Available from participating businesses across the Estate, the passport unlocks more than R3 500 worth of exclusive offers and savings throughout winter.
Enjoy fantastic offers including:

• 🍷 Buy one Premium Wine Tasting and get one FREE
• 🧘 One week of FREE yoga classes at Life Retreat
• 🎨 10% off a Paintertainment session at Artjamming
• 🖼️ 20% off prints and cards at Art Curator
• 🫒 20% off in-store at Olio Store
• 💆 25% off spa treatments of 45 minutes or longer at Enmasse
• 🍦 Buy two ice creams and get one FREE at Wedgewood
• 💍 FREE jewellery cleaning at Jewellery Lovers Playground
• 🎯 Buy one Bond Package and get one FREE at Clay Pigeon Adventures
• ☕ Buy one coffee and get one FREE at Virgin Active Padel Club
• ⛳ Buy one round and get one FREE at Putt & Play
• 💪 20% off your first month with Move With Suz when signing up for six months
• 👗 10% off in-store at Nicola Jane throughout winter
• 🚗 Receive a FREE single-shot cappuccino from Coffee Roasting Company with every Deluxe Car Wash from Vineyard Valet
• 🏹 Buy one Night Archery Adventure and get one FREE
• 🍽️ 10% off your bill when spending R500 or more at Millhouse Kitchen

Pick up your FREE Winter Passport from any participating business and start exploring everything Lourensford has to offer.

Available June, July and August 2026.

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CULINARY EXPERIENCES
• East Café @ Clay Hub – Mother’s Day Breakfast
Eggs, bacon, mince, toast, yogurt, fruit & granola + mimosa
R150pp | Book: 076 331 9171

• Ghenwa’s Culinary Club – Mother’s Day Lunch
Welcome drinks & canapés, a 12-dish Mezze Symphony Platter, and chocolate ganache tart
R750 adult | R350 child (under 11)
Bookings: bookings@ghenwasculinaryclub.co.za

• The Coffee Roasting Company – Mother’s Day Lunch Special
Slow-cooked oxtail potjie, rice, wine & trio of desserts
R230pp | Bookings for 5+ on 021 547 0536

TASTINGS & SIPS
• Mother’s Day Rosé Wine Tasting – R200pp
A curated pink pairing experience with nougat, macarons, Turkish delight & fudge
Bookings through Lourensford website – Limited seats

• The Ginologist Distillery
– Free Piña Colada mimosas for all moms (10 May)
– Guided Sensory Gin Experience (9 & 10 May, 14:15–15:30)
Bookings through Dineplan

WELLNESS & ACTIVITIES
• Free Outdoor Yoga for Moms – 10 May at 08h00 (weather dependent, might be moved to inside)
Book: studio@liferetreat.co.za / WhatsApp 083 460 6084

• Move with Suz
Free spinning classes (4, 5, 6 or 9 May)
Sign up for group classes during Mother’s Day week & receive a free 5-session treadmill package
Contact Suzette on 082 449 7878

SHOPPING, SPECIALS & TREATS
• Wedgewood Nougat
– Win a luxury Mother’s Day hamper (entries close 10 May). To enter, scan the QR code in the Lourensford  store or enter online here 
– purchase any Hat Box and receive a complementary 100g Nougat Bar and a Distinctly Wedgewood Gift Card (until 8 May)
• Olio Store – 20% off instore over Mother’s Day weekend
• Simpod – 15% off a golf simulator experience that lets you play world-class courses indoors, using advanced technology to track your swing and ball flight in a realistic, interactive environment. (not just for moms 😉)
• Vineyard Valet – Free “Best Mom” air freshener with every deluxe car wash
• Mother’s Day Persian Carpet Auction (9–10 May) – Free bottle of Lourensford wine with every purchase
• Mom-osas at the Lourensford Market 🍾 (moved to Saturday as expecting lots of rain for Sunday)

Looking for the perfect gift?
Treat her to something to look forward to — tickets to one of our upcoming events in May or June make a thoughtful and memorable surprise. Browse the Lourensford Website for details.
15 & 16 May – Stellenbosch City Orchestra – Tribute to Elvis
30 May – Nataniel
16 June – Youth Day concert with local choirs
20 June – Helene Bester signs Nana Mouskouri
27 June – Sinatra in the Cellar

Because at the heart of it all…
Mothers and mother figures shape our lives in the quietest yet most powerful ways — through their care, strength, patience, and love. This Mother’s Day, take a moment to celebrate not just what they do, but who they are, and the lasting imprint they leave on our hearts.

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Spring Into Action With Lourensford!

Here’s how to enter:

1. Buy any bottle of Lourensford wine during September – from our tasting room, the Lourensford Market, or online.

2. Snap a Spring-inspired photo featuring your wine bottle – be creative! Whether it’s in our gardens, your backyard, or even the kitchen table – anywhere goes.

3. Tag us and use #SpringWithLourensford when posting your photo on Instagram or Facebook.

4. Send us a photo of your proof of purchase along with your Spring-themed wine photo to info@lourensford.co.za

5. 3 photos allowed per entry.

6. Top 9 photos will be loaded to Social Media by the end of September and be opened to public vote!

Please note: While we love our gardens, we don’t allow formal photoshoots of people or events on the estate.

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What’s up for grabs?

We’ll shortlist our favourite 9 photos on 29 September, and the final winners will be chosen by public vote!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place are up for grabs!

So grab a bottle, get creative, and celebrate Spring – your way

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To all mothers, and those who carry the spirit of motherhood —
This May, Lourensford invites you to pause, reflect, and celebrate with us.
From soulful evenings and fine dining to music, laughter, and gentle moments of connection — there’s something for every heart.

📅 Thursday, 8 May – A Night of Meaning & Memory

🌙 A Midnight Garden Called Motherhood
18h30 | Lourensford Wine Cellar | R220pp
Step into an evening of soft light, warm wine, and soul-touching poetry by Hesti from StillMePoetry, in conversation with Jana van der Walt.
Bring your mother, your sister, your friend—or simply yourself—and join us in honouring the many layers of motherhood.
Includes snacks, a glass of wine, and a poetry book.
🎟 Book: activitar.com

🍷 Millhouse Japanese Kaiseki Dinner
18h00 for 18h30 | R595pp
Indulge in a refined, wine-paired Japanese dining experience. The Millhouse Kitchen presents a one-night-only culinary journey, beautifully paired with Lourensford’s exclusive Chrysalis wines.
🎟 Limited seats – Book: activitar.com

🎶 Saturday, 10 May – A Legendary Reunion

Valiant Swart & Akkedis Band LIVE
19h00 | Lourensford Cellar | R200pp
Two icons. One unforgettable night. Reunited for the first time in decades, Valiant Swart and the Akkedis Band return to their roots in a powerhouse performance that blends nostalgia with pure rock energy.
🎟 Tickets: Quicket

🎻 15–17 May – Symphony on the Winery Floor

Stellenbosch City Orchestra
Experience magic as the full orchestra fills the winery with powerful symphonic sound. A must for music lovers and dreamers alike. Tickets from Quicket.

🌷 Mother’s Day – Sunday, 11 May Highlights

Make Mom feel extra special across the estate:
• Ginologist Distillery: Free G&T + sweet treat for moms
• Art Curator: 10% off all artworks
• Olio Store: 10% off all items in the shop
• Wedgewood: Large gift boxes (44 bon bons) at R295 (save R70)
• Wine Tasting Room: Glass of bubbles + bon bon for all moms
• Clay Hub: Buy one shooting experience, get one free
• Life Retreat Studio: Bring your mom for free to the 9:30 outdoor class (RSVP: studio@liferetreat.co.za)
• Artjamming:
– 10 May, 9h00–11h00: Mom & Me Cookie Decorating Workshop
– 11 May, 14h00–16h00: Paint & Sip

• For every full priced session booked on 11 May, Moms get 30% off theirs!
• Ghenwa’s Culinary Club: Mother’s Day Lunch | R700pp
  Welcome drinks & canapés, Mezze Symphony (12 dishes), Dubia Chocolate Kinfeh.
  Book: bookings@ghenwasculinaryclub.co.za
  • Fjord Plunge & Enmasse: Treat your mom to a 60-min Thai massage, 45-min sauna & plunge – R850
  • Archery Adventures: Book for two or more, and one mom goes free per booking on any Archery Experience that day.

🎁 BONUS: Join Move with Suz any day in May, and moms receive a free pair of socks.

Let’s honour the journey — together.
#Lourensford #MothersDay2025 #MotherhoodInAllForms

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Join us for an unforgettable Harvest Festival at Lourensford Wine Estate from 20–23 February 2025. Celebrate the season with exclusive events, delicious food, wine, and unique experiences.

Thursday, 20 February

🍃 Botanicals & Balance Yoga | 16h00 Enjoy an outdoor yoga session followed by a refreshing Gin & Tonic in front of Ginologist. 🔗 Book here

🍇 Harvest Table Gathering | R550pp Indulge in a scenic tractor ride, followed by a carefully curated food and wine experience outside the winery. Limited to 24 guests. 🔗 Book here

Friday, 21 February

🌙 Friday Twilight Market | 17h00 – 21h00 Enjoy a lively market atmosphere with gourmet food, craft stalls, live entertainment, and more!

Saturday, 22 February

🥂 Bubbly Breakfast at Ghenwa’s Culinary Club | 09h00 – 12h00 Start your day with a delightful breakfast featuring a Lebanese omelet Ejjeh, fruit salad with blanched almonds & orange blossom dressing, warm bread, and a glass of Lourensford Cap Classique. 💰 R280pp | 📩 Book at bookings@ghenwasculinaryclub.co.za

🧘 Morning Yoga at the Gallery | 08h30 Rejuvenate with a morning yoga session. 🔗 Book here

🍇 Hanepoot Harvest – The Main Event! | 07h00 – 14h00 Pick your own sweet, sun-ripened hanepoot grapes straight from the vineyard! 💰 R35/kg | Bring your own box/basket, secateurs, and sunscreen. 🚫 Cashless event – card payments only.

🎬 Galileo Outdoor Movie Night: When Harry Met Sally | Enjoy a romantic outdoor screening under the stars. 🔗 Book here

Sunday, 23 February

🧘 Indoor Yoga (Gallery) | 08h15 🔗 Book here

🌿 Outdoor Yoga | 09h30 🔗 Book here

All Weekend (20–23 February)

🍞 Mosbolletjies & Mos Sales from the Tasting Room. 🥖 Harvest Platters | R240 Enjoy a delicious selection of cheeses, cold cuts, olives, artisan bread, and a glass of Lourensford River Garden wine at the Coffee Roasting Company.

🚜 Tractor Rides | Proceeds go to the farm crèche. Depart from in front of the Coffee Roasting Company.

🧺 Picnic Baskets for Two | Available exclusively during the Harvest Festival. Includes a delicious spread of artisanal bread, cheeses, cold cuts, seasonal fruit, chocolate mousse cups, and a bottle of Lourensford Dome wine. 📍 Collection: 11h00 – 15h00 from the Wine Tasting Room 🔗 Book here

🍷 Wine Specials throughout the festival.

🌸 Adene Flowers Harvest – Experience the beauty of seasonal blooms.

🛍️ Weekend Market | Saturday & Sunday | 11h00 – 16h00

📅 Save the Dates & Celebrate the Harvest Season with Us! 🍷✨ #HanepootPicking #HarvestFestival #LourensfordExperience

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Dining & Entertainment

• Ghenwa’s Culinary Club – Be enchanted by live music from Dara Jazzlyn while enjoying a curated experience of canapés with Cap Classique on arrival, mezze platters to share, a main meal, and a “Love Affair” dessert. R900 per person. Book at bookings@ghenwasculinaryclub.co.za or 072 952 3348.
• Millhouse Kitchen – Enjoy a complimentary glass of Lourensford River Garden Wine or Draught (500ml) beer with a main meal ordered.
  * couples over 18 years of age
• Lourensford Winery – A special Valentine’s Day wine pairing featuring River Garden Rosé, Dome Rosé, Rose Cap Classique, and Nectar Cap Classique. R150 per person. To book, email winetastings@lourensford.co.za
• Coffee Roasting Company – Indulge in a delightful Valentine’s High Tea experience. Email info@coffeecompany.co.za to book.

Exclusive Valentine’s Day Offers

• Wedgewood – Buy a dark chocolate strawberry hat box and receive a free gift box.
• Olio Store – Enjoy a 10% discount on all in-store purchases for Valentine’s Day.
• Kiko – Get a 15% discount for the entire month of February using code LOVEMONTH15 on their website. Kiko specializes in all-natural hormone and gut health solutions for female wellness.
• Art Curator – Receive 10% off all art and sculptures on the day.

Unique Experiences & Activities

• Ginologist – Celebrate with the “I Love You Gin” (R250/bottle) or enjoy a couples sunset picnic with a G&T and live music for R800 per couple. This will also include a Honest chocolate tasting board to share and a picnic for 2. Book on Dineplan.
• Adene’s Farm Flowers – Surprise your loved one with a Valentine’s bouquet, including a special Wedgewood treat. On-the-day special: 20 stems for R165.
• Sidecars Safari – Limited availability left for an exciting Valentine’s Day adventure.
• Lourensford Market – Join a Valentine’s Salsa Class & Party! 7 PM – Intro to Salsa class, 8 PM – Salsa party (free entry).
• Artjamming – Unleash your creativity with a couples paint & sip session, including a complimentary Ginologist Gin & Tonic. R325 per person. Book at swstudio@artjamming.co.za or 082 560 3866.

Health & Wellness

• Move with Suz – Drop in for a Valentine’s Day session at R180 and bring a partner for free.
• Life Retreat – Celebrate love with a couples yoga session at 17h00. R120 for a drop-in class, please sign in at the Art Curator gallery.
• Fjord Plunge – skip the ordinary and treat your special someone to an unforgettable experience with a Couples Sauna & Cold Plunge combo for only R400. Special valid from 8 – 16 February 2025. Sauna
• ENMASSE Spa (Wellness in the Winelands) – Indulge in luxurious Valentine’s spa treatments:
  • Valentine Package – R1,550 per couple: 2 x 60-minute full body couples massage + Tea Ceremony.
  • Valentine Picnic Package Deluxe – R2,699 per couple: 2 x 60-minute full body couples massage + 2 x 30-minute scalp massage + 2 x 30-minute foot massage or pedicure + Tea Ceremony + Picnic for 2 (including a bottle of wine).
  • Couples Thai Massage Treatments:
    • 60 min: R1,200 per couple
    • 90 min: R1,900 per couple
  • Valentine’s packages available throughout February 2025. Gift vouchers also available.
  • Book at www.wellnessinthewinelands.co.za | marc@wellnessinthewinelands.co.za | 069 106 4419

Celebrate love at Lourensford and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember! ❤️

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On arrival at the Tasting room, your dad will be treated to a complimentary glass of Merlot. As an extra treat, you can spoil him with a bottle or case of SMV that is on special at R210 per bottle.

At the Coffee Roasting Company, R195 will get you a scrumptious meal of Cumin Butternut Soup as starter, followed by Beef Bourguignon, served with rice. This also includes a complimentary glass of River Garden Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot. (While stocks last)

Ghenwa is offering a cozy meal of 5 Mezze starters, lamb shank as only she can make it and dessert. A welcome drink with a canape is also part of the offering.
R700pp. Bookings@ghenwasculinaryclub.co.za

For the adventurous dad, Archery Adventures are offering a 50% discount for the most special person of the day – Dad of course!

The Wellness in the Winelands Spa is celebrating the fathers among us during the month of June with a luxurious 120 min package comprising of a 60 min, full body, deep tissue massage together with a 60 min pedicure and foot massage.
R 875 during weekdays and R 975 on Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays

The Art Curator is offering 20% discount on 8 very special bronze sculptures. Be sure to pop in and view them, together with all the other beautiful art.

Purchase any jar, filled to the brim with Wedgewood bon-bons from the Wedgewood Emporium on the estate and you get to decorate your own wrap around sleeve to personalize it. Best of all, you will be served bubbly whilst letting your creative juices flow freely.

Clay Pigeon Adventures are offering an amazing buy one, get one free on their Bond Experience package to spoil your dad. Available at 10h00 & 12h00 on 16 June. Book at info@clayad.co.za

Earthbox allows dads to enter for free and offers them a free audio tour of their choice.

And lastly, the Persian Emporium is offering an extra 10% discount on carpets from 14- 16 June.

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