What's on 18 - 25 October

Thursday, 18 October

Art Marketing Workshop at Moon & Bird Art House. 

Artists, learn how to create an engaging online presence, get on top of social media, and represent yourself at this three-day workshop.

Thursday, 18 October, 18:30 - 21:30

Thirsty Thursday 

• Stanford RePUBlic

Strummers, Thirsty Thursday! Almost weekend guys. Pub is stocked, pizzas and gourmet burgers available. Special deals on wine, beer and draught beer combos with our latest "bar snack baskets" Come join in the fun!

Friday, 19 October, 16:00 - 18:00

Open Day: Buzzy Beez Pre-school

• Okkie Smuts School Hall

Join Buzzy Beez in their open day, from 16:00 - 18:00. Early childhood development centre: ages 3 - 6, Afrikaans & English.

• Grades 1 - 3: Afrikaans & English

Hostel accommodation for ages 7 - 14

Saturday, 20 October, 09:00 - 12:00

Saturday Morning Market

• Stanford Hotel Stoep

With Summer knocking on the door of Spring you’ll be able to find yummy fresh artisanal goodies at the Saturday morning  Stanford food market!  Fired coal oven breads by Erika and family, delicious confectionary from Havercroft restaurant aka Brydon, Erwin’s handmade sausages sold by Bryan and Leanne, fresh veggies by Koos and/or Blue moon, hand spun wool and delicious vegetarian tarts by Fiona and assorted delectables by Caro of Divine.  From November Elsa will be back.

Saturday, 20 October, 17:30

Saturday Sunset Visits 

• Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary

Come and enjoy the evening with your loved ones as the sun sets and the cats come alive after a long day of rest! Sunset is a magical time of day here at Panthera Africa, and we love sharing this enchanted time with our four-legged friends! We would like to invite you to join in this unique experience and if you’re lucky, you may even hear and see the lions roar!

Only for people 16 years and older. Pre-bookings essential! Only 20 places available for this experience so book now to avoid disappointment.

Duration: 2 hours

Cost: R 490 per person

Can't make it on a Saturday? We can arrange a special sunset visit for you and your loved ones on another evening in the week. Please book 3-4 days in advance. Subject to availability. 

We offer regular educational visits twice a day at 10:00 and 15:00. Pre-bookings only. We are open every day except Tuesdays. Sunset Visit - every Saturday: until 27 April at 17:30

Panthera Africa is a non-profit company and all proceeds from ticket sales go towards the animals and creating a better life for them. 

Monday, 22 October, 5:30 pm

The Striders: Joggers & Walkers

• Stanford Hills

The Striders meet at Stanford Hills at 5: 30 then enjoy supper afterwards.

Joggers and walkers meet every Monday beginning at 5:30 pm from Monday 1st October at 9 Adderley Street. The Striders (our unique name) move quite quickly (spirited) around the village for about 4-5km including most of the streets of the village. No charge of course. We also meet once per month on the 4th Monday at Stanford Hills and jog the vines followed by comradeship supper and a glass of wine for R60. Do join us plus dogs. Park and jog OK.

Monday, 29 October, 6:30pm

Monday Movie Night

• Castle Herriot: 9 Adderley Street

The Castle Herriot Movie Buff Society meet every 1st and 3rd Monday (and a 5th Monday if there is one in the month eg October on the 29th) at 6:30pm at 9 Adderley Street for soup followed by a movie at 7:15pm (sheltered outdoors with large screen and comfy chairs) that will often have a musical theme (but not always eg this Monday 15th October I am showing White Nights (ballet and tap dance and on the 29th the movie will be Toast of New Orleans - jazz, jazz and jazz). No charge but a contribution to The Butterfly Centre is welcome (BYOD, everything else is supplied). Leashed dogs OK. Park and watch OK.

Wednesday, 24 October, 09:00 - 12:00

Graze Farmers Market 

• Graze Slow Food Cafe

Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies at Graze Slow Food Cafe. Always seasonal, always fresh. Stay for coffee and breakfast.

Wednesday, 24 October, 17:30

Full Moon Walk

Bird Hide

Join us in our monthly full moon walk. Meet at the Bird Hide @ the Willem Appel Dam. R30 adults, R10 kids and dogs walk for free. A complimentary drink will be served. Next Full Moon Walk: 22 Nov.

Wednesday, 24 October, and Thursday, 25 October 18:00 - 19:00

Aerobics

• Stanford Community Hall

Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 18:00 - 19:00. R80 participation for a full month, 8 classes. The past weeks we grew from 21 to over 40 participants and we would love to grow more. 

Wednesday, 24 October - Friday, 27 October, 19:00

Lion King Play

• Okkie Smuts Primary 

Okkie Smust Primary School will be doing a Lion King Play over 4 evenings, 24th, 25th and 26 October. Tickets available at Okkie Smuts @ R50pp.

Thursday, 25 October, 18:00

The Stanford Festival of Arts 2019

• Stanford Ou Meul 

The Stanford Herfsfee committee of 2019 invites you to The Stanford Festival of Arts. Join us for a celebration of local art & performers.

Spring Specials - Food and Wine

Tikka Palace Stanford

One Year Anniversary 

This October Tikka Palace celebrates its 1 year anniversary in Stanford. Join them for lunch or dinner, Monday to Wednesday, and receive a free starter or dessert, with every meal you order. Sit down only. Offer valid until the end of October.

Sir Rober Stanford Farmstall

Waterblommetjies

Waterblommetjies (Aponogeton distachyos) available @ Stanford Farmstall (Sir Robert Stanford main gate).

Springfontein Wine Estate

Pinotage October

October is Pinotage Month; We @ Springfontein pride ourselves with our Pinotages and Chenin Blanc. So come and taste our Terroir Selection Pinotage and Single Vineyard Jonathan Ridge Pinotage. You will not be disappointed.

October Special - Under R50

Coffee Corner

Coffee Corner is running an October daily special on any coffee/tea plus any piece of savoury or sweet confectionery from our display table for under R50!

Monday - Friday 11 am - 4 pm and all day on Saturday!

High tea or "koek en koffie", whatever your cup of tea, come chat, catch up and connect.

The Tasting Room @ Stanford Hills

Weekday Special: Monday - Friday

Winter Times: 08:30 - 17:00 Weekdays 

Stanford Hills Midweek Lunch Specials:

Monday to Friday: A special dish of the day, created by Chef Jana, including a glass of Stanford Hills wine for only R90! Don’t forget to come and see our new wine shop, free wine tastings for August. Some fantastic new vintages in stock, as well as our newly released barrel fermented Chardonnay. 

Ou Meul Bakkery & Café Stanford

Breakfast & Burgers

Every day specials

• Amazing Breakfast Special until 11:45
• Delicious Half Price Burgers from 14:00

SPECIAL OFFER FOR WHAT'S ON READERS

27 September - 31 October 2018

Pinot Noir Cottage @ Sir Robert Stanford

Special offer on Accommodation rates for Pinot Noir Cottage on Sir Robert Stanford Estate.

• 2 pax R900 per night.
• 3 pax R1100 per night.
• 4 pax R1300 per night.

 Min 2 night stay.

Ongoing projects - how can you get involved?

Building with eco bricks

In a drive for Stanford to reduce its rubbish, a small project has been initiated by locals to collect plastic 2-litre bottles that have been stuffed with plastic. These filled bottles make durable building bricks which can be used to make benches and chairs which can be placed in parks, at schools, etc. Please fill a plastic bottle carefully with plastic packets and wrapping, pressing all in as deeply as possible with a stick. These complete 'bricks' can be dropped at Stanford Tourism and Business. We need about 50 bottle bricks for the first prototype bench. For more information, please call Tracy 073 687 3215.

Protecting our heritage

Buzzy Beez (at the Okkie Smuts School) is a 1860s ‘nagmaalhuisie’ which Stanford Conservation saved from being demolished. The school is now renovating the building but does not have funds for the much-needed re-thatching of the entire roof. Stanford Conservation is assisting the school in raising the shortfall of R30 000. The funds raised at Wednesday night’s tree talk and the Wine & Wisdom quiz evening will all go towards this fund. The model house or donation box can be found in the Stanford Tourism Office. Anyone willing to contribute towards the fund is asked to email stanfordconservationtrust@gmail.com.

Stanford Rotary Club

Stanford Rotary – Thank you to all who are supporting us with these ongoing projects. We always need:

Recyclable items such as light cardboard cartons – all shapes and sizes, toilet roll and kitchen towel inners, egg boxes, matchboxes, bottle tops, small plastic jars with lids, ice-cream tubs with lids, and so on. Magazines are always needed. No polystyrene, please.

Drop off at Tourism, clearly marked for Rotary. Contact Lana on 082 216 4398.

Soup Kitchens: The bright yellow box at Spar, on the right as you go in, is for our Food Bank. There is a list on the box – non-perishables, tinned fish, rice, beans, samp, etc. Any donations of fresh fruit which is given to children from the community and the Koshuis. Contact Ansie on 082 320 0982

Stanford Animal Welfare Society & The Purple Kennel Project

Stanford Animal Welfare Society (SAWS) has partnered with The Purple Kennel Project to provide shelter for dogs that are in need in our village. We have been given 4 kennels by the project to kick-start the initiative but would like to make this ongoing & that's where we need the help of generous donors, like you. For more information contact Annie on 028 341 0984

Coming soon in Stanford

Friday, 26 October 18:00 - 20:00

Stanford Sunset Market

• Market Square

Come and hang out on the beautiful unspoilt village square and enjoy live music, good food and delicious drinks as the sun sets. Wrap up warmly and get into the groove as the Sunset Market season kicks off. New vendors, a variety of musicians, more seating and a green spirit of recycling makes this season of sunset markets even better. See you there on the last Friday of the month, September - May. Book ahead: 30 Nov, 21 Dec, 25 Jan.

Saturday, 27 October, 09:00 - 12:00

Stanford Junktique Market

• Stanford Tourism Courtyard

Come and browse to your heart's content, and breathe new life into previously loved items! Next Market: 24 November.

Thursday, 1 November - Sunday, 4 November

4 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat

• Goodwill Mountain Farm

This retreat is based on the practice of yoga and meditation as a way of life. Through this way of life, you will recognize your innate joy, overwhelming love in your heart, and endless clarity in your mind. Goodwill Mountain offers the space and support, whether you are deepening your practice, new to the spiritual practice, or someone who just wants to relieve themselves of the stresses of modern life. They invite you to join them in stunning beauty, peace, and luxury at Goodwill Mountain Farm. Daily yoga, Meditation sessions, Plenty of free time to relax and unwind, Meet like-minded people and make new friends, Daily breakfast, snacks, dinner, and tea,3 nights accommodation. 

Saturday, 10 November

PURA Soda Race2Stanford Triathlon

Starting at the New Harbour in Hermanus, racers start with an ocean swim, endure a gruelling yet beautiful bike leg up the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley to Caledon before riding through canola fields towards Stanford through the Akkedisbergpas, and then finish with a 21 km looped run around the heritage village of Stanford. Individuals and teams welcome.

Sunday, 25 November, 10:00 - 14:00

Toy Run Overberg

Toy Run® Overberg will again take place on the 25th November 2018.

Riders will gather all over the Overberg area and join a mass ride to Stanford for a day of Live Music, Great Food and cold drinks. Ample tents, as well as seating, will be provided. Please bring toys for the less fortunate - Let's make the festive season a little more special for them.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

• Friday, 30 November, 18:00 - 20:00 Stanford Sunset Market (last Friday evening of the month, September - May)
• Saturday, 10 November: Race2Stanford Triathlon
• Saturday, 24 November: Stanford Stumble
• Sunday, 25 November: Overberg Toy Run
• Sunday, 16 December, Stanford Street Festival

Sunday, 23 December

Jeremy Loops Live

• Stanford Hills

See South Africa's breakout singer-songwriter in Stanford Hills this Sunday.

Following an incredibly successful year where he launched his new album, Critical As Water, with mega singles Waves, Freak, and Gold, Jeremy Loops has gone on a world tour, opened for Milky Chance, and circled South Africa with his Home Is Gold Tour. He finally returns to the Western Cape with his debut appearance at Stanford Hills.

• Tickets: R250 for Adults, R200 for children under 16
• Where: Stanford Hills
• When: 23 December
• Times: Doors open at 13:30. Show begins at 17:30

Friday, 15 March - Sunday, 17 March

Reforest Fest Family Weekend

• Platbos

Reforest Fest is Africa’s largest annual reforestation festival! Each March, we bring people together in the Platbos Forest in partnership with the Platbos Forest Reserve to plant thousands of trees, dance to live local bands, learn with sustainability leaders, camp under the stars, and be inspired by positive collective action. Bring the whole family and get your hands dirty for a good cause!

Friday, 22 March - Sunday, 24 March

Reforest Fest Friends Weekend

• Platbos

Reforest Fest is Africa’s largest annual reforestation festival! Each March, we bring people together in Platbos Forest in partnership with the Platbos Forest Reserve to plant thousands of trees, dance to live local bands, learn with sustainability leaders, camp under the stars, and be inspired by positive collective action.

Festive Season Opening Times

Graze Cafe

• Graze Cafe will be doing a New Year's Eve Party.

Manor House Restaurant

• Thursday 13 December until Sunday 6 January for all meals except:
• Sunday evenings closed for dinner (exception to this: Sunday 23 December)
• Christmas Eve (open for breakfast & lunch 24 Dec)
• Christmas Day – the whole day
• New Year's Eve (open for breakfast & lunch 31 Dec)

Barke Restaurant

Blue Gum Country Estate

• Christmas Day Lunch

Join us at Blue Gum Country Estate for an optional 3-course meal at only R625 pp.

Garden Grill Restaurant

White Water Farm

• Christmas Day Lunch

Join us at Garden Grill for a 3 course Christmas Day Lunch. Adults R595, Children (2-12years) R395.

Havercroft 's Restaurant

• Open Christmas Day Lunch

Open Christmas day lunch. We will be open extra days during the festive period so we recommend you call to check specific dates.

The Zesty Lemon Restaurant

• Christmas Day Lunch

Contact The Zesty Lemon to book your Christmas Day Lunch.

3-course meal. Vegetarian and vegan available on request.

R440 per person.

What's on the menu

Ann and Eric's Kitchen

Catering services and meal deliveries to your door.

Ann and Eric’s Kitchen is based on wholesome country cooking, creating home-style dishes and goodies prepared with fresh ingredients, only free-range chicken and eggs and a lot of love. (We deliver to Stanford & Hermanus. Open until 17:00. 

The following 'meals to go' are available:

Gansbaai Fisheries in the harbour: Pickled Fish.

MiniMark on the R43: Beef or Vegetable Lasagne, Butter Chicken, Chicken a la King, Vegetable Layer Bake. Salads (in summer) healthy brown rice, coleslaw, crunchy broccoli & cauliflower. Pack of mini pies: creamy chicken, butter chicken, chicken sausage rolls. Soups: Italian Vegetable, Pea soup. Do pop along and get some tasty take away dinner or snacks for evening drinks. Delicious Bread & Butter Cucumber Pickles also available.

Boschrivier Wines

• Monday to Saturday: 08:00 – 17:00; Sundays. 

Delicious hamburgers and cheese platters available, every day and a lovely playground for kids.

Fresh jams and scones with coffee every day. 

Breakfast - Freshly Baked scones or Farmers Breakfast.

Lunch - Hamburgers and Wraps.

Come and enjoy our undercover stoep at Boschrivier and enjoy a cheese platter for only R110 per person or a hamburger. We also have scones, beers and do wine tastings. 

Canoe hire: 2 Kayaks (doubles) with life jackets plus Indian canoe to rent for canoeing. R100 per person for 2 hours of canoeing. ID needed.

Boschriver Tasting Room: open for functions (end of year functions, birthday parties, baby showers) for up to 60 people on our stoep. 

Coffee Corner

Monday -  Friday – 07:30 to 16:00, Saturday – 08:00 to 14:00, Sunday brunch - 09:00 to 13:00

Start your day in an authentic, Village 'Coffee Shop' serving the BEST COFFEE in the OVERBERG. Famous brekkies (including gluten-free options), and even more famous delicious, freshly baked, homemade breads and cakes. We also serve light lunches that include pies, quiche and toasties. Pizzas and lunch/dinner menu available from 12:00 daily except Sundays. 

Dinner service on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 18:00. Variety of meals available. The menu includes light meals/starters, pizza, mains and desserts. (for sit-down or takeaway collection/delivery*).

*Deliveries in Stanford Village only. Delivery fee of R10 applies. Bookings can be made. Fully licensed.

Divine cupcake

Caro from Divine cupcake provides celebration and wedding cakes for the Overberg area and is based in Stanford.  Divine also provides ready-made meals on request as well as caters for small functions up to 15 people. 

Don Gelato

GELATERIA

Open Friday till Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00.

Our friends, guests, supporters can book/order cakes, gelato and pastries.

Don Gelato

La TRATTORIA

TRADING HOURS:

• Dinner Monday, Thursday, Friday 18:30 - 20:30
• Saturday  Lunch and Dinner 12:15 ; 18:30 - 20:30
• Sunday Lunch 12:00 - 15:00

Handmade pasta and pizza. Broad selection of wines.

Enjoy one evening in Italy being in the Overberg.

Book your table, enjoy the crackling fireplace, the good jazz, and experience real Italian food, prepared by hand every day.

Garden Grill at White Water Farm

Open for Saturday Dinner & Sunday Lunch

The Garden Grill at White Water will be open for Dinner on Saturday 20 October and lunch on Sunday 21 October from R245 per head for two courses. Almost all of our vegetables and salads now coming from our 4,000sqm organic vegetable garden, picked on the same day for the freshest “field to fork” taste.” 

Graze Cafe

Open for Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Wednesday Breakfast.

Call Tabby for availability, and book to enjoy meals prepared with the best of local produce. 

Havercroft's Restaurant

Current Opening hours - lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Brydon will be at the Saturday Morning Market at the Stanford Hotel.

Klein River Farmstead Picnics 

Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 16:00 & Closed: Sundays 

A visit to Klein River Farmstead is a celebration of Cheese, Picnics and Family. We are open throughout the year from Monday – Saturday. Create your own picnic at our deli-style Picnic Shed, which is filled with local produce, wine, beer and a mountain of artisanal cheese. Being proud locavores and Stanfordians, we have sourced the freshest ingredients and produce from our very own Farmstead and the Overberg region. 

Manor House Restaurant @ Stanford Valley Guest Farm

Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner Thursday – Saturday

Open for breakfast & lunch Sunday

October…. die mooiste-mooiste maand! Come and enjoy the beauty of our valley from the veranda while filling up on the generous country cooking from chef Jonathan and his team. Smoked langkloof trout, Karoo lamb, free-range duck, and of course always something tasty for our vegan and vegetarian guests too… at the moment our mushrooms wheels have them rolling in! Finish off your meal with peppermint creme parfait or the moer-koffie stout chocolate mousse  -  and pair it all with award-winning local wines and craft beers, for the ultimate foodie delight. Please call 072 198 0862 or email manorhouse@stanfordvalley.co.za to book....and to avoid disappointment, please come hungry.

Mosaic Lagoon Cafe and Picnics - 1892 Spookhuis

Opening Days: Wednesdays - Sundays 11:00 - 17:00

Wortelgat Road on the southern side of the Hermanus Lagoon.

Build your own Picnics at Mosaic Lagoon Café at the 1892 Spookhuis. Grab a basket and blanket, and explore our deli fridges boasting a range of delicious picnic treats. Add some wine and beers (choose from our superb selection of Overberg wines - glasses provided) and find a comfortable place on the lagoon’s edge to take in our breathtaking views. Vegetables are gathered daily from Mosaic’s organic garden and roasted or put into salads. This is a casual affair. Outdoor seating is on the patio, or at picnic tables on the Lagoon edge or under Milkwood trees. Indoor seating is also available. Prices range from R100-R400

Or order something scrumptious from our Winter Menu – how about a Winter Smoked Trout Salad or Ostrich Bobotie Burger? Cakes, desserts and Kiddies Menu also available.

The 1892 Spookhuis can also be reached by boat at our jetty. Wine cellar, craft beer, Health juices, full bar, selection of Jack Daniels. 

FUN ACTIVITY: Now you can do SUP on the Hermanus Lagoon. R200/per hour.

Ou Meul

Open every day 07:30 - 17:00

Ou Meul Bakkery & Cafe is situated at the entrance to Stanford. Offerings include freshly baked breads, delicious croissants, a full selection of sweet tarts and treats, freshly pressed juices, a fantastic selection of local wines and the best coffee available. We offer a full, well-rounded breakfast menu, included vegan-friendly options and a café style lunch menu on which 'homemade' and 'fresh' is emphasised. We have a full range of our famous Riviersonderend-recipe pies, either freshly baked for you to enjoy immediately or frozen and ready for your oven at home. In true farmstall style, be sure to pick up something from our product range, perfect for gift shopping or spoiling that someone special. We look forward to welcoming you. 

Panorama Restaurant at Bellavista

Open for Lunch & Dinner: Thursday - Tuesday

Panorama Restaurant at Bellavista Country Place is open again after winter hibernation. We will be open until end April 2019, every day, except Wednesday when the kitchen crew goes fishing. New Chef. New Menu. New Tastes. 

Springfontein Eats

Lunch: Thursday - Sunday; Dinner: Wednesday - Saturday

Set on our working wine farm, we keep things down to earth! Homegrown and foraged herbs and vegetables, locally sourced fish and meats. Look for locavore food, with a hint of molecular gastronomy. We look forward to delighting our guests with new menus and culinary highlights from the Stanford region!

Springfontein Bar(n)

Open daily from 11:00 -21:00

The Wine Bar(n) @ Springfontein is open daily for Lunch and dinner with an exciting menu specially made to pair with our wines. We have vegetarian and Vegan option available.

We have Tennis courts on the farm, so bring your loved ones and little ones for afternoons fun and games and thereafter have a glass of wine @ The Bar(n).

With Steak nights now being every night come and treat yourself to the best steaks in town with a selection of tapas on the side.

Steak Night Times: Every night from 18:00 - 20:30

Wine Tasting & Sales daily from 11:00 – 21:00

Day Bits 11:30- 20:30 (last order)

Noon and Night Bites daily from 12:00 – 14:00 (last order)/ 18:00 – 20:00 (last order)

Looking forward to hosting you @ Springfontein Wine Bar(n).

Stanford Harvest Restaurant

Off the R43. Turn right after bridge on way to Hermanus.

Thursday to Sunday Breakfast & Lunch. 

Friday Special - Delicious Hake & Chips for only R89 Regular menu items also available.

Giant Prawns - 500gm for R239 Available every day

New Look Sunday Lunch - Just as delicious! 

3 Courses. Salad buffet. Plated main - Roast & Veg. Dessert buffet. 

R250 per person. Children 6 - 12yrs Half price. Under 6yrs Free.

Every last Sunday of the month - The famous Stanford Harvest "Ring the Bell" 3 Course Buffet.

Vegetarians & Gluten-free gladly accommodated. Please mention when making your reservation.

Stanford RePUBlic 

Open Monday to Saturday, 16:00 - 21:30 except Tuesdays

Happy hour every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 17:30 - 18:30. 25% off all beer and wine by the glass. Thirsty Thursdays and Stanford Strummers on Thursday evenings. Local talent puts on a show whiles food stalls, pizzas and the pub keeps the patrons fed and hydrated. 

Table 13

Kitchen open Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 - 21:00;  Sunday 12:00 - 16:00.

Wednesday Promotion, 18:00 - 21:00: Buy a beef burger for only R49-00. Sauce @ R20 and Toppings @ R10. Regret no takeaways. 

The Tasting Room at Stanford Hills Estate

Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch from 08:30 - 17:00, Weekdays and Weekends 08:30 - 19:00.

We welcome back our weekday special, R90 for a meal inclusive of a glass of Wine (Please check Facebook daily to see what's on the menu for the day). 

TGIF will be held on the second Friday of every month, Happy Hour from 5-7pm with specials on selected drinks and food items. Sometimes we will have guest artists performing, keep an eye on our FB page for updates.

Breakfast 08:30-11:00, lunch kitchen open 12:00 - 16:00. 

The Zesty Lemon Restaurant 

• Sir Robert Stanford Estate

Thursday to Monday, 09:00 - 16:00. Breakfast. Lunch. Function Venue.

Zesty Lemon also offer Home Cooked Delivery Meals.

Every Night Food Delivery to your Home in Stanford & Sushi Delivery on Wednesday Nights!!

Have a look at our Takeaway Home Cooked Delivery Menu for this Week.

 We Deliver between 18:00 and 19:00 and orders must be in by 15:00. 

Bigger Sushi & Fingerfood platters & other Catering Requests for delivery most Welcome!!

Tikka Palace 

Open Friday to Wednesday, 12:00 - 20:00. Closed on Thursdays.

Please note Tikka Palace is open for Lunch and Dinner from 12:00 to 20:00. Bring your own wines and NO Corkage Charged.

Walker Bay Estate: Home of Birkenhead Brewery and Walker Bay Vineyards.

Beer, Cider and Wine Tasting open Monday - Sunday, 10:00 till 17:00 daily.

YUM Eat Café

OPEN: Wednesday - Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Delicious bakes and carefully prepared meals, enhanced by excellent teas, coffees and assorted beverages.

Things to do

1892 Spookhuis 

Booking is required. 

• Guided Quad-bike Tours Guided Quad-bike tours will take you exploring magnificent flora of the Fynbos biome, birds and wetlands. You can ride along the edge of the lagoon or up to high points on Mosaic with 360-degree views of the ocean, lagoon, and mountains. 
• Bike Rentals Mountain bikes and Fat bikes are available for rental. Riding can be done on Mosaic or to the sand dunes of Walker Bay Beach - perfect for the Fat Bikes!
• Boat Cruise on the Hermanus Lagoon Board the 'Spirit of Agnus' from the jetty at Mosaic’s 1892 Spookhuis for a boat cruise on the Hermanus Lagoon. Wet your feet and taste buds among a myriad of water birds and the beautiful towering Overberg Mountains. Includes snacks and beverages on the boat.  Requires 4 people minimum. Times have to be booked around the weather. 
• Guided Nature Walk The Cape Floral Kingdom is a true wonder of the world, having the richest density of plant species on earth: 8 600 species with almost 6 000 occurring nowhere else on earth. Fynbos, Afrikaans for 'fine bush', is the unique type of vegetation that formed millions of years ago from ashes of drought-stressed forests. You will be guided along the lagoon edge and wetlands to discover intricate plant-animal relationships and the importance of conserving this unique floral kingdom. 
• Mosaic Rain Spa Enjoy spa treatments in the indoor or outdoor spa in an ancient milkwood grove at Mosaic’s Lagoon Lodge. A variety of massage therapy with skin treatments are available including hot stone, manicures & pedicure with regular or gel polish.
• NEW ACTIVITY: Now you can SUP on the Hermanus Lagoon. R200/ per hour.

Antjie's Handmade Naturals

Open every day from  09:00 - 16:00.

Visit our gift shop on the stoep of the Stanford Hotel. Our locally handmade soaps and bath products are made with natural ingredients and make excellent gifts. Lieflike goeters te koop! Did you know that all Antjie's Handmade Naturals are made right here in Stanford?

FACTORY SHOP OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 at 1 Fynbos Street, Stanford Industria.

Art Galleries

Walk along Queen Victoria Street and step into the galleries and studios of local artists to be whisked away into the world of imagination. Outside the village, Stanford Harvest and Stanford Valley Manor House also exhibit local artists' work for your enjoyment. Why not start your original collection?

Moon & Bird Art House

Art gallery featuring local Stanford artists

Wednesday 9am - 3pm, Friday 11am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 3pm

Gabriele Barnett - Art Studio

Open for Viewing

Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 16:00 / Saturday & Sunday: by appointment only.

Antique Hunting

Bellairs Withers - The newest antique and collectable shop in Stanford. Find us in the Tourism Courtyard on Queen Victoria Street. Pop in to browse through the beautiful displays. Open every day. September - April: Monday- Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 09:00 – 13:00 /  May-August: Monday to Saturday, 10:00- 16:00, Sunday 10:00 -13:00. CLOSED - Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.

TAT Antiques and Vintage Decor - New Trading Hours: TAT is open Wednesdays 10:00 - 13:00, Fridays 10:00 to 16:00 and Saturdays 10:00 to 13:00 until further notice. 

The New Junk Shop - Have you ever seen a Gentleman's Buggy from yesteryear? Come have a look. Open Mondays - Fridays 09:00 - 17:00, Saturdays 09:00 - 14:00 and Sundays 09:00 - 17:00.

Stanford Trading Store - All welcome!

Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00, Sundays 10:00 - 14:00 

Big 5 Sea Safari

Gansbaai Harbour 

The first whales have been spotted in Walker Bay! The Ivanhoe will take you on a ocean cruise to see Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Penguins and Marine Birds. 

*See Whale Watching below for more information and to book.

Birkenhead Brewery at Walker Bay Estate

Monday - Sunday

Brewery Tours: Available Wednesday to Friday through advanced booking. 11:00 or 15:00. Wine and Beer Tastings: Monday to Sunday 10:00 till 17:00. 

Country Bike Trails

Country Bike Trails are open for mountain biking, trail running or hiking. It includes 5km, 10km, 15km and 25km circular routes. All routes start and end at Paardeberg Farm. Both day permits (R40 per adult, R25 per scholar) and year permits (R280pp) can be purchased at the Country Bike Tours and Trails office close to the main farmhouse or at Stanford Tourism. Bird watchers welcome – more than 120 bird species recorded on the farm already. Coffee, something cool or something to eat available if previously arranged. 

Eikenhoff Orchid Nursery

These spectacular flowers are beautiful in your garden and your home, and the bloom spikes last for months. Eikenhoff Orchid Nursery is open to the public, grows their own orchids, and in season, imports as well. Please phone ahead to find out what they have in bloom. 

Emotional Freedom Therapy

Are you stressed, depressed or not performing at your full potential? Emotional Freedom Therapy can help you reach a state of harmony & balance so that you are no longer limited by negative emotions & beliefs.  

Monday, 09:00 & Thursday, 08:30 

Pilates - Strengthen your core & get your body in shape.

Fly with African Wings

African Wings offers whale watching flights over Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary, along with other flight options.

Gardening Club

The Stanford Garden Club meets every 2nd Tuesday. If you would like to join us, please contact the Committee Members, Cheryl Garrod 083 232 2827, Barbara Martin 082 652 8348 or Linda Strydom 083 844 3707 for details on membership and special outings.

Gin tasting

Try a tasting of 3 delicious infused crafted gins at Misty Mountains Monday - Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sundays. 

Historical Stanford on Foot

Grab a copy of this booklet for R10 from Stanford Tourism and stroll through the streets of Stanford on a self-guided tour, reading about the homes and buildings that tell the rich story of Stanford.

Horse Riding Trails with the African Horse Company

Commune with nature while you ride on horseback through the fynbos, into nature or even along the pristine beach of Die Plaat. 

Jain Acupressure and Magnet Therapy

Experience 1 - 11/2 hour sessions to help bring vitality back as well as relieve pain in the body through acupressure (not acupuncture) and magnet therapy..These sessions begin with a foot bath - an ancient and sacred practice - followed by a massage (same applies to hands if preferred). We then work through the reflex points to notice what needs attention in the body and get to the source of what may be creating challenges that affect the emotions, the physical, the energetic field etc. The magnet application works wonders for pain caused by old injuries. Sessions times: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00.

Kiwinet Mosquito Nets

Open Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Kiwinet is unique and is the only manufacturer of mosquito nets in South Africa. From singles to king sized nets which add an elegant statement to any bedroom or day bed, pop into the shop and chat to the friendly team. 

Klein River Cheese & Picnic Farmstead

Monday – Saturday: 09.00 – 16.00 & Sunday: Closed

A visit to Klein River Farmstead is a celebration of Cheese, Picnics and Family. We are open throughout the year from Monday – Saturday. Create your own picnic at our deli-style Picnic Shed, which is filled with local produce, wine, beer and a mountain of artisanal cheese. Being proud locavores and Stanfordians, we have sourced the freshest ingredients and produce from our very own Farmstead and the Overberg region. See What's on the menu for more information. 

Our Enchanted Gift Shop

Previously loved puzzles and games, Treasures from my Travels, Pre-loved & upcycled goodies, Pretty & Practical, Lovely Local Craft.

Breadboards, Frames, Incense, Jewels, Mirrors, Quilts, Rag Dolls, Silk Flowers, Vases, Butter dishes, Kitchen & Dressing table stuff.

NEW SPRING TIMES:

Open 7 days a week - if raining - just walk through our Enchanted glass door

Monday - Friday > 9:30 - 16:30

Saturday > 9:00 - 13:30 / later if village busy

Sunday > 9:30 - 13:00 / later if village busy

Overberg Honey

Mondays - Fridays 08:00 - 17:00, Saturdays 09:00 - 15:00

See our range of honey product including honey sweets, beeswax skin care products, beekeeping equipment or just a bucket of some of our lovely local honey. We offer honey tastings and honey pairings. Support your local beekeeper and buy local honey.

Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary

Every day except Tuesdays, 10:00 and/or 15:00.

Sunset Visits: By arrangement. Enrichment Visits: By arrangement.

The big cats at Panthera Africa will honour you with their presence on our a 1,5 hour educational visit, and together with you and your loved ones, we will share the magic! Come and see brown lions, white lions, tigers, leopards and caracals. The easiest is to book online: https://secure.activitybridge.com/search?supplierid=50589 where you can choose your preferred date and time, and add all the loved ones joining you! 

Saturday Sunset Visits, Subject to availability. 

We offer regular educational visits twice a day at 10:00 and 15:00. Pre-bookings only. We are open every day! Closed on Tuesdays.  

Panthera Africa is a non-profit company and all proceeds from ticket sales go towards the animals and creating a better life for them. 

Phillipskop Mountain Reserve 

Hiking, rock art, guided walks  Reserve open daily, 8am-5pm. R40 per adult, R20 per child. If reception is shut please sign hiking register and put cash in honesty box. Regret, no dogs allowed.

Rock art & heritage site – open to the public.

Come and visit the recently discovered Khoe and San paintings in the cave at Phillipskop – the only recorded rock art on the Cape Whale Coast, and a designated Heritage Site. The rock art is situated in a spacious, sheltered cave overlooking our waterfall, 30-40 minute walk from the reserve’s Reception and car park. 

Hiking Trails

In addition to the hike to the waterfall and cave, we offer a variety of other hiking trails. Climb up to our rock stacks (David and Goliath) above the cave, and enjoy the stream at the foot of David; ascend to the summit of Phillipskop itself for stunning views across to the sea; explore the secluded valley hidden behind the peak where you can look out for black eagles, klipspringer and dassies; or head up to the ridge overlooking Tesselaarsdal and across to the mountains beyond. Maps available at Reception.

Geocaching

We have hidden 6 geocaches along the Waterfall and Rock Stacks Trail – why not try a hike with a difference and see if you can find them all?

Plant Spotters

Come and play fynbos bingo with the family. We have monthly spotter sheets (available for R5 at Reception) highlighting what is flowering on the reserve. Tick the boxes each time you spot one and join up a row - Bingo!

Guided botanical walks

Would you like to discover more about the fynbos vegetation that makes the flora of this part of the world unique?  We offer personalised guided botanical walks, suitable for any level. Your guide, Chris, is FGASA qualified and a world expert on the plants of South Africa, as well as having extensive knowledge on the local fauna and geology.

Pilates with Lana Ackerman 

Monday 09:00 & Thursday 08:30

• NG Church Hall

Strengthen your core & get your body in shape.

Quality Continental Cold Meats (Martin's Deli)

Open 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 12:00 Saturday, Closed Sunday. Bringing quality continental and local charcuterie and spreads together with artisan sausages and other homemade delicacies. 

River cruises

Fancy a gentle cruise down the cool Klein River? Take a bunch of friends and have a sunset braai and swim, or a smaller group hoping to spot some of our beautiful birds. Contact Stanford Tourism for details of the African Queen, Lady Stanford and the River Rat. 

Shuttle services, and airport transfers

• LesP Enterprises Shuttle
• Kobin's Shuttle Service

Sir Robert Stanford Estate

Open Thursdays - Tuesdays from 08:30 - 16:00 

Stanford Padstal

Fresh farm produce available. Rusks and jams, and much more. Our winning recipe biltong and droewors are available - you have to try it.

Wine Shop & Tasting 

Come taste our Sir Robert Stanford and Cutters Cove wines. Also catch up on the History of the farm and the area. Free wine tasting Thursday - Monday at our boutique wine shop. We are the only Pinot Noir farm in the Stanford region. Group bookings welcome.

Indulge. Taste. Experience. Since 1855.

Sir Robert Stanford Distillery

Weekend madness - Fynbos Distillery

Southern Right Charters

Join Southern Right Charters this summer on an eco-tour to explore the bay and the diverse marine life Hermanus has to offer. During the tour, the friendly crew is on hand to make sure a great experience is had, from helping get the perfect photo opportunity, to serving complimentary light refreshments.

The guide will interpret the marine life encountered en-route and provide insight while the action is taking place, and the videographer will ensure the best footage is captured.

Stanford Suds Laundromat

Open Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Stanford Garden Club

We meet every second Tuesday of the month (sometimes this change).

Membership is R100 per year and R20 per outing for any visitors.

Interested parties should call any of the three committee members for more information. 

Committee Members: 

• Cheryl Garrod 083 232 2827, Barbara Martin 082 652 8348, Linda Strydom 083 844 3707 

Stanford Health Practice

If you thought massage was just for feeling good and relaxation, come and be surprised by the holistic and transformational possibilities of bodywork and truly listening with all senses. Reflexology, working on the feet, offers clarity about any issues that might be blocking better wellbeing and health and it is very interesting and informative; what stories the feet can tell. You will walk away, feeling new and wiser! Also on offer are Homeopathy and Tissue salts for gentle self-medication and Earth Friendly products for all cleaning needs of body and household. We promote health in all aspects, reverence for natural resources and we aim to reduce waste and plastic. We are closed on Mondays, and open for business from Tuesday to Saturday. To make an appointment, phone Beatrice on 082 481 8285

Stanford Wine Route 

Pop into Stanford Tourism's office in Queen Victoria Street and grab one of our useful tear-off maps. Designate a driver and take your friends and family on a self drive wine route, experiencing and tasting your way through Stanford's boutique and unique wineries, or book one of Stanford's private shuttle services to drive you. You won't be sorry! Keep your eyes peeled for the Fynbos Distillery at Sir Robert Stanford Estate, meadery at Stanford Harvest, cider and crafted gins at Misty Mountains and craft beer at Birkenhead Brewery which add diversity to our special wine route.

Tennis Court @ Springfontein Wine Estate

'You only live once, but you get to serve twice!'

A well maintained Tennis Court overlooking the beautiful Klein River Mountains.

Available at R50/person/hr. Bring your own rackets and tennis balls (and partner).

Bookings at the Wine Bar(n). Wine, food, drinks & music available at the Wine Bar(n) afterwards if you so choose.

Vintage Beauty

Tuesdays - Fridays, Mondays, 09:00 - 13:00.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT VINTAGE BEAUTY IS MOVING TO COFFEE CORNER.

As of 4 September, 2018 Vintage Beauty will be operating from Coffee Corner.

Come and enjoy your favourite treatment in the calm surroundings of the courtyard and maybe treat yourself to a delicious coffee while you are at it.

Facials – waxing – massages – pedicures – manicures – gel & acrylic nails – make-up – vouchers

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and also Mondays with the upcoming season.

Whale watching July - November

Air-based whale watching: this is a fun and unique way to see the whales in the Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary. African Wings offers whale watching flights from July - November. 

Boat-based whale watching: is a special experience and Ivanhoe offers cruises from Gansbaai Harbour. Other operators set off from Kleinbaai and Hermanus - ask Stanford Tourism for more information.

Land-based whale watching is best between July - November. Die Plaat is a beautiful pristine beach accessible from Stanford's Wortelgat Road. A 4x4 is necessary to drive right to the dunes, but it can also be reached by foot or mountain bike. 

Retreats

• Bodhi Khaya Retreats

What's on in Baardskeerdesbos

Saturday, 10 November, 09:00

Skaapkop Fees

• Baardskeerdesbos - NG Church

Fun walk, food & wine, fynbos, Marimba, kids activities.

What's on in Botriver

Sunday, 4 November, 08:00 - 09:30

Farm Dog Walking

• Honingklip Brewery, Botriver

Well behaved dogs are welcome to walk on our farm either on or off leash - Depending on owners and safety of other dogs.

Early morning walk and everyone is welcome to join even if you do not have dogs.

All age groups welcome - the fitter ones go off for a longer walk.

Charity event for homeless animals!

What's on in Gansbaai

Saturday, 20 October, 09:00 - 14:00

Gansbaai Farmers Market

• Gansbaai Tourism - Market Space

Vendors who specialise in organic, homemade and home-grown products such as:

Farm fresh produce - oven fresh bakes & pastries- artisan breads - fish from the grill – coffee bar – juice bar - Homemade preserves – indigenous plants – craft beer - local wines….Apply for a stall by emailing: info@gansbaaitourism.co.za and receive an application form. Wooden enclosures R100 / own gazebo R50 NB: no plastic or polystyrene packaging or imported products. Gansbaai tourism values the environment - use wood, paper, glass, earthenware to display.

Tuesday, 30 October, 17:15

Marine Evening - Whale watching around the world

• Great White House

Having whale watched off all seven continents, Judith's presentation is entitled 'Whale watching around the world' telling her story and the story of some of the places she has been lucky enough to work and visit. Having spent much of the past 18 years travelling, Judith has become a keen photographer and lover of all nature, not just whales.

Judith has been working for Dyer Island Cruises for 3 seasons now. Her other whale watching jobs are in Iceland and Mexico. Iceland is a feeding ground for whales so there is a big variety of species seen there, such as orca, sperm whales, humpbacks and Minke whales. Judith’s third job, in Mexico, is a breeding ground for the gray whale, the species of whale famous for its very curious behaviour around boats in the breeding lagoons. This unique behaviour is known as one of the most spectacular behaviours of wild whales seen anywhere in the world. 

Please make sure to RSVP and help our team to prepare accordingly. 

Please note that there will be a cover charge of R25 per person and the donation box will also be available. As always, we dearly appreciate any donation towards our conservation efforts.

Extra parking is available at the back of the Great White House. 

Remember to please put phones on silent.

Wednesday, 31 October, 17:15

Pink Sunset Walk

• Gansbaai

Come join the Gansbaai Team on a nice stroll along the coast from the Gansbaai Tidal Pool to Stanford's Cove and back. R50 per person and R25 per student, includes a delicious chicken mayo filled pancake, Ice Cream and liquid refreshments. Bring along your own glass. Tickets available at the Gansbaai Tourism office till 27 October. All proceeds towards the Breast Cancer Association

Saturday, 15 December

Triathlon

• Lomond Wine Estate

Be part of our picturesque off-road Triathlon at Lomond Wine Estate, with stunning routes & scenery close to Gansbaai. 

Full: 1.2km Swim, 30km MTB, 12km Trail Run

Sprint: 400m swim, 15km MTB, 6km Rail Run

Sunday, 16 December

Open water Swim

• Lomond Wine Estate

Be part of our picturesque off-road Triathlon at Lomond Wine Estate, with stunning routes & scenery close to Gansbaai.

Distance: 3km, 1 mile, 500m

What's on in Greyton / Genadendal

Friday, 16 November - Sunday, 18 November

Greyton Art Walk

Calling all artists.

What's on in Hermanus

Friday, 9 November, 17:30 - 21:30

Mango Groove Live in Concert

• Hermanus High School

Gates open at 5:30 pm - Mango Groove will start performance at 7 pm. Food stalls and secured parking will be available. The famous 11-piece South African band Mango Groove will be live in concert as the kick-off event to The Global Challenge in Hermanus on the 9th of November at the Hermanus High School.

Tickets sold at Hermanus High School and at the Hermanus Tourism Office.

Don't forget to #BangTheDrum in aid of Full Tummy Fund and make a difference!

What's on in Kleinmond

Saturday, 27 October, 10:00 - 14:00

Penguin Palooza

Don't miss a fun-filled day out with the family and your feathered friends! 

Saturday, 27th October 2018 promises to be a fun-filled day out for the family as CapeNature and SANCCOB saves seabirds co-host a Penguin Palooza event at the Stony Point Penguin Colony, Betty's Bay, Western Cape.

Visitors can look forward to a unique experience when the rehabilitated African penguins are released back into the wild.

There’s plenty to see and do for the whole family, including exciting activities.

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