Explore the Avondale Wine Estate’s Open Gardens in Paarl on the 21st & 22nd of October 2023. This event offers you the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in seven exquisite organic spring gardens on the estate.
The gardens to discover include the cellar gardens of Avondale Wine Estate, the enchanting private gardens of Ginny Grieve, Suzanne Grieve, Ruth Robertson, and Julie Warren-Codrington. You can also explore Avondale’s historic Cape Dutch buildings, marvel at the mature trees, wander through two thriving vegetable gardens that supply the award-winning FABER restaurant, meander along the streams, savour the indigenous beds, rose gardens, and meadow, and observe the resident cows, ducks, and free-ranging chickens in their natural environment.
Conclude your garden adventure with a tasting of Avondale’s organic and biodynamic wines at the Avondale Wine Cellar or indulge in a meal at the highly acclaimed FABER restaurant, recently honored as the Best Garden Restaurant in Africa by the Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards.
Visitors are welcome to explore Avondale Wine Estate’s farm gardens from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on 21st & 22nd of October 2023.
LIST OF ACTIVITIES
- Access to all the gardens on Avondale Wine Estate (Paarl)
- Guided garden walks – Saturday & Sunday @10h30 starting outside the Cellar
- Faber Restaurant (to book contact Faber@avondalewine.co.za)
- Wine Bar (Avondale Armilla Cap Classic, Avondale wine, strawberries, and cheese platters)
- Wine Tasting (to secure your booking contact wine@avondalewine.co.za
- Tea in the gardens accompanied by an assortment of scones
- Ochra Deli treats
- Picnic Baskets (to secure your booking contact wine@avondalewine.co.za
- Plants for sale
- Saturday morning farm walk
- Cellar Tours
- Tractor Rides
ENTRANCE DETAILS:
- Date: October 21st and 22nd, 2023.
- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Admission Fee: R50 for adults, Children under 12 enter free. Tickets available at the entrance
- Payment accepted: Cash, Snapscan, and credit card.
Please Note: Regrettably no dogs and outside picnic baskets are allowed.
All entrance fees will be donated to the Avondale Community Organisation (NPO) which provides a creche and a playschool, ensuring a safe and caring environment for our community’s young children.
For more information contact us at wine@avondalewine.co.za or tel: 021-8631976
