Started the day with a Secret Sunrise experience at the dam. Everyone had their own headphones and tuned into facililiator Jill Lambert’s playlist. We moved to the beat while Stanford Valley woke up. Then breakfast! No oats this time but a lovely spanspek coloured smoothy. After this my stomach teamed up with my mind and… Read More Bounce Back – Stanford Valley Retreat Day 3
From Stanford Valley – 12kms from Stanford – there is a choice of hiking routes – all with exquisite views. I hiked the main track of 13.5kms from where there are so many other walks to do – a little elevation, some jeep track and varied fynbos. After a hike you could pop in at… Read More Stanford Valley Hiking
The day started with the realization that this is a retreat and not a foodie breakaway. A thought confirmed with a breakfast of cold oats dusted with a few slivers of almonds and topped with half a strawberry. It was spooned very slowly to provide the sustenance for the 13,5km hike that followed. The walk… Read More Bounce Back – Stanford Valley Retreat Day 2
Just the mere mention of the word retreat is enough to make me breathe out deeply! How we all need a calibration to our own True North in these weird times? When the option of a local retreat came in the form of a Facebook event, I was sold. Everything gelled and I got booked… Read More Bounce Back – Stanford Valley Retreat Day 1
Stanford winery, Springfontein Wine Estate, made it to the finals of the annual Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition. Winemaker Tariro Masayiti’s Single Vineyard Jonathan’s Ridge Pinotage 2016 is classified as Wine Of Origin Walker Bay. We are extremely proud of this achievement and are crossing fingers for a top spot.
Madre knows Overberg produce as well as she knows the food fancies of the locals. She was the inspirational force of Madre’s at Sir Robert Stanford, then at Stanford Manor and Eatery in Hermanus. It was only logical that she would gravitate back to Stanford and could not have found a better spot than that… Read More Feasting at Madre, Stanford
Phillipskop Mountain Reserve is part of the Cradle of Human Culture, a new route that celebrates heritage. The spotlight is on the ancient rock art on the farm which is situated about 9 kilometers outside Stanford. Stay in the self catering cottages on the farm and rise and shine in the morning to hike the… Read More Phillipskop Mountain Reserve in Pictures
There’s nothing like a Sunday lunch in the country. In the spirit of rest and relaxation I made the short journey to Stanford Valley Country Farm. Just the perfect place to indulge in fresh air and good food. The farm’s Manor House restaurant blends fresh fare, fine wine and collectors art in a winning combination.… Read More Sundays in Stanford
Although Hermanus is known for their quality wines the area is now entering the craft drinks sphere. In neighboring Stanford Birkenhead Brewery was the first to launch into this trendy market. They did so before craft beers became popular. This brau haus offers tastings and their beers are widely available. Hermanus Old Harbour Brewery has… Read More Weekend Brew
When you drive a vehicle sharing the name of the highest mountain on earth you expect a robust response to the driving challenges presented by Overberg country roads. Seeing my ride approaching I realised that the Ford Everest stands tall and meets expectations when it comes to size. First impressions matter! Similar to preparations on… Read More Overberg Country Ride with Ford Everest
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