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A New Stanford Market Takes Shape

A New Stanford Market Takes Shape

A New Stanford Market Takes Shape...and that shape is Square. Stanford, known for its historic architecture, meandering river and impressive collection of antique, second hand and vintage stores is now adding another attraction - a brand new market which may well put...

Stanford Culinary Tickets Now Available

Stanford Culinary Tickets Now Available

Tickets Now Available for the Inaugural Stanford Culinary EventTickets are now on sale for next month’s inaugural Stanford Culinary celebration in the Western Cape. Stanford Culinary will showcase the culinary and artisanal skills of the wider Stanford community and...

Winter Wellness in Stanford

Winter Wellness in Stanford

Winter Wellness in StanfordWhether you need to still a busy mind, soak up some much-needed rest or pamper yourself with time at a spa - Stanford has a little something for everyone looking to incorporate health, wellness and beauty into their Stanford breakaway.  Let...

Community Spotlight – Stanford Animal Welfare Society

Community Spotlight – Stanford Animal Welfare Society

Community Spotlight - Stanford Animal Welfare Society A local community project shows what a handful of dedicated volunteers can achieve  You may have a general idea of what an animal welfare organisation does, but after we chatted with the team behind Stanford Animal...

Fast Food, Stanford Style

Fast Food, Stanford Style

Fast Food, Stanford Style An Off the Grid Family-Owned Food Truck Serves Up Local-Inspired Fare#stanfordculinary spotlight  You've no doubt spotted the white Calories food truck parked in the lot next to the iconic NG Kerk in Stanford's main road. Serving up chicken...

Divine Celebrations

Divine Celebrations

Divine Celebrations  Stanford Featured Creative: Caro of DivinebyDesign #stanfordculinary spotlight   Caro welcomes me into her new studio space with a smile and a disclaimer - 'It's a work in progress, she says, of the bright white space streaming with light. A...

Take a journey down a curved watercourse

Take a journey down a curved watercourse

Take a Journey Down a Curved Watercourse It really is rather astonishing to think that here in our tiny village of Stanford, in between the sticks and the kraals and away from most cosmopolitan comforts, we have the privilege of experiencing world class fine dining...

Connect to Country Life

Connect to Country Life

Connecting to Country Life - More than a TaglineThe official strap line for our tourism and business arm, Stanford Tourism & Business, has had several reincarnations through the years. "A Village Green", "A Taste of Country Life", and more recently, "Connect to...

Welcome to the Neighbourhood

Welcome to the Neighbourhood

Welcome to the NeighbourhoodLocal is Very Lekker in Stanford as we welcomed several New Businesses to our Village recently. Supporting local has never been more important as small businesses and tourism start to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic. We were so...

Stanford Festival – Get Ready to Move your Feet!

Stanford Festival – Get Ready to Move your Feet!

Stanford Festival ​Stanford is gearing up for this weekend’s Stanford Festival held right here in our little Overberg village! Born in 2018, The Stanford Arts Festival was initiated to become an annual celebration of the creative potential of the people of Stanford....