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The digest, 21 October 2026

Gardens, tea and Cap Classique to 7 November

Eight dates at the estates, from open gardens and afternoon tea this weekend to live music in a cellar on 30 October and a day of Cap Classique on 7 November.

In this issue

  • SeasonalTokara

    Tokara Open Garden

    23 to 31 October, 10:00 to 17:00

    The private farm garden opens on four days: Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October, then Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. Walk it at your own pace.

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  • SeasonalLanzerac

    Botanical Afternoon Tea

    24 to 31 October, 14:00 to 17:00, R460 per person

    Afternoon tea in Manor Kitchen on Saturday 24 and Saturday 31 October, with a Six Dogs Gin cocktail or bottomless Cap Classique. Reservations are essential.

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  • Womanhood: Paint, Sip and Music

    Saturday 24 October

    An evening of painting, wine and music at Morgenhof, held in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check the ticket price and start time with the estate.

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  • SeasonalLanzerac

    Garden to Table Sunday Lunch

    25 October to 1 November, 12:00 to 15:00, R590 per person

    A four course Sunday lunch in Manor Kitchen on 25 October and 1 November, with a welcome cocktail made with Six Dogs Gin. Reservations are essential.

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  • SeasonalRustenberg

    Rustenberg Open Garden 2026

    30 October to 1 November, 09:00 to 16:30, R50 per person

    The manor house garden opens for its annual weekend, with the Cape Dutch buildings around it. Pay at the gate, no booking needed. Children under 10 are free.

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  • TastingSimonsig

    Simomo Sundowners

    Friday 30 October, 11:00

    A golden-hour glass of Simonsig wine at Vonkel. The estate is open until 20:00 on selected Fridays, and spots fill up, so book.

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  • MusicMuratie

    RAAF live at Muratie

    Friday 30 October, 18:00 to 22:00, R295

    An evening of live music in the Muratie cellar. Doors open at 18:00 and the show starts at 19:30. A glass of wine is included, and the Farm Kitchen menu can be ordered before the show.

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