Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse has a fab calendar of events for winter including themed food and wine weekends and mid-week breaks.

This small hotel is situated on a working wheat and sheep farm as well as nature reserve in the Swartland region of the Western Cape. The scenery is breathtaking and comes into its own during the winter months. Think gorgeous greens and yellows.

Winter 2007 Calendar

18 & 19 May 2007
A festive Boer & British themed weekend of civilised Afrikaans and English themed breakfasts, Afternoon Teas and a Black Tie dinner on the 19th.

25 & 26 May 2007
A cheese and wine weekend hosted by the wine and cheese makers of Fairview estate.

15 &16 June 2007
A weekend hosted by neighbouring Kloovenburg wine and olive estate. Winemaker Pieter du Toit will showcase his range of fine wines while Annalene du Toit will introduce the estates impressive selection of olive products.

22 & 23 June 2007
A gourmet food and wine weekend hosted by winemaker Schalk Burger of Welbedacht estate.

17 & 18 August 2007
A gourmet food and wine weekend hosted by Zakkie Bester of Riebeek Cellars.

1 & 2 September 2007
Celebrate spring over a cooking weekend with Chef Louise. Learn to make delicious breads and designer desserts for the upcoming summer months.

14 & 15 September 2007
A weekend of star gazing with astronomer Tony Farrell and of course fine cuisine and nature excursions.

Bartholomeus Klip is closed for its annual holiday during the month of July.

Location Near the small village of Hermon in the Swartland region of the Western Cape
Call 022-448 1820 or visit www.bartholomeusklip.com