of either wine or craft beer or even tea. Their cheese is available at local supermarkets and deli’s.
Book for their cheese and wine / craft beer tasting with Leanie du Randt Bosch, Bouwer Bosch and Bennie Fourie on 26 December from 17:30 to 20:30 who are promoting the movie ‘Vuil Wasgoed’. R100pp. Book with Liezel at Tel: 082 372 6418. Transport can be arranged.
Kasselshoop Cheese – Tel: 074 819 4659
There are a variety of olive farms in the Stilbaai area and the olives and olive oils have received high accolades. Kleinbergskloof Olive Estate, Kransfontein Olives, Oudewerfskloof Olive Farm and Botterkloof as well as The Press Room Café. Their olive products can be found at local retailers in Stilbaai.
Kleinbergskloof will host an informative olive tasting on Tuesday, January 2nd at 16:30 at its venue just about 2km outside Stilbaai on the river road. Book your place – Tel: (028) 754 3181 – and let the owner and passionate olive farmer, Hennie Volschenk, tell you about their products and enjoy this tasting experience. The restaurant and shop are open daily (closed on Mondays and public holidays) for breakfast, lunch and afternoon platters until 17:00.
Stilbaai Kelders is a wine boutique with more than 700 specially selected wines, the widest variety of craft beers and craft gins, various sparkling wines and all the other favourites. They are hosting various in-store tastings and if you have missed the first ones, make sure you attend these:
Tuesday 26th Dec: Jan Harmsgat Premium Wines from 16:00 – 18:00
Wednesday 27th Dec: De Krans Wines with the winemaker, Boets Nel from 16:00 – 18:00
Thursday 28th Dec: Pang Liquer from 16:00 – 18:00
Friday 29th Dec: Django Mango Liqueur between 13:30 and 15:30
Visit them at 17 Voortrekker Street – Tel: (028) 754 1655
There are also tastings at their new sister shop, Die Blou Seekat just off Main Road in Stilbaai East.
27th Dec: Django Liqueur from 16:00 to 18:00
28th Dec: Pang Liquer between 13:30 and 15:30
29th Dec: Django Mango Liqueur between 11:00 and 13:00
Contact Lilliput Coffee Shop for information about their Coffee and Belgium Chocolate Pairing – on appointment only. Tel: (028) 754 3933.
The Tasting Experience can be extended by visiting the restaurants, coffee shops and take-away eateries as well as the food stores, deli’s and home-made and home-baked sections in a variety of shops in Stilbaai.
Enjoy the Tasting Experience while in Stilbaai!
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by Elza | Dec 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Om ‘n smaaklike ete by Kleinbergskloof Olive Estate te geniet terwyl jy oor die groen lowergroen grasperke en die Goukourivier uitkyk, is beslis ‘n ‘moet-doen’ terwyl jy met vakansie in Stilbaai is.
Ry met Waterblomstraat verby die kwekery vir ongeveer 2 kilometer en draai regs in by Kleinbergskloof Olive Estate en die olyf- en reuse bloekombome by die spierwit gebou, laat jou dadelik rustig voel.
‘n Uitsig oor die rivier is moontlik van al die tafels in die restaurant en is voorwaar ‘n lus vir die oog. Só ook is die etes wat deur drie sjefs voorberei en keurig voorgesit word.
En volgens die eienaar, Hennie Volschenk, is die meeste van die organiese produkte afkomstig van die plaas self.
Die restaurant, wat ook vir troues gebruik word, kan 125 gaste bedien.
Hulle is ook baie trots op hul olyfprodukte van veelvuldige variëteite en hul olyfolies het reeds verskeie goue toekennings ingepalm. Daar is ook heerlike gemarineerde tafelolywe, olyf- en uiemarmelade en olyfsalsa asook ‘n verskeidenheid ander ingelegde olyfprodukte. Hul bekende olyfblik met die vrouegesig, is uiters gewild en is beskikbaar is verskeie groottes.
Bespreek ook vir hul olyfproe-inligtingsessies. Dit word deur Hennie aangebied wat passievol oor sy olyfprodukte is en self by elke stap in die proses betrokke is.
FEITE
?Ontbyt is van 9 tot 11vm
?Middagete: 11vm tot 3nm
?‘Platters’ met heerlike wyne: 3 tot 5nm
?Oop op Sondae, gesluit op Maandae.
?Volgende olyfproe: Dinsdag, 2 Jan 2018 om 4:30nm
?Kyk uit vir die Kleinbergskloof Restaurant wat in die toekoms meer permanent oop gaan wees!
?Besoek hulle op Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kleinabergskloof/
?Bespreek vir ‘n troue of funksie
?Tel: (028) 754 3181
by Elza | Dec 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Inverroche Gins, the first handcrafted fynbos infused gin made in South Africa and situated just outside Stilbaai, has added an exciting new addition to their tastings and tours – the Gin School where you can now craft your own gin!
Join an interactive class where an Inverroche host will guide you through the entire distilling process. You decide which botanicals you want to use in your very own gin and go home with your unique bottle of craft gin, a distillers cap, two bottles of tonic, a G&T glass, gin booklet and your own recipe card.
Dates: From 13 December to 13 January
Days: Monday to Saturday from 16:00 to 18:00 (closed on Sundays and Christmas Day)
Cost: R450 per person (open to those over the age of 18)
Bookings are essential. Book via the website www.inverroche.co.za
Tours and tastings by appointment only Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Visit www.inverroche.co.za
by Elza | Dec 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Holiday time in Stilbaai is MARKET time!
During the month of December, with thousands of visitors flocking to Stilbaai, Jongensfontein and the area, there are quite a few markets to visit that are selling the most interesting things. Strolling through the stalls and listening to the chatter around while looking for a unique item or gift or just something nice, sure adds to the holiday spirit…
Beautiful handmade goods, gifts, toys, food and art – there sure is something for everyone and one is able to see and buy items you will probably not see anywhere again.
Keep this list nearby and do not miss these markets:
SATURDAY 9 December
Jagersbosch Buitekombuis, go visit before it is all sold out!
Dates: Today and on Saturday 23 Dec
Where: Die Waenhuis at Jagersbosch. Follow the flags opposite the SPAR / Fynbos Centre
Time: From 9:00 to 13:00
Stilbaai Kersmark, the market that has become one of Stilbaai’s ‘traditions’.
Dates: From 9 to 23 Dec (closed on Sundays)
Where: AGS Hall at 41 Oester Avenue, Stilbaai West (follow the yellow sign boards)
Time: From 9:00 to 17:30
MORE MARKETS
Arts & Crafts Market – for the most art (and beautiful crafts) under one roof!
Dates: Thursday, 14 Dec. to Saturday, 16 Dec
Where: Community Hall, just off Main Road West on the way to the Police Station
Time: From 9:00 to 17:00
Stalletjies – find a variety of stalls (food, toys, jewelry, decor, clothes, household goods and more)
Dates: Everyday until January!
Where: Just passed the 3-way STOP at the bridge next to Main Road East on the way to Lappiesbaai
Time: The whole day!
Blombos Market – drive out for this nice market on a farm with pony rides, fun for the kids, beer tent and lots to eat and buy!
Dates: 22 and 23 December
Where: Jongensdal (on the way to Jongensfontein, turn right on the Blombos Road and drive for 2.5km)
Time: From 8:00 till late
Jongensfontein Market – an open air market not to miss
Date: Saturday 23 Dec
Where: On the grass opposite the caravan park, next to the beach
Time: From 9:00 to 13:00
Keep an eye out for news and information and a complete listing about all the various ART Exhibitions and other pop-up shops that will follow soon.
Enjoy the markets!
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by Elza | Dec 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
With the Stilbaai App on your phone, it is like having Stilbaai in the palm of your hand with information, telephone numbers, directions and maps only a click away.
The new Stilbaai App is the only App that focuses only on Stilbaai, also known as the Bay of the Sleeping Beauty, the quiet little seaside village 26km off the N2 in the Southern Cape. This sleepy town comes to life for a few weeks during the December summer holidays when thousands of people visit it to enjoy their days in the sun and on the pristine white beaches.
Look for the App in the App Store or get it on Google play and download it now for easy access to all the important information you might need – Businesses, Accommodation, Restaurants and Take Aways, Events, Things to Do and the weather while you can even buy pre-paid electricity and play the Lotto through the Stilbaai App!
The Stilbaai App and www.mystilbaai.co.za will keep you informed.
The Stilbaai App is FREE to download.
Visit www.stilbaaiapp.co.za
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