Olive Oil is more than just a product, it’s a lifestyle! Several local producers offer a variety of experiences to immerse you in the culture and landscapes of South African EVOO:

ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering accommodation. Enquire for details: terence@altevrede.co.za.

• EVOO TASTING: Winter 10am – 5pm, summer 10am – 6pm

• RESTAURANT: Babel: Booking for breakfast, lunch or dinner essential.
  Greenhouse: Daily 10am – 4pm.
  The Old Bakery: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun 6pm – 9pm.

• WINE TASTING: Winter 10am – 5pm, summer 10am – 6pm. Cellar and olive tours 10am – 4pm. Wine museum 9am – 5pm.

• ACCOMMODATION: 5 Star Hotel and Spa

• FUNCTIONS: Yes

• OTHER ACTIVITIES: 5Ha garden with garden tours daily at 10am.
  Soetmelksvlei, 19th-century interactive farmyard 8:30am – 5pm.

• EVOO TASTING: Showroom trading hours: Mon 8am – 4pm & Sat 9am – 3pm. Tasting Tours, Mon – Sat, 11am, bookings essential.
  Online food pairing.

• RESTAURANT: Mon to Fri, 9am - 4pm

• ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering

• OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling

• EVOO TASTING: Mon to Thurs 9am – 5pm, Fri 9am – 4pm, Sat & public holidays, 9am – 2pm, Sun closed

  Formal olive oil tasting – booking essential.

  Informal tastings daily of up to 150 different bottled products.

  Pairing ideas available on www.hetvlockcasteel.co.za

• WINE TASTING: Same as above

• FUNCTIONS: The Wedding Venue has the capacity to host up to 200 guests, complete with a dance floor for celebrations. It features a deck area ideal for on-site ceremonies, offering picturesque views of the surrounding vineyards, wheat fields, and mountains.

• EVOO TASTING: By appointment
  (082 824 1329)

• FUNCTIONS: 200 pax

• ACCOMMODATION: Luxury Self Catering Cottages

• OTHER ACTIVITIES: Walking trails amongst forests, the quixotic open air theatre and the internationally celebrated Riethuiskraal Thoroughbred Stud farm

• EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri, 9am – 4pm

• EVOO TASTING: Tastings by appointment

• ACCOMMODATION: 5 Star Mardouw Country House – 5 suites

• OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling, bird watching, hiking, picnics, driving range, private helipad

• EVOO TASTING: Mon to Sat 10am – 5pm. Sun 10am – 4pm. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.
  More info here, or contact: restaurant@morgenster.co.za, 021 852 1738

• RESTAURANT: Open from 11:00. Closed Mon & Tue. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday. More info here.

• WINE TASTING: Mon to Sat 10am – 5pm. Sun 10am – 4pm. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.
  More info here.
  Morgenster wines: The Reserve, Lourens River Valley, The Giulio Range, Single Varietal Range.

• EVOO TASTING: By appointment

• RESTAURANT: Old Millhouse - breakfast, lunch, dinner by pre-booking

• ACCOMMODATION: 4-star, self-catering villas (more info here)

• OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling, bird watching, hiking, canoeing, grove tours, Giant’s Camp (more info here)

• EVOO TASTING: Tours and tastings by appointment

• ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering cottages

• OTHER ACTIVITIES: Bird watching, kayaking, walking, hiking, cycling

• EVOO TASTING: Mon to Sun, 10am – 5:30pm, booking essential

• RESTAURANT: Deli: breakfast & lunch, Tue - Sun, booking essential. Restaurant: fine dining, Tue - Sun, booking essential.

• WINE TASTING: Mon to Sun, 10am – 5:30pm, booking essential

• OTHER ACTIVITIES: Self-guided art and orchard walk

• EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm.
  Public Holidays: closed. More info here.

The following Listed Producers also offer EVOO Experiences. See their listings for further details.