Experiences
In between everything
What your group does with the rest of the day.
The farm is the programme too, trails on the ridge, pools in the river, fires at dusk and skies with nothing in the way.
On the farm
Things to do, and reasons to do nothing.
Each experience below is available to groups staying at De Stilte. Durations and effort levels are indicative for the demo and confirmed when we plan your weekend.
The Ridge Walk
A morning climb to the ridge for the full sweep of the valley.
Leaves from the werf gate and follows the fence line up through fynbos to the ridge. Best walked early, before the valley heats up.
- Duration
- Approx. 2-3 hours (demo)
- Effort
- Moderate (demo)
- Groups
- Comfortable for groups of up to 20 walking together.
Riverside Amble
A flat, easy loop that follows the water the whole way.
A gentle path along the riverbank with several places to stop, sit and swim. Suitable for most ages and often walked after breakfast.
- Duration
- Approx. 45 minutes (demo)
- Effort
- Easy (demo)
- Groups
- Works well as a shared activity for the whole wedding party.
River Swimming
Deep, clear pools between the boulders on hot afternoons.
Two natural pools within walking distance of the camps. Depth and flow vary with the season, details to be confirmed with the farm.
- Duration
- As long as you like
- Groups
- A favourite for the day after the celebration.
Farm Track Cycling
Gravel farm roads between the orchards and the mountain.
Ride the working farm tracks on your own bikes. Route notes and a printed map are provided on arrival.
- Duration
- Approx. 1-2 hours (demo)
- Effort
- Moderate (demo)
- Groups
- Bring your own bikes, rental is not offered on the farm.
Fireside Evenings
The boma is lit at dusk and the group finds its way there.
A circular stone fire pit with seating for a large group. Where welcome drinks, late conversation and the last of the wine tend to happen.
- Duration
- Every evening
- Groups
- The natural gathering point for the whole weekend.
Stargazing on the Lawn
No town light. Blankets on the grass and the Milky Way overhead.
Blankets and lanterns are set out on the ceremony lawn on clear nights. Best between new moons.
- Duration
- After dinner
- Groups
- A quiet way to close a loud day.
Long Table Breakfast
One table, everyone at it, coffee for as long as it takes.
Catering is arranged through the farm's preferred suppliers. Menus and pricing are quoted per event.
- Duration
- Morning
- Groups
- The morning-after ritual for group stays.
Slow Mornings
Nothing scheduled. Mist on the river. Coffee on the deck.
Deliberately unprogrammed time, the part of the weekend most guests remember.
- Duration
- Yours
- Groups
- Build at least one of these into your itinerary.
Shape the days
Choose what fills the hours between.
Use the weekend builder to pick the experiences that matter to your group and we'll build them into the plan.
Enquiries only, no dates are held until we confirm them with you