Boschendal - The traditions go on

In celebration of National Heritage Day, also known as ‘Braai Day’, Boschendal is hosting a special open-air Ox Roast Farm Feast in front Boschendal’s historic Manor House.

When Saturday 24 September 2016 | Time 12h00 | Venue Boschendal Manor House

The farm feast lunch will be at a long communal table under the oaks with a festive, harvest style atmosphere. Most of the food will be prepared on open fires by the Boschendal chefs with the centre piece being a naturally raised, pasture fed Angus ox that will be put on a spit and slowly roasted over a bed of coals throughout the day.

Expect platters heaped with seasonal farm produce, great wine including some new Boschendal releases, and an upbeat atmosphere with live music by Blair Taberer.

There is a separate kids table set up adjacent to the shared long table where a kids menu will be served.

The lunch is limited to 220 people so early reservations are essential.

The event is set up on shared long tables, so please let Boschendal know when if you are a group but booking separately so that they can seat you together.

Seating from 12h00, lunch will be served from 13h00 | Bookings +27.218704274 or reservations@boschendal.co.za.

Lunch Price for adults is R325 and children under 10 years, R95. | (Includes starters, spit braai with salads and vegetables, dessert selection, live music. Kids menu at kiddies corner with carers.)

Accommodation: Boschendal is offering low season rates in luxury cottages for visitors wishing to overnight.

Visit www.boschendal.co.za for more information and mention that you are joining the Farm feast when making a booking.

Ice Cream Making Workshop
The Boschendal Ice Cream Making Workshop, which is taking place on the 15 & 16 October 2016, is the ideal activity to get you ready for the summer. This is one food item which is loved by everyone in the family and the weekend promises to be authentic, creative and interesting, ensuring that you become a master of homemade ice cream overnight.

Under the guidance of Executive Chef, Christiaan Campbell and his team, you will learn how to mix up your very own ice cream from scratch. The recipes are all based on freshness, high quality of ingredients, tradition and passion. Learn the technical aspects of ice cream preparation, the different types of ice cream, ingredients & equipment and how to pasteurise & freeze ice cream so that you can prepare your own at home.

The weekend will include a night in Boschendal’s luxury Werf Cottages, Saturday afternoon workshop and a delightful 2 course dinner at the Werf Restaurant, breakfast in our Farm Shop & Deli, Sunday workshop and light lunch.

Renowned chef, Christiaan Campbell and his team look forward to sharing their skills with other like-minded foodies.

Date Saturday & Sunday, 15 & 16 October 2016 | Time Check-in at the Manor House – 14h00 | Cost R1850 per person sharing / R2050 per person single (Includes Accommodation in the luxury Werf Cottages, DBB, Lunch & 2 ice cream making workshops).

Bookings, accommodation@boschendal.co.za or +27.218704202 | Information, www.boschendal.co.za/events.

Tread MTB Skills Weekend
TREAD and Boschendal have teamed up to offer an exclusive weekend mountain biking experience. Stay at Boschendal’s luxury cottages with the TREAD crew and enjoy some incredible riding in one of South Africa’s most scenic valleys.

The package includes, afternoon and evening of Friday 28 October, bike set-up check and bike/gear discussion | Braai dinner and handing out of swag bags

Saturday 29 October, breakfast at Boschendal Deli
TREAD Skills Tuition and ride with Sean Badenhorst (Mr TREAD). In the afternoon,
Volvo shuttle session (drive in luxury up the mountain and ride down – all afternoon!)

Sunday 30 October, breakfast at Boschendal Deli | 3 - 4 hour trail ride on some of the region’s finest single tracks

Weekend awards session & handing out of photos

Included in the costs: Professional photographs of your TREAD MTB experience | High quality swag bag with MTB-relevant items (riders only) | Volvo shuttle service on Saturday afternoon | Skills training/sharpening with Mr TREAD on Saturday morning

Bookings: When Friday 28 October 2016 | Time 28 - 30 October 2016 | Venue: Boschendal
Price Package: R2950 per person sharing | R3850 per person not sharing bedroom
Accommodation is in 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom luxury cottages on Boschendal Estate (Beds can be made up as doubles or twins)

Cost for family and non-riding partners: R1450 per person sharing | R2350 per person not sharing a room | R3850 per person not sharing bedroom | R950 per child under 13

Included in the costs: Professional photographs of your TREAD MTB experience | High quality swag bag with MTB-relevant items (riders only) | Volvo shuttle service on Saturday afternoon | Skills training/sharpening with Mr TREAD on Saturday morning

Not included in the costs: Alcoholic beverages at Friday night braai | Saturday and Sunday lunch at Boschendal Deli (R80 - R150 menu) | Saturday dinner at the Boschendal Werf Restaurant (R120 - R250 menu) | Massages at Boschendal Orchards Spa (R300 - R650)

Space is limited to a maximum of 12 mountain bikers. Family bookings welcome | Contact accommodation@boschendal.co.za or +27.218704202 to make your booking.

For more information on Boschendal, visit www.boschendal.com | Check out TREAD for more info on their clinics.