Mother’s Day is celebrated in May, and Paarl is full of options for celebrating. You can dine at the historic Nederburg Wines, picnic at Laborie or indulge in a High Tea at La Paris Bistro.
The KWV Wine Emporium offers the perfect Mothersday pairing with their famous Cheesecake and MCC, and for the men, KWV’s world-renowned Brandy is paired with carefully selected Belgian Chocolates.
For the outdoor lovers, this month we have a Play and Stay package at Pearl Valley Golf Estate and the monthly Babylonstoren Workshops.
The Afrikaans Taal Museum and Monument is celebrating International Museum Day on 21 May 2022 with a celebration of Afrikaans heritage.
Lastly, don’t forget the monthly market at Windmeul Cellar to stock up the cellar and pantry.
We look forward to welcoming you to our fertile valley.
Mother’s Day Celebrations at KWV Emporium
8 May 2022
9am – 2pm
Celebrate your mom or the special lady in your life and join us on Sunday the 8th of May and enjoy our Cheesecake and MCC pairing. We look forward to welcoming each lady with a complimentary glass of MCC on arrival.
Bookings are advised to avoid disappointment.
La Paris Bistro
Sunday, 8 May 2022
12pm
Spoil Mom to a Mother’s Day High Tea at La Paris Bistro! Their High Tea menu offers both sweet and savoury treats, from Smoked Salmon Trout Blinis to Salted Caramel Tarts and of course different teas and coffee options to select from. This Mother’s Day they are including a complimentary MOMosa cocktail to the High Tea to make the Mother’s Day celebration extra special!
High Teas must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Book now to avoid disappointment.
R235 per person
*All High Tea bookings must be made 24 hours in advance restaurant@laparis.co.za or +27 (0)21 867 0171 www.laparis.co.za/high-tea.
Create memories this Mother’s Day at Laborie Estate
8 May 2022
12pm – 3pm
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honour your mom, grandmother, wife or mother figure with a delicious meal and memorable experience at Laborie. This year, we are offering the perfect Mother’s Day culinary treat for the whole family to enjoy. If your mom appreciates good food and fine wine, then show her how much you care, by spoiling her to a relaxed picnic or a sensational three-course menu at the beautiful Stoep restaurant.
The lunch is priced at R395pp and the picnic is priced at R265pp.
For bookings, please contact +27 (0)21 807 3232.
View the Stoep menu here
View the Picnic menu here
MOM’S THE WORLD AT NEDERBURG THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Sunday, 8 May 2022
12am to 4pm
Bring the family together at Nederburg’s The Manor on Mother’s Day (8 May), when a special two-course menu, including a glass of wine per person, will be served to celebrate motherhood. Choose from four main meal options, including grilled line fish with coconut curry prawn, crisp broccoli and cauliflower salad, braised lamb shank, or green pea risotto. For dessert, you have two choices: traditional pampoenkoekies or baked cheesecake.
All mothers will receive a complimentary glass of wine and stand a chance to win a hamper.
Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 16:00.
Booking is essential. Please call +27 (0)21 877 5155 or send an e-mail to info@nederburg.com to make you reservation.
Grande Roche Mothersday Lunch
Spoil the special mothers in your life with lunch at the Grande Roche Restaurant on 8 May 2022. A delicious 3 course la carte menu for R650/person. The mothers will be welcomed with a glass of MCC on arrival and a gift to take home.
To reserve your table at restaurant@granderoche.co.za or phone +27 (0)21 863 5100.
Babylonstoren – With love on Mother’s day
Inspired by the generosity and resilience of Mother Nature, the team at Babylonstoren has crafted a special offering for Mother’s Day. Their seasonal selection of gifts includes a new scented range called Bergbries, as well as exclusive hampers designed to honour mothers and mother figures.
From the abundance of the garden and surrounding veld, the gardening team are also putting together cheerful flower bouquets with lady’s fingers, wild carrot heads and fragrant roses. These will be available for special delivery over the Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday, 7 & 8 May.
Available at https://shop.babylonstoren.com/za/home
KWV Winter Warmer
May 2022
Mon – Fri 9am – 4:30pm
Sat – 9am – 3:30pm
Sun – 9am – 1:30pm
As temperatures start to drop, we offer the perfect setting to enjoy our world-renowned Brandy paired with carefully selected Belgium Chocolates to put the fire back into your veins. Come and join us for a Brandy & Chocolate Pairing at the KWV Wine Emporium and enjoy this unforgettable experience.
Bookings are advised to avoid disappointment.
Cheese & Charcuterie Platter at Mellasat Vineyards
May 2022
Monday to Saturday 11am – 3pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 11am – 3pm
Mellasat Vineyards just below the Du Toitskloof pass is the perfect off-the-beaten-track spot to enjoy a cheese & charcuterie platter and wine tasting.
Cheese & charcuterie platter for two at R265.00
Excludes glass or bottle of wine and wine tasting.
Wine Tasting: 5 wines per person at R50.00
Soup & Wine Month at Mellasat Vineyards
Every weekend in May
Saturday 11am-3pm and Sundays 11am- 2pm
We are celebrating Chardonnay #ChardoMay Day! We are passionate about Chardonnay and we would like to share our new 2018 vintage with you. Every weekend in May starting from the 7th of May 2022.
If you are a Chardonnay fan join us as we go on tour of the senses with a tasting of our 2018 Chardonnay as well as our 2021 Seraphic unwooded white blend. We paired our Chardonnay with a delicious Potato and Leek soup.
We make our Chardonnay in a Burgundian style – if you are interested in finding out more, visit us on the following weekends at Mellasat Vineyards:
The cost for the tasting and the soup is R95.00 per person.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
For reservations and enquiries contact Mellasat Vineyards at +27 (0)21 862 4525 or send an email to tastingroom@mellasat.com.
Cooking Classes with Chef Kevin @ Grande Roche Restaurant
For the adventurous and curious at heart. Move into our kitchen with chef Kevin and the team where they share their favourite kitchen secrets and chef’s tips. You can get your hands dirty or stand around and watch as they work.
4 May 2022
9:30am-2pm
R850/person
Learn to pickle, preserve and pack the perfect cheeseboard. Take some of your hard-earned labour home to enjoy later.
25 May 2022
5:30pm -late
R850/person
Preparing for winter by stocking your fridge with hearty short-rib stews, curry paste, marinara sauce and keep healthy with a bone broth.
To reserve your table restaurant@granderoche.co.za or phone +27 (0)21 863 5100.
Food and Wine Celebrations at Grande Roche Restaurant
28 May 2022
6pm
R550/person
Join chef Kevin & legendary DeGrendel winemaker, Charles Hopkins, for an evening filled with a fabulous four-course dinner paired with the complex Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc, the lively yet rich Op die Berg Chardonnay, the classic Rubaiyat and the noble Sauvignon Blanc NLH.
To reserve your table restaurant@granderoche.co.za or phone +27 (0)21 863 5100
Stay and Play offer at Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis
Valid immediately, until 18 September 2022
Stay at the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, and play a round of golf at the Pearl Valley Golf course.
The rates include Accommodation, Breakfast, an 18-hole round of golf and a golf cart.
We offer an R750 Spa voucher should a non-golf playing partner join,
Single Rate: R2895.00
Double Rate: R4290.00
For bookings please contact +27 (0)21 867 8000
Email: pearlvalleyhotel@mantiscollection.com.
Paarl Golf Club
Every day
Tee times from 7am – 6pm
Come and test your golfing ability on the 27- hole Paarl Golf Club. This hidden gem is centrally situated in the Winelands and have easy access from the N1 freeway. While you here please enjoy all the other services on offer at the club house. From being pampered in our Spa to having a wood-fired pizza or freshly prepared sushi. You are spoiled with choices from our Golfing Goat Restaurant with unbelievable views from our newly enlarged restaurant area.
Depending on your golf affiliation there is several packages available. For the month of May, we will offer hollow-tining specials so please be on the lookout for them. There are wonderful stay-and-play packages available on site in the newly refurbished Boschenmeer House.
Salem Biblical Gardens
21 May 2022
10am – 1pm
Epic Archery Adventure with SHOOTZ ARCHERY at Salem Biblical Gardens
Shootz is a combat archery operator, we bring the equipment, crew &most importantly the fun to Salem Biblical Garden. You bring yourself, friends, and family. A combination of archery and dodge ball – shoot your mates.
Padded arrows used, safety gear & equipment provided.
30 min hands on training & 2 hours of combat adventure.
Family friendly event, ages10 years – adults.
Video Preview: https://fb.watch/cC5h3F4N6w/
NB: Only 60 Tickets available for this event.
No Tickets Sold on the Day. Online Bookings only.
NB: Ticket sales end Sunday 15 May 2022 at 23:45
BABYLONSTOREN’S WORKSHOPS
04 May 2022 Get funky with fermentation
11 May 2022 Broaden your gardening horizons with indigenous trees
17 May 2022 Botanical sketching in Babylonstoren’s garden
18 May 2022 Combat garden pests, naturally
20 May 2022 Oh Honey! Zoom in on our sweetest local delicacy
25 May 2022 Spotting birds at Babylonstoren
For more information and bookings visit: https://babylonstoren.com/workshops
Afrikaans Taalmuseum en -Monument
Internasionale Museumdagvieringe
21 Mei 2022
09:00 – 13:00
Ter ere van Internasionale Museumdag op 18 Mei 2022 bied die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (ATM) ʼn boeiende gratis program op Saterdag, 21 Mei, in die Paarlse middedorp aan. Met begeleide toere, unieke rieldansuitvoerings, ʼn mark asook kindervermaak en fotogeleentheid beloof die dag nie net pret nie, maar ook die kans om meer oor die omvattende geskiedenis van Afrikaans en die historiese Taalmuseum te wete te kom.
Argiefwerkswinkel
25 – 27 Mei 2022
9am – 4pm
Die bekende argivaris Pétria de Vaal bied vanaf 25 tot 27 Mei 2022 weer ʼn inleidende, tweetalige argiefwerkswinkel by die Taalmonument aan. Dié gewilde driedagwerkswinkel is geskik vir bibliotekarisse, museum- en erfenisbeamptes asook dokumentering- en argiefassistente.
Dit vind in die Konferensielokaal in die Besoekersentrum by die Taalmonument plaas.
Die kursus kos R2 000 per persoon. Besoeke aan die monument asook koffie en tee is ingesluit, maar deelnemers moet sorg vir hul eie middagete of kan die ATM Koffiehuis ondersteun.
Vir besonderhede en besprekings, kontak Jeffrey Pietersen by +27 (0)21 872 3441 of stuur ʼn e-pos na bemarking2@taalmuseum.co.za
Strooidak-kerksaal ter viering van Internasionale Museumdag
28 Mei 2022
9am – 1pm
`n Paneel-bespreking by die Strooidak-kerksaal ter viering van Internasionale Museumdag met die tema “The Power of Museums”. Die vrae: Wat beteken ’n museum? Wat behels naam verandering by ‘n museum?, sal bespreek word. Gratis maar bespreking is noodsaaklik.
WINDMEUL KELDER INVITES YOU TO THEIR MONTHLY FARMERS MARKET!
7 May 2022
Farmers Market: 8am – 12pm
Wine Sales: 9am – 3pm
Live Music: 10am-3pm
This family-friendly event is held at the winery on the first Saturday of every month.
The market offers visitors a feast of local produce and delicious deli treats, live music and award-winning wines. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a kid-friendly outing while soaking up country living at its best.
No dogs allowed.
10% discount on wine sales on the day for visitors
Limited card facilities. Please bring enough cash
Entry free of charge
