Women’s Day Cocktails | Boschendal

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Mountain Villa
Our luxurious, spacious villa sleeps twelve guests at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain features views of the entire Franschhoek Valley and is ideal for larger groups of up to twelve guests.

Cottage 1685
Our historic Herbert Baker-designed Cottage 1685 can accommodate up to ten guests and offers a unique chance to experience a piece of South African history.

Retreat Cottages
Our Retreat Cottages sleep four guests, surrounded by meandering fynbos garden paths and a natural swimming pool perfect for relaxing escapes into nature. Take a break as time seems to stand still in this special place.

Clarence Cottages
Our charming Clarence Cottage situated near the Werf sleeps six guests, a spacious lounge, and a secluded private patio surrounded by nature.

Werf Garden Suites
Our farm, gardens and mountains are at your doorstep and ready to be discovered from any of our charming Werf Garden Cottages. Enjoy a shared pool for a refreshing dip after exploring.

Orchard Cottages
Our collection of luxury Orchard Cottages offers a comfortable stay for families and friends, sleeping from two to eight guests. Nestled amongst our orchards, these stylish cottages offer a magnificent setting and a large, shared swimming pool to enjoy on warm, summer days.

Cow Shed Cottage
Our spacious Cow Shed cottage comfortably sleeps four guests with two beautiful bedrooms, a generous lounge, and a secluded private patio surrounded by nature and mountain views.

Self-Catering Accommodation
Our new fully self-catering Farmhouses invite you to ‘check in to check out’ by offering luxurious, modernised historic accommodation sprinkled across our iconic farm in the Cape Winelands.

Camp Canoe
Camp Canoe is stationed on a particularly beautiful peak of the Boschendal wine estate, a mere 45 minutes from Cape town.

Family Holidays At Boschendal
Leave the rush of the world behind and rediscover the joy of being together. From sunrise trails to quiet evenings by the fire, we have created a space for every generation to slow down, reconnect and make memories.
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Eat

Overview
Get a taste of Boschendal with deliciously nourishing soil-to-fork fare that celebrates the bountiful produce of our farm’s pastures and gardens. Take your pick from our restaurant and food offerings and enjoy the spectacular views, while savouring award-winning wines.

Werf Picnics
Relax on our lawns under dappled sunlight with a picnic of seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients and locally made artisanal goods. Gather friends and family for a memorable winelands experience.

The Deli Restaurant
Join us under the oaks at The Deli for casual dining with family and friends. Enjoy farm-style meals from breakfast to lunch and dinner, with menus inspired by the seasons.

Retreat Restaurant
Tucked away at the heart of our Retreat space, the Retreat Restaurant offers a laid-back dining experience with a focus on honest, seasonal food. Open to all guests and day visitors.

Arum Restaurant
Arum offers a dining experience that is both grounded in place and creatively expressive, celebrating Boschendal’s heritage through flavour, craft, and a deep respect for the land.

Farm Shop & Butchery
The Farm & Butchery Shop celebrates the best of Boschendal’s fresh seasonal produce, grown and baked right here on the farm or sourced from like-minded local suppliers. A wide range of pantry items, baked goods and treats are available for sale.

Wine Tastings
Spend a relaxing afternoon sampling Boschendal’s award-winning wines, savour every sip at our beautiful wine tasting venue, Cellar Door. Enjoy selections of seasonal platters and food and wine pairings that celebrate our philosophy of generosity and the best of our farm’s local produce.
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Tree House & Kids Play Area
Come and explore the authentic outdoor farm experience Boschendal offers to kids. Young adventurers can experience the natural wonders of our farm with our playground, pump track, supervised holiday programmes, and more.

Picnics
Dappled sunlight and an inviting atmosphere set the scene for a relaxed affair on our lawns. Only the best seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients, and locally made artisanal goods, are added to our baskets. Gather friends and family to experience eats and treats for a memorable winelands picnic.

Wine Tastings
Spend a relaxing afternoon sampling Boschendal’s award-winning wines, Savour every sip at our two beautiful wine tasting offerings, the Werf and Cellar Door. Enjoy selections of seasonal platters and food and wine pairings that celebrate our philosophy of generosity and the best of our farm’s local produce.

Horse Riding
Experience exquisite views of the Franschhoek Valley as you explore our farm on horseback. Choose between our 1 hour guided horse rides, available throughout the day where you’ll get a glimpse of Boschendal’s beauty.

Trails
Experience an exhilarating farm adventure at Boschendal. Take in our wide open spaces, exquisite scenery and picturesque trails on foot or horseback. Visit the Trail Centre for a permit and route information.

Garden Tours
Welcome to Boschendal’s farm tours! Amidst the exciting transformation of our Werf Food Garden, our Treehouse Leader will guide guests, offering insights into our rich history. Join us on this journey and discover our farms narrative while witnessing regenerative practices and engaging in sustainable gardening experiences.
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Weddings & Functions

Weddings & Functions

Weddings
Say ‘I do’ on one of the most iconic wine farms in South Africa. With five breath-taking venues to choose from, Boschendal is the perfect place to experience marital bliss. With a dedication functions team on hand to ensure the occasion goes off without a hitch, a truly memorable day awaits.

Private Events
From birthdays to baby showers, private events and more, Boschendal provides an idyllic setting for all your special celebrations. Our export team is ready to assist you in making your vision come to life.

Conferences & Functions
Less than an hour from Cape Town City Centre and Cape Town International Airport, located in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Boschendal Wine Farm brings you impressive conferencing facilities with a multitude of fun breakaway and team-building activities right on your doorstep.

Retreat Conferences
This idyllic space with meandering garden paths features cottages, a communal boma and natural swimming pool. Additional facilities include an indoor cinema, conference room, lounge, dining room and a sports field.
Our Story

Our Story

Our Vision & Mission
Read more about what motivates and inspires us daily.

Purpose Collective
Purpose Collective is a network of hospitality spaces, including hotels, retreats, event venues, coworking spaces, and community hubs in South Africa.

Regenerative Farming
Our adoption of regenerative farming practices embodies our commitment to enriching and nurturing the soil in our pastures, orchards and vineyards. We promote biodiversity within the surrounding environment through a series of conservation initiatives.

Workers Forum
At Boschendal, we value the views, ideas and interests of all our talented workers. Our own farm Workers Forum is an inclusive group of dedicated employees working together to improve the lives and livelihoods of everyone on the farm through active participation and open discussion.

Careers
View available Careers and join the Boschendal Team.

Community
Everyone benefits when we work and grow together. Boschendal is committed to cultivating lasting relationships with local communities to help them thrive by assisting with food insecurity, education, and enrichment for the youngest members of the Cape Winelands.

Associations
Our conservation partners in the Cape Winelands work with us to protect and preserve our land through promoting good agricultural practices, collaboration, education and initiatives that benefit the people and wildlife that make up our communities within the Dwars River Valley and Franschhoek.

Farm Map
At Boschendal we are driven by a purpose. We are an authentic, sustainable, working farm, dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences, preserving nature and creating memorable moments. Our regenerative farming practices ensure we leave the soil better than we found it, delivering quality products to enjoy.
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Boschendal Short Films
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Wine

Wine

About Our Wines
Boschendal is one of the oldest, most iconic Wine Estates in South Africa. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the Cape Winelands, with over 330 years of winemaking tradition, we carefully craft each of our award-winning wines for you to enjoy.

Buy Our Wines
Our winemaking vision is to balance tradition and experience with contemporary innovation to produce a range of award-winning wines that are uniquely Boschendal.

Wine Tastings
Spend a relaxing afternoon sampling Boschendal’s award-winning wines. Savour every sip at our two beautiful wine tasting offerings: the Werf and Cellar Door. Enjoy their selections of seasonal platters, food and wine pairings that celebrate our philosophy of generosity and the best of our farms local produce.
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Women’s Day Cocktails

Celebrate Women’s Day with elegance and flavour! Raise a glass and toast to strength, beauty, and unforgettable moments. Cheers to you!

MCC Cocktail
50ml Elderflower Cordial

50ml Vodka

15ml Lemon Juice

50ml Boschendal Brut

Instructions:

Combine Cordial, Vodka, Lemon Juice in a shaker.

Shake on ice and strain into a Champagne Coupe.

Finish off with Boschendal Brut and garnish with a Verbena Blue Flower/ Mint Leave

Rose Cosmo

50ml Rose Cordial

50ml Vodka

25ml Cointreau/ Tripple Sec

15ml Lemon Juice

20ml Campari

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker.

Shake on Ice and strain into a Martini glass.

Garnish with a Rose Petal.

Boschendal Tango Fizz

50ml Rooibos Lemon & Ginger Cordial

60ml Gin

50ml Tango Juice

5ml Egg White

Rosemary

50ml Tonic Water

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in shaker.

Shake on ice and strain into a Wine Goblet.

Top off with Tonic water and garnish with Rosemary twig

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