Visit Spier Wine Farm this festive season, a place where families and friends gather beneath ancient oaks and under starlit skies. This year, we’ve curated festive experiences that blend the familiar with the magical – all you need to do is join us.
Make our farm your home
Summer is the season to linger, and Spier Hotel provides the perfect base for festive gatherings. Our elegant rooms and suites, including new private villas, offer space for families to connect and celebrate at their own pace. Days unfold around the pool or rooftop bar where mountains turn pink at sunset, while the farm’s art, gardens, cycling trails and wine tastings provide endless exploration. Hotel guests enjoy exclusive access to festive dining at Veld and the Garden Room, making it easy to experience our full calendar of seasonal events with comfort and style.
A summer dream under the stars
The magic begins with "A Summer Dream", staged from 12-14 December 2025. As night falls, our amphitheatre transforms into a world of fantasy, where dancers, musicians, singers and actors create an enchanting show that captivates all ages.
You can start your evening on the Werf at 18h00 with one of our food options – from a braaied burger to a full picnic spread – then take the short stroll to the amphitheatre as the show begins.
Produced by Third World Bunfight and underscored by the beautiful melodies of Jak Tomas, "A Summer Dream" is pure festive enchantment that you won’t find elsewhere.
Tickets available on Webtickets.
Festive beats
From 19 December to 10 January, every Friday and Saturday evening, we invite you to join us on the Werf for music under the summer sky. Mapumba will be bringing his blend of folk and Afropop, setting the perfect soundtrack for balmy evenings. Whether you pre-order a picnic basket, enjoy wood-fired fare from Vadas Smokehouse and Bakery, or grab a Farmer Angus burger at Bubbles & Braai, you’ll have everything you need for a relaxed evening. And best of all? It’s completely free.
Christmas made simple
We know Christmas Day can sometimes feel more frantic than festive. That’s why we’re offering delicious festive picnic baskets that let you celebrate outdoors without any of that kitchen stress on the day.
For an al-fresco feast, enjoy our special picnic menu available only on 25 December 2025, and includes lamb sosaties with smoked raisin chutney, East African chicken wings, ham hock rillettes, local cheese selection and Amarula tiramisu. Delicious vegan and vegetarian options are available.
Each basket celebrates the season’s best ingredients and is designed to be enjoyed beneath our ancient oaks or along the Eerste River’s banks. No prep, no clean-up – just good food and your favourite company.
Click HERE to book.
Farm-to-table festive dining
Our hotel guests can enjoy exclusive festive menus at Veld throughout the season. Christmas lunch brings seasonal abundance together with South African heritage – start with farm harvest vegetable salad and artisanal charcuterie, then choose from slow-roasted pork belly with crackling, pasture-reared beef fillet with truffle butter, or green vegetable coconut curry. Finish with our signature Spier trifle featuring Farmer Angus rosé jelly and summer berries, or egg nog semi freddo.
New Year’s Eve elevates the celebration with an elegant four-course dinner featuring canapés and Spier Brut Rosé on arrival. Highlights include slow-roasted duck ballotine with celeriac purée, Parmesan and herb-crusted lamb rack, and Valrhona chocolate tart with “rocky road” ice cream. Both experiences celebrate our commitment to ingredients grown right here on the farm, creating memorable moments to mark the season’s most important occasions.
Click HERE to reserve your table.
Gifts beyond the season
The Cowshed Shop becomes your festive destination, both on our farm and through our online store. From award-winning wines to handcrafted pieces by South African artisans, we’ve curated gifts that celebrate both beauty and purpose. Each purchase supports local creators and sustainable practices, making every gift one that gives back long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Can’t visit the farm? Click HERE to shop online.
This festive season, come share in the goodness that grows here.