What’s on in May? 🌸
- Our guavas are in season!
- The farm’s Gift Room is a haven of gifts any mother would love.
- Stay four nights in our Farm Hotel for the price of three until the end of August, or book two nights and enjoy a complimentary dinner for two at Babel, our flagship restaurant.
- Add sparkle to your winter plans and book early for our Winter Harvest Table on 27 June 2026.
- Our Mourvèdre rosé has set sail for the UK once again, where it will be poured as the official rosé of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the sixth consecutive year!
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Ease into the season
As the Boland settles into cooler days, the Farm Hotel offers the perfect excuse to slow down.
Stay four nights for the price of three until the end of August, or book two nights and enjoy a complimentary dinner for two at Babel.
It’s the ideal place to unwind, whether with a good book, a garden walk, time at the spa, a cycle across the farm, or simply a long, restorative soak in the bath.
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A month to explore and create 🌱
May’s slower pace means you can make time for yourself and the things that matter to you. Join our expert-led workshops at Babylonstoren and Soetmelksvlei, covering a host of interesting topics, to pursue a long-held passion or learn something new. A workshop is also an excellent gift for those who prefer experiences to possessions.
Discover what inspires you.
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Wake up with the chickens and meet Peachy Jacobs, our master baker.
Peachy’s day starts at 2am with kneading, mixing and proving. As croissants turn golden in the oven, the first chickens arrive – lured in by the scent of an early bird breakfast.
“When bread rises in the oven and turns golden brown, and when you slice through it and see the air pockets – that’s what I love most,” says Peachy.
Before she leaves, she always checks on Moeder, our twelve-year-old sourdough starter and the heart of her beloved apple waste sourdough loaf.
Mother dough, mother love
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Babylonstoren Minute 15 May 2026 🌦️🍷
The week began with stormy skies, icy rain and wild weather sweeping through the garden. Then, almost on cue, the sun arrived just in time for the launch of our newest Mourvèdre Rosé vintage at our sister estate @thenewtinsomerset 🌷
Back on the farm, the season continues to bloom after the storm: heirloom tomatoes glowing, happy animals roaming between rain-soaked fields, and glasses poured in celebration of another beautiful week at Babylonstoren 🐃
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@hamishpowell interpreting stories through his untamed botanical artistry 🍇
For the unveiling of our 2026 Mourvèdre Rosé at The Great Garden Show @thenewtinsomerset , the multidisciplinary floral artist created a gorgeous statement piece inspired by the metamorphosis of the Babylonstoren logo.
Layered with abundant grape clusters and sculptural branches, the work reflected the stories of our logo and rosé alike: rooted in the soil, abundant in nature and beautifully ethereal.
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Rosé season begins at The Great Garden Show
Among garden blooms, rosé pours and long-table celebrations, we unveiled our 2026 Mourvèdre Rosé @thenewtinsomerset
Notes of rhubarb, watermelon and candy floss carried through the day, while creative artist and floral extraordinaire @hamishpowell framed the garden party with untamed botanical beauty.
From the Simonsberg to Somerset – the first blush of the season has arrived.
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This week’s #mybabylonstoren comes from @anastasiaotto.co who visited Soetmelksvlei.
A living farmyard where the past lingers in every creaking gate, stone cottage and dusty path. Here, old crafts are kept alive, bread is baked slowly over coals, coffee is brewed the traditional way, and the gentle rhythm of farm life carries on much as it once did.
Come spend a day immersed in the stories, flavours and traditions of the farm.
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The art and endurance of product development 🫖
In this episode of BabylonSTORIES, we speak to Nicola Malan, our energetic Head of Product Development and Buying, about the trials, triumphs and exacting craft behind products that capture the essence of Babylonstoren – from farm-fresh produce and botanical bath, body and home fragrances to luxurious linens, homeware, delicious nibbles and serious steaks.
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Heirloom tomatoes in every colour, shape and stripe imaginable 🍅
While most tomato seasons are winding down, ours are still overflowing from the greenhouse.
Bring the season home with a box of freshly picked heirloom tomatoes while the harvest lasts.
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Into the Veld: Sand lily 🌸
Known as the sand lily, Veltheimia capensis is one of the Cape’s lesser-known winter gems. Native to the Western Cape, this bulbous plant thrives in sandy soils and flowers during the cooler months, sending up tall stems lined with pendulous pink blooms that attract sunbirds and pollinators alike.
An added delight for gardeners: sand lilies are easy to propagate, making it simple to multiply and share these elegant winter bloomers.
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A taste of the garden 🌱
Loved by guests who relish the effortless charm of garden dining, the Greenhouse Restaurant is a sensory oasis.
Open daily for breakfast and light lunches, guests are welcomed on a first come, first served basis – no booking needed.
For intimate celebrations, groups of 13–25 guests can be welcomed by prior booking to enjoy a fresh, seasonally inspired menu celebrating the garden’s bounty.
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